Generac Holdings Sees 7,075 Options Contracts Traded, 67.8% of Average Daily Volume
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 30 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Active Options Trading: Generac Holdings Inc experienced options trading volume of 7,075 contracts, equivalent to approximately 707,500 shares, representing 67.8% of its average daily trading volume over the past month, indicating heightened market interest in its future performance.
- High Volume for Specific Contracts: Today, the $180 strike put option saw 1,275 contracts traded, representing about 127,500 shares, reflecting investor expectations regarding potential downside risks for the stock.
- Home Depot Trading Activity: In parallel, Home Depot Inc recorded options trading volume of 29,616 contracts, approximately 3.0 million shares, which is 61.7% of its average daily trading volume over the past month, showcasing significant market activity for the company.
- Increased Focus on High-Risk Contracts: Notably, the $400 strike put option had a trading volume of 5,443 contracts, representing around 544,300 shares, suggesting growing investor concerns about potential declines in Home Depot's stock price.
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Analyst Views on GNRC
Wall Street analysts forecast GNRC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for GNRC is 207.67 USD with a low forecast of 184.00 USD and a high forecast of 240.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
14 Analyst Rating
11 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 174.170
Low
184.00
Averages
207.67
High
240.00
Current: 174.170
Low
184.00
Averages
207.67
High
240.00
About GNRC
Generac Holdings Inc. is a global designer, manufacturer, and provider 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. The Company operates through two segments: Domestic and International. The Domestic segment includes the legacy Generac business and the acquisitions that are based in the United States and Canada. The International segment includes acquisitions not based in the United States and Canada. It designs and manufactures stationary, portable, and mobile power generators with single-engine outputs ranging between 800W and 3,250kW. Its residential automatic standby generators range in output from 7.5kW to 150kW, which predominantly operate on natural gas and liquid propane, and are permanently installed with an automatic transfer switch.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
Generac to Release Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results
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- Conference Call Details: Management will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EST on the same day to discuss highlights from the earnings report, aiming to bolster investor confidence in the company's future prospects.
- Webcast Access: Investors can access the conference call via the company's website and the provided link, ensuring that all stakeholders can receive important information in real-time and participate in the discussion.
- Company Background: Founded in 1959, Generac is a leading global designer, manufacturer, and provider of energy technology solutions, committed to driving smarter, more efficient, and sustainable energy solutions while continuously expanding its product offerings to meet market demands.
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