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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$18.50 - $233.67
Previous CloseN/A
Volume748.77K
Average Volume (3M)12.10M
Market Cap
$8.22B
Enterprise Value$6.26K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$449.38M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$173.67M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta3.22
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.66
Shares Outstanding80,242,770
10 Day Avg. Volume7,645,068
30 Day Avg. Volume12,102,928
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.63
Price to Book (P/B)2.86
Price to Sales (P/S)4.60
P/FCF Ratio-5.93
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
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
Data-center Product Adoption (800G/1.6T Ramp)Rapid data-center revenue growth and first-volume shipments/orders for 800G and 1.6T demonstrate validated product-market fit with hyperscalers. Durable because hyperscale network upgrades and higher-speed optics adoption are structural trends supporting multi-quarter volume scale and sticky OEM relationships.
Upgraded 2026 Guidance And Production RoadmapManagement's material upgrade implies a credible path to substantial scale and operating leverage. If achieved, the revenue/profitability targets reflect structural improvements from higher-volume, next-gen transceivers and justify continued capacity investment to sustain multi-period margin expansion and positive operating income.
Stronger Liquidity And Lower LeverageA fortified cash position and modest absolute debt provide runway to fund aggressive CapEx, fabs and inventory builds without immediate refinancing pressure. This balance-sheet flexibility materially reduces financing risk during a multi-quarter production ramp and supports execution of capital-intensive vertical integration plans.
Bears Say
Persistent Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowSustained negative operating and free cash flow indicates the business consumes capital through core operations, forcing reliance on financings or equity issuance. Over months this can pressure strategic flexibility, increase dilution risk, and require consistent external funding to support the planned capacity ramp.
Very High Customer ConcentrationExtreme revenue concentration creates single-customer dependency, amplifying revenue volatility and weakening pricing leverage. Structural risk: any reduced ordering, contract repricing, or lost validation with a major customer could materially reverse growth and stress utilization assumptions underlying capital plans.
Execution Risk From Capacity Limits And Long Equipment Lead TimesAggressive ramp targets rely on multi-year procurement and qualification cycles for complex laser and photonics equipment. Structural supply-chain and qualification lag raises the likelihood of missed volume/timing targets, prolongs cash burn, and increases the chance that demand outstrips near-term deliverability despite strong bookings.
AAOI FAQ
What was Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Applied Optoelectronics Inc lowest stock price was $18.50 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 $8.22B.
When is Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 17 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
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:
$151.30 (-5.09% Downside)
$151.30 (-5.09% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AAOI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 213.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $142.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 12.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 12.3%
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 40%
Bearish news 60%
Bearish news 60%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
248.09%
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. (AAOI) is a global technology firm specializing in the creation, production, and distribution of fiber-optic networking solutions. Its extensive product catalog features optical modules, a range of laser components, subassemblies, transceivers, and complete turn-key systems. The company also supplies critical infrastructure hardware such as headend, node, and distribution equipment. AAOI caters to a varied clientele, including internet data center operators, manufacturers of cable television and telecommunications equipment, and internet service providers, utilizing both direct and partner-based sales channels. Founded in 1997, Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas.
AAOI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$151.30
▼(-5.09% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.30% Insiders
17.79% Mutual Funds
0.41% Other Institutional Investors
63.21% Public Companies and Individual Investors











