-- CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:
Gentex Corporation (GNTX) posted Q1 adjusted EPS of $0.48 vs. $0.43 (+12%), three cents ahead of consensus. Net sales rose 17% to $675M ($26M ahead of consensus) and gross margin expanded 60 bps to 33.8% (10 bps ahead of consensus). Net sales were negatively impacted by a 6% decline in mirror shipment volumes, fully offset by the acquired VOXX assets which contributed total revenue of $89M during the quarter. The margin improvement was driven by favorable product mix, operational efficiencies, and purchasing cost reductions. GNTX raised 2026 revenue guidance to $2.65B-$2.75B from $2.6B-$2.7B previously. All other guidance was unchanged. In Q1, GNTX repurchased 3.3M shares at an average price of $22.01 in Q1. This was a solid release all-around, with sales and margins exceeding expectations and increased full-year guidance, which we think few investors were expecting from an auto supplier this earnings season, considering fundamental headwinds. We think the release indicates the turnaround story is on track.