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Gentex Corp (NASDAQ:GNTX) misses analyst expectations. Gentex Corp (NASDAQ:GNTX) stock fell 5.93% (As on October 24, 3:24:26 AM UTC-4, Source: Google Finance) after the company reported lower than expected third-quarter 2026 results, which misses Wall Street estimates on both profit and revenue as customer issues and delayed launches, including a strike at Hyundai-Kia that disrupted production, which weighed on sales. However, Premium audio revenue rose 27.4% year over year to $54.7 million. Aerospace revenue increased 135%, and fire protection revenue rose 36%. The cash and cash equivalents were $134.4 million at quarter end compared to $145.6 million at year-end. Read Company News Moreover, in North America, automotive revenue increased approximately 3%, despite a 5% decline in regional light vehicle production. In Europe, revenue, excluding the Volkswagen program loss, increased approximately 13%. However, the Volkswagen headwind more than offset that underlying growth. Globally, automotive revenue, excluding the previously discussed headwinds in China and at Volkswagen, increased approximately 2%, despite global light vehicle production declining by more than 2%. GNTX in the third quarter of FY26 has reported the adjusted earnings per share of 47 cents, missing the analysts' estimates for the adjusted earnings per share of 50 cents. The company had reported the adjusted revenue decline of 1.1 percent to $647.7 million in the third quarter of FY26, missing the analysts' estimates for revenue of $670.1 million. Adjusted net income attributable to Gentex was $97.8 million, compared with $103.7 million in the third quarter of 2025. Adjusted income from operations was $118.8 million, compared with $123.4 million in the third quarter of last year. Gentex kept its 2027 revenue outlook at $2.8 billion to $2.9 billion, which implies 6% to 9% growth from its updated 2026 guidance of about $2.65 billion. The guidance reflects rising content per vehicle, new product launches and growth in non-automotive businesses. For 2026, the company lowered its revenue outlook to about $2.65 billion and said gross margin should land between 34.0% and 34.5%. It also guided to operating expenses of $395 million to $410 million, excluding severance and impairments, and a tax rate of 16.0% to 16.5%. Management said fourth-quarter cost pressures could add $10 million to $15 million in incremental expense, with recovery expected in the first half of 2027. It also said the first PCBA award, at about $180 million in annualized revenue, should begin production in 2029. The company expects DMS and ICMS programs to contribute $80 million to $100 million in revenue in 2027. Read Company News

Gentex Corp. reported third-quarter earnings of $90.6 million on Friday, or 43 cents per share. Adjusted for asset impairment and severance costs, earnings were 47 cents per share. The results missed Wall Street expectations. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research had expected 51 cents per share. The Zeeland, Michigan-based maker of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors posted revenue of $647.7 million, below the $669.2 million analysts forecast. Gentex expects full-year revenue of $2.8 billion to $2.9 billion.

Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) issues earnings results. Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX - Get Free Report) released its quarterly earnings data on Friday. The auto parts company reported $0.47 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.50 by ($0.03), FiscalAI reports. The business had revenue of $647.71 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $669.69 million. Gentex had a net margin of 15.50% and a return on equity of 16.78%. Gentex's revenue for the quarter was down 1.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.46 earnings per share. Here are the key takeaways from Gentex's conference call: * Third-quarter results weakened year over year: revenue fell to $647.7 million from $655.2 million, GAAP EPS declined to $0.43 from $0.46, and gross margin contracted to 33.4% from 34.4% due to precious-metal inflation, unfavorable mix, and lower operating leverage. * Gentex lowered its 2026 outlook to approximately $2.65 billion in revenue and 34%-34.5% gross margin, citing delayed customer launches, the Volkswagen program loss, China weakness, and an expected $10 million-$15 million of additional fourth-quarter costs. * Management maintained its 2027 revenue outlook of $2.8 billion-$2.9 billion, representing 6%-9% growth despite anticipated declines in vehicle production across its primary markets. Growth is expected from Full Display Mirror, driver and in-cabin monitoring systems, higher content per vehicle, premium audio, and customer diversification. * Electronic-component and precious-metal pressures remain significant, with DDR memory and raw circuit boards constrained and some component prices reportedly rising 8-10 times from earlier-year levels. Recovery from customers may lag cost increases, while redesign efforts are not expected to fully address the issue until 2027 or later. * Diversification continued to gain momentum, with non-automotive revenue up approximately 17% and premium audio revenue up 27% to $54.7 million. Gentex also secured its first PCBA award, expected to generate roughly $180 million in annual revenue beginning in 2029, and repurchased $132.6 million of shares during the quarter. Gentex trading down 6.7%. NASDAQ:GNTX traded down $1.45 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $20.29. 971,378 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,399,025. The stock's 50-day moving average is $22.32 and its 200-day moving average is $23.30. The firm has a market cap of $4.32 billion, a PE ratio of 10.74 and a beta of 0.86. Gentex has a twelve month low of $19.98 and a twelve month high of $26.48. Gentex dividend announcement. The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, October 21st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, October 7th were given a $0.12 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, October 7th. This represents a $0.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.4%. Gentex's payout ratio is 25.40%. Analyst ratings changes. A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Wall Street Zen downgraded Gentex from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Sunday, July 12th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Gentex from a "hold (c)" rating to a "hold (c-)" rating in a research note on Thursday, October 8th. UBS Group cut their target price on shares of Gentex from $25.00 to $24.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, October 7th. Freedom Capital cut shares of Gentex from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on shares of Gentex from $28.00 to $27.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a report on Monday, August 10th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Gentex presently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $25.20. Gentex company profile. Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX) is a technology manufacturer headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan. Founded in 1974, the company develops products primarily for the automotive industry, along with selected applications in the aerospace and fire-protection markets. Gentex is best known for its automatic-dimming rearview and side-view mirrors, which use electrochromic technology to reduce glare. Its automotive product portfolio also includes camera-based driver-assistance systems, digital vision and sensing technologies, connected-car products, overhead console systems, and HomeLink universal garage-door and home-control systems. Receive News & Ratings for Gentex Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Gentex and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.