GentexGNTX
GNTX
About: Gentex was founded in 1974 to produce smoke-detection equipment. The company sold its first glare-control interior mirror in 1982 and its first model using electrochromic technology in 1987. Automotive revenue is about 98% of total revenue. The company is constantly developing new applications for the technology to remain on top. Sales in 2024 totaled about $2.3 billion with 47.7 million mirrors shipped. The unit mix breaks out as 63% interior and 37% exterior, versus 31% exterior in 2019. The company is based in Zeeland, Michigan.
Employees: 5,466
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Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 5 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
32% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 70 | Existing positions closed: 53
2.85% more ownership
Funds ownership: 91.53% [Q3] → 94.39% (+2.85%) [Q4]
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 518 [Q3] → 526 (+8) [Q4]
4% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $5.19M | Put options by funds: $5.01M
0% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $6.27B [Q3] → $6.24B (-$22.5M) [Q4]
6% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 189 | Existing positions reduced: 200
20% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 5 [Q3] → 4 (-1) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$21
3%
downside
Avg. target
$27
24%
upside
High target
$33
51%
upside
5 analyst ratings
1 positive
20%
4 neutral
80%
0 negative
0%
Baird David Leiker 20% 1-year accuracy 1 / 5 met price target | 16%upside $25 | Neutral Downgraded | 15 Apr 2025 |
UBS Joseph Spak 25% 1-year accuracy 4 / 16 met price target | 3%downside $21 | Neutral Maintained | 10 Apr 2025 |
Goldman Sachs Mark Delaney 32% 1-year accuracy 12 / 37 met price target | 7%upside $23 | Neutral Maintained | 10 Apr 2025 |
B. Riley Securities Josh Nichols 50% 1-year accuracy 7 / 14 met price target | 51%upside $33 | Buy Reiterated | 3 Feb 2025 |
JP Morgan Ryan Brinkman 22% 1-year accuracy 8 / 37 met price target | 48%upside $32 | Neutral Maintained | 3 Feb 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about GNTX published over the past 30 days
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
Earnings Preview: Gentex (GNTX) Q1 Earnings Expected to Decline
Gentex (GNTX) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Gentex Schedules First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
ZEELAND, Mich., April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), the Zeeland, Michigan-based supplier of digital vision, connected car, dimmable glass, fire protection technologies and consumer electronics, is pleased to announce that it will release its first quarter 2025 financial results on Friday, April 25, before the market opens. The Company will host a conference call for the investment community at 9:30am ET to discuss the results.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Gentex Corporation Closes on its Acquisition of VOXX International Corporation
ORLANDO, Fla. , April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX) ("VOXX" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive and consumer technologies for the global markets, as well as biometrics through a strategic joint venture, today announced the successful closing on the sale of the company to Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX).
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
DAN vs. GNTX: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors looking for stocks in the Automotive - Original Equipment sector might want to consider either Dana (DAN) or Gentex (GNTX). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Gentex Corporation Announces PURSUIT™ as the New Name of Its Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet System
CARBONDALE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, aircrew, emergency responders, and industrial personnel, is proud to announce PURSUIT as the new name of its next generation fixed wing helmet system. This naming reflects Gentex's commitment to innovation and delivering advanced helmet solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern aircrew. As the world-leading provider of advanced headborne pro.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Gentex: Near-Term Uncertainty, Long-Term Performer
Gentex is a stable automotive supplier with a strong balance sheet, facing industry headwinds, but offers an appealing valuation after a 20% share price pullback. The company focuses on innovative rearview mirrors and adjacent technologies, while expanding into aerospace, fire protection, and medical markets. Gentex's acquisition of VOXX International aims to diversify revenue streams, despite potential near-term dilution and sector uncertainties.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
VOXX INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of VOXX International Corporation - VOXX
NEW YORK CITY & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of VOXX International Corporation (NasdaqGS: VOXX) to Gentex Corporation (NasdaqGS: GNTX). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of VOXX will receive $7.50 in cash for each share of VOXX that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
DAN vs. GNTX: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors looking for stocks in the Automotive - Original Equipment sector might want to consider either Dana (DAN) or Gentex (GNTX). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Gentex Q4 Earnings Miss Expectations, Sales Decline Y/Y
GNTX reports lower-than-expected fourth-quarter results and expects 2025 net sales in the range of $2.40-$2.45 billion compared with $2.31 billion recorded in 2024.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Gentex Corporation (GNTX) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call January 31, 2025 9:30 AM ET Company Participants Josh O'Berski - Director of Investor Relations Steve Downing - President and Chief Executive Officer Neil Boehm - Chief Operations Officer and Chief Technology Officer Kevin Nash - Chief Financial Officer, CAO, Vice President of Finance, and Treasurer Conference Call Participants Luke Junk - Baird Joseph Spak - UBS Mark Delaney - Goldman Sachs Ron Jewsikow - Guggenheim Securities James Picariello - BNP Paribas Josh Nichols - B. Riley Ryan Brinkman - JP Morgan David Whiston - Morningstar Operator Good day and thank you for standing by.
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