GNRC

Both Generac (GNRC) and Caterpillar (CAT) are capitalizing on AI data center expansion through power generation equipment. Generac secured a $2.4 billion Amazon supply deal with a $1.6 billion backlog, while Caterpillar reported 72% growth in power generation sales to users and a $72 billion total backlog. Despite GNRC's attractive 16.78X forward P/E valuation versus CAT's 22.98X, analysts favor CAT for its diversified business, robust backlog, and stronger financial flexibility.

Generac Holdings maintains its $350 million 2026 free cash flow forecast while increasing capital spending to 4.5% of sales to expand production capacity for its booming data center business. The company has secured $1.6 billion in data center backlog and two multi-year supply agreements, with capital investments expected to pay back in under 12 months. Competitors Caterpillar and Cummins are also benefiting from strong data center power demand.

Generac Holdings Inc. announced it will release its third quarter 2026 financial results on October 28th, 2026, before market open, with a management conference call scheduled for 10:00 a.m. EDT. A webcast will be available on the company's website and Investor Relations page.