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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
Diversified End-MarketsAU Optronics serves a broad set of end-markets (TV, IT, mobile, automotive, industrial). That diversification reduces reliance on any single cyclical demand stream, allows reallocating capacity across segments, and supports more stable revenue mix over a multi-quarter horizon.
Higher-Value SolutionsInvestments in differentiated panels and integrated display solutions position AUO to capture higher-margin, sticky OEM business. Solutions and specialized automotive/industrial displays create product differentiation and longer sales cycles that can support pricing power and margin durability.
Workable Balance SheetA moderate debt-to-equity (~0.77) and substantial equity buffer provide financial headroom relative to peers in cyclical hardware. This balance-sheet footing aids the company's ability to fund necessary capex, absorb near-term cycle pain, and pursue product investments without immediate distress.
Bears Say
Severe Revenue DeclineAn ~-83% TTM revenue drop is a material structural concern: it signals major demand loss or customer displacements, creates chronic underutilization of manufacturing capacity, and undermines the revenue base needed to support fixed costs and long-term investment plans.
Operating Profitability WeaknessPersistent negative EBIT and low single-digit gross margins (~11%) indicate the core manufacturing business struggles to generate operating profits. This reduces internal reinvestment capacity and makes returns sensitive to pricing, input costs, and competitive pressure over coming quarters.
Consistent Negative Free Cash FlowOngoing negative free cash flow despite episodic positive operating cash undermines financial flexibility. Continued cash burn after investments forces reliance on external financing or asset sales, constraining R&D/capex for product upgrades and increasing execution risk across cycles.

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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 $7.32B.
      When is AU Optronics’s upcoming earnings report date?
      AU Optronics’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 16 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
                      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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                      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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