These 10 Firms Were Thursday’s Top Performers

2. Himax Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:HIMX)

Himax Technologies Inc. (HIMX), a semiconductor manufacturing firm headquartered in Taiwan, saw its share prices jump by 18.95 percent to end at $11.8 apiece—a sixth consecutive day as investors took heart from news that it is set for a boost from Taiwan Semiconductor’s AI and silicon photonics push.

Himax also earned a bullish outlook from an analyst, who projected strong revenue growth for the company at $1.16 billion for 2026, $1.42 billion in 2027, and $2.4 billion in 2028.

Himax stands to benefit as the exclusive micro-lens array supplier for both first- and second-generation COUPE—Taiwan Semiconductor’s silicon photonics initiative, which is now in validation stages.

The first generation of COUPE is already fully developed, and it is receiving the “highest priority” amongst Taiwan Semiconductor’s developing technologies. Mass production validation is already underway and second-gen mass production validation is expected to start in the first half of 2026.