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AU Optronics (AUOTY)
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AU Optronics (AUOTY) Price & Analysis

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AUOTY Stock Chart & Stats

$7.60
-$0.42(-5.53%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$7.60
-$0.42(-5.53%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Diversified End‑market ExposureAUO serves multiple end markets (TV, IT, mobile, automotive, industrial), which spreads demand risk across product cycles. This diversification supports more stable revenue mix and reduces dependence on any single cyclical segment over the next 2–6 months.
Higher Value‑added Product FocusThe company’s push into differentiated panels and integrated display solutions (automotive, industrial, commercial) can sustain higher margins and stickier customer relationships. Structural move up the value chain supports revenue quality and competitive positioning over time.
Workable Balance Sheet With Equity SupportBalance sheet shows meaningful equity capital and moderate leverage for a cyclical hardware maker. While leverage rose, the equity base provides financial buffer and flexibility to manage near‑term downturns or invest in strategic product transitions over the coming months.
Bears Say
Severe TTM Revenue DeclineA roughly 83% TTM revenue drop is a structurally material deterioration that undermines economies of scale, utilization and pricing power. Such a contraction weakens revenue durability and makes earnings and cash generation fragile across a multi‑month horizon.
Persistently Negative Free Cash FlowConsistent negative free cash flow despite positive operating cash in some periods indicates ongoing cash burn after investments. This pattern limits self‑funding capacity, increases reliance on external financing, and reduces operational resilience over the medium term.
Operating Profitability Remains PressuredEBIT negative with only ~11% gross margin signals low operating leverage and limited ability to absorb cost or pricing shocks. Weak core profitability reduces sustainable free cash flow potential and heightens sensitivity to industry cyclical swings over several months.

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AUOTY FAQ

What was AU Optronics’s price range in the past 12 months?
AU Optronics lowest stock price was $3.36 and its highest was $10.50 in the past 12 months.
    What is AU Optronics’s market cap?
    AU Optronics’s market cap is $5.15B.
      When is AU Optronics’s upcoming earnings report date?
      AU Optronics’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 89 days.
        How were AU Optronics’s earnings last quarter?
        AU Optronics released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $0.057 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.051 by $0.006.
          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 pays a Annually dividend of $0.124 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.73%. See more information on AU Optronics dividends here
              What is AU Optronics’s EPS estimate?
              AU Optronics’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              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 $0.057 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.051. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.764%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of AU Optronics?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AUOTY
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    AU Optronics Stock Smart Score

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                    Technicals

                    SMA
                    Negative
                    20 days / 200 days
                    Momentum
                    -25.68%
                    12-Months-Change

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    1.73%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    -0.75%
                    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 (AUOTY) Earnings & Revenues

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                    AUOTY 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 AUOTY earnings summaries
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