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Generac
🇺🇸 NYSE:GNRC
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Dec 31, 2024

Generac Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Key Takeaways

Generac reported a strong fourth quarter with net sales increasing 16% to $1.23 billion, driven by a surge in residential product sales. Net income rose 20.6% to $117 million, while adjusted net income reached a record $168 million. Free cash flow also hit an all-time high of $286 million.

Total Revenue
$1.23B
Previous year: $1.06B
+16.1%
EPS
$2.8
Previous year: $2.07
+35.3%
Gross Margin
40.6%
Previous year: 36.5%
+11.2%
Operating Margin
16%
Previous year: 14.2%
+12.7%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
21.5%
Previous year: 20%
+7.5%
Gross Profit
$501M
Previous year: $363M
+38.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$281M
Previous year: $201M
+39.9%
Free Cash Flow
$286M
Previous year: $233M
+22.8%
Total Assets
$5.11B
Previous year: $5.09B
+0.3%

Generac Revenue

Generac EPS

Generac Revenue by Segment

Generac Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Generac expects continued net sales growth of 3-7% in 2025, driven primarily by strong residential product sales. Adjusted EBITDA margin is forecasted to be between 18.0% and 19.0%.

Positive Outlook

  • Residential product sales expected to grow in mid-to-high single digits.
  • Strong demand for home standby generators and energy technology solutions.
  • Company expects net income margin to be in the 8.0% - 9.0% range.
  • Operating and free cash flow expected to remain strong.
  • Continued investment in strategic growth initiatives.

Challenges Ahead

  • C&I product sales expected to remain flat year-over-year.
  • Slight unfavorable impact expected from foreign currency fluctuations.
  • Higher operating expenses anticipated due to investment in growth initiatives.
  • Uncertainty in certain European markets may limit international growth.
  • Ongoing supply chain challenges could impact production efficiency.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income