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

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AUOTY Stock Chart & Stats

$4.75
$0.05(1.26%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$4.75
$0.05(1.26%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Revenue Mix Shift To Mobility & VerticalA durable shift toward Mobility and Vertical (higher‑margin) businesses reduces reliance on commoditized large‑panel sales. Management targets continued growth here, which structurally improves revenue quality, supports higher margins over time and lowers cyclicality exposure.
Improving Margins And FY ProfitabilityGross margin recovery and a return to full‑year net profit signal structural progress versus trough years. Sustained margin improvement across cycles indicates better pricing, mix or cost control, which is essential for converting revenue growth into durable shareholder returns.
Stronger Liquidity And Asset OptimizationReduced leverage and meaningful cash plus proceeds from asset sales improved liquidity and lowered refinancing risk. This structural balance‑sheet improvement gives flexibility to fund targeted, asset‑light CapEx and strategic investments without excessive new debt.
Bears Say
Persistent Negative Free Cash FlowNegative FCF over multiple years means reported profits aren't translating into cash available for reinvestment or returns. This creates ongoing pressure to fund CapEx or strategy via asset sales, debt reduction, or equity, risking sustainability of investments and payouts.
Operating Profitability Remains WeakPersisting operating losses and reliance on non‑operating gains to report net profit highlight fragile core earnings. Until operating margins sustainably turn positive, earnings quality is vulnerable and long‑term profitability depends on execution and cost discipline.
Cyclical Demand & Supply‑chain Cost RisksThe display business is structurally cyclical and exposed to component shortages and commodity cost swings. These input and end‑market shocks can pressure volumes, pricing and margins for quarters to years, complicating consistent profit recovery and planning.

AU Optronics News

AUOTY FAQ

What was AU Optronics’s price range in the past 12 months?
AU Optronics lowest stock price was $3.21 and its highest was $6.34 in the past 12 months.
    What is AU Optronics’s market cap?
    AU Optronics’s market cap is $4.02B.
      When is AU Optronics’s upcoming earnings report date?
      AU Optronics’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 23, 2026 which is in 14 days.
        How were AU Optronics’s earnings last quarter?
        AU Optronics released its earnings results on Feb 10, 2026. The company reported $0.12 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.031 by $0.151.
          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 $0.08 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.24%. See more information on AU Optronics dividends here
              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 $0.12 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.031. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.049%.
                    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
                      4.57%
                      Trailing 12-Months
                      Asset Growth
                      1.46%
                      Trailing 12-Months

                      Company Description

                      AU Optronics

                      AUO Corporation researches, develops, produces, and sells thin film transistor liquid crystal displays (TFT-LCDs) and other flat panel displays. It operates through two segments, Display and Energy. The company also designs, manufactures, and sells ingots, solar wafers, and solar modules, as well as provides technical engineering and maintenance services for solar system projects. In addition, it sells and leases content management system and related hardware; plans, designs, and develops construction project for environmental protection and related project management; and designs, manufactures, and sells TFT-LCD modules, TV sets and related parts, backlight modules, automotive parts, and precision plastic parts. Further, the company engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of InGaN epi wafers and chips, and light emitting diode packages and modules; development, manufacturing, and sale of medical equipment; services related to educational activities and site rental; research and development, and IP related business; solar power generation; and sale and sales support of TFTLCD panels. Additionally, it develops and sells software and hardware for health care industry; provides software and hardware integration system and equipment relating to intelligent manufacturing, as well as related consulting services; and investment services. The company operates in the People's Republic of China, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, and internationally. The company was formerly known as AU Optronics Corp. and changed its name to AUO Corporation in June 2022. AUO Corporation was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Hsinchu City, Taiwan.

                      AU Optronics (AUOTY) Earnings & Revenues

                      AUOTY Company Deck

                      AUOTY Earnings Call

                      Q4 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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                      Ownership Overview

                      0.27%<0.01%99.46%
                      Insiders
                      <0.01% Other Institutional Investors
                      99.46% Public Companies and
                      Individual Investors

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