NASDAQ$GNTX
Gentex Corporation · Q2 2026 earnings
Q2 2026 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Gentex Corporation reported second quarter 2026 financial results with net sales of $651.3 million and record GAAP EPS of $0.54.
Gentex reported net sales of $651.3 million for Q2 2026, down 1% year-over-year, with automotive revenue declining 3% while non-automotive categories grew. Gross margin expanded 280 basis points to 37.0% due to tariff reimbursements and favorable mix, driving GAAP net income of $114.7 million and diluted EPS of $0.54. The company repurchased 2.7 million shares and provided updated 2026 guidance with improved gross margin and lower operating expenses and capex ranges.
- Net sales reached $651.3 million with gross margin at 37.0%, up 280 bps YoY from tariff reimbursements and product mix.
- GAAP diluted EPS of $0.54 increased 26% YoY to a record second-quarter level despite lower automotive shipments.
- Non-automotive revenue grew, with Premium Audio up 16% to $51.7 million and Other Products up 12% to $39.4 million.
- Company updated 2026 guidance raising gross margin to 34.5%-35.5% and lowering operating expenses and capex ranges.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Gentex · Revenue · Quarterly
$651M
Revenue by segment
Gentex · $651M total across 3 segments · Q2 2026
- Automotive$560M—86.0%
- Premium Audio$51.7M—7.9%
- Other Products$39.4M—6.1%
Forward guidance
Company updated 2026 annual guidance and provided 2027 revenue outlook based on July 2026 light vehicle production forecast.
Tailwinds
- Gross margin guidance raised to 34.5%-35.5%
- Operating expenses lowered to $405-$415 million
- Tax rate narrowed to 16%-17%
- Capex reduced to $115-$125 million
- 2027 revenue expected at $2.80-$2.90 billion
Headwinds
- Global light vehicle production expected down 3% for 2026
- Continued weakness expected in North America, Europe, Japan/Korea markets
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports
-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
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | — | — | — | |
| 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 2009 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -1.9% | — | — |
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