Applied Optoelectronics Inc (AAOI)
NASDAQ:AAOI
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AAOI Stock Chart & Stats
$159.42
-$0.33(-1.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$159.42
-$0.33(-1.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$15.06 - $233.67
Previous CloseN/A
Volume748.77K
Average Volume (3M)12.17M
Market Cap
$13.90B
Enterprise Value$12.99B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$449.38M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$173.67M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta3.33
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.66
Shares Outstanding80,242,770
10 Day Avg. Volume13,445,621
30 Day Avg. Volume12,168,441
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.64
Price to Book (P/B)2.86
Price to Sales (P/S)4.60
P/FCF Ratio-5.93
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.93
Enterprise Value/Revenue25.61
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit86.40
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-754.47
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$151.30Price Target Upside-5.09% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)1.03
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.04B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
800G Product RampRamp of high-demand 800G products should support meaningful revenue expansion as customer adoption scales.
AI And Cloud Market TailwindsSoaring AI and cloud capital spending, together with customer shifts away from China-based vendors, positions the company to capture increased optical transceiver demand.
Manufacturing And Laser TechnologyAutomated manufacturing capability combined with indium phosphide laser technology offers a production and performance advantage that could support higher yields and lower unit costs as volumes grow.
Bears Say
Capital Investment And Funding RiskLarge planned capital investments to scale manufacturing and fabrication capacity create execution and funding risk before sustained revenue levels are reached.
Customer Concentration RiskHeavy customer concentration increases vulnerability to demand swings and magnifies the impact of any single customer's inventory reductions.
Product Ramp ExecutionExecution and qualification problems with the new higher-speed module ramp have delayed expected revenue growth and heighten the risk of further schedule slippage.
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AAOI FAQ
What was Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Applied Optoelectronics Inc lowest stock price was $15.06 and its highest was $233.67 in the past 12 months.
What is Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s market cap?
Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s market cap is $13.90B.
When is Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 70 days.
How were Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Applied Optoelectronics Inc released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported -$0.07 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.049 by -$0.021.
Is Applied Optoelectronics Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Applied Optoelectronics Inc pay dividends?
Applied Optoelectronics Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s EPS estimate?
Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.02.
How many shares outstanding does Applied Optoelectronics Inc have?
Applied Optoelectronics Inc has 80,242,770 shares outstanding.
What happened to Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Applied Optoelectronics Inc reported an EPS of -$0.07 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.049. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.465%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Applied Optoelectronics Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AAOI
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Applied Optoelectronics Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$151.30 (-5.09% Downside)
$151.30 (-5.09% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AAOI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 86.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $85.8M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 4.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 32.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 32.7%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 75%
Bearish news 25%
Bearish news 25%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
799.84%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-6.14%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
142.90%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Applied Optoelectronics Inc
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells various fiber-optic networking products worldwide. It offers optical modules, lasers, subassemblies, transmitters and transceivers, and turn-key equipment, as well as headend, node, and distribution equipment. The company sells its products to internet data center operators, cable television and telecom equipment manufacturers, and internet service providers through its direct and indirect sales channels. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas.
AAOI Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a constructive and growth-oriented outlook driven by record revenue, significant YoY data center expansion (154% YoY), early volume shipments/orders for next-generation 800G and 1.6T products, large capacity expansion plans, and a materially stronger cash position. Management upgraded 2026 revenue to >$1.1B and expects >$140M non-GAAP operating income, reflecting confidence in demand. Offsetting factors include ongoing non-GAAP and GAAP losses in Q1, lower near-term gross margins (29.2%), high customer concentration, capacity constraints that limit the near-term ability to meet demand, heavy CapEx and inventory build, and operational/qualification timing risks tied to long equipment lead times. Overall, the positive operational momentum, bookings, and upgraded guidance outweigh the execution and timing risks described on the call.View all AAOI earnings summariesAAOI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$151.30
▼(-5.09% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.91% Insiders
17.34% Mutual Funds
17.11% Other Institutional Investors
46.84% Public Companies and Individual Investors