GENTEX CORP (GNTX) Earnings History

GENTEX CORP - Q4 FY2025 EarningsMet

Filed at: Jan 30, 2026, 8:00 AM EST|Read from source

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Gentex reported a strong fourth quarter with significant revenue growth driven by the VOXX acquisition, alongside notable improvements in gross margin for both consolidated and core businesses. Despite challenges in the China market and global production declines, the company demonstrated resilience and strategic execution, positioning itself for future innovation and growth.

POSITIVE HIGHLIGHTS

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    Consolidated net sales increased 19% to $644.4 million in Q4 2025, driven by the VOXX acquisition.

    positive
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    Core Gentex gross margin improved by 300 basis points to 35.5% in Q4 2025, reaching its highest level since H1 2021.

    positive
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    Core Gentex income from operations increased 25.3% year-over-year in Q4 2025.

    positive
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    Capital returned to shareholders increased 35% to $425.9 million in FY2025, with $319.0 million in share repurchases.

    positive

CONCERNS & RISKS

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    Core Gentex revenue was approximately flat compared to Q4 2024, despite a 2% decline in light vehicle production in primary markets.

    attention
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    Sales into China totaled $34.5 million in Q4 2025, impacted by tariffs and counter-tariffs.

    attention
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    Tariff-related costs reduced gross margin by approximately 150 basis points in Q4 2025.

    attention
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    Core Gentex sales declined 2% for FY2025 compared to FY2024, primarily due to tariff actions impacting exports to China.

    attention
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    Inventories increased to $516.3 million in FY2025 from $436.5 million in FY2024, a significant YoY increase.

    attention

FINANCIAL METRICS

Revenue
Quarterly
$644.40M
+19.0%
Prior year: $541.64M
Annual (YTD)
$2.53B
N/A
Prior year: $2.31B
Net Income
Quarterly
$93.27M
+6.4%
Prior year: $87.67M
Annual (YTD)
$384.84M
N/A
Prior year: $404.49M
EPS (Diluted)
Quarterly
$0.43
+10.3%
Prior year: $0.39
Annual (YTD)
$1.74
N/A
Prior year: $1.76
Operating Income
Quarterly
$112450.91B
N/A
EPS (Basic)
Quarterly
N/A
N/A

MARGIN ANALYSIS

Gross Margin
Current Quarter
34.8%
Prior Year
32.5%
YoY Change
+230 bps
Operating Margin
Current Quarter
18.6%
Prior Year
16.6%
YoY Change
+207 bps
Net Margin
Current Quarter
14.5%
Prior Year
16.2%
YoY Change
-171 bps

Margin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.

REVENUE BY SEGMENT — Q4 FY2025 2025

VISUAL OVERVIEW

|
Gentex Automotive
0.0%
N/A
Other
0.0%
N/A
VOXX
0.0%
N/A

DETAILED BREAKDOWN

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SegmentCurrentPrior YrYoY% Total
Gentex Automotive
N/A———
Other
N/A———
VOXX
N/A———
Total Revenue$0.00M——100.0%

Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.

MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE

FY2026

Revenue
$2600000.0B—$2700000.0B
Mid-point: $2650000.0B
Gross Margin
34.0%—35.0%
Mid-point: 34.5%
Operating Expenses
410,000,000—420,000,000
Mid-point: 415,000,000
Estimated Annual Tax Rate
16.0%—18.0%
Mid-point: 17.0%
Capital Expenditures
125,000,000—140,000,000
Mid-point: 132,500,000
Depreciation & Amortization
100,000,000—110,000,000
Mid-point: 105,000,000

FY2027

Revenue
$2750000.0B—$2850000.0B
Mid-point: $2800000.0B

Forward-looking guidance is subject to change and does not constitute a guarantee. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.

SPECIAL ITEMS & ADJUSTMENTS

Q4 2025
Gentex-specific severance expenses
Included in core Gentex operating expenses.
+$0.8M
Q4 2025
Impairment loss related to certain investments and adjustments to credit loss reserves against select loans receivable
Included in 'Other (Loss)/Income'.
+$8.7M
FY2025
Gentex-specific severance expenses
Included in operating expenses.
+$10.4M
FY2025
Total other loss
Included 'Other (Loss)/Income'.
+$12.9M
Total Impact
+$32.8M

Special items are non-recurring events that may distort period-over-period comparisons. Analysts typically adjust for these when calculating normalized earnings.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

The team delivered impressive results in 2025 despite facing a dynamic marketplace including headwinds from tariffs, weakening production, and cost inflation.

— GENTEX CORP, Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

Core Gentex gross margin improved by 300 basis points versus the prior year, ending at 35.5% for the quarter, representing the highest gross margin achieved by the Company in a quarter since the first half of 2021.

— GENTEX CORP, Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

The Company has taken deliberate steps to improve its operating cost structure through early-retirement programs and reduced third-party spend.

— GENTEX CORP, Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

Commentary excerpts from earnings call transcripts provide management's perspective on performance, strategy, and outlook. Always review full transcripts for complete context.

OPERATIONAL METRICS

Auto Dimming Mirror Units
10.5M
-2.9% YoY
Prior year: 10.8M
thousands
Light Vehicle Production China
33.1
0.0% YoY
Prior year: 33.1
millions
Light Vehicle Production Europe
17
0.0% YoY
Prior year: 17
millions
Light Vehicle Production Japan Korea
12.1
0.0% YoY
Prior year: 12.1
millions
Light Vehicle Production North America
15.3
0.0% YoY
Prior year: 15.3
millions
Total Light Vehicle Production
77.5
0.0% YoY
Prior year: 77.5
millions

Operational metrics provide insight into business drivers and customer engagement beyond traditional financial measures.