Applied Optoelectronics Inc (AAOI)
NASDAQ:AAOI
AAOI Stock Chart & Stats
$103.91
-$0.33(-1.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$103.91
-$0.33(-1.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$9.71 - $128.96
Previous CloseN/A
Volume748.77K
Average Volume (3M)12.70M
Market Cap
$7.81B
Enterprise Value$7.77B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$216.03M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$167.33M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta3.13
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.05Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.01
Shares Outstanding75,198,814
10 Day Avg. Volume12,726,694
30 Day Avg. Volume12,703,199
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 Cap0.99
Enterprise Value/Revenue17.04
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit56.72
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-486.48
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$82.25Price Target Upside-20.84% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.94
Revenue Forecast (FY)$984.20M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Data Center Demand MomentumAnalyst points to very strong data center sales growth as evidence the company is positioned to capture incremental spending from AI and cloud infrastructure upgrades.
High-speed Product RampAnalyst expects the ramp of high-demand 800G products to support meaningful revenue expansion as network operators upgrade capacity.
Technology And Manufacturing AdvantageAnalyst highlights automated manufacturing and indium phosphide laser technology as underappreciated competitive strengths that could lower costs and improve performance in high-speed optics.
Bears Say
Capital Expenditure And Scaling RiskAnalyst cautions that large planned capital investments to scale manufacturing and fabrication capacity create execution and funding risk before sustained revenue gains are realized.
Module Qualification And Execution DelaysAnalyst warns that execution and qualification problems with the new higher-speed module ramp have delayed expected revenue growth and could hinder customer adoption.
Valuation And Customer Concentration RiskAnalyst views the stock as reflecting sizable future earnings expectations and flags heavy customer concentration, which increases downside if competitive pressure or demand softness emerges.
Applied Optoelectronics News
AAOI FAQ
What was Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Applied Optoelectronics Inc lowest stock price was $9.71 and its highest was $128.96 in the past 12 months.
What is Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s market cap?
Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s market cap is $7.81B.
When is Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2026 which is in 25 days.
How were Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Applied Optoelectronics Inc released its earnings results on Feb 26, 2026. The company reported -$0.01 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.109 by $0.099.
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 -0.05.
How many shares outstanding does Applied Optoelectronics Inc have?
Applied Optoelectronics Inc has 75,198,814 shares outstanding.
What happened to Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Applied Optoelectronics Inc reported an EPS of -$0.01 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.109. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 56.882%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Applied Optoelectronics Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AAOI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Applied Optoelectronics Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$82.25 (-20.84% Downside)
$82.25 (-20.84% 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 $21.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 5.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 65.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 65.9%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 44%
Bearish news 44%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
551.06%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-7.54%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
113.59%
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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong operational and commercial momentum: record 2025 revenue, substantial data center and CATV growth, improved margins, strengthened cash position, multiple 800G/1.6T customer engagements, and an ambitious 2026 revenue/profitability outlook. However, near-term execution risks were emphasized — notably firmware-driven delays for 800G, tariff exposure and uncertainty, elevated CapEx and operating expenses, inventory build-up, customer concentration, and the need to rapidly scale manufacturing to meet demand. Overall, management presented confident demand visibility and a clear capacity roadmap, but acknowledged short-term operational and macro policy headwinds that must be managed during the aggressive scale-up.View all AAOI earnings summariesAAOI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$82.25
▼(-20.84% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.89% Insiders
14.34% Mutual Funds
16.36% Other Institutional Investors
52.12% Public Companies and Individual Investors