GNRC GENERAC HOLDINGS INC.
Executive Summary
A heavy institutional cluster emerged in GNRC during Q3 2024, with five asset managers and a quant fund adding $107.4M in positions (led by Envestnet more than quintupling its stake to $85M) while two sellers trimmed $17M. The net $90.4M inflow suggests a shared bullish thesis on Generac's generator demand cycle and post-Q2 earnings momentum, though the 45-day disclosure lag means these positions may have been partially unwound by now.
Key Financial Metrics
Institutional Positions
Net institutional flow: $90.4M
▲ Buyers (5)
| Institution | Action | Change | Position Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envestnet Asset Management | DOUBLED | +535.4% | $85.0M | $73.9M |
| Alliancebernstein | ADD | +62% | $49.1M | $23.9M |
| D.E. Shaw | ADD | +34.2% | $16.3M | $6.2M |
| Franklin Resources | DOUBLED | +106.1% | $5.0M | $3.2M |
| Mirae Asset Global Investments | ADD | +66.2% | $685.0K | $323.0K |
▼ Sellers (2)
| Institution | Action | Change | Prev Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal & General Group | TRIM | -48.7% | $22.8M | -$8.8M |
| Ubs Am, A Distinct Business Un | TRIM | -31.4% | $46.9M | -$8.2M |
Actionable Insight
The concentrated active-manager accumulation (no passive/index funds) signals conviction in GNRC's generator demand and data-center tailwinds. However, the 45-day 13F reporting lag means the cluster reflects Q3 positioning—not current. Monitor for any subsequent filings (13D, insider activity) that would confirm the thesis is still active. The insider selling, while small, warrants a watchful eye.
Key Facts
- Net institutional inflow of $90.4M in Q3 2024 from 5 buyers vs 2 sellers
- Envestnet Asset Management nearly sextupled its position (+535% shares, $73.9M added), now holding $85M
- AllianceBernstein added 62% to reach $49.1M; D.E. Shaw increased 34% to $16.3M
- Two asset managers trimmed: Legal & General cut 49% ($8.8M sold) and UBS trimmed 31% ($8.2M sold)
- Recent insider selling of $1.4M (two sells) is small relative to institutional accumulation
- Analyst consensus is 70% bullish (19 buy, 8 hold, 0 sell)
Financial Impact
Net institutional buying of $90.4M in GNRC over Q3 2024, with $107.4M in new buying vs $17.0M in selling. The largest buyer, Envestnet, added $73.9M. Total buyer holdings grew to $156.1M.
Risk Factors
- Positions disclosed under 13F are 45+ days old; the cluster may have been partially unwound
- Two insiders sold $1.4M in the past 30 days, a contrarian signal against the institutional buying
- Sector sensitivity to residential construction and hurricane season demand—any slowdown could reverse the thesis
Market Snapshot
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 institutional 13F filing from SEC EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| INST-CLUSTER Data (Synthetic) | inst-cluster-GNRC-2024-Q3 |
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Filters
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Jun 11, 2026
1d ago
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Institutional Cluster
| $257.46 awaiting T+20 | awaiting T+20 | — | — |
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Jun 11, 2026
1d ago
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Institutional Cluster
| $254.87 awaiting T+20 | awaiting T+20 | — | — |
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Jun 5, 2026
7d ago
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144
| $272.26 awaiting T+20 | awaiting T+20 | — | — |
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Apr 29, 2026
6w ago
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8-K
| $250.19 $278.97 | ▲ +11.50% | ▲ +5.45% | — |
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Apr 29, 2026
6w ago
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Press Release
| $250.19 $278.97 | ▲ +11.50% | ▲ +5.45% | — |
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Apr 15, 2026
8w ago
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Press Release
| $203.05 $269.59 | ▲ +32.77% | ▲ +26.73% | — |
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