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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
Higher‑margin Mix ShiftA sustained shift toward Mobility and Vertical increases revenue share from higher‑value segments, reducing reliance on cyclical commodity panels. Over the medium term this structural mix change should support higher sustainable margins, better pricing power, and less demand volatility.
Mobility Commercial Traction (AMSC)Strong growth and large HMI orders for the integrated Mobility unit indicate durable commercial adoption and deeper OEM relationships. This provides a steadier, higher‑margin revenue stream with targeted low‑teens USD growth visibility, improving long‑term top‑line durability and product stickiness.
Improved Balance Sheet LiquidityMaterial cash on hand and reduced borrowings from asset disposals demonstrate improved financial flexibility. Lower gearing and targeted debt repayment reduce refinancing risk and create headroom for targeted, asset‑light investments in Mobility, Vertical and micro LED over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Persistent Operating LossesOperating losses persisted despite a reported net profit supported by non‑operating asset sales. Continued negative EBIT across recent years implies core operations are not yet self‑sustaining, weighing on durable profitability and signaling execution risk until OpEx and product margins normalize.
Severe TTM Revenue DeclineAn ~83% TTM revenue drop materially erodes scale economics and market presence. Whether from cyclicality, secular weakness or divestitures, such a collapse reduces margin leverage, limits cross‑sell opportunities, and makes multi‑quarter profit recovery and consistent cash generation harder to sustain.
Consistently Negative Free Cash FlowRepeated negative free cash flow forces reliance on asset sales and external financing to meet obligations. FCF failing to cover investments and debt repayments constrains reinvestment into Mobility/Vertical initiatives and raises vulnerability if asset‑sale proceeds or favorable financing dry up.

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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 $7.49 in the past 12 months.
    What is AU Optronics’s market cap?
    AU Optronics’s market cap is $5.05B.
      When is AU Optronics’s upcoming earnings report date?
      AU Optronics’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 54 days.
        How were AU Optronics’s earnings last quarter?
        AU Optronics released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported -$0.048 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.008 by -$0.04.
          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 -$0.048 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.008. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -14.366%.
                    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

                      Q1 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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