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Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (AAOI)

NASDAQ: AAOITechnologyCommunication EquipmentUSD

122.54-7.62 (-5.85%)

At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min

After hours: 122.00 -0.44%

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Technical analysis

Key statistics

All statistics
Market cap
$10.40B
EPS (TTM)
-$0.75
52-week range
18.50 – 233.67
Day range
119.73 – 127.76
Volume / Avg
10.16M / 9.39M
Beta
—
Next earnings
Nov 5, 2026

52-week range

$18.50$233.67

AAOI stock today

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) closed at $122.54 on Oct 7, down 5.85% (-$7.62), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, AAOI sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $18.50 to $233.67: 47.6% below the high, set on May 13, 2026 and 562.4% above the low. AAOI is up 252.7% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 292.4%.

Applied Optoelectronics has posted a net loss over the last twelve months (EPS of -$0.75), so its P/E ratio is not meaningful. Applied Optoelectronics's next earnings report is expected on Nov 5, 2026.

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About Applied Optoelectronics

Company profile

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.

Industry
Communication Equipment
CEO
Dr. Chih-Hsiang Lin Ph.D.
Headquarters
Sugar Land, TX
Employees
4,691
IPO year
2013
Website
ao-inc.com

Financial highlights

Full financials

In fiscal 2025, Applied Optoelectronics generated $455.7 million in revenue, up 82.8% from fiscal 2024, its 2nd consecutive year of revenue growth. Applied Optoelectronics reported a net loss of $38.2 million, compared with a loss of $186.7 million a year earlier. Gross margin was 30.0% (up from 24.8%) and operating margin -12.0%.

Applied Optoelectronics annual revenue, net income and EPS
Fiscal yearFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021
Revenue$455.71M$249.37M$217.65M$222.82M$211.56M
Growth+82.75%+14.57%-2.32%+5.32%-9.83%
Net income$-38.23M$-186.73M$-56.05M$-66.40M$-54.16M
EPS (diluted)$-0.64$-4.50$-1.75$-2.38$-2.01

Analyst forecast

Forecast

Consensus (6 analysts)

none

Avg. price target

$163.40+33.34%

  • Strong buy 2
  • Buy 1
  • Hold 3
  • Sell 0
  • Strong sell 0

Target range

Low $109.00High $220.00

Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.

Earnings

Earnings history
Next report
Nov 5, 2026
EPS estimate
$0.08
Last reported (Q2 2026)
Aug 6, 2026
EPS actual vs est.
$-0.28 vs —

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Applied Optoelectronics peers

Technology sector
AAOI peer companies
CompanyPrice% ChgMarket capCompare
VIAVViavi Solutions Inc.46.27-3.88%$11.38Bvs AAOI
VSATViaSat Inc.70.87-4.72%$9.76Bvs AAOI
BDCBelden Inc109.43-3.34%$4.28Bvs AAOI
ONDSOndas Inc.7.19-2.97%$4.19Bvs AAOI
ZBRAZebra Technologies Corporation Class A386.05+0.07%$18.26Bvs AAOI
EXTRExtreme Networks Inc.24.60+0.24%$3.25Bvs AAOI
DGIIDigi International Inc.75.21+1.72%$2.85Bvs AAOI
TSATTelesat Corporation Class A46.74-1.93%$2.40Bvs AAOI

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Applied Optoelectronics stock FAQ

What is Applied Optoelectronics's stock price today?

AAOI last traded at $122.54 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 5.85% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.

When is Applied Optoelectronics's next earnings date?

Applied Optoelectronics is expected to report earnings on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.08.

Who is Applied Optoelectronics's CEO?

Dr. Chih-Hsiang Lin Ph.D. is the chief executive officer of Applied Optoelectronics Inc., which has about 4,691 employees.

What is the AAOI 52-week high?

The 52-week high for AAOI is $233.67 and the 52-week low is $18.50. The stock is currently 47.6% below its high.

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