This Recognition Highlights Generac's 65-Year Commitment to Wisconsin Manufacturing, Innovation and Community Impact. WAUKESHA, Wis.

East Peoria, Illinois-based manufacturer brings 50 years of expertise in generator enclosures and switchgear for mission-critical applications WAUKESHA, Wis., Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNRC), a leading global designer, manufacturer and provider of energy technology solutions and other power products, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Enercon Engineering, Inc., adding specialized manufacturing expertise in generator enclosures and switchgear to meet the growing need for backup power as global demand for data center capacity could more than triple by 2030.

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Large-cap gainers were led by Magna, Rivian, and Generac after strong Q4 results and upbeat 2026 guidance, while QXO jumped on its Kodiak deal and Akamai/Vertiv rose on guidance plus analyst upgrades.

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On Feb. 12, 2026, Wall Street witnessed a classic market paradox. Shares of Generac Holdings Inc. NYSE: GNRC rose higher, gaining approximately 18% to trade near $214.84.

Generac Holdings ( NYSE:GNRC ) has surged 56.65% year-to-date, with shares climbing 36.35% over the past month and 20.51% in the last week.

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Generac's data center business is booming. Management expects the company's commercial and industrial sales to double in the coming years.

Net Sales: Decreased 12% to $1.1 billion in Q4 2025 compared to $1.2 billion in Q4 2024.Residential Product Sales: Decreased 23% to $572 million in Q4 2025 fro