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    Earnings call· Mar 2026(Q1 FY26)

    GENTEX Q1 FY26 earnings call GNTX

    Apr 24, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Gentex Q1 FY26 — Advanced Features and VOXX Drive Revenue Growth Amid Production Headwinds

    Gentex reported strong Q1 FY26 results, with consolidated net sales up 17% driven by advanced features and the VOXX acquisition, which achieved profitability. This growth successfully offset global light vehicle production declines and tariff impacts, particularly in China. The company is focused on leveraging new technologies and operational efficiencies to maintain gross margin guidance despite rising commodity costs and is exploring new electronics manufacturing opportunities.

    Highlights

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    • Consolidated net sales increased 17% to $675.4 million compared to Q1 FY25.

    • Core Gentex revenue grew 2% to $586.8 million despite a global light vehicle production decline of over 3%.

    • VOXX contributed $88.6 million in revenue, exceeding forecast by approximately 9%, and achieved profitability.

    • Core Gentex gross margin improved to 34%, an 80 basis point increase year-over-year, driven by operational efficiencies and favorable product mix.

    • Adjusted diluted EPS increased to $0.48, up from $0.43 in Q1 FY25.

    Concerns

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    • China revenue declined 29% to $28 million due to ongoing tariff impacts.

    • Global light vehicle production declined more than 3% year-over-year in Q1 FY26.

    • Gross margin was partially offset by tariff-related costs and higher commodity prices, including precious metals and memory components.

    • Total Other loss was $5.6 million, compared to Other income of $0.6 million in the prior year, primarily due to lower investment income and impairment charges.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Consolidated Revenue
    $2.65B - $2.75B
    high materiality
    High
    Consolidated Gross Margin
    34% - 35%
    high materiality
    High
    Consolidated Operating Expenses (excl. severance and impairments)
    $410M - $420M
    medium materiality
    High
    Effective Tax Rate
    16% - 18%
    medium materiality
    High
    Capital Expenditures
    $125M - $140M
    medium materiality
    High
    Depreciation and Amortization
    $100M - $110M
    medium materiality
    High
    Consolidated Revenue
    $2.8B - $2.9B
    high materiality
    High

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Consolidated
    Consolidated net sales increased significantly, driven by the VOXX acquisition and core Gentex performance. Gross margin improved year-over-year.
    		$675.4M17%—Gross Margin: 33.8%
    Core Gentex
    Core Gentex revenue grew despite a decline in global light vehicle production, driven by strength in advanced features. Gross margin saw an 80 basis point increase year-over-year.
    		$586.8M2%—Gross Margin: 34%
    VOXX
    VOXX contributed significantly to consolidated revenue and achieved profitability, exceeding initial forecasts due to strong Premium Audio sales.
    EBIT: ~$6M
    		$88.6M——Achieved profitability
    Gentex Automotive
    Automotive net sales showed growth despite a quarter-over-quarter decline in light vehicle production and auto-dimming mirror unit shipments, reflecting favorable product mix and new technology launches.
    		$566.2M———
    Other product lines
    Significant growth driven by increases in aircraft window sales, fire protection products, and biometric sales.
    Aircraft window sales increase: $3.4MFire protection sales increase: $2.1MBiometric sales increase: $2.1M
    		$20.6M60%——
    North America
    Revenue increased despite a 2% decline in light vehicle production, primarily driven by continued growth and penetration of FDM shipments.
    		—6%——
    Europe, Japan, Korea
    Revenue declined only 2% despite an 8% decline in auto-dimming mirror unit shipments, reflecting favorable product mix driven by a Cabin Monitoring System launch and FDM growth.
    Auto-dimming mirror unit shipments decline: ~8%
    		—-2%——
    China
    Revenue declined significantly due to the ongoing impact of tariffs on exports to China.
    		$28M-29%——

    Operational metrics

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    Global Light Vehicle Production
    >3%declined YoY
    Q1 FY26

    Decline in global light vehicle production compared to last year.

    Light Vehicle Production
    2%declined YoY
    Q1 FY26

    Decline in North American light vehicle production.

    Auto-dimming mirror unit shipments
    8%declined YoY
    Q1 FY26

    Decline in auto-dimming mirror unit shipments in these regions.

    VOXX Revenue above forecast
    9%above beginning of quarter forecast
    Q1 FY26

    VOXX revenue exceeded expectations, driven by stronger-than-anticipated sales in the Premium Audio segment.

    Operational Gross Margin Improvement
    nearly 200YoY
    Q1 FY26

    Improvement driven by strong execution and product mix, despite headwinds from tariffs and commodity price increases.

    Operating Expenses
    $105Mcompared to $78.7M last year
    Q1 FY26

    Increase primarily due to the VOXX acquisition and impairment charges.

    Adjusted Operating Expenses
    $78.3Mcompared to $75M last year
    Q1 FY26

    Adjusted operating expenses, excluding impairment charges, acquisition-related costs, and severance.

    Total Other Loss
    $5.6Mcompared to Other income of $0.6M last year
    Q1 FY26

    Primarily reflecting lower investment income and impairment charges.

    Effective Tax Rate
    16.6%compared to 16.5% last year
    Q1 FY26

    Effective tax rate for the quarter.

    Shares Repurchased
    3.3M
    Q1 FY26

    Shares repurchased during the quarter.

    Remaining Share Repurchase Authorization
    32.6M
    as of March 31

    Number of shares remaining authorized under the repurchase program.

    Cash and Cash Equivalents
    $164.8Mup from $145.6M at year-end
    as of March 31

    Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end.

    Short-term and Long-term Investments
    $280.4Mcompared to $278.4M at year-end
    as of March 31

    Total investments at quarter end.

    Accounts Receivable
    $419.5Mcompared to $368.5M at year-end
    as of March 31

    Accounts receivable reflecting higher first quarter sales activity.

    Accounts Payable
    $276.6Mcompared to $248.9M at year-end
    as of March 31

    Primarily driven by month-end timing and inventory purchases.

    Capital Expenditures
    $17Mcompared to $36.7M last year
    Q1 FY26

    Capital expenditures for the quarter.

    Depreciation and Amortization
    $25.7Mcompared to $25.5M last year
    Q1 FY26

    Depreciation and amortization for the quarter.

    Full Display Mirror Unit Additions
    200,000 to 400,000versus last year's volume
    FY26

    Expected additional FDM units for the year.

    Tariff costs capitalized in inventory (IEEPA)
    $15M
    as of March 31

    Estimated tariff costs capitalized in inventory associated with IEEPA tariffs, not yet expensed.

    Cumulative IEEPA Tariffs Paid (direct)
    $42M
    since inception

    Cumulative direct payments for IEEPA tariffs, excluding indirect amounts.

    Costs Recovered from Customers (Tariffs)
    $5M
    to date

    Amount of tariff costs recovered from customers.

    VOXX EBIT
    almost $6M
    Q1 FY26

    VOXX achieved profitability in the first quarter.

    VOXX EBIT Target
    mid-to-high $20M
    FY26

    Expected EBIT for VOXX for the full year, with seasonality expected.

    VOXX EBIT Long-term Target
    $40M-$50M
    long-term

    Long-term EBIT target for the VOXX business.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    EPS$0.46USD
    Revenue$675.4MUSD
    Inventory$523.5MUSD
    Net income$98.5MUSD
    Gross margin33.8%%
    Sg a OPEX ratio$105MUSD
    Operating income EBIT$123.7MUSD
    Cash investments balance$445.2MUSD
    Tariff impact mitigation$15MUSD
    Share buyback capital return3.3Mshares

    Product announcements

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    ProductTypeDetails
    Gen4 FDMlaunch
    New CMOS imaging sensorslaunch
    In-cabin monitoring platformslaunch
    Dimmable visorslaunch
    Large area deviceslaunch
    VOXX Automotive and Premium Audio productslaunch
    Driver Monitoring Solutionsexpansion

    Deals & partnerships

    1
    VOXX International CorporationAcquisition of VOXX business

    One year after the close of the acquisition, integration is well underway, and the VOXX business has achieved profitability. Focus for the next 12 months is on scaling product launches, expanding sales channels, and strengthening market position.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Global light vehicle production declineQ1 FY26, Q2 FY26, FY26

    Declined >3% in Q1 FY26; expected to decline 2% in Q2 FY26 and 2% for full year 2026 in primary markets.

    Mitigation: Offsetting with expanding electronic content and adoption of new technologies; focus on high-end products.

    Tariff-related costs and geopolitical risksOngoing

    China revenue down 29% to $28M; ~$15M of IEEPA tariff costs capitalized in inventory; cumulative $42M IEEPA tariffs paid directly.

    Mitigation: Assessing potential refunds from IEEPA invalidation; pursuing customer reimbursement opportunities; exploring near-shoring opportunities.

    Higher commodity pricesOngoing

    Impact on gross margin.

    Mitigation: Internal VA/VE projects to reduce impact; pursuing customer reimbursement opportunities.

    De-contenting of lower-end vehiclesOngoing

    Impacts volume, especially in lower-cost markets.

    Mitigation: Focus on advanced features and technology for higher-end vehicles; product portfolio designed to outperform markets.

    Weakening European marketLast 18-24 months, ongoing

    Trend towards lower-end vehicles, particularly with German OEMs.

    Mitigation: Focus on content and new technology like in-cabin monitoring systems and visors to gain traction with these customers.

    EV program cuts and delaysOngoing

    Caused headwinds, lost 1-2% of expected growth.

    Mitigation: Products are powertrain-agnostic, so development is not wasted; focus on outperforming markets with product portfolio.

    Increased cybersecurity requirementsOngoing

    Increased requirements for existing and new products.

    Mitigation: Leveraging available tools to meet customer commitments while maintaining modest expense growth.

    Uncertainty regarding IEEPA tariff refundsOngoing

    Difficulty in predicting whether any tariff refunds will be available or contested.

    Mitigation: Company has not recognized any potential refund in Q1 results, assessing potential impact and eligibility.

    What to watch in Q2 FY26

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    Electronics Manufacturing Opportunity Progress

    Next quarter
    CurrentIn RFQ phase with a couple of OEMs
    TargetAnnouncement of awards or further progress in sourcing decisions

    Why it matters

    This initiative represents a new strategic growth vector with potential for material revenue by 2028-2029, diversifying beyond traditional automotive products.

    No, it's a great question🎣. What I would say is we're right now with a couple of different OEMs, we're in the RFQ phase. So nothing has been sourced or awarded yet.

    Q&A highlights

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    How substantive is customer interest in Gentex becoming a strategic high-volume electronic supplier, what investment is required, and what are the potential returns?

    Gentex is in the RFQ phase with a couple of OEMs, with no awards yet. The capital lift is expected to be light, well within current guidance, and would have a lower capital-to-revenue ratio than auto-dimming products. Material revenue is targeted for 2028-2029, with opportunities also in aerospace and consumer electronics.

    “What I would say is we're right now with a couple of different OEMs, we're in the RFQ phase. So nothing has been sourced or awarded yet. But really, what you're looking at is -- and you can imagine inside of a vehicle, there's a lot of electronic modules that are sourced as either Tier 2 or Tier 3, some of those in varying complexity.”

    asked by Joseph Spak · answered by Steven Downing

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Advanced Feature Growth

    Gentex's revenue growth continues to be driven by expanding electronic content and the adoption of new technologies, successfully offsetting lower light vehicle production and ongoing unit volume headwinds. Strength in advanced features like Full Display Mirror (FDM) shipments, Cabin Monitoring Systems, dimmable visors, and large area devices are key contributors. The company expects to add 200,000 to 400,000 FDM units this year and is gaining traction with Driver Monitoring Solutions, shipping to Rivian, Volvo, and Polestar, with two more OEMs expected in Q2-Q3 2026.

    02

    VOXX Integration & Profitability

    One year after its acquisition, VOXX contributed $88.6 million in revenue during Q1 FY26, exceeding the beginning-of-quarter forecast by approximately 9% due to stronger-than-anticipated sales in the Premium Audio segment. The VOXX business has now achieved profitability, with Q1 EBIT reaching almost $6 million. The focus for the next 12 months is on scaling product launches, expanding sales channels, strengthening market position, and improving margins and lowering operating expenses, targeting mid-to-high $20 million EBIT for FY26 and $40 million-$50 million long-term.

    03

    Tariff & Commodity Headwinds

    The company faces significant headwinds from tariffs and rising commodity prices, including volatile precious metals (silver, gold, ruthenium) and inflationary memory components. China revenue declined 29% due to tariffs, and approximately $15 million of IEEPA tariff costs are capitalized in inventory. Despite these pressures, management expects to maintain its full-year gross margin guidance through internal value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) projects and pursuing customer reimbursement opportunities.

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    Electronics Manufacturing Opportunity

    Gentex is actively pursuing opportunities to become a strategic high-volume electronic supplier for OEMs, currently in the RFQ phase with several customers. This initiative is seen as a light capital lift initially, well within current capital guidance, and is expected to yield material revenue by 2028-2029. The company believes its expertise in high-end electronics manufacturing positions it uniquely for near-shoring opportunities, extending beyond automotive into aerospace and consumer electronics.

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    Capital Allocation & Share Repurchases

    The company continues to execute its capital allocation strategy, repurchasing 3.3 million shares for $71.6 million at an average price of $22.01 during Q1 FY26. Approximately 32.6 million shares remain authorized under the repurchase program. Management views the stock as undervalued and intends to continue repurchases, funding them through cash flow from operations, which remains robust despite external conflicts.

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