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AU Optronics (DE:AU7)
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AU Optronics (AU7) Price & Analysis

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AU7 Stock Chart & Stats

€6.50
€0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€6.50
€0.00(0.00%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Profitability RecoveryThe recovery from severe losses shows that earnings can improve when display demand and pricing conditions recover. This provides a stronger base for operations, although profitability remains too thin to represent a complete turnaround.
Substantial Equity BaseA meaningful equity cushion supports resilience through cyclical downturns and reduces dependence on external financing. This gives AUO flexibility to continue investing in manufacturing and technology while managing uneven panel demand.
Diversified Display ApplicationsExposure across consumer, automotive, industrial, and commercial applications broadens the addressable market beyond any single product cycle. Higher-value integrated solutions may also support differentiation versus purely commodity panel suppliers.
Bears Say
Thin Operating MarginsPersistently weak operating profitability indicates limited pricing power and high sensitivity to panel prices, utilization, and input costs. Even after the earnings recovery, small changes in industry conditions can materially affect results.
Weak Cash ConversionVolatile free cash flow limits the company’s ability to fund investments, reduce debt, and return capital consistently. Heavy reinvestment requirements or working-capital swings may prevent improving accounting profits from becoming durable cash generation.
Higher Leverage And CyclicalityRising leverage increases financial risk while AUO remains exposed to cyclical display demand and pricing. If the panel cycle weakens again, elevated debt alongside low returns could constrain investment flexibility and pressure shareholder outcomes.

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AU7 FAQ

What was AU Optronics’s price range in the past 12 months?
AU Optronics lowest stock price was €2.76 and its highest was €8.50 in the past 12 months.
    What is AU Optronics’s market cap?
    AU Optronics’s market cap is €5.52B.
      When is AU Optronics’s upcoming earnings report date?
      AU Optronics’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 71 days.
        How were AU Optronics’s earnings last quarter?
        AU Optronics released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported €0.048 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.007 by €0.041.
          Is AU Optronics overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts AU Optronics’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does AU Optronics pay dividends?
            AU Optronics does not currently pay dividends.
            What is AU Optronics’s EPS estimate?
            AU Optronics’s EPS estimate is 0.02.
              How many shares outstanding does AU Optronics have?
              AU Optronics has 754,709,900 shares outstanding.
                What happened to AU Optronics’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                AU Optronics reported an EPS of €0.048 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.007. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.683%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of AU Optronics?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:AU7
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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                    AU Optronics Stock Smart Score

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                    Technicals

                    SMA
                    Negative
                    20 days / 200 days
                    Momentum
                    -18.24%
                    12-Months-Change

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    1.58%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    -8.85%
                    Trailing 12-Months

                    Company Description

                    AU Optronics

                    AUO Corporation, established in 1996 in Hsinchu City, Taiwan, and formerly known as AU Optronics Corp. until its rebranding in June 2022, operates as a comprehensive technology company. Its primary business revolves around the research, development, production, and global sale of thin-film transistor liquid crystal displays (TFT-LCDs) and a diverse range of other flat panel display solutions. The company's activities are structured into two main divisions: Display and Energy. Within its Energy segment, AUO is actively engaged in the solar power industry, encompassing the design, manufacturing, and distribution of essential components such as ingots, solar wafers, and photovoltaic modules. It also provides extensive technical engineering and maintenance support for solar energy installations. Beyond its core display and energy operations, AUO's broad portfolio includes the design, fabrication, and sale of numerous other products. These comprise TFT-LCD modules, complete television sets and their parts, backlight units, automotive components, and precision plastic parts. The company also specializes in producing InGaN epi wafers and chips, along with light-emitting diode (LED) packages and modules. Furthermore, AUO develops and markets medical equipment, offers content management systems paired with relevant hardware, and manages construction projects focused on environmental protection. Its service offerings extend to educational initiatives, site leasing, intellectual property management, and direct solar power generation. The corporation also handles the sales and support of TFT-LCD panels. Expanding its technological capabilities, AUO creates and distributes specialized software and hardware solutions for the healthcare sector. It also provides integrated systems and consulting services tailored for intelligent manufacturing environments, in addition to engaging in investment activities. AUO maintains a significant international footprint, with operations spanning the People's Republic of China, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, and various other global markets.

                    AU Optronics (AU7) Earnings & Revenues

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                    AU7 Earnings Call

                    Q2 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The call conveyed clear signs of strategic progress: revenue mix is shifting toward higher‑margin Mobility and Vertical businesses, gross margins improved YoY, FY profitability was achieved and the balance sheet was strengthened through asset sales and debt reduction. Commercial traction for Mobility (AMSC) and selective Vertical solutions is notable, and micro LED/AI technologies show promising development and early commercialization. However, near‑term operational profitability remains weak (Q4 OP loss), OpEx is elevated, the energy subsegment materially dragged Vertical results, and supply‑chain and component cost pressures along with macro/geopolitical uncertainties present tangible short‑term headwinds. Overall the narrative is of a company in positive transformation but with near‑term execution and market risks to monitor.View all DE:AU7 earnings summaries
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