Gentex reports Q3 2026 results with revenue miss and flat adjusted earnings

Gentex Corp. posted third‑quarter 2026 net sales of $647.7 million, down from $655.2 million a year earlier. Diluted GAAP earnings per share were $0.43 and adjusted EPS was $0.47, missing consensus estimates. Gross margin fell to 33.4% as higher precious‑metal costs and an unfavorable product mix weighed on profitability. The company kept its 2027 revenue target of $2.80 billion‑$2.90 billion but lowered its 2026 outlook to $2.65 billion, and repurchased $132.6 million of shares during the quarter.

The earnings miss and margin compression could pressure Gentex’s stock price in the short term. The share buyback, amounting to $132.6 million, may provide support to the equity base. Maintaining the 2027 revenue range signals continued confidence in long‑term demand.

  • 1Net sales were $647.7 million, versus $655.2 million in the prior year quarter.
  • 2Diluted GAAP EPS was $0.43 and adjusted EPS was $0.47.
  • 3Gross margin was 33.4%, down from 34.4% a year earlier.
  • 4Automotive revenue was $552.5 million; non‑automotive revenue grew 17% and represented 15% of total revenue.
  • 5The company maintained its 2027 revenue outlook of $2.80 billion‑$2.90 billion.
  • 6Gentex revised its 2026 revenue outlook to $2.65 billion.

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