NASDAQ$GNTX

Gentex Corporation · Q1 2021 earnings

Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Gentex's financial performance increased in Q1 2021, driven by sales growth and improved gross margins.

Gentex Corporation reported a 7% increase in net sales, reaching $483.7 million, and a 27% increase in net income to $113.5 million for the first quarter of 2021. Earnings per diluted share rose by 28% to $0.46. The results were achieved despite part shortages that negatively impacted vehicle production levels.

  • Net sales increased by 7% to $483.7 million compared to Q1 2020.
  • Gross profit margin improved by 340 basis points to 37.9% compared to Q1 2020.
  • Net income increased by 27% to $113.5 million compared to Q1 2020.
  • Earnings per diluted share increased by 28% to $0.46 compared to Q1 2020.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$484M

Previous: $454M+6.6%
EPS (adj)

$0.46

Previous: $0.36+27.8%
Consolidated Gross Margin

37.9%

No prior period
Effective Tax Rate

16.1%

No prior period
Free Cash Flow

$113M

Previous: $89.5M+26.8%
Net Income

$113M

Previous: $89.5M+26.8%
Operating Income

$134M

Previous: $105M+27.3%
Gross Profit

$183M

Previous: $157M+17.1%
Cash & Equivalents

$456M

Previous: $279M+63.7%
Total Assets

$2.24B

Previous: $2.16B+3.9%
Stock-Based Comp

$5.89M

Previous: $6.36M-7.3%

Revenue & EPS history

Gentex · Revenue · Quarterly

$484M

Q1 2021+6.6%vs Q1 2020
Beat estimate in 8 of 16 quarters(50%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Gentex · $9.4M total across 1 segment · Q2 2023

  • Other Net Sales
    $9.4M-10.5%

Forward guidance

The Company is making no changes to its previously provided guidance for calendar year 2021. Revenue is expected to be $1.94 - $2.02 billion, gross margin 39% - 40%, operating expenses $210 - $220 million, tax rate 16% - 18%, capital expenditures $85 - $95 million, and depreciation & amortization $105 - $110 million.

Tailwinds

  • Forecast for calendar year 2021 remains strong despite the supply chain issues.
  • Industry dynamics currently point to improved light vehicle production for the second half of 2021.
  • Continued recovery of light vehicle production into calendar year 2022 is expected.
  • Combination of launch cadence, product mix and overall program awards provide confidence about the future growth rate and health of the business.
  • Employees have been able to adapt to each situation.

Headwinds

  • Supply chain issues are continuing to impact the current vehicle production environment.
  • These issues create instability in the short term.
  • The Company estimates an impact in 2021 of approximately $7 - $10 million in incremental expense if tariffs go into effect on June 1, 2021.
  • Significant uncertainty regarding macroeconomic conditions.
  • Continued impact from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021

Historical avgQ1 2021

-0.9%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.1%

Avg return

5 days after

+0.6%

Avg return

30 days after

45%

31 / 69 earnings

Positive

+11.4%

Q2 2019

Best reaction

-29.1%

Q2 2012

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+2.7%-0.6%+3.5%
Q4 2025-4.3%+3.4%-2.7%
Q3 2025-10.2%-9.8%-14.8%
Q2 2025-0.5%-0.5%+2.2%
Q1 2025-2.8%-0.9%-1.6%
Q4 2024-8.2%-10.3%-13.8%
Q3 2024+5.5%+4.9%+2.5%
Q2 2024-3.7%-4.6%-4.1%
Q1 2024+0.6%-2.0%-0.8%
Q4 2023+5.8%+4.1%+13.3%
Q3 2023-6.7%-4.3%+2.8%
Q2 2023+5.8%+6.1%+0.7%
Q1 2023+5.8%+4.6%+2.4%
Q4 2022-3.0%+1.7%-2.4%
Q3 2022+3.4%+0.4%+12.2%
Q2 2022-7.5%-5.2%-2.4%
Q1 2022+6.8%+3.5%+4.3%
Q4 2021+0.4%+2.5%-3.4%
Q3 2021-5.3%-4.4%-0.6%
Q2 2021+1.3%+4.2%-1.7%
Q1 2021-0.4%+0.4%-2.5%
Q4 2020+1.3%+3.3%+5.5%
Q3 2020+0.7%-4.0%+11.7%
Q2 2020+2.4%+4.9%+2.0%
Q1 2020+5.1%+7.6%+9.9%
Q4 2019-4.0%-2.0%-13.7%
Q3 2019-0.4%+1.3%+3.2%
Q2 2019+11.4%+15.0%+12.1%
Q1 2019+3.0%+4.6%-0.6%
Q4 2018-8.0%-9.0%-11.0%
Q3 2018+10.0%+7.6%+20.9%
Q2 2018-3.8%-5.0%+3.3%
Q1 2018-6.2%-2.8%+1.6%
Q4 2017+2.5%+3.5%+2.6%
Q3 2017-8.5%-8.1%-7.8%
Q2 2017-9.2%-7.4%-8.3%
Q1 2017-1.3%-0.7%-9.2%
Q4 2016-3.4%-4.7%-3.6%
Q3 2016-2.4%-3.8%+3.3%
Q2 2016+7.8%+11.3%+10.1%
Q1 2016+0.2%
Q4 2015+2.6%
Q3 2015-0.1%
Q2 2015-1.8%
Q1 2015-0.3%
Q4 2014-4.4%
Q3 2014+9.3%
Q2 2014+2.0%
Q1 2014+1.1%
Q4 2013-1.9%
Q3 2013+10.4%
Q2 2013-5.0%
Q1 2013+4.1%
Q4 2012+3.0%
Q3 2012-3.4%
Q2 2012-29.1%
Q1 2012-16.4%
Q4 2011-1.4%
Q3 2011+0.7%
Q2 2011-8.1%
Q1 2010-1.2%
Q1 2011+2.6%
Q4 2010-4.8%
Q3 2010+2.8%
Q3 2009+2.8%
Q2 2010-1.9%
Q4 2008-1.9%
Q2 2009-1.9%
Q4 2009-1.9%

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