A maker of backup power systems and home energy technology, Generac builds the home standby generators that keep households lit during outages, plus the PWRcell battery storage, ecobee smart thermostats, and large generators for data centers and industry. It started in 1959 when Robert Kern launched a small operation in a barn in Wales, Wisconsin, and its name blends "generating" and "AC" (alternating current), once even styled as "GenerAC." The company is one of the largest makers of home standby generators in the United States.
Generac Holdings stockholders elect directors, ratify Deloitte, and approve executive compensation at 2026 annual meeting.
At the June 11, 2026 annual meeting, stockholders elected Marcia J. Avedon, Bennett J. Morgan, and Dominick P. Zarcone as directors for three-year terms.
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Director vote results: Avedon received 42,473,392 for; Morgan 38,517,771 for; Zarcone 43,058,885 for, with broker non-votes of 5,404,286 for each.
Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 50,925,956 votes for and 723,483 against.
The advisory, non-binding executive compensation proposal passed with 43,841,064 votes for and 2,373,481 against.
The report was filed under Item 5.07 to disclose the voting results of the annual meeting.
5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Generac reports Q1 2026 net sales up 12% to $1.06B, raises full-year outlook
First quarter 2026 net sales increased 12% to $1.06 billion from $942 million in the prior year quarter.
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Net income attributable to the Company was $73 million, or $1.24 per share, versus $44 million, or $0.73 per share, in Q1 2025.
Adjusted EBITDA was $193 million, or 18.3% of net sales, compared to $150 million, or 15.9%, in the prior year quarter.
Full-year 2026 net sales growth guidance raised to mid-to-high teens percent, and adjusted EBITDA margin guidance raised to approximately 18.5% to 19.5%.
Completed acquisitions of Allmand (January 2026) and Enercon (April 2026), both in the C&I segment.
2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Generac approves incremental performance share awards for two executives, effective April 1, 2026.
On March 20, 2026, Generac's board approved performance share awards for Norm Taffe (EVP, President Generac Home) and Erik Wilde (EVP, President Domestic C&I).
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Taffe's award has a $1 million target value, granted April 1, 2026, vesting on the second anniversary, with performance period ending December 31, 2027.
Wilde's award has a $2 million target value, granted April 1, 2026, vesting on the third anniversary, with performance period ending December 31, 2028.
Each executive may earn 0% to 200% of target based on achievement of specified performance conditions set by the committee.
The awards are intended to align executives' interests with the company's Generac Home and Domestic C&I initiatives.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits