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Himax Q2 2026 results beat guidance; automotive growth path intact

Aug 6, 2026, 5:08 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Strong beat across revenue, gross margin, and EPS with an upbeat Q3 guide signals favorable near-term price action; long-term growth drivers in automotive and smart glasses add optionality, supporting upside beyond the next quarter.

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Himax posted Q2 2026 revenue of $227.4 million with a 33.1% gross margin, exceeding guidance. Q3 guidance targets 7–11% QoQ revenue growth and about 34% GM, with 8–10 cents per diluted ADS. The company emphasizes automotive display IC momentum and WiseEye smart glasses as long‑term drivers, plus an anticipated $23–$24 million pretax gain from a divestiture in 4Q that could boost cash flow; near-term cash will be affected by a $44 million dividend and employee bonuses.

Q2 revenue $227.4m; QoQ +14.2%, beating guidance.
GM 33.1% vs guidance ~32%; automotive mix uplift margins.
Q3 2026 guidance: revenues +7-11% QoQ; GM ~34%; EPS 8-10c.
Auto display IC and WiseEye growth cited as long-term catalysts.
Divestiture gain: ~$23–$24m pretax in 4Q.

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