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AU Optronics (OTCMKTS:AUOTY) Shares Gap Up - Here's What Happened

Written by MarketBeat
September 22, 2025
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Key Points

  • AU Optronics shares opened at $4.90, up from a previous close of $4.61, with a recent trading volume of 3,328 shares.
  • The company has cut its dividend, with a recent payout of $0.0837 per share reflecting a yield of 189.0% and a negative dividend payout ratio of -115.38%.
  • AU Optronics has a market capitalization of $3.60 billion and a PE ratio of -18.00, indicating financial challenges.
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AU Optronics Corp (OTCMKTS:AUOTY - Get Free Report) shares gapped up prior to trading on Monday . The stock had previously closed at $4.61, but opened at $4.90. AU Optronics shares last traded at $4.70, with a volume of 3,328 shares trading hands.

AU Optronics Price Performance

The firm has a market cap of $3.60 billion, a PE ratio of -18.00 and a beta of 0.45. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $4.57 and a 200-day simple moving average of $5.00.

AU Optronics Cuts Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Monday, September 8th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 7th were given a dividend of $0.0837 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, August 6th. This represents a yield of 189.0%. AU Optronics's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently -115.38%.

About AU Optronics

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AUO Corporation researches, develops, produces, and sells thin film transistor liquid crystal displays (TFT-LCDs) and other flat panel displays for various applications. It operates through two segments, Display and Energy. The company designs, manufactures, and sells ingots, solar wafers, and solar modules, as well as provides technical engineering and maintenance services for solar system projects.

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