Josh Wolfe, a venture-capital investor who uses the ideas from his portfolio companies to invest in the stock market, says he has identified a third strong conviction call that will lift hardware stocks.
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Josh Wolfe, a venture-capital investor who uses the ideas from his portfolio companies to invest in the stock market, says he has identified a third strong conviction call that will lift hardware stocks.
On today's call, I will first review Himax's consolidated financial performance for the first quarter 2026, followed by our second quarter outlook. Despite the typical seasonal slowdown during the Lunar New Year holidays, we are pleased to report that our Q1 profit exceeded the guidance range announced on February 12, 2026, while both revenue and gross margin were at the high end of the projected range. Gross margin was 30.4%, also at the high end of our guidance of flat to slightly down from 30.4% in the previous quarter.
Himax Technologies (NASDAQ:HIMX) reported first-quarter 2026 results that came in above its prior profit outlook despite a typical seasonal slowdown around the Lunar New Year period, as management pointed to improving demand trends into the second quarter alongside continued cost pressures tied to t
Himax expects sequential growth in the second quarter as automotive projects, non-driver ICs, WiseEye AI, and smart glasses opportunities support its 2026 outlook. Key Investor TakeawaysHimax (NASDAQ:HIMX) reported Q1 revenue of $199.