Gentex Reports Fourth Quarter And Year End 2025 Financial Results

Core Insights - Gentex Corporation reported a consolidated net sales of $644.4 million for Q4 2025, a 19% increase from $541.6 million in Q4 2024, with VOXX contributing $103.4 million to this revenue [3][6] - The consolidated gross margin for Q4 2025 was 34.8%, up from 32.5% in Q4 2024, while the core Gentex gross margin was 35.5%, reflecting a 300 basis-point increase [4][6] - For the calendar year 2025, consolidated net sales reached $2.53 billion, a 10% increase from $2.31 billion in 2024, while core Gentex sales were $2.27 billion, a 2% decline compared to 2024 [12][16] Financial Performance - Consolidated income from operations for Q4 2025 was $120.1 million, compared to $89.8 million in Q4 2024, marking a significant increase [8] - The net income attributable to Gentex for Q4 2025 was $93.0 million, up from $87.7 million in Q4 2024, with earnings per diluted share increasing to $0.43 from $0.39 [11][6] - For the full year 2025, the consolidated net income attributable to Gentex was $384.8 million, down from $404.5 million in 2024, with earnings per diluted share at $1.74 compared to $1.76 in 2024 [16][17] Operational Highlights - Consolidated operating expenses in Q4 2025 were $104.4 million, up from $86.5 million in Q4 2024, primarily due to the VOXX acquisition [5] - Core Gentex operating expenses (excluding VOXX) were $79.8 million in Q4 2025, down from $86.5 million in Q4 2024, which included impairment charges [5][7] - The company repurchased 3.8 million shares in Q4 2025 at an average price of $23.43 per share, totaling $319.0 million for the year [21] Market and Product Insights - Gentex Automotive net sales for Q4 2025 were $527.6 million, slightly down from $531.3 million in Q4 2024, with a year-over-year decline in auto-dimming mirror shipments of 3% [18] - Other net sales, including products like dimmable aircraft windows and medical devices, increased to $13.3 million in Q4 2025 from $10.3 million in Q4 2024 [19] - VOXX's net sales contributed $267.2 million for the calendar year 2025, reflecting strong seasonal demand [20] Future Guidance - For 2026, the company expects consolidated revenue between $2.60 billion and $2.70 billion, with a gross margin target of 34% to 35% [24] - The company anticipates a slight decline in light vehicle production in its primary markets, with a forecasted total of 76.5 million units in 2026 [22][23] - The company aims to achieve approximately $40 million per year in positive cash flow from planned cost improvement initiatives [26]