Hurricane season is coming up fast. It starts on June 1 and will run through November 30. As we saw in 2025, hurricane season was active, with 13 named storms. This year, forecasts are calling for another active season, especially with unusually warm waters in the Gulf of America.
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Early forecasts from groups including Colorado State University (CSU) and AccuWeather suggest 11 to 16 named storms, four to seven hurricanes and two to four major hurricanes (Category 3 or stronger).
For investors, that could create another opportunity in hurricane season stocks tied to storm preparation, infrastructure repair, emergency response, and backup power demand. Historically, several companies have seen stronger sales and rising share prices as hurricane activity intensifies during the summer and early fall.
We mention this because we can profit from hurricane season by investing in stocks, such as:
Generac Benefits From Rising Generator Demand
In late May 2025, Generac Holdings (NYSE: GNRC), which markets home standby generators and is the leading global manufacturer of mobile generators for industrial use, traded at about $122. It would rally to $200 a share by August. In 2024, it ran from about $149 in early June to a high of $200. In 2023, it ran from about $107 to a high of about $157.
Generac has a very strong history of running ahead of forecasts during hurricane seasons. That’s because when there’s a loss of power, generators see significant demand.
The company is also benefiting from broader concerns about grid reliability and extreme weather events across the United States. As storms become more severe, homeowners and businesses are increasingly investing in backup power solutions before outages occur.
Home Improvement Stocks Often Benefit During Hurricane Season
Home Depot (NYSE: HD) and Lowe’s (NYSE: LOW) historically stand to benefit from increased sales of plywood and other home improvement goods. This segment is “naturally positively exposed to preparation and recovery efforts,” says Morgan Stanley. These “typically see a boost in sales post-storm as damaged property is repaired.”
In May 2025, shares of Home Depot ran from about $350 to a high of $425 with hurricane season and, of course, warmer summer weather. In 2024, it ran from about $315 to a high of $410. In 2023, it ran from about $276 to a high of $315.
With LOW, in May 2025, it ran from about $220 to $270. In May 2024, it ran from about $218 to about $273. And in May 2023, it ran from about $192 to $220.
Investors often rotate into these hurricane season stocks because repair demand can remain elevated for months after major storms make landfall. Roofing materials, generators, lumber, tools, and cleanup supplies frequently see spikes in demand during active storm periods.
Xylem Could Benefit From Storm Infrastructure Demand
Xylem (NYSE: XYL) has a history of running higher in hurricane seasons, too.
All as it works with “cities, counties and companies to create contingency plans that map out emergency response strategies and identify the required pumping equipment to react to natural disasters.” XYL also has a historical tendency to run higher throughout hurricane season.
In 2025, for example, it ran from $121 to $155. In 2024, it ran from $129 to $142. In 2023, it ran from about $100 to about $113.
Water infrastructure and flood management systems are becoming increasingly important as coastal regions face stronger storms and heavier rainfall. That trend could continue supporting demand for companies focused on emergency water management and disaster-response infrastructure.
Seasonal Hurricane Trades May Offer Opportunity
As hurricane season approaches, investors may want to keep a close eye on companies tied to storm preparation, recovery, and infrastructure support. Historically, stocks such as Generac, Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Xylem have seen increased investor interest as demand rises for generators, repair materials, water management solutions, and emergency equipment.
While no trade is guaranteed, seasonal trends and growing storm activity could once again create opportunities in these names as the 2026 hurricane season unfolds.
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