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 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 4 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
12% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 201 | Existing positions reduced: 180
0.41% more ownership
Funds ownership: 95.54% [Q4 2024] → 95.95% (+0.41%) [Q1 2025]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q4 2024] → 4 (+0) [Q1 2025]
3% less funds holding
Funds holding: 529 [Q4 2024] → 512 (-17) [Q1 2025]
10% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 69 | Existing positions closed: 77
19% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $6.24B [Q4 2024] → $5.08B (-$1.16B) [Q1 2025]
75% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $2.23M | Put options by funds: $8.96M
Research analyst outlook
4 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$21
3%
downside
Avg. target
$23
7%
upside
High target
$25
15%
upside
4 analyst ratings
1 positive
25%
3 neutral
75%
0 negative
0%
Guggenheim Ronald Jewsikow | 11%upside $24 | Buy Maintained | 22 Apr 2025 |
Baird David Leiker | 15%upside $25 | Neutral Downgraded | 15 Apr 2025 |
UBS Joseph Spak | 3%downside $21 | Neutral Maintained | 10 Apr 2025 |
Goldman Sachs Mark Delaney | 6%upside $23 | Neutral Maintained | 10 Apr 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 3 articles about GNTX published over the past 30 days
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
1 week ago
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Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Introducing the Gentex® LX9™ Liner System, An Affordable, Drop-In Liner Upgrade for US Military Combat Helmets
CARBONDALE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gentex Corporation is pleased to announce the Gentex LX9 Liner System, available now. This drop-in replacement liner is compatible with a broad range of commonly used ground combat helmets and is optimized for comfort and stability in a lightweight package. As part of its adoption, Gentex will deliver over 18,000 systems to the US Army for use in the NG-IHPS helmet system in 2025. “Our LX9 Liner System gives users a lightweight, high-performance upgrade to inst.
Positive
Benzinga
1 week ago
Cramer: Should've Told Investors To 'Pull The Trigger' On Trade Desk, Can't Believe 'How Low' Gentex Has Fallen
On CNBC's “Mad Money Lightning Round,” Jim Cramer said QXO, Inc. QXO can go higher. “Because it's Brad Jacobs [Chairperson of QXO].
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Gentex At $22 Again, But This Isn't 2018 Anymore
Gentex has evolved significantly since 2018, with stronger financials, diversified revenue, and innovative products, making it a compelling long-term investment at current prices. Despite 95% of revenue from the auto sector, Gentex's deep integration in supply chains and proprietary technology provide resilience against trade war impacts. Gentex's financial strength, with high margins, strong ROE and ROIC, and over $500 million in cash, offers a competitive edge in a challenging market.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Gentex Corporation Launches the Next Generation Ops-Core® FAST® SF Headborne System: Setting a New Standard in Lightweight Ballistic Performance
CARBONDALE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gentex Corporation announced at SOF Week in Tampa, FL the public release of its next-generation Ops-Core® FAST® SF Headborne System. A global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel, Gentex first introduced the FAST SF helmet in 2017, setting the standard for light weight, comfort, stability, and protection. Adopted as the USSOCOM FTHS helmet system, it quickly became t.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Gentex's Q1 Earnings Meet Estimates, Revenues Decline Y/Y
GNTX's first-quarter earnings match estimates. It expects the 2025 gross margin to be in the band of 33-34% compared with the previous range of 33.5-34.5%.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Gentex Corporation (GNTX) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 25, 2025 9:30 AM ET Company Participants Josh O'Berski - Director, IR Steve Downing - President and CEO Kevin Nash - CFO and VP, Finance Neil Boehm - COO and CTO Conference Call Participants Luke Junk - Baird Ryan Brinkman - JPMorgan Ron Jewsikow - Guggenheim Joseph Spak - UBS Josh Nichols - B. Riley Mark Delaney - Goldman Sachs Charlie Sloan - Oak Family Advisors James Picariello - BNP Paribas Operator Good day and thank you for standing by.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Compared to Estimates, Gentex (GNTX) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Gentex (GNTX) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Gentex (GNTX) Q1 Earnings Match Estimates
Gentex (GNTX) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.43 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of $0.47 per share a year ago.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Gentex Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
ZEELAND, Mich., April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), a leading supplier of digital vision, connected car, dimmable glass, fire protection technologies, medical devices, and consumer electronics, today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
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