Capital Expenditures for Generac (GNRC)
According to Generac's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $143.07M USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
GNRC
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Latest period
$143.07M
YoY change
+24.2%
5Y CAGR
+22.3%
Peak year (2025)
$169.85M
Cumulative capital expenditures
$1.03B
CapEx history chart for Generac (GNRC) from 2007 to 2025
CapEx history table for Generac (GNRC) from 2007 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $169.85M | +24.2% | ||
| 2024 | $136.73M | +5.9% | ||
| 2023 | $129.06M | +49.7% | ||
| 2022 | $86.19M | -21.6% | ||
| 2021 | $109.99M | +77.0% | ||
| 2020 | $62.13M | +2.2% | ||
| 2019 | $60.80M | +27.7% | ||
| 2018 | $47.60M | +43.1% | ||
| 2017 | $33.26M | +9.2% | ||
| 2016 | $30.47M | -0.6% | ||
| 2015 | $30.65M | -11.6% | ||
| 2014 | $34.69M | +12.7% | ||
| 2013 | $30.77M | +37.4% | ||
| 2012 | $22.39M | +85.7% | ||
| 2011 | $12.06M | +25.2% | ||
| 2010 | $9.63M | +112.8% | ||
| 2009 | $4.53M | -12.7% | ||
| 2008 | $5.19M | -60.7% | ||
| 2007 | $13.19M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Generac's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual capital expenditures for Generac (GNRC) came in at $169.85M – grew 24.2% year-over-year.
Generac capital expenditures compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +22.3%, sustaining 3 straight years of year-over-year growth.
$169.85M stands as the all-time-high annual capital expenditures, posted in 2025, against a low of $4.53M during 2009.
Among 8 Industrials peers, Generac (GNRC) ranks 8th; the peer median for capital expenditures is $2.05B.
Generac Capital Expenditures by Year
Generac Capital Expenditures 2025: $169.85M
Generac capital expenditures in 2025 was $169.85M, grew 24.2% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Generac Capital Expenditures 2024: $136.73M
Generac capital expenditures in 2024 was $136.73M, grew 5.9% from 2023.
Generac Capital Expenditures 2023: $129.06M
Generac capital expenditures in 2023 was $129.06M, surged 49.7% from 2022.
Generac Capital Expenditures 2022: $86.19M
Generac capital expenditures in 2022 was $86.19M, declined 21.6% below 2021.
Generac Capital Expenditures 2021: $109.99M
Generac capital expenditures in 2021 was $109.99M.
See more financial history for Generac (GNRC).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Generac, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Deere & Company (DE) | $4.23B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $3.79B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $2.94B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $2.63B | Industrials |
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $1.47B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $1.27B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $986.00M | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $0 | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Generac's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Generac (GNRC) is $143.07M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Generac capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Generac (GNRC) capital expenditures changed +24.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Generac capital expenditures?
- Generac (GNRC) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +22.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Generac capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Generac capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $169.85M in 2025.
What was Generac capital expenditures in 2024?
- Generac (GNRC) capital expenditures in 2024 was $136.73M.
What was Generac capital expenditures in 2025?
- Generac (GNRC) capital expenditures in 2025 was $169.85M.
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