Gentex Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and supplies digital vision, connected car, dimmable glass, and fire protection products in the United States, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and internationally. It operates through Automotive Products and Other segments. The company offers automotive products, including interior and exterior electrochromic automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, automotive electronics, and non-automatic-dimming rearview mirrors for automotive passenger cars, light trucks, pick-up trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans for original equipment manufacturers, automotive suppliers, and various aftermarket and accessory customers. It also provides variable dimmable windows to aircraft manufacturers and airline operators. In addition, the company offers photoelectric smoke detectors and alarms, electrochemical carbon monoxide alarms and detectors, audible and visual signaling alarms, and bells and speakers used in fire detection systems in office buildings, hotels, and other commercial and residential buildings, as well as researches and develops nanofiber chemical sensing products. The company sells its fire protection products directly, as well as through sales managers and manufacturer representative organizations to fire protection and security product distributors, electrical wholesale houses, and original equipment manufacturers of fire protection systems. Gentex Corporation was incorporated in 1974 and is headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan.
Gentex Dividend Announcement
• Gentex announced a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2025-01-22. Ex dividend date: 2025-01-08
• Gentex's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 1.56%
• Gentex's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 25.72%
Gentex Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2025-01-08 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2025-01-22 |
2024-10-09 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2024-10-23 |
2024-07-05 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2024-07-17 |
2024-04-04 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2024-04-17 |
2024-01-04 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2024-01-17 |
2023-10-05 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2023-10-18 |
2023-07-06 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2023-07-19 |
2023-04-05 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2023-04-19 |
2023-01-05 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2023-01-18 |
2022-10-06 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2022-10-19 |
2022-07-07 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2022-07-20 |
2022-04-07 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2022-04-20 |
2022-01-06 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2022-01-19 |
2021-10-07 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2021-10-21 |
2021-07-08 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2021-07-21 |
2021-04-08 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2021-04-21 |
2021-01-07 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2021-01-20 |
2020-10-08 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2020-10-21 |
2020-07-09 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2020-07-22 |
2020-04-08 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2020-04-22 |
2020-01-07 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2020-01-22 |
2019-10-08 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2019-10-23 |
2019-07-09 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2019-07-24 |
2019-04-09 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2019-04-24 |
2019-01-08 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2019-01-23 |
2018-10-04 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2018-10-17 |
2018-07-05 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2018-07-18 |
2018-04-05 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2018-04-18 |
2018-01-04 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2018-01-17 |
2017-10-05 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2017-10-18 |
2017-07-03 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2017-07-19 |
2017-04-05 | $0.09 | quarterly | 2017-04-19 |
2017-01-04 | $0.09 | quarterly | 2017-01-18 |
2016-10-05 | $0.09 | quarterly | 2016-10-19 |
2016-07-05 | $0.09 | quarterly | 2016-07-20 |
2016-04-05 | $0.09 | quarterly | 2016-04-17 |
2016-01-05 | $0.09 | quarterly | 2016-01-20 |
2015-10-05 | $0.09 | quarterly | 2015-10-16 |
2015-07-02 | $0.09 | quarterly | 2015-07-17 |
2015-04-02 | $0.08 | quarterly | 2015-04-17 |
2015-01-05 | $0.08 | quarterly | 2015-01-20 |
2014-10-03 | $0.16 | quarterly | 2014-10-17 |
2014-07-03 | $0.16 | quarterly | 2014-07-18 |
2014-04-02 | $0.14 | quarterly | 2014-04-21 |
2014-01-02 | $0.14 | quarterly | 2014-01-17 |
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1. Determination of Dividend: Gentex's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, Gentex publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Gentex distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from Gentex are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: Gentex sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Gentex distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Gentex declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of Gentex's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review Gentex's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.