NASDAQ$GNTX

Gentex Corporation · Q1 2023 earnings

Q1 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Gentex reported record quarterly sales and increased net income, driven by improved light vehicle production and strong product demand.

Gentex Corporation reported a record quarterly sales of $550.8 million, an 18% increase compared to Q1 2022. Net income increased by 11% to $97.6 million, with earnings per diluted share rising to $0.42, a 14% increase.

  • Net sales reached a record $550.8 million, up 18% year-over-year.
  • Gross profit margin increased to 31.7%, a 50 basis point increase from Q4 2022.
  • Net income rose to $97.6 million, an 11% increase year-over-year.
  • Earnings per diluted share increased to $0.42, a 14% increase year-over-year.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$551M

Previous: $468M+17.6%
EPS (adj)

$0.42

Previous: $0.37+13.5%
Total Auto-Dimming Mirror Units

12.7M

Previous: 11.0M+15.6%
Consolidated Gross Margin

31.7%

No prior period
Free Cash Flow

$97.6M

Previous: $87.5M+11.5%
Net Income

$97.6M

Previous: $87.5M+11.5%
Operating Income

$113M

Previous: $103M+9.6%
Gross Profit

$175M

Previous: $160M+8.9%
Cash & Equivalents

$215M

Previous: $280M-23.0%
Total Assets

$2.43B

Previous: $2.18B+11.6%
Stock-Based Comp

$8.52M

Previous: $6.79M+25.5%

Revenue & EPS history

Gentex · Revenue · Quarterly

$551M

Q1 2023+17.6%vs Q1 2022
Beat estimate in 6 of 15 quarters(40%)
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 maintaining its previously provided guidance for calendar year 2023, with expected revenue of approximately $2.2 billion and a gross margin between 32% and 33%. They anticipate revenue growth of approximately 10% above the 2023 revenue guidance for calendar year 2024.

Tailwinds

  • Light vehicle production is expected to increase 14% for Q2 2023.
  • Light vehicle production is forecasted to increase 4% for calendar year 2023.
  • Strong product demand is expected to continue.
  • Focus on labor challenges has resulted in employment growth.
  • Company expects revenue growth of approximately 10% in 2024 compared to 2023.

Headwinds

  • Uncertainty in pricing negotiations with customers and suppliers.
  • Risk of loss of business from increased competition.
  • Potential for raw material and other supply shortages.
  • Possibility of labor shortages and supply chain disruptions.
  • Unfavorable fluctuations in currencies or interest rates in regions of operation.

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 2023

Historical avgQ1 2023

-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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