Himax Technologies (HIMX) Stock Overview
A fabless semiconductor company, provides display imaging processing technologies in China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, the United States, Mexico, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$12.31 |
| 52 Week High | US$12.38 |
| 52 Week Low | US$6.85 |
| Beta | 1.79 |
| 1 Month Change | 55.23% |
| 3 Month Change | 58.02% |
| 1 Year Change | 64.13% |
| 3 Year Change | 80.50% |
| 5 Year Change | 0.081% |
| Change since IPO | 40.69% |
Recent News & Updates
HIMX: Execution Risks Around AR Displays Will Pressure Future Earnings
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Himax Technologies to $8.00, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E after the recent downgrade highlighted in Street research. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have taken a more cautious stance on Himax Technologies, with the updated US$8.00 price target reflecting a tighter view on what they see as achievable returns relative to perceived risks.
Himax Technologies Could Reach $17 Over the Next Five Years
Himax Technologies (HIMX) has a credible path to $17 over the next five years because it remains a leading fabless semiconductor supplier of display driver ICs and timing controllers used in TVs, monitors, laptops, smartphones, and automotive displays. Its core products sit behind everyday consumer‑electronics demand, which gives it a stable installed base and recurring design‑in opportunities.HIMX: Downgrade And Execution Risks Will Pressure Earnings Expectations
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Himax Technologies by $0.50 to reflect updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, citing a recent downgrade and more cautious sentiment in fresh research commentary. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are highlighting that the reduced price target and recent downgrade reflect a more cautious stance on how Himax Technologies might balance growth ambitions with execution risks and valuation constraints.Recent updates
HIMX: Execution Risks Around AR Displays Will Pressure Future Earnings
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Himax Technologies to $8.00, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E after the recent downgrade highlighted in Street research. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have taken a more cautious stance on Himax Technologies, with the updated US$8.00 price target reflecting a tighter view on what they see as achievable returns relative to perceived risks.Himax Technologies Could Reach $17 Over the Next Five Years
Himax Technologies (HIMX) has a credible path to $17 over the next five years because it remains a leading fabless semiconductor supplier of display driver ICs and timing controllers used in TVs, monitors, laptops, smartphones, and automotive displays. Its core products sit behind everyday consumer‑electronics demand, which gives it a stable installed base and recurring design‑in opportunities.HIMX: Downgrade And Execution Risks Will Pressure Earnings Expectations
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Himax Technologies by $0.50 to reflect updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, citing a recent downgrade and more cautious sentiment in fresh research commentary. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are highlighting that the reduced price target and recent downgrade reflect a more cautious stance on how Himax Technologies might balance growth ambitions with execution risks and valuation constraints.
HIMX: Future AI And Display Wins Will Support Post Downgrade Upside
Analysts have reset their price target on Himax Technologies to $10.00. The update is linked to changed assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a future P/E of 11.38x that they now see as more appropriate for the stock following recent Street research, including a downgrade at a major brokerage.HIMX: Execution Risks Around Revenue And Margins Will Pressure Shares
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Himax Technologies from $7.00 to $8.00, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple, even as at least one firm recently shifted to a more cautious rating. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a more cautious tone around Himax Technologies, even as some valuation models point to higher fair value estimates.Himax Technologies: The Best Is Yet To Come
Mar 16
HIMX: AR And Silicon Photonics Progress Will Support Post Downgrade Upside
Analysts have reaffirmed their price target on Himax Technologies at $8.54 in this latest update, incorporating recent research that includes a downgrade at a major firm and a reassessment of assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research, including a downgrade at Morgan Stanley, gives a mixed read on Himax Technologies.HIMX: AR And Silicon Photonics Progress Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Himax Technologies to $8.54, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E following recent research, including a downgrade highlighted by Morgan Stanley. Analyst Commentary Recent research around Himax Technologies centers on how sustainable the current earnings profile is and whether the revised US$8.54 price target still offers enough upside relative to execution risks.Pinning Down Himax Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HIMX) P/E Is Difficult Right Now
Feb 05
HIMX: Future Display And AI Design Wins Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Himax Technologies from about US$11.60 to roughly US$10.00, citing updated views on required returns, projected revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions following recent research, including the latest downgrade at a major firm. Analyst Commentary The latest research reset, including the recent downgrade at Morgan Stanley, has pushed some firms to revisit their valuation work on Himax Technologies and tighten their assumptions around required returns, revenue trajectories, margins and future P/E multiples.HIMX: AR Glasses And Silicon Photonics Progress Will Support Steady Fair Value
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Himax Technologies to align with a fair value of US$8.54, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Himax and Vuzix introduced a new optical reference design for AR glasses that pairs Himax's HX7319FL Front-lit LCoS microdisplay with Vuzix waveguide technology, targeting lightweight, prescription-ready AR eyewear with fields of view from 30 degrees and brightness over 1,000 nits.HIMX: AI Sensing And Optics Developments Will Support Steady Fairly Valued Outlook
Analysts have kept their price target for Himax Technologies broadly unchanged at about US$8.54. This reflects fine tuning to inputs such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions rather than a shift in their overall view.HIMX: AI Sensing Expansion Will Support Steady Outlook And Fair Pricing
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Himax Technologies to 8.54 dollars per share, up from 8.54 dollars, reflecting slightly improved assumptions around the company’s discount rate and future earnings multiple. What's in the News Himax and Liqxtal Technology will present the new Liqxtal Pro-Eye vision-care monitor, featuring Himax WiseEye AI facial recognition and eye-tracking, at the 2025 Taiwan Healthcare+ Expo.HIMX: AI Sensing And Biometrics Will Support Steady Outlook And Fair Pricing
Analysts have nudged their price target on Himax Technologies modestly higher to approximately $8.54 per share. This reflects slightly lower perceived risk and steady expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and future valuation multiples.HIMX: New AI Applications Will Drive Momentum Despite Higher Discount Rate
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Himax Technologies from $8.74 to $8.54. They cite adjusted expectations for future earnings and risk factors, despite improved revenue growth and profit margins.HIMX: New AI Biometrics And Automotive Displays Will Drive Steady Future Opportunity
Narrative Update on Himax Technologies Analyst Price Target Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Himax Technologies at $8.74. This reflects steady expectations despite only marginal shifts in discount rate and future P/E assumptions.Automotive Cockpits And AR Will Expand Market Opportunities
Analysts have revised their fair value price target for Himax Technologies downward from $9.31 to $8.74. This revision reflects updated assumptions on discount rates and the future earnings multiple.Automotive Cockpits And AR Will Expand Market Opportunities
Despite significantly higher revenue growth forecasts, a sharp drop in Himax Technologies' future P/E ratio has led analysts to lower their fair value estimate, with the consensus price target falling from $9.94 to $9.31. What's in the News Himax expects Q3 2025 net revenue to decline 12% to 17% quarter-over-quarter, projecting a loss of 2.0 to 4.0 cents per diluted ADS.Investors Will Want Himax Technologies' (NASDAQ:HIMX) Growth In ROCE To Persist
Aug 09Himax Technologies, Inc. Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models
Aug 09Himax Technologies (NASDAQ:HIMX) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.73
Jun 14Himax Technologies' (NASDAQ:HIMX) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
May 29There's Reason For Concern Over Himax Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HIMX) Massive 29% Price Jump
May 09Some Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:HIMX) Shareholders Look For Exit As Shares Take 26% Pounding
Mar 22Automotive Drives Solid Revenue Base For Himax Technologies
Mar 11Himax Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HIMX) 26% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up
Feb 01Himax Technologies: The Recent Rally May Be Just The Beginning
Jan 27Should You Investigate Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:HIMX) At US$7.58?
Jan 04Subdued Growth No Barrier To Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:HIMX) With Shares Advancing 77%
Dec 13Himax Technologies: Current Headwinds Hide A Bright Future
Dec 08Himax Technologies: Navigating The Down Cycle
Oct 08
Expanding Horizons In AI, Automotive Displays, And OLED Technology
Himax's focus on developing innovative solutions for AI, high-speed computing, and advanced display technologies signifies a strategic push into high-growth areas.Himax Technologies (NASDAQ:HIMX) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Sep 06We Think That There Are Some Issues For Himax Technologies (NASDAQ:HIMX) Beyond Its Promising Earnings
Aug 15Himax Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HIMX) P/E Is On The Mark
Jul 11Himax Technologies: Q1, Anticipating Demands Pick Up In Automotive
Jun 29Shareholder Returns
| HIMX | US Semiconductor | US Market | |
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| 7D | 7.0% | -0.8% | 0.9% |
| 1Y | 64.1% | 110.0% | 28.2% |
Return vs Industry: HIMX underperformed the US Semiconductor industry which returned 109.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: HIMX exceeded the US Market which returned 27.8% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| HIMX volatility | |
|---|---|
| HIMX Average Weekly Movement | 10.4% |
| Semiconductor Industry Average Movement | 10.5% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: HIMX has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: HIMX's weekly volatility (10%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2,238 | Jordan Wu | www.himax.com.tw |
Himax Technologies, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company, provides display imaging processing technologies in China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, the United States, Mexico, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Driver IC and Non-Driver Products. The company provides display driver integrated circuits (ICs) and timing controllers that are used in televisions, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, and other products.
Himax Technologies, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| HIMX fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$2.15b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$43.94m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$832.17m |
48.9x
P/E Ratio2.6x
P/S RatioIs HIMX overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| HIMX income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$832.17m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$577.81m |
| Gross Profit | US$254.36m |
| Other Expenses | US$210.42m |
| Earnings | US$43.94m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
May 07, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.25 |
| Gross Margin | 30.57% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.28% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 66.2% |
How did HIMX perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
3.0%
Current Dividend Yield81%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/04 09:57 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Himax Technologies, Inc. is covered by 16 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Tristan Gerra | Baird |
| Daniel Heyler | BofA Global Research |
| Jaywant Srivatsa | Chardan Capital Markets, LLC |