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DOW   38,790.43
QQQ   437.48
3 Large-Cap Stocks Buying Back Shares Aggressively
Semis, Nvidia Set for Big Moves as GTC Conference Kicks Off
Here’s Why Bitcoin Miners Stopped Rising With Bitcoin Prices
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NASDAQ:GNTX

Gentex (GNTX) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$36.10
+0.39 (+1.09%)
(As of 03/18/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$35.91
$36.35
50-Day Range
$31.65
$37.10
52-Week Range
$25.85
$37.58
Volume
1.62 million shs
Average Volume
1.47 million shs
Market Capitalization
$8.36 billion
P/E Ratio
19.62
Dividend Yield
1.33%
Price Target
$36.80

Gentex MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.40 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
1.9% Upside
$36.80 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.66% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-4.47
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.98mentions of Gentex in the last 14 days
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$650,366 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
13.43%
From $2.16 to $2.45 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

3.94 out of 5 stars

Auto/Tires/Trucks Sector

25th out of 84 stocks

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories Industry

11th out of 32 stocks

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About Gentex Stock (NASDAQ:GNTX)

Gentex Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and supplies digital vision, connected car, dimmable glass, and fire protection products in the United States, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Republic of Korea, and internationally. It operates through Automotive Products and Other segments. The company offers automotive products, including interior and exterior electrochromic automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, automotive electronics, and non-automatic-dimming rearview mirrors for automotive passenger cars, light trucks, pick-up trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans for original equipment manufacturers, automotive suppliers, and various aftermarket and accessory customers. It also provides variable dimmable windows to aircraft manufacturers and airline operators. In addition, the company offers photoelectric smoke detectors and alarms, electrochemical carbon monoxide alarms and detectors, audible and visual signaling alarms, and bells and speakers used in fire detection systems in office buildings, hotels, and other commercial and residential buildings, as well as researches and develops nanofiber chemical sensing products. It sells its fire protection products directly, as well as through sales managers and manufacturer representative organizations to fire protection and security product distributors, electrical wholesale houses, and original equipment manufacturers of fire protection systems. Gentex Corporation was incorporated in 1974 and is headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan.

GNTX Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 1/17 Dividend
1/04/2024
Dividend Payable
1/17/2024
Last Earnings
1/26/2024
Today
3/18/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/17 Dividend
4/04/2024
Dividend Payable
4/17/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/26/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Motor vehicle parts & accessories
Sub-Industry
Auto Parts & Equipment
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:GNTX
CUSIP
37190110
Employees
6,245
Year Founded
1974

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$36.80
High Stock Price Target
$42.00
Low Stock Price Target
$33.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+1.9%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.40
Research Coverage
5 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$428.40 million
Pretax Margin
21.96%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.30 billion
Cash Flow
$2.25 per share
Book Value
$9.91 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
231,122,000
Market Cap
$8.36 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.99

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GNTX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Gentex stock right now?

5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Gentex in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" GNTX shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in GNTX, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Gentex's stock price target for 2024?

5 brokers have issued 1 year price objectives for Gentex's shares. Their GNTX share price targets range from $33.00 to $42.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $36.80 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 1.9% from the stock's current price.
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How have GNTX shares performed in 2024?

Gentex's stock was trading at $32.66 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, GNTX shares have increased by 10.5% and is now trading at $36.10.
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When is Gentex's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, April 26th 2024.
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How were Gentex's earnings last quarter?

Gentex Co. (NASDAQ:GNTX) released its earnings results on Friday, January, 26th. The auto parts company reported $0.50 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.44 by $0.06. The auto parts company had revenue of $589.13 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $563.42 million. Gentex had a net margin of 18.63% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 19.25%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 19.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.37 EPS.

How often does Gentex pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Gentex?

Gentex declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, March 5th. Investors of record on Friday, April 5th will be paid a dividend of $0.12 per share on Wednesday, April 17th. This represents a $0.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.33%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 4th.
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Is Gentex a good dividend stock?

Gentex (NASDAQ:GNTX) pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.34%. The dividend payout ratio is 26.09%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, GNTX will have a dividend payout ratio of 19.59% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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When did Gentex's stock split?

Gentex's stock split before market open on Friday, January 2nd 2015. The 2-1 split was announced on Friday, December 5th 2014. The newly issued shares were distributed to shareholders after the closing bell on Wednesday, December 31st 2014. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

What guidance has Gentex issued on next quarter's earnings?

Gentex updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Friday, January, 26th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.5 billion-$2.6 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.5 billion.

What is Steve Downing's approval rating as Gentex's CEO?

54 employees have rated Gentex Chief Executive Officer Steve Downing on Glassdoor.com. Steve Downing has an approval rating of 67% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Gentex own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Gentex investors own include Intel (INTC), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Walt Disney (DIS), CVS Health (CVS), Micron Technology (MU), Pfizer (PFE), Visa (V) and NVIDIA (NVDA).

Who are Gentex's major shareholders?

Gentex's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.55%), Vanguard Group Inc. (9.62%), Wellington Management Group LLP (3.77%), Beutel Goodman & Co Ltd. (2.61%), Boston Partners (2.35%) and Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. (1.79%). Insiders that own company stock include Gary F Goode, James A Hollars, James H Wallace, John A Mulder, Kathleen Starkoff, Kevin C Nash, Ling Zang, Matthew Chiodo, Neil Boehm, Richard O Schaum, Scott P Ryan and Steven R Downing.
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How do I buy shares of Gentex?

Shares of GNTX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NASDAQ:GNTX) was last updated on 3/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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