Applied Opt (AAOI)

Currency in USD
158.400
-10.620(-6.28%)
Closed·
156.630-1.780(-1.12%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
153.100169.000
52 wk Range
15.060233.670
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
169.02
Open
167.61
Day's Range
153.1-169
52 wk Range
15.06-233.67
Volume
10.32M
Average Volume (3m)
12.56M
1-Year Change
835.6172%
Book Value / Share
14.24
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Price Target
151.300
Downside
-4.48%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Analysts anticipate sales growth in the current year

Applied Opt News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

3 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
6 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 151.300
(-4.48% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
B.Riley
Hold129.00-18.56%54.00Maintain08-05-2026
Rosenblatt
Buy220.00+38.89%140.00Maintain08-05-2026
Wolfe Research
Hold---Maintain08-05-2026
Needham
Buy190.00+19.95%130.00Maintain21-04-2026
Rosenblatt
Buy140.00-11.62%-Maintain24-03-2026

Applied Opt Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • AAOI posted record Q1 2026 revenue of $151.1M (up 51% YoY), but missed EPS forecast at -$0.07 vs. expected -$0.05, triggering 15% stock decline.
  • Gross margins compressed to 29.2% from 31.4% in Q4 2025 due to unfavorable product mix shift toward lower-margin items.
  • Cash position strengthened significantly to $449.4M from $216M in Q4 2025, providing improved financial flexibility.
  • Company expects strong growth from 800G and 1.6T products starting Q2 2026, focusing on margin improvement and reducing customer concentration risks.
  • CEO emphasized commitment to profitability optimization through product mix adjustments and expanded manufacturing capabilities amid supply chain concerns.
Last Updated: 08-05-2026, 06:44 am
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Earnings

Latest Release
07-05-2026
EPS / Forecast
-0.07 / -0.05
Revenue / Forecast
151.1M / 156.98M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

AAOI Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
−294.1x−10.9x12.7x
PEG Ratio
−3.770.390.01
Price/Book
11.5x13.0x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
25.1x1.6x2.5x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−5.4%53.2%18.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of fiber-optic networking products in the United States, Taiwan, and China. The company offers optical modules, optical filters, lasers, laser components, subassemblies, transmitters and transceivers, turn-key equipment, headend, node, and distribution equipment, as well as amplifiers. It sells its products to internet data center operators, cable television, telecom equipment manufacturers, fiber-to-the-home, 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.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
23.23M28.96%4.18B
Other Institutional Investors
36.66M45.69%6.59B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
20.35M25.36%3.66B
Total
80.24M100.00%14.43B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.8.96%71,92,26612,15,637
The Vanguard Group, Inc.6.73%53,98,6159,12,474

FAQ

What Is the Applied Opt (AAOI) Share Price Today?

The Applied Opt share price today is 158.400.

What is the current Applied Opt (AAOI) share price and day range?

As of 29-05-2026, the Applied Opt share price is 158.400, with a previous close of 169.020. The share price has ranged from 153.100 to 169.000 today, while the 52-week range spans from 15.060 to 233.670.

What Is the Applied Opt Market Cap?

As of today, Applied Opt market cap is 12.780B.

What Is the Applied Opt (AAOI) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Applied Opt is 151.300, with a high estimate of 220 and a low estimate of 57.5. 3 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and -4.48% Downside potential.

What Is Applied Opt's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Applied Opt EPS (TTM) is -0.659.

When Is the Next Applied Opt Earnings Date?

Applied Opt will release its next earnings report on 30-07-2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is AAOI a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Sell.

What Stock Exchange Does Applied Opt Trade On?

Applied Opt is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Applied Opt?

The stock symbol for Applied Opt is "AAOI."

How Many Times Has Applied Opt Stock Split?

Applied Opt has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Applied Opt Have?

Applied Opt has 4691 employees.

What Is the AAOI Premarket Price?

AAOI's last pre-market stock price is 168.880. The pre-market share volume is 2,41,090.000, and the stock has changed by -0.140, or -0.080%.

What Is the AAOI After Hours Price?

AAOI's last after hours stock price is 156.630, the stock has changed by -1.780, or -1.120%.
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