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title: "Generac Holdings Inc. Stock Rises Wednesday, Still Underperforms Market"
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description: "Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) shares rose 1.42% to $267.42 on Wednesday, marking its second consecutive day of gains. Despite this increase, the stock underperformed compared to the broader market, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones rising 1.46% and 1.24%, respectively. Generac reached a new 52-week high, surpassing its previous peak of $267.32. Trading volume was below the 50-day average, indicating mixed performance against competitors like Honeywell and Amphenol."
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# Generac Holdings Inc. Stock Rises Wednesday, Still Underperforms Market

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Shares of Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) advanced 1.42% to $267.42 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around great trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index rising 1.46% to 7,365.12 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 1.24% to 49,910.59.

This was the stock's second consecutive day of gains.

Generac Holdings Inc. hit a new 52-week high, surpassing its previous peak of $267.32, which the company reached on May 5th.

The stock demonstrated a mixed performance when compared to some of its competitors Wednesday, as Honeywell International Inc. (HON) rose 3.73% to $216.86, Amphenol Corp. Cl A (APH) rose 1.30% to $138.47, and Enphase Energy Inc. (ENPH) fell 0.61% to $35.80.

Trading volume (732,159) remained 217,797 below its 50-day average volume of 949,956.

Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled May 6, 2026.

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