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Himax Technologies (NASDAQ: HIMX) sets 25.2¢ ADS dividend for July 2026

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Himax Technologies, Inc. declared a cash dividend of 25.2 cents per ADS, equivalent to 12.6 cents per ordinary share, for the year 2025. The dividend will be paid on July 10, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 30, 2026.

The company states this annual dividend represents a 100.0% payout ratio of last year's profit, highlighting its focus on returning cash to shareholders. Management cites a healthy balance sheet and positive expectations for future cash flow, while reaffirming its strategy of combining high dividends with share repurchases.

Positive

  • Declared 25.2¢ per ADS cash dividend for FY2025, equal to 12.6¢ per ordinary share, providing direct cash returns to shareholders.
  • Payout ratio set at 100.0% of last year’s profit, signaling strong confidence in the company’s balance sheet and future cash flow generation.
  • Management reiterates dual capital return approach of high dividends and share repurchases while highlighting existing capacity to support anticipated growth in areas like WLO and LCoS.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

Himax is returning 100% of 2025 profit as cash dividends.

Himax Technologies declared a cash dividend of 25.2 cents per ADS, equal to 12.6 cents per ordinary share, for 2025. Management describes this as a 100.0% payout ratio of last year's profit, signaling an aggressive capital return stance.

The CEO links this high payout to a healthy balance sheet and confidence in future cash generation, while noting existing capacity for growth areas like WLO and LCoS. This combination suggests the business currently generates more cash than it needs for near-term expansion.

The company also emphasizes ongoing use of both dividends and share repurchases to deliver shareholder value. Future disclosures around cash flow and investment needs for segments such as automotive displays and WiseEye™ AI sensing will help clarify how sustainable a 100% payout remains beyond the 2025 earnings base.

Dividend per ADS 25.2 cents per ADS Cash dividend for the year 2025
Dividend per ordinary share 12.6 cents per ordinary share Equivalent amount per ordinary share for 2025 dividend
Payout ratio 100.0% of last year's profit Stated payout ratio for FY2025 dividend
Dividend payment date July 10, 2026 Scheduled cash dividend payment date
Dividend record date June 30, 2026 Shareholders of record date for FY2025 dividend
Patents granted 2,564 patents Granted worldwide as of March 31, 2026
Patents pending 331 patents pending Pending approval worldwide as of March 31, 2026
Employees around 2,200 people Global workforce size noted in company overview
ADS financial
"declared a cash dividend of 25.2 cents per ADS, equivalent to 12.6 cents"
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payout ratio financial
"representing a payout ratio of 100.0% of last year's profit"
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wafer level optics technical
"For business areas where we have in-house manufacturing capacity such as WLO"
LCoS microdisplays technical
"Himax optics technologies, such as diffractive wafer level optics, LCoS microdisplays"
tinyML technical
"Himax is also a pioneer in tinyML visual-AI and optical technology related fields"
AIoT technical
"widely deployed in consumer electronics and AIoT related applications"
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May 2026

Commission File Number: 000-51847

Himax Technologies, Inc.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

No.26, Zilian Road, Xinshi Dist.,
Tainan City 74148,
Taiwan, Republic of China

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [ X ]      Form 40-F [   ]

 

 


On May 7, 2026, the Registrant issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

(c) Exhibit 99.1. Press release dated May 7, 2026


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

      Himax Technologies, Inc.    
  (Registrant)
   
  
Date: May 7, 2026     /s/ JESSICA PAN    
  Jessica Pan
  Chief Financial Officer
  

EXHIBIT 99.1

Himax Technologies, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend for FY2025

25.2 cents per ADS payable on July 10, 2026

TAINAN, Taiwan, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIMX) (“Himax” or “Company”), a leading supplier and fabless manufacturer of display drivers and other semiconductor products, today declared a cash dividend of 25.2 cents per ADS, equivalent to 12.6 cents per ordinary share, for the year of 2025.

The cash dividend will be payable on July 10, 2026 to all the shareholders of record as of June 30, 2026. The ADS book will be closed for issuance and cancellation from June 23, 2026 to June 30, 2026. Typically, Himax pays out its yearly dividend at approximately the middle of its current calendar year based on the Company's previous year financial performance.

“Since our IPO in 2006, we have consistently rewarded shareholders for their ongoing commitment with our dividend policy,” said Mr. Jordan Wu, President and Chief Executive Officer of Himax. “This year we are pleased to declare an annual cash dividend of 25.2 cents per ADS, representing a payout ratio of 100.0% of last year's profit. The high payout ratio reflects our healthy balance sheet and positive outlook for cashflow generation over the next few years. For business areas where we have in-house manufacturing capacity such as WLO and LCoS, existing capacity is in place to support the strong growth anticipated for the next few years. Himax will continue to focus on maintaining a healthy balance sheet while driving sustainable long-term growth to deliver value for our shareholders through high dividends and share repurchases,” concluded Mr. Wu.

About Himax Technologies, Inc.

Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIMX) is a leading global fabless semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. The Company’s display driver ICs and timing controllers have been adopted at scale across multiple industries worldwide including TVs, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, among others. As the global market share leader in automotive display technology, the Company offers innovative and comprehensive automotive IC solutions, including traditional driver ICs, advanced in-cell Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI), local dimming timing controllers (Local Dimming Tcon), Large Touch and Display Driver Integration (LTDI) and OLED display technologies. Himax is also a pioneer in tinyML visual-AI and optical technology related fields. The Company’s industry-leading WiseEye™ Ultralow Power AI Sensing technology which incorporates Himax proprietary ultralow power AI processor, always-on CMOS image sensor, and CNN-based AI algorithm has been widely deployed in consumer electronics and AIoT related applications. Himax optics technologies, such as diffractive wafer level optics, LCoS microdisplays and 3D sensing solutions, are critical for facilitating emerging AR/VR/metaverse technologies. Additionally, Himax designs and provides touch controllers, OLED ICs, LED ICs, EPD ICs, power management ICs, and CMOS image sensors for diverse display application coverage. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan, Himax currently employs around 2,200 people from three Taiwan-based offices in Tainan, Hsinchu and Taipei and country offices in China, Korea, and the US. Himax has 2,564 patents granted and 331 patents pending approval worldwide as of March 31, 2026.

http://www.himax.com.tw

Forward Looking Statements

Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in this conference call include, but are not limited to, the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company’s business; general business and economic conditions and the state of the semiconductor industry; market acceptance and competitiveness of the driver and non-driver products developed by the Company; demand for end-use applications products; reliance on a small group of principal customers; the uncertainty of continued success in technological innovations; our ability to develop and protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures including declines in average selling prices; changes in customer order patterns; changes in estimated full-year effective tax rate; shortage in supply of key components; changes in environmental laws and regulations; changes in export license regulated by Export Administration Regulations (EAR); exchange rate fluctuations; regulatory approvals for further investments in our subsidiaries; our ability to collect accounts receivable and manage inventory and other risks described from time to time in the Company's SEC filings, including those risks identified in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the SEC, as may be amended.

Company Contacts:

Karen Tiao, Head of IR/PR
Himax Technologies, Inc.
Tel: +886-2-2370-3999
Fax: +886-2-2314-0877
Email: hx_ir@himax.com.tw
www.himax.com.tw

Mark Schwalenberg, Director
Investor Relations - US Representative
MZ North America
Tel: +1-312-261-6430
Email: HIMX@mzgroup.us
www.mzgroup.us

FAQ

What dividend did Himax (HIMX) declare for FY2025?

Himax declared a cash dividend of 25.2 cents per ADS, equal to 12.6 cents per ordinary share, for fiscal year 2025. The company states this represents a 100.0% payout ratio of last year’s profit, returning all reported earnings to shareholders.

When will Himax (HIMX) pay the 2025 cash dividend?

The Himax 2025 cash dividend will be payable on July 10, 2026. Shareholders must be on the company’s books as of the June 30, 2026 record date to receive the dividend, subject to standard settlement timing through ADS and ordinary share custodians.

What is the record date for Himax’s FY2025 dividend?

The record date for Himax’s FY2025 dividend is June 30, 2026. Investors listed as shareholders of record on that date will be entitled to receive the cash dividend scheduled for payment on July 10, 2026, based on their ADS or ordinary share holdings.

What payout ratio did Himax (HIMX) use for the FY2025 dividend?

Himax states the FY2025 dividend represents a 100.0% payout ratio of last year’s profit. This means the company is distributing all of its reported prior-year earnings as cash dividends, reflecting confidence in its balance sheet and future cash flow generation capacity.

How does Himax describe its dividend and capital return policy?

Himax notes that since its 2006 IPO it has consistently rewarded shareholders with dividends. Management emphasizes maintaining a healthy balance sheet while pursuing sustainable long-term growth and delivering value through high dividends and share repurchases as complementary capital return tools.

What growth areas does Himax highlight alongside its dividend announcement?

Himax highlights business areas with in-house manufacturing such as wafer level optics (WLO) and LCoS microdisplays. The company states existing capacity is in place to support strong anticipated growth over the next few years, alongside its automotive display and WiseEye™ AI sensing technologies.

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