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    GNTX
    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    GENTEX CORP GNTX

    Jul 24, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Gentex Q2 FY26 — Record EPS Despite Revenue Headwinds

    Gentex delivered record second-quarter earnings per share despite a slight revenue miss, driven by strong gross margin expansion and disciplined operational execution. The company is navigating geopolitical challenges and declining light vehicle production in key markets by focusing on technology expansion, content per vehicle, and diversification into non-automotive segments. Strategic investments in new products and manufacturing capabilities, including a new plant in Morocco, are expected to drive future growth and shareholder value.

    Highlights

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    • Record diluted EPS of $0.54, up 26% year-over-year.

    • Gross margin increased to 37%, up 280 basis points year-over-year, benefiting from $18 million in IEEPA tariff reimbursements.

    • Non-automotive revenue grew 14% year-over-year, representing 14% of total company revenue.

    • Free cash flow reached $161.7 million, an increase of approximately 20% from Q2 FY25.

    Concerns

    4

    • Net sales declined 1% year-over-year to $651.3 million, falling short of forecast.

    • Automotive revenue declined approximately 3% year-over-year, primarily due to lower revenue in Europe, Japan, Korea, and China.

    • China revenue remained under pressure, declining 20% year-over-year, with full-year 2026 expectation of approximately $100 million.

    • Light vehicle production (LVP) is expected to decline approximately 3% for full-year 2026 globally.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Consolidated Revenue
    $2.65 billion to $2.75 billion
    high materiality
    High
    Gross Margin
    34.5% to 35.5%
    high materiality
    High
    Operating Expenses
    $405 million to $415 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Effective Tax Rate
    16% to 17%
    medium materiality
    High
    Capital Expenditures
    $115 million to $125 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Depreciation and Amortization
    $100 million to $110 million
    low materiality
    High
    Consolidated Revenue
    $2.8 billion and $2.9 billion
    high materiality
    High
    Global Light Vehicle Production (LVP)
    decline approximately 2%
    medium materiality
    High
    Global Light Vehicle Production (LVP)
    decline approximately 3%
    high materiality
    High
    Global Light Vehicle Production (LVP)
    relatively flat
    medium materiality
    High
    Electronics Contract Manufacturing Initiative Award
    secured first award
    medium materiality
    High
    Electronics Contract Manufacturing Initiative Revenue
    $100 million and $200 million
    medium materiality
    Medium

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Automotive
    Revenue decrease primarily reflects lower light vehicle production and reduced base auto-dimming mirror unit shipments. Favorable product mix, new technology launches, and content gains partially offset the decline. Europe, Japan, Korea, and China saw lower revenue, largely offset by North America strength. China revenue declined 20% year-over-year due to tariff-related market disruptions.
    		$560.1 million-3%——
    Premium Audio
    Growth driven primarily by strong performance from Power Systems and Anko brands, supported by new product introductions and continued demand across premium audio categories. New product launches include KO R2, Odyssey Detroit Bluetooth speaker, Heritage Series Rebellion bookshelf speakers, Muse high-power amplifier, and 80th anniversary Creator series powered monitors.
    		$51.7 million+16%——
    Other Products
    Includes aerospace products, fire protection devices, medical technologies, biometric solutions, and automotive aftermarket products. Growth primarily driven by strong performance in aerospace products and continued growth in biometric and accessory product revenues. Automotive aftermarket within the VOXX portfolio was down sequentially but is seasonal.
    		$39.4 million+12%——

    Operational metrics

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    Adjusted Operating Expenses
    $99.3 millionvs $97.5 million in Q2 FY25
    Q2 FY26

    On a non-GAAP basis.

    Income from Operations
    $141.3 millionup 19% from $118.5 million in Q2 FY25
    Q2 FY26

    GAAP basis.

    Adjusted Income from Operations
    $141.7 millionvs $130.3 million in Q2 FY25
    Q2 FY26

    On a non-GAAP basis.

    Net Income Attributable to Gentex
    $114.7 millionup 19% from $96 million in Q2 FY25
    Q2 FY26

    GAAP basis.

    Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Gentex
    $122.9 millionvs $110.9 million in Q2 FY25
    Q2 FY26

    On a non-GAAP basis.

    Cash and Cash Equivalents
    $233.4 millionup from $145.6 million at year-end FY25
    Q2 FY26

    At quarter end.

    Short-term and Long-term Investments
    $247.9 millioncompared to $278.4 million at year-end FY25
    Q2 FY26

    At quarter end.

    Accounts Receivable
    $386.3 millioncompared to $368.5 million at year-end FY25
    Q2 FY26

    At June 30, reflecting timing of sales and collections.

    Accounts Payable
    $266.6 millioncompared to $249 million at year-end FY25
    Q2 FY26

    At June 30, primarily driven by timing of payments and inventory purchases.

    Capital Expenditures
    $19.2 millioncompared to $31.1 million in Q2 FY25
    Q2 FY26

    GAAP basis.

    Capital Expenditures
    $36.2 millioncompared to $67.8 million in YTD FY25
    YTD FY26

    GAAP basis.

    Depreciation and Amortization Expense
    $25.8 millioncompared to $27.4 million in Q2 FY25
    Q2 FY26

    GAAP basis.

    Depreciation and Amortization Expense
    $51.4 millioncompared to $52.9 million in YTD FY25
    YTD FY26

    GAAP basis.

    Full Display Mirror (FDM) Unit Shipments Growth
    200,000 to 400,000 unitsover prior year
    FY26

    Shipments through H1 FY26 positioned the company to deliver on this estimated growth rate.

    Electronic Modules Manufactured
    40 million to 50 million
    annually

    For automotive, fire protection, aerospace, and medical device industries.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    EPS$0.54USD
    Revenue$651.3 millionUSD
    Inventory$519 millionUSD
    Net income$114.7 millionUSD
    Gross margin37%%
    Sg a OPEX ratio$99.7 millionUSD
    Operating income EBIT$141.3 millionUSD
    Cash investments balance$233.4 millionUSD
    Tariff impact mitigation$38 millionUSD
    Share buyback capital return$66 millionUSD

    Product announcements

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    ProductTypeDetails
    Full Display Mirror (FDM)expansion
    Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) and In-Cabin Monitoring Systems (ICMS)launch
    KO R2launch
    Odyssey Edition of the Detroit Bluetooth speakerlaunch
    Heritage Series Rebellion bookshelf speakerslaunch
    Muse high-power amplifierlaunch
    80th anniversary Creator series powered monitorslaunch

    Risks & headwinds

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    Lower Light Vehicle Production (LVP)Q3 FY26, FY26, CY27

    Global LVP expected to decline ~2% in Q3 FY26 and ~3% for full-year FY26. Relatively flat in CY27 with weakness in primary markets (North America, Europe, Japan, Korea).

    Mitigation: Focus on technology expansion, increasing content per vehicle, and diversification into non-automotive product lines. Strong product launches (FDM, DMS, ICMS) and operational efficiency.

    China Market Disruptions and Tariff ImpactQ2 FY26, FY26, FY27

    China revenue declined 20% year-over-year in Q2 FY26. Full-year FY26 China revenue expected to be around $100 million, continuing to decline into FY27.

    Mitigation: Diversification into other markets and product lines. Establishing a manufacturing plant in Morocco to support European customers and potentially Chinese OEMs operating in Europe, mitigating tariff and logistics issues.

    Loss Programs with VolkswagenQ2 FY26 and ongoing

    Contributed to lower base interior mirror shipments in Europe.

    Mitigation: Offsetting with new technology launches (DMS, ICMS, FDM) and content gains with other customers. Morocco plant aims to secure new programs and maintain existing business.

    Higher Commodity CostsQ2 FY26 and expected in H2 FY26

    Partially offset gross margin benefits in Q2 FY26, specifically higher precious metals costs.

    Mitigation: Favorable product mix, disciplined operational execution, and improving profitability within other products category. Operational efficiency and revenue growth expected to offset most headwinds.

    Electronics ShortagesH2 FY26

    Unquantified, but noted as a headwind.

    Mitigation: Operational efficiency and revenue growth expected to offset most headwinds. The company's electronics contract manufacturing initiative aims to leverage internal capabilities.

    Geopolitical Influences on Localized ManufacturingOngoing, impacting European market

    Increased interest in localized manufacturing created headwinds for international growth, specifically European customers requiring regional manufacturing.

    Mitigation: Setting up a plant in Morocco to provide components to European customers, targeting start of production in 2028. This plan is expected to address customer requirements and fend off further share loss risks.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

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    Electronics Contract Manufacturing Award

    by end of next quarter (Q3 FY26)
    CurrentActive discussions, first award expected
    TargetAnnouncement of first secured award

    Why it matters

    Securing this award is a key milestone for a new growth initiative, validating the company's strategy to leverage its electronics manufacturing expertise for external customers and potentially adding significant future revenue.

    We believe that by the end of next quarter, we'll be able to announce that we have secured our first award for our advanced electronics manufacturing with start of production targeted for late 2028 to early 2029.

    Q&A highlights

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    Clarification on the $38 million IEEPA benefit, specifically if the $20 million that went to the balance sheet will flow through gross margin in the back half of the year.

    The $20 million reduced inventory on the balance sheet and will not flow through gross margin in the back half. Only the $18 million directly reduced cost of goods sold in Q2.

    “Not -- I mean that goes against inventory. So it reduced what was still held in inventory as of the February 24 date.”

    asked by Joseph Spak · answered by Kevin Nash

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Strategic Diversification and Non-Automotive Growth

    Gentex's strategy to grow through technology expansion and diversification proved beneficial, with non-automotive revenue contributing meaningfully. Premium Audio revenue increased 16% year-over-year to $51.7 million, driven by strong performance from Power Systems and Anko brands. Other products, including aerospace, biometrics, fire protection, and automotive aftermarket, collectively increased approximately 12% to $39.4 million. This segment now represents 14% of total company revenue, reinforcing the benefits of diversification.

    02

    Gross Margin Expansion and Tariff Reimbursements

    Gross margin improved significantly to 37% from 34.2% in Q2 FY25, an increase of 280 basis points. This was primarily due to approximately $18 million in IEEPA tariff reimbursements that reduced cost of goods sold and a favorable product mix. Even excluding this one-time📎 benefit, gross margins still improved sequentially by 50 basis points from Q1 FY26, despite lower automotive revenue and higher commodity costs, demonstrating disciplined operational execution.

    03

    Automotive Headwinds and Regional Performance

    Automotive revenue declined approximately 3% year-over-year to $560.1 million, reflecting lower light vehicle production and reduced base auto-dimming mirror unit shipments. Europe, Japan, Korea, and China experienced declines, with China revenue down 20% year-over-year due to tariff-related market disruption🌐s. North America showed strength, and new driver monitoring and in-cabin monitoring system launches helped offset some international declines. The company expects China revenue to be around $100 million for FY26, continuing its decline.

    04

    Advanced Product Launches and Market Adoption

    The company continued strong feature launches in automotive products, with over 75% of Q2 launches including advanced features. Full Display Mirror (FDM) showed good growth and expansion, with new shipments to Jeep, Infinity, McLaren, Toyota, and Subaru. Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) and In-Cabin Monitoring Systems (ICMS) are tracking expectations, with new shipments to BMW (iX3) and Kia (EV tube). These complex programs are expected to become more meaningful contributors to revenue in the second half of FY26 and into FY27.

    05

    Morocco Manufacturing Expansion

    In response to international customers requiring localized production, Gentex is establishing a plant in Morocco. This facility will initially support the transition of final assembly products from the U.S. and is targeted for start of production in 2028. The move is expected to address headwinds associated with exports to European customers, provide a more tariff-friendly and geographically closer supply chain, and potentially open new program opportunities with European and Chinese OEMs.

    06

    Electronics Contract Manufacturing Initiative

    Gentex is pursuing an electronics contract manufacturing initiative in the U.S., leveraging its expertise in producing 40-50 million electronic modules annually. The company expects to secure its first award by the end of Q3 FY26, with production targeted for late 2028 to early 2029. This first award is estimated to generate between $100 million and $200 million in revenue, with expectations for significantly larger numbers beyond 2029.

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