BUZZ-Generac shares fall as quarterly sales miss expectations

October 28 - ** Generac (GNRC.N) shares fell about 4% premarket to $186.50

** The power equipment manufacturer’s third-quarter net sales increased 16% to $1.29 billion—below the expected $1.32 billion

** Commercial and industrial segment revenue rose 28% year-on-year, residential segment revenue increased 9%

** According to data compiled by LSEG, third-quarter adjusted earnings per share were $2.54, below analysts' average estimate of $2.43

** GNRC maintained its FY2026 guidance: net sales growth rate in the 15%-20% range, net profit margin before non-controlling interests at about 9%-10%

** As of the close of the previous trading day, the stock had gained about 42% year-to-date

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