Gentex Corporation

Gentex Corporation is an American electronics and technology company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan. Founded in 1974, the company designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and supplies high-tech electronic products primarily for the automotive, aerospace, and commercial fire protection industries. Its mission is to be the world's most innovative technology company in its served markets, aiming to make a lasting impact on customers, employees, shareholders, and communities by continuously creating unique products and operating sustainably.

Gentex is a leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, utilizing proprietary electrochromic technology, and holds a dominant market share in this segment. Its automotive product portfolio also includes camera-based driver assistance systems, connected car technologies, digital vision systems, and integrated electronic features. For the aerospace industry, Gentex provides dimmable aircraft windows and advanced helmet-mounted displays and communication systems for commercial, business, general aviation, and defense forces. Additionally, the company manufactures photoelectric smoke detectors and signaling devices for the fire protection market. Gentex has expanded into new markets, including medical devices (such as eSight smart glasses), biometrics, consumer electronics, and premium audio equipment, following its acquisition of Voxx International in April 2025.

Led by President and CEO Steve Downing since 2018, Gentex Corporation maintains a strong market position as a highly vertically integrated technology provider serving global OEMs. Recent activities in 2026 include the successful integration and profitability of the Voxx International acquisition, the announcement of Q2 2026 earnings with record EPS, and securing a five-year contract with the U.S. Army for helmet systems. The company also continues to support Allied Forces through NATO contracts and has engaged in product collaborations, such as a limited-edition sunglasses collection with Randolph Engineering. Gentex actively manages its capital through share repurchase programs, having repurchased 5.9 million shares for $137.6 million year-to-date as of Q2 2026.