earnings
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
Gentex Q1: core sales up 2% despite production drop; China revenue falls 29% on tariffs; guides FY rev higher
GENTEX CORP
2026-Q1 EPS reported
$0.46
revenue$675,443,125
- Q1 consolidated net sales $675.4M (+17% YoY); core Gentex (ex-VOXX) $586.8M (+2% vs -3% global production).
- GAAP EPS $0.46 (vs $0.42), adjusted EPS $0.48 (vs $0.43); net income $98.5M up from $94.9M.
- FY2026 revenue guidance raised to $2.65-2.75B (from $2.60-2.70B); gross margin unchanged 34-35%.
- China revenue down 29% YoY to ~$28M; cumulative IEEPA tariffs paid directly ~$42M, $15M capitalized in inventory.
- Repurchased 3.3M shares for $71.6M in Q1; 32.6M shares remaining under buyback plan.