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Generac Holdings (GNRC) Tops Q2 EPS by 4c

August 2, 2016 8:00 AM

Generac Holdings (NYSE: GNRC) reported Q2 EPS of $0.64, $0.04 better than the analyst estimate of $0.60. Revenue for the quarter came in at $367.4 million versus the consensus estimate of $355.23 million.

2016 Outlook Update

As a result of current end market conditions, the Company is revising its prior guidance for revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA margins for the full year 2016. Net sales are now expected to increase between 6 to 8% over the prior year. Total organic sales on a constant currency basis are now anticipated to be down between 10 and 13%. This sales guidance assumes no material changes in the current macroeconomic environment and also assumes power outage severity during the second half is similar to the levels experienced during the first half of 2016, which remains well below the longer-term baseline average. Should the baseline power outage environment normalize or if there is a “major” power outage event in 2016, it is likely the Company could exceed these expectations.

Net income margins, before deducting for non-controlling interests, are expected to be approximately 7.0% and adjusted EBITDA margins, also before deducting for non-controlling interests, are now expected to be approximately 19.5% for the full-year 2016. Operating and free cash flow generation is expected to increase over the prior year, benefitting from the strong conversion of adjusted net income. “As we head into the second half of 2016, we’ve seen some additional weakening of end market demand primarily as a result of the ongoing very low power outage environment, continued weakness in oil & gas markets and Brexit-related uncertainty within Europe,” continued Mr. Jagdfeld. “As a result, we remain focused on executing expense-reduction actions, including those announced last quarter, while also continuing to drive initiatives to advance our strategic plan forward. As we think about the future, we remain optimistic regarding the long-term growth opportunities for our business, and we intend to further evaluate our priority uses of capital to increase shareholder value.”

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