NASDAQ$GNTX
Gentex Corporation · Q4 2023 earnings
Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported record quarterly sales and improved gross profit margin.
Gentex Corporation reported a strong fourth quarter in 2023, marked by record net sales of $589.1 million, a 19% increase year-over-year. The company saw significant improvements in gross profit margin, income from operations, and net income, driven by price increases, cost recoveries, and efficient cost management.
- Net sales reached a record $589.1 million, up 19% from Q4 2022.
- Gross profit margin improved by 330 basis points to 34.5%.
- Income from operations increased by 41% to $132.8 million.
- Earnings per diluted share rose by 35% to $0.50.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Gentex · Revenue · Quarterly
$589M
Revenue by segment
Gentex · $9.4M total across 1 segment · Q2 2023
- Other Net Sales$9.4M-10.5%100.0%
Forward guidance
Gentex provided revenue guidance for 2024 and 2025 based on light vehicle production forecasts from S&P Global Mobility. The company expects continued revenue growth and gross margin improvement.
Tailwinds
- Revenue is projected between $2.45 and $2.55 billion for 2024.
- Gross margin is expected to be between 34% and 35% for 2024.
- Revenue is projected between $2.65 and $2.75 billion for 2025.
- Company anticipates outperforming the underlying market in revenue growth.
- Focus on cost control and gross margin improvement to achieve 35-36% gross margin by the end of 2024.
Headwinds
- Operating expenses are estimated between $295 and $305 million for 2024.
- Estimated annual tax rate is projected between 16% and 18% for 2024.
- Capital expenditures are forecasted between $225 and $250 million for 2024.
- Depreciation & amortization is estimated between $95 and $105 million for 2024.
- Light vehicle production in Japan and Korea is expected to decrease by 3% to 4% in 2024.
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 Q4 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
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (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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