Himax Technologies, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company, provides display imaging processing technologies worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Driver IC and Non-Driver Products. It offers display driver integrated circuits (ICs) and timing controllers used in televisions (TVs), laptops, monitors, mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, car navigation, and other consumer electronics devices. The company also designs and provides controllers for touch sensor displays; in-cell touch and display driver integration single-chip solutions; LED driver and power management ICs; scaler products for monitors and projectors; tailor-made video processing IC solutions; silicon IPs; and liquid crystal on silicon micro-displays for augmented reality (AR) devices and head-up displays for automotive industry. In addition, it offers digital camera solutions, including complementary metal oxide semiconductor image sensors and wafer level optics for AR devices, 3D sensing, and machine vision, which are used in various applications, such as mobile phone, tablet, laptop, TV, PC camera, automobile, security, medical devices, and Internet on Things. The company markets its display drivers and display-related products to panel manufacturers, agents or distributors, module manufacturers, and assembly houses; and non-driver products to camera module manufacturers, optical engine manufacturers, and television system manufacturers. Himax Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Tainan City, Taiwan.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Semiconductors & related devices
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
Current SymbolNASDAQ:HIMX
Previous Symbol
CUSIPN/A
Phone886-6505-0880
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio1.77
Quick Ratio1.35
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio31.93
Forward P/E Ratio149.00
P/E Growth6.7
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$685.17 million
Price / Sales1.12
Cash Flow$0.2625 per share
Price / Cash17.03
Book Value$2.53 per share
Price / Book1.77
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.16
Net Income$27.96 million
Net Margins3.31%
Return on Equity5.56%
Return on Assets3.11%
Miscellaneous
Employees2,190
Outstanding Shares172,100,000
Market Cap$769.30 million
OptionableOptionable
Himax Technologies (NASDAQ:HIMX) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Himax Technologies' stock symbol?
Himax Technologies trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "HIMX."
How often does Himax Technologies pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Himax Technologies?
Himax Technologies announced an annual dividend on Tuesday, June 19th. Investors of record on Thursday, July 19th will be paid a dividend of $0.09 per share on Tuesday, July 31st. This represents a yield of 1.17%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, July 18th. View Himax Technologies' Dividend History.
How were Himax Technologies' earnings last quarter?
Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:HIMX) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November, 8th. The semiconductor company reported $0.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of ($0.01) by $0.02. The semiconductor company had revenue of $188.40 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $188.20 million. Himax Technologies had a return on equity of 5.56% and a net margin of 3.31%. The business's quarterly revenue was down 4.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.05 EPS. View Himax Technologies' Earnings History.
When is Himax Technologies' next earnings date?
What guidance has Himax Technologies issued on next quarter's earnings?
Himax Technologies updated its fourth quarter earnings guidance on Thursday, November, 8th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $0.02-0.04 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.03. The company issued revenue guidance of +0-5% Q/Q to $188.4-198 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $194.95 million.Himax Technologies also updated its Q4 2018 guidance to $0.02-0.04 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for HIMX?
9 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Himax Technologies' stock. Their forecasts range from $6.00 to $12.00. On average, they expect Himax Technologies' stock price to reach $7.75 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 73.4% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Himax Technologies.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Himax Technologies?
9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Himax Technologies in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Himax Technologies.
Has Himax Technologies been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about HIMX stock has been trending somewhat positive this week, InfoTrie reports. InfoTrie rates the sentiment of media coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Himax Technologies earned a media sentiment score of 1.1 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news coverage about the semiconductor company a news buzz of 0.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is extremely unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the next several days.
Are investors shorting Himax Technologies?
Himax Technologies saw a increase in short interest during the month of October. As of October 31st, there was short interest totalling 24,596,526 shares, an increase of 4.1% from the October 15th total of 25,647,606 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 2,025,682 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 12.1 days. Currently, 14.3% of the shares of the company are sold short. View Himax Technologies' Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Himax Technologies' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Himax Technologies include Finisar (FNSR), Cabot Microelectronics (CCMP), Cirrus Logic (CRUS), Viavi Solutions (VIAV), Dialog Semiconductor (DLGNF), Acacia Communications (ACIA), Solaredge Technologies (SEDG), Diodes (DIOD), Inphi (IPHI), Power Integrations (POWI), BE Semiconductor Industrs (BESIY), Amkor Technology (AMKR), Tower Semiconductor (TSEM), Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC) and OSI Systems (OSIS).
Who are Himax Technologies' key executives?
Himax Technologies' management team includes the folowing people:
- Dr. Biing-Seng Wu, Founder & Chairman (Age 60)
- Mr. Jordan Wu, Founder, Chief Exec. Officer, Pres & Director (Age 57)
- Mr. Norman Hung, Exec. VP of Sales & Marketing (Age 60)
- Ms. Jacqueline Chang, Chief Financial Officer (Age 58)
- Mr. David Lyou, Exec. VP of Design & Engineering Center / Bus. Center III
Who are Himax Technologies' major shareholders?
Himax Technologies' stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include FMR LLC (8.63%), Luminus Management LLC (0.58%), Granite Point Capital Management L.P. (0.19%), Credit Suisse AG (0.15%), CI Investments Inc. (0.10%) and CI Investments Inc. (0.10%). View Institutional Ownership Trends for Himax Technologies.
Which major investors are selling Himax Technologies stock?
HIMX stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including FMR LLC, CI Investments Inc., CI Investments Inc., Pendal Group Ltd, Granite Point Capital Management L.P. and Credit Suisse AG. View Insider Buying and Selling for Himax Technologies.
Which major investors are buying Himax Technologies stock?
HIMX stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Luminus Management LLC, FNY Investment Advisers LLC, FNY Investment Advisers LLC, Penserra Capital Management LLC, First Manhattan Co., Hsbc Holdings PLC, Stelac Advisory Services LLC and Stevens Capital Management LP. View Insider Buying and Selling for Himax Technologies.
How do I buy shares of Himax Technologies?
Shares of HIMX can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Himax Technologies' stock price today?
One share of HIMX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $4.47.
How big of a company is Himax Technologies?
Himax Technologies has a market capitalization of $769.30 million and generates $685.17 million in revenue each year. The semiconductor company earns $27.96 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.16 on an earnings per share basis. Himax Technologies employs 2,190 workers across the globe.
What is Himax Technologies' official website?
How can I contact Himax Technologies?
Himax Technologies' mailing address is NO. 26 ZIH LIAN ROAD SINSHIH DISTRICT, TAIWAN F5, 74148. The semiconductor company can be reached via phone at 886-6505-0880 or via email at [email protected]
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