GNRC
Generac Holdings Inc. Industrials - Electrical Equipment Investor Relations →
Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) closed at $183.53 as of 2026-02-02, trading 24.0% above its 200-week moving average of $148.00. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 13.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 57, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 786 weeks of data, GNRC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times. On average, these episodes lasted 44 weeks. Historically, investors who bought GNRC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +22.5%.
With a market cap of $10.8 billion, GNRC is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.1%. Return on equity stands at 12.0%. The stock trades at 4.1x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 6.4% over the past three years.
Over the past 15.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GNRC would have grown to $1758, compared to $702 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 20.8% vs 13.7% for the index — confirming GNRC as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 26.1% compound annual rate, with 2 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Growth of $100: GNRC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After GNRC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 6 historical episodes, buying GNRC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +13.2% after 12 months (median +22.0%), compared to +19.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 75% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +66.0% vs +39.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment GNRC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
GNRC has crossed below its 200-week MA 6 times with an average 1-year return of +22.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 | 1 | 2.8% | +103.2% | +1688.9% |
| Jul 2015 | Nov 2016 | 69 | 26.9% | +9.3% | +428.6% |
| Dec 2016 | Sep 2017 | 36 | 15.7% | +21.6% | +350.5% |
| Sep 2022 | Jul 2025 | 150 | 62.2% | -44.2% | -8.3% |
| Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 | 4 | 6.1% | N/A | +18.2% |
| Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | 3 | 9.2% | N/A | +32.1% |
| Average | 44 | — | +22.5% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02