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AAOI·Applied Optoelectronics Inc.

$113.11
+5.48 (+5.09%)
After Hours
High
$115.08
Open
$111.78
Market Cap
11.00B
52W High
$233.67
Low
$109.87
P. Close
$113.11
P/E
-
52W Low
$18.50
Fwd P/E
24.59
DailyIQ Est.
$171.91
Inst. Ownership
-
Short Interest
10.65%
Technical Score (1D)
50
NEUTRAL
News Sentiment
45
MIXED
Joshua Yeh, AAOI’s Senior Vice President and Asia General Manager, sold 6,000 shares for $886,380, filing the transaction on August 18 2026. The sale reduces his personal stake to 377,498 shares, but the filing notes it is a routine share‑holding adjustment rather than a strategic divestiture. Because the transaction does not signal a change in earnings guidance or operational plans, the immediate market implication is limited to a modest increase in short‑term liquidity and a potential shift in insider confidence perception. Over the next 1–10 trading days, traders should watch for any subsequent insider activity that might indicate a trend in ownership concentration. If additional insiders begin selling, it could amplify concerns about management’s view of the company’s prospects. Conversely, if insider buying resumes, it may restore confidence and support a more stable price trajectory. Monitoring the company’s upcoming earnings release will also be key, as any guidance that diverges from expectations could outweigh the impact of this isolated sale. Finally, keep an eye on broader market sentiment toward the semiconductor optics sector, as shifts there could influence AAOI’s valuation independently of insider transactions.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-0.12$-0.05$0.03$0.10$0.18Q3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$0.14 - -
Q3'25$-0.09$-0.09-2.3%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$96M$145M$195M$245M$294MQ3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$271M - -
Q3'25 - $119M -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

AAOI Stock Snapshot

AAOI is currently trading at $112.98, giving Applied Optoelectronics Inc. a market cap of 11.00B. Today's range spans $109.87–$115.08, with shares opening at $111.78 and moving down $0.13 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 50/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 45/100.

Over the past year AAOI has traded between $18.50 and $233.67 - the current price is +510.7% off the 52-week low and -51.6% from the high. 15 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $163.40 (range $109.00–$220.00), implying upside of +44.6%.

The quality factor scores well for Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (AAOI) even in a HOLD phase - at 11.00B in the broader market market cap with a 50/100 technical read (HOLD) and neutral sentiment (45/100), the stock's balance sheet and earnings stability attract defensive allocators who don't need a mixed signal to hold the position. Price: $112.98 (in the middle of its 52-week range). Range: $18.50–$233.67.

The 52-week range of $18.50–$233.67 for AAOI provides the structural reference that options traders, systematic funds, and discretionary managers all anchor to, and at $112.98 (in the middle of its 52-week range), the stock sits in a zone where the next 5–10% move will likely define which crowd was right. A HOLD signal at 50/100 and neutral news backdrop (45/100) don't break the tie yet, but they narrow the probability distribution toward the upside.