Birch Hill Investment Advisors 13F: Cuts GNTX Stake by $522K
Key Points
- Birch Hill Investment Advisors cut its holdings in Gentex Corporation by 16.1%, reducing its position by 24,000 shares to hold 124,728 shares worth approximately $2.71 million.
- Gentex Corporation recently traded around $20.87, resting near its 52-week low of $20.48 as the company prepares to report earnings on October 23, 2026.
- Other major institutional investors adjusted their holdings earlier in the year, while several directors completed stock sales over the spring.
Since the filing, $GNTX is down 0.7% to date (from the $21.01 close on Oct 16, 2026).
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Birch Hill Investment Advisors reduced its holdings in Gentex Corporation by cutting 24,000 shares during the period, according to a Form 13F filing with the SEC on October 16, 2026. The reduction represents a 16.1% decrease from the previous quarter, bringing the firm's total stake down to 124,728 shares. The remaining position was valued at roughly $2.71 million at the time of disclosure.
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What Changed in Birch Hill Investment Advisors's Gentex Corporation Position
The fund held 148,728 shares of the auto parts maker prior to the adjustment. By shedding 24,000 shares, Birch Hill brought its total down to 124,728 shares. The transaction left the firm with a reduced allocation in the company valued at $2,711,587.00.
Other Institutional Activity in Gentex Corporation
Other large institutional investors made notable adjustments to their portfolios earlier in the year. American Century Companies Inc grew its holdings by 422,025 shares, ending with 11,025,677 shares worth about $230,105,888.00. Ariel Investments, LLC trimmed its position by 32,535 shares, leaving it with 8,309,786 shares valued at roughly $173,425,240.00. Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. added 1,003,718 shares for a 14.1% increase, wrapping up the period with 8,112,203 shares worth about $169,301,683.00. Bank of Montreal /CAN/ reduced its stake by 58,445 shares, finishing with 7,339,694 shares valued at roughly $153,179,419.00.
Gentex Corporation Stock Down 0.7%
Gentex Corporation recently traded around $20.87, sitting about 1.9% above its 52-week low of $20.48. The stock trades well below its 50-day moving average of $22.48 and its 200-day moving average of $23.25. The company carries a market capitalization of roughly $4.40 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.04.
Recent Earnings
Gentex generated trailing twelve month revenue of $2.63 billion and earnings of $1.89 per share. The company reported a net profit margin of 15.5% and a return on equity of 16.4%. Investors are watching for the next earnings release scheduled for October 23, 2026.
Dividend
Gentex pays an annual dividend rate of $0.48 per share, giving the stock a dividend yield of 2.3%. The company allocates 25.4% of its earnings toward dividend payments.
Insider Buying and Selling at Gentex Corporation
Company insiders completed several stock sales earlier in the year. Director Richard O Schaum sold 4,815 shares on April 30, 2026, at a price of $23.31 for a total value of $112,247.00. Director Leslie L Brown sold 10,782 shares on May 5, 2026, at $22.85 per share, totaling $246,336.00. Director Brian C Walker sold 5,939 shares on May 15, 2026, at $22.98 for $136,450.00. Director Joseph B Anderson Jr also sold 5,939 shares on May 15, 2026, at $22.98, yielding $136,450.00.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Wall Street firms have adjusted their views on the stock in recent months. On July 9, 2026, UBS maintained its Neutral rating while lowering its price target from $26.00 to $25.00. JP Morgan maintained a Neutral rating on August 10, 2026, moving its price target down to $27.00 from $28.00. Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to Sell on October 6, 2026, cutting its target to $20.00 from $23.00. UBS adjusted its stance again on October 7, 2026, keeping a Neutral rating and lowering the target to $24.00. Overall, the stock carries a consensus hold rating with a mean price target of $27.00 based on opinions from 9 analysts.
About Gentex Corporation
Gentex Corporation designs and manufactures digital vision, connected car, and dimmable glass products primarily for the automotive industry, alongside fire protection technologies and medical devices. Based in Zeeland, Michigan, the company supplies components that help automakers integrate modern electronic displays and safety features into vehicle cabins.
Bottom Line
Birch Hill's decision to trim its Gentex stake comes as the stock trades near the lower end of its 52-week range. Investors will look to the upcoming earnings report on October 23, 2026, for fresh direction on automotive product demand and profit margins.
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Source: Birch Hill Investment Advisors's 13F filing on $GNTX (Oct 16, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts