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14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
GNRC Q1 Earnings Call: Home Standby Demand and Tariff Mitigation Shape Outlook
Power generation products company Generac (NYSE:GNRC) reported Q1 CY2025 results beating Wall Street's revenue expectations , with sales up 5.9% year on year to $942.1 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.26 per share was 30.5% above analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy GNRC? Find out in our full research report (it's free). Revenue: $942.1 million vs analyst estimates of $921.1 million (5.9% year-on-year growth, 2.3% beat) Adjusted EPS: $1.26 vs analyst estimates of $0.97 (30.5% beat) Adjusted EBITDA: $149.5 million vs analyst estimates of $129.2 million (15.9% margin, 15.8% beat) Operating Margin: 8.9%, up from 7.5% in the same quarter last year Free Cash Flow Margin: 2.9%, down from 9.6% in the same quarter last year Market Capitalization: $7.52 billion Generac's first quarter results were largely driven by elevated shipments of home standby generators, with management attributing this to ongoing power outages—particularly from wildfires in California—and increased consumer interest. CEO Aaron Jagdfeld noted that residential product sales, including the ecobee smart thermostat line and energy storage systems, outperformed internal expectations. The company highlighted both supply chain optimization and favorable sales mix as key contributors to improved gross margins. Looking ahead, Generac's forward guidance reflects heightened uncertainty from evolving tariff policies and potential shifts in consumer spending. Management emphasized that current price increases and ongoing cost reduction initiatives are intended to fully offset the anticipated impact of tariffs. Jagdfeld explained, 'Our updated outlook assumes that current tariff levels hold for the remainder of the year,' and noted that a more cautious economic environment is likely, but the company does not foresee a full recession in 2025. Generac's management identified home standby generator demand and residential energy technology momentum as primary drivers of first quarter performance. The company also highlighted the impact of tariffs, proactive pricing actions, and new product launches as shaping both current results and future expectations. Home Standby Generators Surge: Shipments rose at a mid-teens rate year-over-year, fueled by increased power outages, especially in underpenetrated markets like California. However, close rates remained pressured due to demand exceeding sales and installation capacity. Residential Energy Technology Growth: Ecobee's smart thermostats and energy storage systems saw strong sales, with ecobee connected homes rising 17% year-over-year. Management believes the new entry-level thermostat will help capture value-seeking customers. Tariffs and Pricing Actions: Management described the current 145% China tariff and other trade measures as creating a $125 million cost headwind in the second half. To mitigate this, Generac implemented broad price increases of 7%–8% across products, aiming to offset the impact dollar-for-dollar at the EBITDA margin level. Supply Chain Diversification: Less than 10% of materials are now sourced from China, down from prior years, and new product lines are expected to further reduce this exposure. The company is leveraging its international manufacturing footprint and automation investments to enhance flexibility and resilience. C&I Product Dynamics: Commercial and industrial product sales declined due to softness in rental and non-standby applications, partially offset by gains in telecom and industrial distribution. The upcoming launch of large megawatt diesel generators is expected to address new market segments, including data centers. Management's full-year outlook is shaped by the interplay between tariff-driven cost pressures, pricing actions, and evolving consumer demand, with an emphasis on maintaining margins and supporting product launches. Tariff Uncertainty and Mitigation: The company's guidance assumes tariffs remain at current levels, with any changes posing both risk and opportunity. Generac expects price increases and cost reduction programs to fully offset tariff-related expenses at the EBITDA margin. Residential Demand and Outage Activity: Management is watching for continued elevated power outages and associated generator demand, especially in less mature regions like California. Should outage activity return to baseline, shipment volumes could decline. New Product Launches and Channel Expansion: The second half of the year will see the launch of next-generation home standby generators and energy storage systems, expected to broaden appeal and improve installation efficiency. Growth in the residential dealer network and enhanced marketing are seen as supporting long-term sales and close rates. Tommy Moll (Stephens): Asked about the go-to-market approach for new large-scale diesel generators targeting data centers. Management confirmed they will leverage their nationwide service network, mirroring their telecom strategy, and highlighted in-house customization as a key differentiator. George Gianarikas (Canaccord): Inquired about indications of softening demand due to higher prices or macro uncertainty. CEO Jagdfeld explained that while higher prices can dampen demand, generator sales historically remain resilient during outages, and current consumer spending appears steady. Mike Halloran (Baird): Sought clarity on the drivers behind the widened guidance range and tariff exposure. Management stated the lower end reflects potential demand softness, but expects price and cost actions to offset tariff impacts at the EBITDA margin. Jerry Revich (Goldman Sachs): Asked about trends in lead-to-order conversion rates following elevated interest. Jagdfeld said close rates were under pressure but should recover over the year as distribution and marketing efforts ramp up. Jordan Levy (Truist Securities): Queried about residential energy technology, particularly the rollout of PWRcell 2 and ecobee's progress. Management reported strong initial interest and sees consolidation in the storage supplier market as an opportunity for further growth. In the next few quarters, the StockStory team will be monitoring (1) the impact of new home standby generator and energy storage product launches on sales and installation efficiency, (2) the effectiveness of tariff mitigation measures, including further supply chain diversification and pricing strategies, and (3) trends in power outage activity—especially in emerging markets like California. The progression of government policies on tariffs and energy incentives will also be critical in shaping demand and profitability. Generac currently trades at a forward P/E ratio of 15.7×. At this valuation, is it a buy or sell post earnings? Find out in our free research report. 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Globe and Mail
30-04-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Generac Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
WAUKESHA, Wis., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNRC) ('Generac' or the 'Company'), a leading global designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products, today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025 and provided an update on its outlook for the full-year 2025. First Quarter 2025 Highlights Net sales increased 6% to $942 million during the first quarter of 2025 as compared to $889 million in the prior-year first quarter. The net effect of acquisitions and foreign currency had a slight favorable impact during the quarter. Residential product sales increased approximately 15% to $494 million as compared to $429 million last year. Commercial & Industrial ('C&I') product sales decreased approximately 5% to $337 million as compared to $354 million in the prior year. Net income attributable to the Company during the first quarter was $44 million, or $0.73 per share, as compared to $26 million, or $0.39 per share, for the same period of 2024. Adjusted net income attributable to the Company, as defined in the accompanying reconciliation schedules, was $75 million, or $1.26 per share, as compared to $53 million, or $0.88 per share, in the first quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA before deducting for noncontrolling interests, as defined in the accompanying reconciliation schedules, was $150 million, or 15.9% of net sales, as compared to $127 million, or 14.3% of net sales, in the prior year. Cash flow from operations was $58 million as compared to $112 million in the prior year. Free cash flow, as defined in the accompanying reconciliation schedules, was $27 million as compared to $85 million in the first quarter of 2024. The Company repurchased 716,685 shares of its common stock during the first quarter for approximately $97 million. There is approximately $250 million remaining under the current repurchase program as of March 31, 2025. The Company is updating its overall net sales growth guidance for the full-year 2025 to be 0 to 7% over the prior year as compared to the previous guidance range of 3 to 7%. Adjusted EBITDA margin, before deducting for non-controlling interests, is now expected to be 17.0 to 19.0% as compared to the previous guidance range of 18.0 to 19.0%. 'First quarter results exceeded our expectations as a result of continued strong growth in residential product sales,' said Aaron Jagdfeld, President and Chief Executive Officer. 'Home standby generator shipments increased at a robust rate during the quarter as we executed on the continued higher demand created by elevated outage activity in 2024, and residential energy technology sales also grew significantly from the prior year. In addition, continued strong gross margins led adjusted EBITDA well ahead of our prior expectations.' Jagdfeld continued, 'While near-term visibility has been impacted by trade policy and macroeconomic uncertainty, we remain confident in our enterprise strategy and believe the secular trends of lower power quality and higher power prices will continue well into the future. As we attempt to mitigate the significant impact of tariffs in the immediate term, we are taking specific actions across the organization through higher pricing, various supply chain initiatives, and other cost reduction efforts over the coming quarters.' Gross profit margin was 39.5% as compared to 35.6% in the prior-year first quarter. The increase in gross margin was primarily driven by favorable sales mix and realization of lower input costs. Operating expenses increased $38.8 million, or 15.6%, as compared to the first quarter of 2024. The growth in operating expenses was primarily driven by increased employee costs to support future growth across the business, higher marketing spend to drive incremental awareness for our products, and ongoing operating expenses related to recent acquisitions. Provision for income taxes for the current year quarter was $14.2 million, or an effective tax rate of 24.3%, as compared to $12.0 million, or a 31.2% effective tax rate, for the prior year. The decrease in effective tax rate was primarily driven by certain unfavorable discrete tax items in the prior-year period that did not repeat in the current year. Cash flow from operations was $58.2 million during the first quarter, as compared to $111.9 million in the prior year. Free cash flow, as defined in the accompanying reconciliation schedules, was $27.2 million as compared to $85.1 million in the first quarter of 2024. The change in free cash flow was primarily driven by an increase in working capital during the current year quarter, which included the replenishment of certain residential product finished goods inventories, partially offset by higher operating earnings. Business Segment Results Domestic Segment Domestic segment total sales (including inter-segment sales) increased approximately 9% to $782.3 million as compared to $720.5 million in the prior year, including an approximate 2% benefit from acquisitions. The 7% core total sales increase was primarily driven by higher sales of home standby generators and energy technology solutions, as well as growth in C&I product shipments to national telecom customers and industrial distributors. This growth was partially offset by lower C&I product sales to national rental accounts and other direct customers for 'beyond standby' applications. Adjusted EBITDA for the segment was $122.5 million, or 15.7% of domestic segment total sales, as compared to $99.2 million, or 13.8% of total sales, in the prior year. This margin improvement was primarily driven by favorable sales mix and lower input costs, partially offset by increased operating expense investments to support future growth. International Segment International segment total sales (including inter-segment sales) decreased slightly to $185.5 million from $186.7 million in the prior year quarter, including an approximate 5% unfavorable impact from foreign currency. The approximate 5% core total sales growth for the segment was primarily driven by strength in residential product shipments in Latin America as well as higher inter-segment sales to the U.S. market, partially offset by softer C&I shipments in most global end markets that we serve. Adjusted EBITDA for the segment, before deducting for noncontrolling interests, was $27.0 million, or 14.6% of international segment total sales, as compared to $28.0 million, or 15.0% of total sales, in the prior year. This slight margin decline was primarily driven by unfavorable sales mix and higher operating expenses during the quarter. 2025 Outlook As a result of higher tariff levels, uncertain government policy actions, and a potentially softer global macroeconomic environment, the range of forecasted outcomes for our business has expanded relative to our prior guidance. Due to these factors, the Company is widening its guidance ranges for key financial metrics for the full year 2025. This updated outlook assumes that current tariff levels remain in place for the remainder of the year. The Company now expects full-year 2025 net sales growth to be between 0 to 7% compared to the prior year, which includes an approximate 1% favorable impact from foreign currency and acquisitions. This compares to our previous guidance range of 3 to 7% net sales growth compared to the prior year as price increases have the potential to be more than offset by lower shipment volumes. Additionally, the Company now expects net income margin, before deducting for non-controlling interests, to be approximately 6.5 to 8.5% for the full-year 2025. The corresponding adjusted EBITDA margin is now expected to be approximately 17.0 to 19.0% compared to our previous guidance range of 18.0 to 19.0%. This updated guidance range considers the potential impact of unfavorable operating leverage on lower shipment volumes, while the estimated impact of higher tariffs is expected to be fully offset by pricing actions and supply chain initiatives. The Company continues to expect strong free cash flow for the full year, with free cash flow conversion from adjusted net income between 70 to 90%. Conference Call and Webcast Generac management will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 to discuss first quarter 2025 operating results. A webcast of the conference call can be accessed at the following link: The webcast of the conference call is also available on Generac's website ( accessed under the Investor Relations link. The webcast link will be made available on the Company's website prior to the start of the call within the Events section of the Investor Relations website. Following the live webcast, a replay will be available on the Company's website for 12 months. About Generac Generac is a total energy solutions company that empowers people to use energy on their own terms. Founded in 1959, Generac is a leading global designer, manufacturer, and provider of a wide range of energy technology solutions. The Company provides power generation equipment, energy storage systems, energy management devices & solutions, and other power products serving the residential, light commercial, and industrial markets. Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the automatic home standby generator category. The Company continues to expand its energy technology offerings for homes and businesses in its mission to Power a Smarter World and lead the evolution to more resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions. Forward-looking Information Certain statements contained in this news release, as well as other information provided from time to time by Generac Holdings Inc. or its employees, may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements give Generac's current expectations and projections relating to the Company's financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend," "believe," "confident," "may," "should," "can have," "likely," "future," "optimistic" and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events. Any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance or results, and involve risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond the Company's control) and assumptions. Although Generac believes any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect Generac's actual financial results and cause them to differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements, including: fluctuations in cost, availability, and quality of raw materials, key components and labor required to manufacture our products; our dependence on a small number of contract manufacturers and component suppliers, including single-source suppliers; changes and volatility with respect to the trade policies of various countries, which may result in new or increased tariffs, trade restrictions, or other unfavorable trade actions; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights or successfully defend against third party infringement claims; changes in durable goods spending by consumers and businesses or other global macroeconomic conditions, impacting demand for our products; changes in governmental policies, particularly with respect to tax incentives, tax credits, or grant programs, which could: (i) affect the demand for certain of our products; or (ii) result in a withdrawal or reduction of grants previously awarded to the Company; increase in product and other liability claims, warranty costs, recalls, or other claims; significant legal proceedings, claims, fines, penalties, tax assessments, lawsuits or government investigations; our ability to consummate our share repurchase programs; our failure or inability to adapt to, or comply with, current or future changes in applicable laws, regulations, and product standards; scrutiny regarding our sustainability practices; our ability to develop and enhance products and gain customer acceptance for our products; frequency and duration of power outages impacting demand for our products; our ability to accurately forecast demand for our products and effectively manage inventory levels relative to such forecast; our ability to remain competitive; our dependence on our dealer and distribution network; market reaction to changes in selling prices or mix of products; loss of our key management and employees; disruptions from labor disputes or organized labor activities; our ability to attract and retain employees; disruptions in our manufacturing operations; the possibility that the expected synergies, efficiencies and cost savings of our acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, or realignments will not be realized, or will not be realized within the expected time period; risks related to sourcing components in foreign countries; compliance with environmental, health and safety laws and regulations; government regulation of our products; failures or security breaches of our networks, information technology systems, or connected products; our ability to make payments on our indebtedness; terms of our credit facilities that may restrict our operations; our potential need for additional capital to finance our growth or refinancing our existing credit facilities; risks of impairment of the value of our goodwill and other indefinite-lived assets; volatility of our stock price; and potential tax liabilities. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, Generac's actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in any forward-looking statements. A detailed discussion of these and other factors that may affect future results is contained in Generac's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC'), particularly in the Risk Factors section of the Annual Report on Form 10-K and in its periodic reports on Form 10-Q. Stockholders, potential investors and other readers should consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by Generac in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Generac undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law. Non-GAAP Financial Metrics Core Sales The Company references core sales to further supplement Generac's consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Core sales excludes the impact of acquisitions and fluctuations in foreign currency translation. Management believes that core sales facilitates easier and more meaningful comparison of net sales performance with prior and future periods. Adjusted EBITDA To supplement Generac's consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company provides the computation of Adjusted EBITDA attributable to the Company, which is defined as net income before noncontrolling interests adjusted for the following items: interest expense, depreciation expense, amortization of intangible assets, income tax expense, certain non-cash gains and losses including certain purchase accounting adjustments and contingent consideration adjustments, share-based compensation expense, certain transaction costs and credit facility fees, business optimization expenses, provision for certain legal and regulatory charges, certain specific provisions, mark-to-market gains and losses on a minority investment, and Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests. The provision for legal and regulatory charges adjusts for matters that are significant and are not part of the ordinary routine litigation or regulatory matters incidental to the Company's business, such as class action lawsuits, government inquiries, and certain intellectual property litigation. The adjustments to net income in computing Adjusted EBITDA are set forth in the reconciliation table below. The computation of Adjusted EBITDA is based primarily on the definition included in our Credit Agreement. Adjusted Net Income To further supplement Generac's consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company provides a summary to show the computation of adjusted net income attributable to the Company. Adjusted net income attributable to the Company is defined as net income before noncontrolling interests adjusted for the following items: amortization of intangible assets, amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discount related to the Company's debt, intangible impairment charges, certain transaction costs and other purchase accounting adjustments, business optimization expenses, provision for certain legal and regulatory charges, certain specific provisions, mark-to-market gains and losses on a minority investment, other non-cash gains and losses, and adjusted net income attributable to non-controlling interests. Free Cash Flow In addition, the Company references free cash flow to further supplement Generac's consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities, plus proceeds from beneficial interests in securitization transactions, less expenditures for property and equipment, and is intended to be a measure of operational cash flow taking into account additional capital expenditure investment into the business. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Please see the accompanying Reconciliation Schedules and our SEC filings for additional discussion of the basis for Generac's reporting of Non-GAAP financial measures, which includes why the Company believes these measures provide useful information to investors and the additional purposes for which management uses the non-GAAP financial information. Generac Holdings Inc. (Unaudited) March 31, December 31, 2025 2024 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 187,464 $ 281,277 Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses of $35,944 and $35,465 as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively 590,120 612,107 Inventories 1,095,082 1,031,647 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 115,873 107,139 Total current assets 1,988,539 2,032,170 Property and equipment, net 709,530 690,023 Customer lists, net 150,430 152,737 Patents and technology, net 369,053 379,095 Other intangible assets, net 17,623 20,026 Tradenames, net 204,977 206,664 Goodwill 1,442,571 1,436,261 Deferred income taxes 31,315 24,132 Operating lease and other assets 146,416 168,223 Total assets $ 5,060,454 $ 5,109,331 Liabilities and stockholders' equity Current liabilities: Short-term borrowings $ 56,533 $ 55,848 Accounts payable 439,699 458,693 Accrued wages and employee benefits 50,422 81,485 Accrued product warranty 56,161 56,127 Other accrued liabilities 332,466 313,401 Current portion of long-term borrowings and finance lease obligations 72,307 67,598 Total current liabilities 1,007,588 1,033,152 Long-term borrowings and finance lease obligations 1,195,861 1,210,776 Deferred income taxes 33,709 33,185 Deferred revenue 200,050 193,260 Operating lease and other long-term liabilities 150,221 141,515 Total liabilities 2,587,429 2,611,888 Stockholders' equity: Common stock, par value $0.01, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 74,035,516 and 73,785,631 shares issued as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively 740 738 Additional paid-in capital 1,145,990 1,133,756 Treasury stock, at cost, 14,953,986 and 14,173,697 shares at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively (1,303,086) (1,196,997) Excess purchase price over predecessor basis (202,116) (202,116) Retained earnings 2,888,136 2,844,296 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (60,440) (85,399) Stockholders' equity attributable to Generac Holdings Inc. 2,469,224 2,494,278 Noncontrolling interests 3,801 3,165 Total stockholders' equity 2,473,025 2,497,443 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 5,060,454 $ 5,109,331 Generac Holdings Inc. (Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 2024 Net sales $ 942,121 $ 889,273 Costs of goods sold 570,135 572,894 Gross profit 371,986 316,379 Operating expenses: Selling and service 126,065 108,586 Research and development 62,048 49,410 General and administrative 74,746 66,764 Amortization of intangibles 25,489 24,750 Total operating expenses 288,348 249,510 Income from operations 83,638 66,869 Other (expense) income: Interest expense (17,110) (23,605) Investment income 2,225 1,688 Change in fair value of investment (9,947) (6,019) Other, net (292) (422) Total other expense, net (25,124) (28,358) Income before provision for income taxes 58,514 38,511 Provision for income taxes 14,236 12,033 Net income 44,278 26,478 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 438 246 Net income attributable to Generac Holdings Inc. $ 43,840 $ 26,232 Net income attributable to common shareholders per common share - basic: $ 0.74 $ 0.39 Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic: 59,062,534 59,849,362 Net income attributable to common shareholders per common share - diluted: $ 0.73 $ 0.39 Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted: 59,747,589 60,486,125 Comprehensive income attributable to Generac Holdings Inc. $ 68,799 $ 22,564 Generac Holdings Inc. (U.S. Dollars in Thousands) (Unaudited) Total Sales by Reportable Segment Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 External Net Sales Intersegment Sales Total Sales External Net Sales Intersegment Sales Total Sales Domestic $ 774,642 $ 7,694 $ 782,336 $ 712,337 $ 8,136 $ 720,473 International 167,479 18,062 185,541 176,936 9,772 186,708 Intercompany elimination - (25,756) (25,756) - (17,908) (17,908) Total net sales $ 942,121 $ - $ 942,121 $ 889,273 $ - $ 889,273 External Net Sales by Product Class Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 2024 Residential products $ 494,152 $ 428,950 Commercial & industrial products 337,372 353,970 Other 110,597 106,353 Total net sales $ 942,121 $ 889,273 Adjusted EBITDA by Reportable Segment Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 2024 Domestic $ 122,513 $ 99,175 International 27,033 28,058 Total adjusted EBITDA (1) $ 149,546 $ 127,233 (1) See reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net income attributable to Generac Holdings Inc. on the following reconciliation schedule. Generac Holdings Inc. Reconciliation Schedules (U.S. Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data) (Unaudited) Net income to Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 2024 Net income attributable to Generac Holdings Inc. $ 43,840 $ 26,232 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 438 246 Net income 44,278 26,478 Interest expense 17,110 23,605 Depreciation and amortization 46,141 41,902 Provision for income taxes 14,236 12,033 Non-cash write-down and other adjustments (1) (13) 510 Non-cash share-based compensation expense (2) 11,608 12,440 Transaction costs and credit facility fees (3) 760 1,425 Business optimization and other charges (4) 1,575 486 Provision for legal, regulatory, and clean energy product charges (5) 3,751 2,535 Change in fair value of investment (6) 9,947 6,019 Other 153 (200) Adjusted EBITDA 149,546 127,233 Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests 632 477 Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Generac Holdings Inc. $ 148,914 $ 126,756 Net income to Adjusted net income reconciliation Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 2024 Net income attributable to Generac Holdings Inc. $ 43,840 $ 26,232 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 438 246 Net income 44,278 26,478 Amortization of intangible assets 25,489 24,750 Amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discount 636 973 Transaction costs and other purchase accounting adjustments (7) 107 844 Loss attributable to business or asset dispositions (8) 390 37 Business optimization and other charges (4) 1,575 486 Provision for legal, regulatory, and clean energy product charges (5) 3,751 2,535 Change in fair value of investment (6) 9,947 6,019 Tax effect of add backs (10,369) (8,925) Adjusted net income 75,804 53,197 Adjusted net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 438 246 Adjusted net income attributable to Generac Holdings Inc. $ 75,366 $ 52,951 Adjusted net income attributable to Generac Holdings Inc. per common share - diluted: $ 1.26 $ 0.88 Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted: 59,747,589 60,486,125 (1) Includes (gains) losses on the disposition of assets other than in the ordinary course of business, (gains) losses on sales of certain investments, unrealized mark-to-market adjustments on commodity contracts, certain foreign currency related adjustments, and certain purchase accounting and contingent consideration adjustments. A full description of these and the other reconciliation adjustments contained in these schedules is included in Generac's SEC filings. (2) Represents share-based compensation expense to account for stock options, restricted stock, and other stock awards over their respective vesting periods. (3) Represents transaction costs incurred directly in connection with any investment, as defined in our credit agreement, equity issuance or debt issuance or refinancing, together with certain fees relating to our senior secured credit facilities, such as administrative agent fees and credit facility commitment fees under our Amended Credit Agreement. (4) Represents severance and other restructuring charges related to the consolidation of certain operating facilities and organizational functions. (5) Represents the following litigation, regulatory, and other matters that are not indicative of our ongoing operations: • A provision for judgments, settlements, and legal expenses related to certain patent lawsuits - $1.5 million in the first quarter of 2025 and $2.1 million in the first quarter of 2024. • Legal expenses related to certain class action lawsuits - $1.3 million in the first quarter of 2025. • Legal expenses related to certain government inquiries and other significant matters - $0.9 million in the first quarter of 2025. • Additional customer support costs related to a clean energy product customer that filed for bankruptcy in 2022 – $0.4 million in the first quarter of 2024. (6) Represents non-cash losses from changes in the fair value of the Company's investment in Wallbox N.V. warrants and equity securities. (7) Represents transaction costs incurred directly in connection with any investment, as defined in our credit agreement, equity issuance or debt issuance or refinancing, and certain purchase accounting and contingent consideration adjustments. (8) Represents losses attributable to the disposition of a business or assets occurring in other than ordinary course, as defined in our credit agreement. Three Months Ended March 31,
Associated Press
30-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Generac Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
WAUKESHA, Wis., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNRC) ('Generac' or the 'Company'), a leading global designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products, today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025 and provided an update on its outlook for the full-year 2025. First Quarter 2025 Highlights 'First quarter results exceeded our expectations as a result of continued strong growth in residential product sales,' said Aaron Jagdfeld, President and Chief Executive Officer. 'Home standby generator shipments increased at a robust rate during the quarter as we executed on the continued higher demand created by elevated outage activity in 2024, and residential energy technology sales also grew significantly from the prior year. In addition, continued strong gross margins led adjusted EBITDA well ahead of our prior expectations.' Jagdfeld continued, 'While near-term visibility has been impacted by trade policy and macroeconomic uncertainty, we remain confident in our enterprise strategy and believe the secular trends of lower power quality and higher power prices will continue well into the future. As we attempt to mitigate the significant impact of tariffs in the immediate term, we are taking specific actions across the organization through higher pricing, various supply chain initiatives, and other cost reduction efforts over the coming quarters.' Additional First Quarter 2025 Consolidated Highlights Gross profit margin was 39.5% as compared to 35.6% in the prior-year first quarter. The increase in gross margin was primarily driven by favorable sales mix and realization of lower input costs. Operating expenses increased $38.8 million, or 15.6%, as compared to the first quarter of 2024. The growth in operating expenses was primarily driven by increased employee costs to support future growth across the business, higher marketing spend to drive incremental awareness for our products, and ongoing operating expenses related to recent acquisitions. Provision for income taxes for the current year quarter was $14.2 million, or an effective tax rate of 24.3%, as compared to $12.0 million, or a 31.2% effective tax rate, for the prior year. The decrease in effective tax rate was primarily driven by certain unfavorable discrete tax items in the prior-year period that did not repeat in the current year. Cash flow from operations was $58.2 million during the first quarter, as compared to $111.9 million in the prior year. Free cash flow, as defined in the accompanying reconciliation schedules, was $27.2 million as compared to $85.1 million in the first quarter of 2024. The change in free cash flow was primarily driven by an increase in working capital during the current year quarter, which included the replenishment of certain residential product finished goods inventories, partially offset by higher operating earnings. Business Segment Results Domestic Segment Domestic segment total sales (including inter-segment sales) increased approximately 9% to $782.3 million as compared to $720.5 million in the prior year, including an approximate 2% benefit from acquisitions. The 7% core total sales increase was primarily driven by higher sales of home standby generators and energy technology solutions, as well as growth in C&I product shipments to national telecom customers and industrial distributors. This growth was partially offset by lower C&I product sales to national rental accounts and other direct customers for 'beyond standby' applications. Adjusted EBITDA for the segment was $122.5 million, or 15.7% of domestic segment total sales, as compared to $99.2 million, or 13.8% of total sales, in the prior year. This margin improvement was primarily driven by favorable sales mix and lower input costs, partially offset by increased operating expense investments to support future growth. International Segment International segment total sales (including inter-segment sales) decreased slightly to $185.5 million from $186.7 million in the prior year quarter, including an approximate 5% unfavorable impact from foreign currency. The approximate 5% core total sales growth for the segment was primarily driven by strength in residential product shipments in Latin America as well as higher inter-segment sales to the U.S. market, partially offset by softer C&I shipments in most global end markets that we serve. Adjusted EBITDA for the segment, before deducting for noncontrolling interests, was $27.0 million, or 14.6% of international segment total sales, as compared to $28.0 million, or 15.0% of total sales, in the prior year. This slight margin decline was primarily driven by unfavorable sales mix and higher operating expenses during the quarter. 2025 Outlook As a result of higher tariff levels, uncertain government policy actions, and a potentially softer global macroeconomic environment, the range of forecasted outcomes for our business has expanded relative to our prior guidance. Due to these factors, the Company is widening its guidance ranges for key financial metrics for the full year 2025. This updated outlook assumes that current tariff levels remain in place for the remainder of the year. The Company now expects full-year 2025 net sales growth to be between 0 to 7% compared to the prior year, which includes an approximate 1% favorable impact from foreign currency and acquisitions. This compares to our previous guidance range of 3 to 7% net sales growth compared to the prior year as price increases have the potential to be more than offset by lower shipment volumes. Additionally, the Company now expects net income margin, before deducting for non-controlling interests, to be approximately 6.5 to 8.5% for the full-year 2025. The corresponding adjusted EBITDA margin is now expected to be approximately 17.0 to 19.0% compared to our previous guidance range of 18.0 to 19.0%. This updated guidance range considers the potential impact of unfavorable operating leverage on lower shipment volumes, while the estimated impact of higher tariffs is expected to be fully offset by pricing actions and supply chain initiatives. The Company continues to expect strong free cash flow for the full year, with free cash flow conversion from adjusted net income between 70 to 90%. Conference Call and Webcast Generac management will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 to discuss first quarter 2025 operating results. A webcast of the conference call can be accessed at the following link: The webcast of the conference call is also available on Generac's website ( ), accessed under the Investor Relations link. The webcast link will be made available on the Company's website prior to the start of the call within the Events section of the Investor Relations website. Following the live webcast, a replay will be available on the Company's website for 12 months. About Generac Generac is a total energy solutions company that empowers people to use energy on their own terms. Founded in 1959, Generac is a leading global designer, manufacturer, and provider of a wide range of energy technology solutions. The Company provides power generation equipment, energy storage systems, energy management devices & solutions, and other power products serving the residential, light commercial, and industrial markets. Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the automatic home standby generator category. The Company continues to expand its energy technology offerings for homes and businesses in its mission to Power a Smarter World and lead the evolution to more resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions. Forward-looking Information Certain statements contained in this news release, as well as other information provided from time to time by Generac Holdings Inc. or its employees, may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements give Generac's current expectations and projections relating to the Company's financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as 'anticipate,' 'estimate,' 'expect,' 'forecast,' 'project,' 'plan,' 'intend,' 'believe,' 'confident,' 'may,' 'should,' 'can have,' 'likely,' 'future,' 'optimistic' and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events. Any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance or results, and involve risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond the Company's control) and assumptions. Although Generac believes any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect Generac's actual financial results and cause them to differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements, including: Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, Generac's actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in any forward-looking statements. A detailed discussion of these and other factors that may affect future results is contained in Generac's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC'), particularly in the Risk Factors section of the Annual Report on Form 10-K and in its periodic reports on Form 10-Q. Stockholders, potential investors and other readers should consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by Generac in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Generac undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law. Non-GAAP Financial Metrics Core Sales The Company references core sales to further supplement Generac's consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Core sales excludes the impact of acquisitions and fluctuations in foreign currency translation. Management believes that core sales facilitates easier and more meaningful comparison of net sales performance with prior and future periods. Adjusted EBITDA To supplement Generac's consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company provides the computation of Adjusted EBITDA attributable to the Company, which is defined as net income before noncontrolling interests adjusted for the following items: interest expense, depreciation expense, amortization of intangible assets, income tax expense, certain non-cash gains and losses including certain purchase accounting adjustments and contingent consideration adjustments, share-based compensation expense, certain transaction costs and credit facility fees, business optimization expenses, provision for certain legal and regulatory charges, certain specific provisions, mark-to-market gains and losses on a minority investment, and Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests. The provision for legal and regulatory charges adjusts for matters that are significant and are not part of the ordinary routine litigation or regulatory matters incidental to the Company's business, such as class action lawsuits, government inquiries, and certain intellectual property litigation. The adjustments to net income in computing Adjusted EBITDA are set forth in the reconciliation table below. The computation of Adjusted EBITDA is based primarily on the definition included in our Credit Agreement. Adjusted Net Income To further supplement Generac's consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company provides a summary to show the computation of adjusted net income attributable to the Company. Adjusted net income attributable to the Company is defined as net income before noncontrolling interests adjusted for the following items: amortization of intangible assets, amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discount related to the Company's debt, intangible impairment charges, certain transaction costs and other purchase accounting adjustments, business optimization expenses, provision for certain legal and regulatory charges, certain specific provisions, mark-to-market gains and losses on a minority investment, other non-cash gains and losses, and adjusted net income attributable to non-controlling interests. Free Cash Flow In addition, the Company references free cash flow to further supplement Generac's consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities, plus proceeds from beneficial interests in securitization transactions, less expenditures for property and equipment, and is intended to be a measure of operational cash flow taking into account additional capital expenditure investment into the business. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Please see the accompanying Reconciliation Schedules and our SEC filings for additional discussion of the basis for Generac's reporting of Non-GAAP financial measures, which includes why the Company believes these measures provide useful information to investors and the additional purposes for which management uses the non-GAAP financial information. SOURCE: Generac Holdings Inc. CONTACT: Kris Rosemann Director – Corporate Development & Investor Relations (262) 506-6064 [email protected]
