Gentex Stock Forecast, Price & News

Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gentex a buy right now?

8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Gentex in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" Gentex stock.
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When is Gentex's next earnings date?

Gentex is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, October 22nd 2021.
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How were Gentex's earnings last quarter?

Gentex Co. (NASDAQ:GNTX) posted its earnings results on Thursday, July, 22nd. The auto parts company reported $0.36 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.43 by $0.07. The auto parts company had revenue of $428 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $458.02 million. Gentex had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 23.80% and a net margin of 24.03%. Gentex's revenue was up 86.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.02 EPS.
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How has Gentex's stock price been impacted by COVID-19?

Gentex's stock was trading at $25.16 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, GNTX stock has increased by 32.0% and is now trading at $33.20.
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How often does Gentex pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Gentex?

Gentex declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, August 5th. Investors of record on Friday, October 8th will be paid a dividend of $0.12 per share on Thursday, October 21st. This represents a $0.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.45%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, October 7th.
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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 1.45%. Gentex has been increasing its dividend for 10 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Gentex is 34.04%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Gentex will have a dividend payout ratio of 21.62% 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 created shares were payable to shareholders after the market closes 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 price target have analysts set for GNTX?

8 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for Gentex's shares. Their forecasts range from $13.00 to $40.00. On average, they anticipate Gentex's share price to reach $31.18 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 6.1%.
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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

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), BorgWarner (BWA), Lear (LEA), Allison Transmission (ALSN), Dana (DAN), LCI Industries (LCII), Dorman Products (DORM), Gentherm (THRM), Tenneco (TEN), American Axle & Manufacturing (AXL), Standard Motor Products (SMP), Modine Manufacturing (MOD), Stoneridge (SRI) 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), The 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 a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (10.43%), BlackRock Inc. (9.10%), Maj Invest Holding A S (3.12%), State Street Corp (2.69%), Boston Partners (2.11%) and Disciplined Growth Investors Inc. MN (2.05%). 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, Roger Perry Campbell, 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 Goldman Sachs Group Inc., BlackRock Inc., Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Man Group plc, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, and Russell Investments Group Ltd.. Company insiders that have sold Gentex company stock in the last year include Gary F Goode, James A Hollars, 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 purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bank of Montreal Can, Cooke & Bieler LP, Deutsche Bank AG, Epoch Investment Partners Inc., First Trust Advisors LP, Millennium Management LLC, State Street Corp, and Wells Fargo & Company MN. Company insiders that have bought Gentex stock in the last two years include Matthew Chiodo, and Neil Boehm.
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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 $33.20.

How much money does Gentex make?

Gentex has a market capitalization of $7.93 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 $1.41 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 or via email at [email protected].