Gentex Corporation provides digital vision, connected car, dimmable glass, and fire protection products worldwide. It designs, develops, manufactures, and markets automotive products, including interior and exterior electrochromic automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, automotive electronics, and non-automatic-dimming rearview mirrors for automotive passenger cars, light trucks, pick-up trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans for original equipment manufacturers, tier one automotive mirror manufacturers, and various aftermarket and accessory customers.
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Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Motor vehicle parts & accessories
Sub-IndustryAuto Parts & Equipment
SectorAuto/Tires/Trucks
Phone616-772-1800
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.83 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees5,707
Next Earnings Date10/18/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gentex's stock symbol?
Gentex trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "GNTX."
How often does Gentex pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Gentex?
Gentex declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, June 10th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, July 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.115 per share on Wednesday, July 24th. This represents a $0.46 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.78%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, July 9th. View Gentex's Dividend History.
When did Gentex's stock split? How did Gentex's stock split work?
Shares of Gentex split on the morning of 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 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.
How will Gentex's stock buyback program work?
Gentex declared that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program on Saturday, March 10th 2018, which allows the company to buyback 20,000,000 outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to buy shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are generally a sign that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Gentex's earnings last quarter?
Gentex Co. (NASDAQ:GNTX) posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July, 19th. The auto parts company reported $0.42 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.40 by $0.02. The auto parts company had revenue of $468.71 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $462.65 million. Gentex had a return on equity of 23.08% and a net margin of 23.28%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.40 earnings per share. View Gentex's Earnings History.
When is Gentex's next earnings date?
What guidance has Gentex issued on next quarter's earnings?
Gentex updated its FY 2020 earnings guidance on Friday, July, 19th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.9261-2.052 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.94 billion.
What price target have analysts set for GNTX?
8 brokers have issued twelve-month price objectives for Gentex's shares. Their predictions range from $20.00 to $29.00. On average, they expect Gentex's share price to reach $22.9417 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 11.5%. View Analyst Price Targets for Gentex.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Gentex?
8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Gentex in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Gentex.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Gentex stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Gentex stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "In second-quarter 2019, Gentex’s earnings and revenues surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Revenues also improved year over year in the quarter. The company aims to attain long-term growth, driven by robust product launches, better mix and unique technology platforms. It remains steadfast in its efforts to provide unique, value-added solutions for its customers. The company pursues an aggressive capital-deployment strategy. Moreover, the company is focused on developing dimmable devices that are enabled with new technologies to cater to the increasing demand for technically-advanced auto parts. However, decline in global light-vehicle production and adverse impacts of tariff on gross margin is pressurizing Gentex. Further, high operating expenses and pricing pressure from automotive customers and competitors are concerns for Gentex." (7/23/2019)
- 2. Jefferies Financial Group Inc analysts commented, "GNTX reported Q4 sales and EPS of $453M and $0.41, vs. our ests. of $482M and $0.43 while GNTX announced 2019 revenue and gross margin guidance below expectations. We expect continued EBIT choppiness in 1H’19 as lower yr/yr production, expected gross margin headwinds, and sustained R&D levels (to support growth initiatives) weigh on earnings. We lower our PT to $23 – maintain Hold." (2/4/2019)
Has Gentex been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about GNTX stock have been trending positive on Saturday, according to InfoTrie. InfoTrie identifies negative and positive media coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Gentex earned a news impact score of 2.5 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave headlines about the auto parts company a news buzz of 6.0 out of 10, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the immediate future. View News Stories for Gentex.
Are investors shorting Gentex?
Gentex saw a decrease in short interest during the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totalling 7,022,800 shares, a decrease of 16.5% from the June 30th total of 8,410,200 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,640,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 4.3 days. Approximately 2.7% of the company's shares are sold short. View Gentex's Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Gentex's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Gentex include Aptiv (APTV), Magna International (MGA), Icahn Enterprises (IEP), Dongfeng Motor Group (DNFGY), ISUZU MOTORS LT/ADR (ISUZY), Lear (LEA), BorgWarner (BWA), VALEO/S (VLEEY), Autoliv (ALV), Allison Transmission (ALSN), Dorman Products (DORM), Adient (ADNT), LCI Industries (LCII), Dana (DAN) and Veoneer (VNE).
What other stocks do shareholders of Gentex own?
Who are Gentex's key executives?
Gentex's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Steven R. Downing, Pres & CEO (Age 41)
- Mr. Fred T. Bauer, Founder, Chairman Emeritus & Advisor (Age 76)
- Mr. Kevin C. Nash, VP of Fin., CFO, Treasurer & Chief Accounting Officer (Age 44)
- Mr. Scott Ryan, VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 38)
- Mr. Joseph E. Matthews IV, VP of Purchasing & Diversity Officer (Age 50)
Who are Gentex's major shareholders?
Gentex's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.43%), BlackRock Inc. (9.26%), BlackRock Inc. (9.26%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.76%), Schroder Investment Management Group (1.46%) and Riverbridge Partners LLC (1.40%). Company insiders that own Gentex stock include Fred Bauer, Frederick A Sotok, Gary F Goode, James A Hollars, James H Wallace, John A Mulder, Joseph E Iv Matthews, Kathleen Starkoff, Kevin C Nash, Matthew Chiodo, Neil Boehm, Richard O Schaum, Scott P Ryan and Steven R Downing. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Gentex.
Which major investors are selling Gentex stock?
GNTX stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., BlackRock Inc., UBS Asset Management Americas Inc., Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Capital Management Corp VA. Company insiders that have sold Gentex company stock in the last year include Gary F Goode, James A Hollars, James H Wallace, Kevin C Nash, Matthew Chiodo, Neil Boehm, Scott P Ryan and Steven R Downing. View Insider Buying and Selling for Gentex.
Which major investors are buying Gentex stock?
GNTX stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Wells Fargo & Company MN, Nuveen Asset Management LLC, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Thoroughbred Financial Services LLC, Point72 Asset Management L.P., Laurion Capital Management LP, First Trust Advisors LP and Balyasny Asset Management LLC. Company insiders that have bought Gentex stock in the last two years include Kathleen Starkoff, Kevin C Nash, Matthew Chiodo, Neil Boehm, Richard O Schaum, Scott P Ryan and Steven R Downing. View Insider Buying and Selling for Gentex.
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 Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Gentex's stock price today?
One share of GNTX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $25.91.
How big of a company is Gentex?
Gentex has a market capitalization of $6.60 billion and generates $1.83 billion in revenue each year. The auto parts company earns $437.88 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.62 on an earnings per share basis. Gentex employs 5,707 workers across the globe.View Additional Information About Gentex.
What is Gentex's official website?
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]
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