Generac Stock Jumps After Data Center Backlog Forces a 2026 Forecast Reset

Generac Holdings Inc. bumped up its 2026 sales target on Wednesday, following a better-than-expected first quarter. Data center demand played a key role, sending the backup-power equipment maker’s profit above analyst forecasts. Now the company is looking for full-year net sales growth in the mid-to-high teens percentage range—an increase from its prior mid-teens outlook.

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