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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

€3.68
-€0.04(-0.96%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€3.68
-€0.04(-0.96%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Value-added Product MixAUO’s emphasis on higher-value displays and integrated solutions (automotive, industrial, commercial) structurally reduces reliance on commodity TV panels. Over a 2–6 month horizon this supports steadier ASPs, stronger OEM relationships and greater customer stickiness, improving margin sustainability versus pure commoditized supply.
Workable Balance SheetA meaningful equity base and moderate leverage (D/E ~0.77) provide a capital cushion during cyclical troughs. This durability gives management room to fund working capital and targeted investments without immediate solvency pressure, preserving strategic optionality across the next several months.
Improving Operating Cash FlowPositive operating cash flow in 2025 and TTM indicates core operations are generating cash even if FCF is negative. Durable operating cash inflows help service day-to-day needs, support inventory and customer programs, and reduce short-term financing dependency while restructuring or market recovery proceeds.
Bears Say
Severe Revenue DeclineAn ~-83% TTM revenue collapse materially reduces scale, weakens pricing leverage and leaves fixed costs underabsorbed. Such a deep base contraction is a structural headwind to durable margins and cash generation and will likely require sustained industry demand recovery or new end-market wins to restore prior economics.
Persistent Negative EBITContinued negative EBIT despite improved net margin shows operating profitability remains elusive. This indicates structural cost or mix issues where gross margin (~11%) and operating expense pressure prevent conversion of revenue into sustainable operating profits, constraining durable earnings improvement.
Consistent Negative Free Cash FlowMulti-year negative free cash flow means investments and working-capital needs outstrip cash generation, forcing reliance on financing or balance-sheet drawdown. Persisting FCF deficits limit reinvestment in higher-value areas, increase refinancing risk and reduce financial flexibility during prolonged cyclical weakness.

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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 €5.59B.
      When is AU Optronics’s upcoming earnings report date?
      AU Optronics’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 12 days.
        How were AU Optronics’s earnings last quarter?
        AU Optronics released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported -€0.042 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -€0.007 by -€0.035.
          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 0.01.
              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 -€0.042 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -€0.007. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.461%.
                  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?
                  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
                    -18.24%
                    12-Months-Change

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    1.61%
                    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.

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