Should Himax (HIMX) Investors React to Launch of AI-Powered Wearable Sensing System?

Simply Wall St.
22 Jul
  • Earlier this month, Himax Technologies and Rabboni Co. Ltd. unveiled bboni Ai, the world’s first multi-scenario endpoint AI sensing system, combining Rabboni’s precision IMU motion sensors with Himax’s ultralow power WiseEye2 AI processor for wearable devices.
  • This innovation highlights Himax’s move into real-time, privacy-focused, on-device AI solutions applicable across healthcare, sports, and education, supported by the upcoming bboni Ai Developer Program.
  • We will explore how Himax’s entry into wearable-focused endpoint AI may strengthen its investment outlook and technology positioning.

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Himax Technologies Investment Narrative Recap

For shareholders, the key story with Himax Technologies is belief in the company’s capacity to turn innovation, like the WiseEye2-powered bboni Ai platform, into sustainable long-term growth amid uncertain demand trends. While this wearable-focused AI launch positions Himax in attractive future markets, it does not yet change the biggest immediate catalyst: ongoing adoption of WiseEye AI in everyday and automotive devices. More crucially, it does not materially reduce exposure to short-term risks such as volatile panel demand and customer inventory management.

Among recent announcements, the debut of Himax’s WiseEye PalmVein authentication solution stands out, as it too underlines the company’s focus on low-power, on-device AI. This consistency across healthcare, smart home, and wearable launches suggests Himax is developing a defensible edge in privacy-centric AI hardware, a potential growth driver as WiseEye products gain more real-world applications. However, whether these innovations can offset global demand swings or pricing pressures remains an open question.

In contrast, investors should also be aware that even as new AI developments generate headlines, persistent weakness in display demand could still weigh on near-term performance…

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Himax Technologies’ narrative projects $1.3 billion revenue and $163.9 million earnings by 2028. This requires 13.8% yearly revenue growth and an $84 million earnings increase from $79.8 million today.

Uncover how Himax Technologies' forecasts yield a $11.29 fair value, a 18% upside to its current price.

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HIMX Community Fair Values as at Jul 2025

Eight members of the Simply Wall St Community estimate fair value for Himax from US$2.61 up to US$91.18 per share. With broad opinion on the company’s outlook, remember ongoing global display demand uncertainty continues to shape Himax’s near-term earnings and revenue momentum. See how your own outlook compares to this wide spectrum of views.

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