News: Generac Shares Surge Amid Hurricane Milton's Strengthening

Monday, 7 October 2024, 15:31

News updates detail the surge in shares for Generac Holdings as Hurricane Milton intensifies into a Category 5 storm. This comes as insurance stocks decline due to potential losses related to the hurricane. The market's reaction reflects the power generation company's rising fortunes against the backdrop of severe weather threats.
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News: Generac Shares Surge Amid Hurricane Milton's Strengthening

Generac Holdings Reports Surge

Shares of backup power generation company Generac Holdings surged more than 7% on Monday as Hurricane Milton rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 storm. The storm is forecast to move north of the Yucatan Peninsula on Monday and Tuesday before crossing the Gulf of Mexico to approach the west coast of Florida by Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Storm Impact on Insurance Stocks

Tampa Bay could face a storm surge of between 8 feet and 12 feet, according to forecasters. Generac hit an intraday high of $174.08, up about 8.7% over Friday’s close. The power generation company also hit a new 52-week high. Meanwhile, insurance stocks that have weather catastrophe exposure are falling on potential insured losses tied to Hurricane Milton. Allstate, Travelers, and Chubb saw their shares fall more than 3%, while Progressive and AIG all declined more than 1%.

  • Universal Insurance, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, plunged more than 15% due to heightened hurricane risks.
  • Experts forecast potential sharp reductions in fourth-quarter earnings for property and casualty insurance underwriters and reinsurers.

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