Himax Technologies, Inc. (HIMX) Stock Price & Analysis
Himax Technologies, Inc. (HIMX) closed at USD 12.01 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, up 0.59% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 11.94; the Oct 28, 2026 session ranged USD 11.75–12.19 on volume of 697,029 shares. Market capitalization is $2.09B, with a 52-week range of USD 6.85–25.09 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 29, 2026 at 05:43 UTC.
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Key facts (HIMX)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.33 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 30.2 (range 17.4–43).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +28.4% vs S&P 500 +13.6%; 5Y +55.5% vs S&P 500 +79.8%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 0.09, revenue estimate $248M.
Analysts (HIMX)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.33 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 30.2 (low 17.4, high 43).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (HIMX)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-29) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +28.4% | +55.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.6% | +79.8% |
| Per year | +28.5% | +9.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 76.5% | 60.6% |
| Max drawdown | -53.3% (Jun 2026→Oct 2026) | -64.8% (Dec 2021→Sep 2022) |
HIMX earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $0.11 | $0.12 | Miss −8.3% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | $0.05 | $0.03 | Beat +$0.02 | — |
| — | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | $0.04 | $0.03 | Beat +$0.01 | — |
| — | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025 | $0.01 | $0.01 | In line | — |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).
HIMX recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Aug 12, 2026 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Aug 6, 2026 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Jul 1, 2026 |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed; each form links to the filing. Insider Form 4 filings are listed in the insider sections.
HIMX suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 20-F)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier | TSMC (TSM) | “We have obtained our foundry services from TSMC, UMC, Vanguard, Macronix, Globalfoundries Singapore, PSMC, Nexchip and SKHYSI in the past few years.” |
| Supplier | United Microelectronics (UMC) | “We have obtained our foundry services from TSMC, UMC, Vanguard, Macronix, Globalfoundries Singapore, PSMC, Nexchip and SKHYSI in the past few years.” |
| Partner | FOCI Fiber Optic Communications | “Himax continues to make solid progress in collaboration with our strategic partner, FOCI.” |
| Partner | Obsidian Sensors | “In May 2024, we announced a strategic investment in Obsidian Sensors, Inc. ("Obsidian"), a San Diego-based thermal imaging sensor solution manufacturer.” |
| Competitor | Texas Instruments (TXN) | “We also compete with alternative microdisplay technology providers such as Texas Instruments with DLP, Sony with micro OLED and JBD with micro LED.” |
| Competitor | Sony (SONY) | “We also compete with alternative microdisplay technology providers such as Texas Instruments with DLP, Sony with micro OLED and JBD with micro LED.” |
| Competitor | Qualcomm (QCOM) | “For WiseEye ultralow power AI sensing, the main competition is Qualcomm with its "Glance" device.” |
Quoted from the company's 20-F filed Mar 27, 2026.
HIMX analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.09 | $0.05 | +80.0% | $247.8M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.22 | $0.19 | +15.8% | $272.7M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $0.47 | $0.40 | +17.5% | $949.4M | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $1.30 | $1.00 | +30.0% | $1.23B | 1 |
HIMX options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±14.1% (±$1.68) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 5, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 23 | 94.8% | ±14.1% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 51 | 87.1% | ±26.1% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 79 | 66.7% | ±24.8% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 142 | 60.4% | ±30.0% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 232 | 67.5% | ±42.6% |
30-day implied volatility 75.5% vs 53.5% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.06. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 29, 2026 at 05:43 UTC)
| Price | USD 12.01 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.59% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 11.94 |
| Open | USD 12.07 |
| Day Range | USD 11.75 – 12.19 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 6.85 – 25.09 |
| Volume | 697,029 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.09B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (HIMX)
Nexqual's technical model rates HIMX "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 29, 2026 at 05:43 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 40.7 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 13.42) |
| MACD | -0.62 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (HIMX)
Wall Street analysts rate HIMX "Buy" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 30.2 (range USD 17.4–43), per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 05:43 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 30.2 |
| High Target | USD 43 |
| Low Target | USD 17.4 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (HIMX)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.09 |
| Revenue Estimate | $247.76M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.11 vs est 0.12 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.05 vs est 0.03 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.04 vs est 0.03 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.01 vs est 0.01 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 05:43 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (HIMX)
| Total Revenue | $828.63M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +5.90% |
| Gross Margin | +31.07% |
| Operating Margin | +10.80% |
| Profit Margin | +4.26% |
| ROE | +4.14% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.65 |
| Current Ratio | 1.55 |
| Total Cash | $298.74M |
| Total Debt | $593.70M |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 05:43 UTC.
Financial Health Score (HIMX)
Nexqual rates Himax Technologies, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 29, 2026 at 05:43 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -8% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 31%, operating 11% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $299M cash vs $594M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $45M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Weak — ROE 4%, ROA 1.5% |
Ownership (HIMX)
| Insider Ownership | +31.07% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +24.56% |
| Shares Outstanding | 174.43M |
| Float | 123.75M |
| Short % of Float | +3.59% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 05:43 UTC.
Leadership (HIMX)
Himax Technologies, Inc. is led by Jordan Wu, Co-Founder, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 05:43 UTC.
| Co-Founder, President, CEO & Director | Jordan Wu |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Ming-Feng Pan |
| Founder & Chairman of the Board | Biing-Seng Wu |
| Vice President of Sales & Operations | Chang Tsai Hsien |
Major Backers & Investors (HIMX)
Notable institutional backers of Himax Technologies, Inc. include Acadian Asset Management. LLC, Lazard Asset Management LLC, Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V., according to Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 05:43 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 3.83% |
| Lazard Asset Management LLC | 3.81% |
| Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. | 2.55% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 1.58% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 1.3% |
| Shaw D.E. & Co., Inc. | 0.95% |
| Jane Street Group, LLC | 0.63% |
| Goldman Sachs | 0.52% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| State Street | 1.31% |
| Allianz Asset Management GmbH | 0.73% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 05:43 UTC.
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