AUO Reports NT$1.14 Billion Net Loss in Q1, NT$0.15 EPS Loss
Panel maker AU Optronics (AUO) announced today that its consolidated revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was NT$69.03 billion, a decrease of 1.6% from Q4 2025 and 4.3% from Q1 2025. Net loss attributable to the parent company in Q1 2026 was NT$1.14 billion, with a basic EPS loss of NT$0.15. However, operational conditions improved due to exchange rates and rising panel prices.
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(Taipei, April 30, Central News Agency reporter Pan Chih-yi) Panel maker AU Optronics (AUO) announced today that its consolidated revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was NT$69.03 billion, a decrease of 1.6% from the fourth quarter of 2025 and 4.3% from the same period in 2025. Net loss attributable to the parent company in the first quarter of 2026 was NT$1.14 billion, with a basic EPS loss of NT$0.15.
AU Optronics statistics show that the gross profit margin in the first quarter was 11.9%, the operating net loss ratio was 0.9%, operating net loss was NT$640 million, and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) was 9.6%.
Reviewing the first quarter, AUO explained that overall revenue decreased by 1.6% quarter-on-quarter. Among these, display technology saw client pull-ins ahead of schedule due to memory shortages affecting consumer electronic products, coupled with rising panel prices, which offset some of the traditional off-season impact, resulting in only a 3% decline in revenue compared to the fourth quarter.
AUO pointed out that for the Mobility Solutions business, mainly due to the automotive market entering an off-season in the first quarter, revenue decreased by 3% compared to the fourth quarter; the Vertical Solutions business saw a 2% quarter-on-quarter revenue increase compared to the fourth quarter of last year, due to the recovery in demand for industrial and commercial panels.
In terms of profitability, AUO explained that in the first quarter, due to favorable factors such as exchange rates and rising panel prices, coupled with continuous management of operating expenses, the operating conditions of the core business improved. The net loss attributable to the parent company in the first quarter was NT$1.14 billion; inventory days were 56 days, and the net debt ratio was 32.1%, both maintained at a relatively healthy level.
Looking ahead to the second quarter, AUO stated that the purchasing momentum of consumer electronics clients is expected to slow down, but automotive and vertical solutions businesses will maintain steady growth; in the second half of the year, due to uncertainties such as war, energy, and inflation, market trends are difficult to predict. AUO will cautiously view the industry outlook and closely monitor market conditions, making dynamic adjustments at any time to meet customer needs.
In addition, after the 2025 annual general meeting of shareholders, AUO's invested company, ADLINK Technology, underwent a complete re-election of directors, and AUO obtained most of the general director seats. Therefore, starting from June 30, 2025, ADLINK's financial reports have been included in AUO's consolidated financial reports. (Editor: Chang Liang-chih) 1150430
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(Taipei, April 30, Central News Agency reporter Pan Chih-yi) Panel maker AU Optronics (AUO) announced today that its consolidated revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was NT$69.03 billion, a decrease of 1.6% from the fourth quarter of 2025 and 4.3% from the same period in 2025. Net loss attributable to the parent company in the first quarter of 2026 was NT$1.14 billion, with a basic EPS loss of NT$0.15.
AU Optronics statistics show that the gross profit margin in the first quarter was 11.9%, the operating net loss ratio was 0.9%, operating net loss was NT$640 million, and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) was 9.6%.
Reviewing the first quarter, AUO explained that overall revenue decreased by 1.6% quarter-on-quarter. Among these, display technology saw client pull-ins ahead of schedule due to memory shortages affecting consumer electronic products, coupled with rising panel prices, which offset some of the traditional off-season impact, resulting in only a 3% decline in revenue compared to the fourth quarter.
AUO pointed out that for the Mobility Solutions business, mainly due to the automotive market entering an off-season in the first quarter, revenue decreased by 3% compared to the fourth quarter; the Vertical Solutions business saw a 2% quarter-on-quarter revenue increase compared to the fourth quarter of last year, due to the recovery in demand for industrial and commercial panels.
In terms of profitability, AUO explained that in the first quarter, due to favorable factors such as exchange rates and rising panel prices, coupled with continuous management of operating expenses, the operating conditions of the core business improved. The net loss attributable to the parent company in the first quarter was NT$1.14 billion; inventory days were 56 days, and the net debt ratio was 32.1%, both maintained at a relatively healthy level.
Looking ahead to the second quarter, AUO stated that the purchasing momentum of consumer electronics clients is expected to slow down, but automotive and vertical solutions businesses will maintain steady growth; in the second half of the year, due to uncertainties such as war, energy, and inflation, market trends are difficult to predict. AUO will cautiously view the industry outlook and closely monitor market conditions, making dynamic adjustments at any time to meet customer needs.
In addition, after the 2025 annual general meeting of shareholders, AUO's invested company, ADLINK Technology, underwent a complete re-election of directors, and AUO obtained most of the general director seats. Therefore, starting from June 30, 2025, ADLINK's financial reports have been included in AUO's consolidated financial reports. (Editor: Chang Liang-chih) 1150430
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