Gentex Stock Forecast, Price & News

Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gentex a buy right now?

5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Gentex in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" Gentex stock.
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How has Gentex's stock price been impacted by Coronavirus?

Gentex's stock was trading at $25.16 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, GNTX shares have increased by 40.7% and is now trading at $35.39.
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When is Gentex's next earnings date?

Gentex is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, February 4th 2022.
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How were Gentex's earnings last quarter?

Gentex Co. (NASDAQ:GNTX) announced its earnings results on Thursday, October, 21st. The auto parts company reported $0.32 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.36 by $0.04. The auto parts company earned $399.60 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $422.07 million. Gentex had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 21.73% and a net margin of 22.81%. The business's quarterly revenue was down 15.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.48 EPS.
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How often does Gentex pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Gentex?

Gentex announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, December 8th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 7th will be paid a dividend of $0.12 per share on Wednesday, January 19th. This represents a $0.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.36%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, January 6th.
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Is Gentex a good dividend stock?

Gentex pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.36%. Gentex has been increasing its dividend for 11 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Gentex is 27.91%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Gentex will have a dividend payout ratio of 24.62% next year. This indicates that Gentex will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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When did Gentex's stock split? How did Gentex's stock split work?

Shares of Gentex split before market open on Friday, January 2nd 2015. The 2-1 split was announced on Friday, December 5th 2014. The newly minted shares were payable to shareholders after the closing bell on Wednesday, December 31st 2014. An investor that had 100 shares of Gentex stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

What guidance has Gentex issued on next quarter's earnings?

Gentex issued an update on its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Friday, October, 29th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.68 billion-$1.75 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.85 billion.

What price target have analysts set for GNTX?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Gentex's shares. Their forecasts range from $30.00 to $40.00. On average, they anticipate Gentex's stock price to reach $35.06 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 0.9%.
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Who are Gentex's key executives?

Gentex's management team includes the following people:

• Steve R. Downing, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Paul Flynn, Vice President-Operations
• Kevin C. Nash, Treasurer, Chief Financial & Accounting Officer
• Neil Boehm, Chief Technology Officer & VP-Engineering
• Scott P. Ryan, Secretary, Vice President & General Counsel (LinkedIn Profile)

What is Steve Downing's approval rating as Gentex's CEO?

54 employees have rated Gentex CEO Steve Downing on Glassdoor.com. Steve Downing has an approval rating of 67% among Gentex's employees.

Who are some of Gentex's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Gentex include Aptiv (APTV), Lear (LEA), BorgWarner (BWA), LCI Industries (LCII), Allison Transmission (ALSN), Dorman Products (DORM), Dana (DAN), Gentherm (THRM), Standard Motor Products (SMP), American Axle & Manufacturing (AXL), Tenneco (TEN), Stoneridge (SRI), Modine Manufacturing (MOD) and Superior Industries International (SUP).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Gentex own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Gentex investors own include Intel (INTC), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Walt Disney (DIS), CVS Health (CVS), Micron Technology (MU), Pfizer (PFE), Visa (V) and NVIDIA (NVDA).

What is Gentex's stock symbol?

Gentex trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "GNTX."

Who are Gentex's major shareholders?

Gentex's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (8.96%), Maj Invest Holding A S (3.18%), Boston Partners (2.16%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.79%), Cooke & Bieler LP (1.62%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.53%). Company insiders that own Gentex stock include Gary F Goode, James A Hollars, James H Wallace, John A Mulder, Kevin C Nash, Ling Zang, Matthew Chiodo, Neil Boehm, Richard O Schaum, Scott P Ryan, Scott P Ryan and Steven R Downing.
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Which major investors are selling Gentex stock?

GNTX stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Schroder Investment Management Group, Alliancebernstein L.P., Renaissance Technologies LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., BlackRock Inc., Millennium Management LLC, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, and Man Group plc. Company insiders that have sold Gentex company stock in the last year include Gary F Goode, James A Hollars, James H Wallace, John A Mulder, Kevin C Nash, Ling Zang, Matthew Chiodo, Neil Boehm, Richard O Schaum, Scott P Ryan, and Steven R Downing.
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Which major investors are buying Gentex stock?

GNTX stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Ceredex Value Advisors LLC, Sprucegrove Investment Management Ltd., Cooke & Bieler LP, Wellington Management Group LLP, Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC, WINTON GROUP Ltd, Empire Life Investments Inc., and Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd..
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How do I buy shares of Gentex?

Shares of GNTX can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Gentex's stock price today?

One share of GNTX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $35.39.

How much money does Gentex make?

Gentex has a market capitalization of $8.37 billion and generates $1.69 billion in revenue each year. The auto parts company earns $347.56 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.72 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Gentex have?

Gentex employs 5,303 workers across the globe.

When was Gentex founded?

Gentex was founded in 1974.

What is Gentex's official website?

The official website for Gentex is www.gentex.com.

Where are Gentex's headquarters?

Gentex is headquartered at 600 NORTH CENTENNIAL STREET, ZEELAND MI, 49464.

How can I contact Gentex?

Gentex's mailing address is 600 NORTH CENTENNIAL STREET, ZEELAND MI, 49464. The auto parts company can be reached via phone at (616) 772-1800, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 616-772-7348.