Generac Holdings (NYSE: GNRC) is expected to report Q2 earnings on Aug. 2. Here's what Wall Street wants to see.

The 10-second takeaway
Comparing the upcoming quarter with the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict Generac Holdings's revenues will expand 42.3% and EPS will improve 130.4%.

The average estimate for revenue is $229.6 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.53.

Revenue details
Last quarter, Generac Holdings booked revenue of $294.6 million. GAAP reported sales were much higher than the prior-year quarter's $124.0 million.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
Last quarter, non-GAAP EPS came in at $0.78. GAAP EPS of $0.44 for Q1 were much higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.07 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Recent performance
For the preceding quarter, gross margin was 37.7%, 40 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 20.2%, 1,120 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 10.2%, 630 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
The full year's average estimate for revenue is $968.5 million. The average EPS estimate is $2.24.

Investor sentiment
The stock has a three-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 46 members out of 52 rating the stock outperform, and six members rating it underperform. Among nine CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), eight give Generac Holdings a green thumbs-up, and one give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Generac Holdings is hold, with an average price target of $27.67.

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