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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 2023 totaled about $2.3 billion with 50.6 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.

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Gentex Corporation&#39;s Q3 earnings beat estimates with a 53-cent EPS and $608.53 million in revenue, driving stock gain.

Gentex&#39;s Q3 Performance Defies Auto Industry Headwinds, Trims 2024 Outlook

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VOXX International stock is trading higher Tuesday following the company&#39;s announcement that it is considering a sale of the company.

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Guggenheim analyst Ronald Jewsikow maintains Gentex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNTX#NASDAQ">GNTX</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $35 to $34.

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Guggenheim Maintains Buy on Gentex, Lowers Price Target to $34

Baird analyst David Leiker maintains Gentex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNTX#NASDAQ">GNTX</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $35 to $37.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Gentex, Raises Price Target to $37

Fire protection company Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNTX#NASDAQ">GNTX</a>) shares are trading higher after the company reported third-quarter earnings per share of 53 cents, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/g41542441/gentex-reports-third-quarter-2024-financial-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the street view of 49 cents.</a>
Quarterly revenues of $608.53 million, beating the analyst consensus of $592.14 million.
For the third quarter, the gross margin was 33.5% versus 33.2% a year ago due to the higher revenue levels and purchasing cost reductions.
Operating income was reported at $125.7 million, while net income totaled $122.5 million, marking a 17% increase year over year.
Global light vehicle production declined by 5% in the third quarter compared to the third quarter of 2023.
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&#8220;During the third quarter of 2024, light vehicle production weakened across all major regions, but especially in our primary markets,&#8221;&nbsp;said Gentex President and CEO Steve Downing.
&#8220;The production declines resulted in a sales shortfall of approximately $25 &#8211; $30 million for the quarter, but despite that weakness in our end markets, we were able to outperform our primary markets by 12%.&#8221;
Outlook: Gentex has revised its fiscal year 2024 outlook, now expecting net sales to be between $2.35 billion and $2.40 billion ($2.386 billion estimate), compared to the previous guidance of $2.40 billion to $2.50 billion.
The company also projects a gross margin of 33.5% to 34.0%, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">down from the prior forecast of 34% to 34.5%.</a>
Gentex is updating calendar year 2025 revenue estimates to approximately $2.45 billion &#8211; $2.55 billion (prior view: $2.6&nbsp;billion &#8211; $2.7 billion).
Price Action: GNTX shares are trading higher by 4.89% to $31.11&nbsp;at last check Friday.
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Gentex's Q3 Performance Defies Auto Industry Headwinds, Trims 2024 Outlook

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Gentex shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 financial results.

Gentex Corporation Lowers FY24 Outlook: Sees Net Sales Of $2.35B-$2.40B Vs. $2.38B Estimate (Prior View: $2.40B-$2.50B), Projects Gross Margin Of 33.5%-34.0% (Prior View: 34%-34.5%)

Gentex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNTX#NASDAQ">GNTX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.53 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.48 by 10.42 percent. This is a 17.78 percent increase over earnings of $0.45 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $608.53 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $592.14 million by 2.77 percent. This is a 5.67 percent increase over sales of $575.85 million the same period last year.

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Gentex Q3 EPS $0.53 Beats $0.49 Estimate, Sales $608.53M Beat $592.14M Estimate

Gentex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNTX#NASDAQ">GNTX</a>) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Friday, 2024-10-25. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.
Analysts expect Gentex to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.50.
The market awaits Gentex's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS missed by $0.15, leading to a 0.0% drop in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at Gentex's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.52</td>
<td>0.47</td>
<td>0.44</td>
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<td>0.37</td>
<td>0.47</td>
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<td>7.000000000000001%</td>
<td>-7.000000000000001%</td>
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<h3>Gentex Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of Gentex were trading at $29.52 as of October 23. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 5.51%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GNTX/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Gentex visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings Preview For Gentex

B of A Securities analyst John Murphy maintains Gentex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNTX#NASDAQ">GNTX</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $39 to $35.

B of A Securities Maintains Neutral on Gentex, Lowers Price Target to $35

Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney maintains Gentex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNTX#NASDAQ">GNTX</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $33 to $31.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on Gentex, Lowers Price Target to $31

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On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mad-money-lightning-round">Mad Money Lightning Round</a>,&#8221; Jim Cramer recommended buying Viking Holdings Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIK#NYSE">VIK</a>). &#8220;This is a really fine company, and it will do well for multiple years because they have many <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VKTX/news">ships coming in,&#8221; he added.</a>
Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNTX#NASDAQ">GNTX</a>) is &#8220;too closely related to autos, and autos have been hurt so bad. And I don't see a quick turn. We're going to need several Fed rate cuts before they turn,&#8221; Cramer said.
On July 26, the company reported second-quarter earnings per share of 37 cents, but it missed the street view of 52 cents. Quarterly sales of $572.93 million missed the analyst consensus of $622.79 million.
The Mad Money host said Cadre Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDRE#NYSE">CDRE</a>) is a &#8220;good simple story.&#8221;
On Aug. 9, Cadre Hldgs reported quarterly earnings of 31 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 27 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $144.31 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $142.05 million.
&#8220;Something's the matter with Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>),&#8221; Cramer said. &#8220;I want to know what's wrong.&#8221;
On Sept. 19, Celsius Holdings appointed Hans Melotte to the company&#8217;s Board of Directors.
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<li>Viking shares gained 5.8% to settle at $68.16 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Gentex shares gained 1.8% to close at $29.82 during the session.</li>
<li>Cadre shares gained 2.4% to close at $37.36 during Thursday's session.</li>
<li>Celsius shares fell 0.6% to settle at $34.07 on Thursday.</li>
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UBS analyst Joseph Spak initiates coverage on Gentex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNTX#NASDAQ">GNTX</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $34.

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UBS Initiates Coverage On Gentex with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $34

VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOXX#NASDAQ">VOXX</a>) stock is trading higher Tuesday following the company&#8217;s announcement that it is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/wiim/24/08/40577732/voxx-international-shares-are-trading-higher-after-the-company-announced-the-potential-sale-of-the-c">considering a sale</a>.
The Details: On Tuesday morning, the company announced that its board of directors is exploring methods to maximize shareholder value.
The board is evaluating options, including a sale of the company, a sale of segments, operational improvements or other strategic transactions.
In an effort to support this process, the company has formed a strategic transactions committee and retained Solomon Partners as financial advisor and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner as legal advisor.
There is no guarantee that the company will go through on a sale of the company or any other transaction. 
What Else: A Form 4 filed with the SEC indicates that Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNTX#NASDAQ">GNTX</a>) has bought 3,152,000 shares of VOXX at an average price of $5 per share.
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Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in VOXX International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOXX#NASDAQ">VOXX</a>)'s case, it is in the Consumer Discretionary sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
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VOXX Price Action: At the time of writing, VOXX International shares are moving 83.9% higher at $5.24, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Gentex Corporation&#39;s (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gntx#NASDAQ">GNTX</a>) second-quarter 2024 earnings per share of 37 cents missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 52 cents and decreased 21.3% year over year.
This Zeeland-based automotive products supplier reported net sales of $573 million, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $623 million and fell 1.7% from the year-ago period. The company recorded a gross margin of 32.9%, reflecting a decline of 20 basis points from the second quarter of 2023, due to lower sales and unfavorable product mix.
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<h3>Gentex Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise</h3>
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<h3>Segmental Performance</h3>
The Automotive segment&#39;s net sales &mdash; contributing the most to Gentex&#39;s revenues &mdash; totaled $559.3 million in the second quarter, which was 2.6% lower than the $574.1 million reported in the year-ago quarter and missed our estimate of $619.6 million. In the reported quarter, auto-dimming mirror shipments in the North American market decreased 4% to 4,051,000 units. Shipments fell 7% year over year in the international markets to 8,133,000 units. Total shipments declined 6% to 12,184,000 units.
Other net sales, which include dimmable aircraft windows and fire protection products, increased from the year-ago quarter&#39;s $9.4 million to $13.6 million and outpaced our estimate of $9.6 million. Fire protection sales increased $1.3 million from the year-ago quarter&#39;s figure. Dimmable aircraft window sales increased $2.9 million from the year-ago quarter&#39;s level.
<h3>Financial Tidbits</h3>
Total operating expenses rose 12% year over year to $73.7 million in second-quarter 2024. Engineering and R&amp;D expenses increased to $44 million from $38 million. SG&amp;A expenses rose to $29.7 million from $27.8 million recorded in the corresponding quarter of 2023.
GNTX paid a dividend of 12 cents per share in the quarter. It repurchased 1.4 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $34.43 per share. As of Jun 30, 2024, the company had nearly 13.2 million shares remaining for buyback, per its previously announced share repurchase plan. Gentex had cash and cash equivalents of about $260.2 million as of Jun 30, 2024.
<h3>Revised 2024 Guidance</h3>
Gentex now expects 2024 net sales in the range of $2.40-$2.50 billion, down from the previous estimate of $2.45-$2.55 billion. The gross margin is projected in the band of 34-34.5%, down from the previous guidance of 34-35%. Capital expenditure is anticipated between $175 million and $200 million, down from the previous outlook of $225-$250 million. Operating expenses are estimated in the band of $295-$305 million.
<h3>Zacks Rank &amp; Key Picks</h3>
GNTX currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Some better-ranked stocks in the auto space are Suzuki Motor Corporation (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/szkmy#OTC">SZKMY</a>), BYD Company Limited (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/byddy#OTC">BYDDY</a>) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hmc#NYSE">HMC</a>), each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present.
The consensus estimate for SZKMY&#39;s 2025 earnings suggests a year-over-year growth of 2.09%. EPS estimates for 2025 and 2026 have improved 38 cents and 15 cents, respectively, in the past 60 days.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BYDDY&#39;s 2024 sales and earnings suggests year-over-year growth of 21.11% and 9.93%, respectively. EPS estimates for 2024 and 2025 have improved 19 cents and 29 cents, respectively, in the past 30 days.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HMC&#39;s 2025 sales and earnings suggests year-over-year growth of 0.73%. EPS estimates for 2025 have improved a penny in the past seven days. EPS estimates for 2026 have improved 4 cents in the past 30 days.
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B. Riley Securities analyst Josh Nichols maintains Gentex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNTX#NASDAQ">GNTX</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $44 to $41.

B. Riley Securities Maintains Buy on Gentex, Lowers Price Target to $41

Baird analyst David Leiker maintains Gentex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNTX#NASDAQ">GNTX</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $40 to $38.

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