AU Optronics (AU7) Price & Analysis
AU7 Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- EUR 8.00 - EUR 8.80
- 52-Week Range
- EUR 2.76 - EUR 10.90
- Previous Close
- EUR 9.05
- Volume
- 0
- Average Volume (3M)
- 89
- Market Cap
- EUR 6.28B
- Enterprise Value
- EUR 9.80B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- EUR 55.19B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- EUR 108.49B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 383.1
- Beta
- 0.62
- Next Earnings
- Feb 04, 2027
- EPS Estimate
- -0.07
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- N/A
- Dividend Yield
- 1.33%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recent Cash Flow Improvement
Three consecutive quarters of positive free cash flow and a higher cash balance indicate improving liquidity after prior volatility. While the amount remains modest, sustained cash generation can support operations, reduce financing pressure, and fund selected strategic investments through the next several quarters.
Diversification Beyond Consumer Displays
Stable Mobility performance and expanding Vertical Solutions projects broaden AUO’s exposure beyond cyclical TV, notebook, and monitor panels. Commercial and industrial applications can provide a more diversified revenue base, helping reduce dependence on consumer-electronics demand over time.
Micro LED Commercialization Progress
Micro LED has moved beyond development demonstrations into vehicle applications and customer programs, providing evidence of early commercialization. If shipments scale as expected, the technology could support higher-value display offerings and create a structural growth avenue beyond mature LCD products.
Bears Say
Persistently Weak Profitability
The recovery from earlier losses has not yet produced durable operating profitability. A sub-1% net margin and continuing operating losses leave little buffer against weaker demand, higher input costs, or unfavorable product mix, limiting the earnings resilience of the core business.
Poor Free-Cash-Flow Quality
Near-breakeven TTM free cash flow following several years of materially negative generation shows that accounting recovery has not consistently translated into cash. This can constrain reinvestment and shareholder returns while increasing sensitivity to working-capital swings and capital spending needs.
Demand Pressure And Elevated Inventory
Expected declines across display revenue and key end markets point to continued pressure on panel utilization and pricing. Elevated inventory lasting into the next two years could lengthen the adjustment cycle, tie up cash, and increase the risk of margin pressure if demand remains soft.
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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.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Hardware, Equipment & Parts
- CEO
- Shuang-Lang Peng
- Employees
- 38,635
- Website
- www.auo.com
- Address
- Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu City, HSZ, 300094, TW
AU Optronics (AU7) Earnings & Revenues
AU7 Company Deck
AU7 Earnings Call
Earnings Call SentimentNeutral
The call presented a mixed outlook. AUO reported substantial near-term financial and Display pillar pressure, including lower revenue, negative operating profit, weaker notebook and monitor demand, elevated inventory, rising input costs, and expectations for further Q4 revenue declines. These challenges were balanced by positive cash generation, a declining gearing ratio, stable Mobility Solutions revenue, growth in Vertical Solutions, automotive and Micro LED project progress, semiconductor-related growth, and significant investment in new technology platforms. Overall, the call was cautious regarding near-term operating conditions but constructive about longer-term strategic opportunities.
View all DE:AU7 earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| Technical Analysis | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Moving Averages | 4 | 0 | 8 |