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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. stock logo
AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics
$10.83
-7.1%
$12.81
$1.64
$24.75
$419.45M2.122.71 million shs1.99 million shs
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$410.54
+0.3%
$413.84
$306.26
$430.82
$3.05T0.8921.88 million shs11.79 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. stock logo
AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics
-2.43%+18.38%-6.87%-39.05%+558.76%
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
-1.02%+5.14%-3.80%-1.14%+32.62%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. stock logo
AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics
2.4776 of 5 stars
3.42.00.00.02.33.30.6
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
4.9141 of 5 stars
3.53.03.32.93.12.52.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. stock logo
AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics
2.75
Moderate Buy$16.8855.82% Upside
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
2.94
Moderate Buy$452.6110.25% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest AAOI and MSFT Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/26/2024
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MSFT
Microsoft
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$480.00 ➝ $500.00
4/26/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Raymond James
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$450.00 ➝ $480.00
4/26/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Wedbush
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$500.00
4/26/2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
Piper Sandler
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$455.00 ➝ $465.00
4/26/2024
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MSFT
Microsoft
Sanford C. Bernstein
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$465.00 ➝ $489.00
4/26/2024
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MSFT
Microsoft
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$440.00 ➝ $470.00
4/26/2024
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MSFT
Microsoft
Evercore ISI
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$475.00 ➝ $485.00
4/26/2024
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MSFT
Microsoft
The Goldman Sachs Group
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$450.00 ➝ $515.00
4/22/2024
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MSFT
Microsoft
Stifel Nicolaus
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$455.00 ➝ $455.00
4/18/2024
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MSFT
Microsoft
Citigroup
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$480.00 ➝ $475.00
2/23/2024
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. stock logo
AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics
Rosenblatt Securities
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$23.00 ➝ $20.00
(Data available from 5/8/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. stock logo
AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics
$217.65M1.93N/AN/A$6.05 per share1.79
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$211.92B14.40$11.84 per share34.66$27.76 per share14.79

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. stock logo
AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics
-$56.05M-$1.78N/A18.67N/A-25.75%-13.83%-6.71%5/9/2024 (Confirmed)
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$72.36B$11.5535.5431.132.1536.43%37.54%19.02%7/23/2024 (Estimated)

Latest AAOI and MSFT Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/9/2024N/A
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. stock logo
AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics
-$0.29N/A+$0.29N/AN/AN/A  
4/25/2024Q3 2024
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$2.81$2.94+$0.13$2.94$60.86 billion$61.86 billion    
2/22/202412/31/2023
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. stock logo
AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics
N/A$0.04+$0.04$0.28$65.19 million$60.50 million    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. stock logo
AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
$3.000.73%+10.11%25.97%22 Years

Latest AAOI and MSFT Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
3/12/2024
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MSFT
Microsoft
quarterly$0.750.72%5/15/20245/16/20246/13/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. stock logo
AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics
0.38
1.85
1.16
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
0.17
1.24
1.23

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. stock logo
AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics
61.72%
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
71.13%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. stock logo
AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics
6.10%
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
0.03%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. stock logo
AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics
2,14938.73 million36.37 millionOptionable
Microsoft Co. stock logo
MSFT
Microsoft
221,0007.43 billion7.43 billionOptionable

AAOI and MSFT Headlines

SourceHeadline
Microsoft Still Leads the AI Race. Its Not Too Late To Buy the Stock.Microsoft Still Leads the AI Race. It's Not Too Late To Buy the Stock.
msn.com - May 8 at 6:21 PM
Lords Of The Fallen, Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 To Join Microsofts Xbox Game PassLords Of The Fallen, Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 To Join Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass
msn.com - May 8 at 6:21 PM
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Stock Price Up 0.4%Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Stock Price Up 0.4%
marketbeat.com - May 8 at 5:29 PM
Microsoft To Invest $3.3 Bln To Accelerate Wisconsins AI Infrastructure, Economic Growth Microsoft To Invest $3.3 Bln To Accelerate Wisconsin's AI Infrastructure, Economic Growth
markets.businessinsider.com - May 8 at 5:03 PM
Microsoft to shut Africa development centre in NigeriaMicrosoft to shut Africa development centre in Nigeria
reuters.com - May 8 at 3:25 PM
Microsoft to invest $3.3B in Wisconsin AI data center as Biden hits at Trump over jobs creationMicrosoft to invest $3.3B in Wisconsin AI data center as Biden hits at Trump over jobs creation
geekwire.com - May 8 at 1:43 PM
With the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite at All-Time Highs, Is Now the Worst Time to Buy Stocks in History?With the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite at All-Time Highs, Is Now the Worst Time to Buy Stocks in History?
fool.com - May 8 at 10:05 AM
Is this the best investment right now? Heres what you need to knowIs this the best investment right now? Here's what you need to know
finbold.com - May 8 at 9:47 AM
Microsoft announces $3.3 billion investment in Wisconsin to spur artificial intelligence innovation and economic growthMicrosoft announces $3.3 billion investment in Wisconsin to spur artificial intelligence innovation and economic growth
prnewswire.com - May 8 at 9:45 AM
Datadog: In the Doghouse or Pullback to the Buyzone?  (MSFT)Datadog: In the Doghouse or Pullback to the Buyzone?  (MSFT)
marketbeat.com - May 8 at 9:06 AM
Want to Get Richer? 3 Best Stocks to Buy Now and Hold ForeverWant to Get Richer? 3 Best Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever
fool.com - May 8 at 8:24 AM
More people are looking to leave their jobs now than during The Great Resignation, LinkedIn and Microsofts study of 31,000 workers warnsMore people are looking to leave their jobs now than during The Great Resignation, LinkedIn and Microsoft's study of 31,000 workers warns
fortune.com - May 8 at 8:06 AM
Gen Zers could nab jobs from millennials if have AI skills, LinkedIn and Microsoft data showsGen Zers could nab jobs from millennials if have AI skills, LinkedIn and Microsoft data shows
fortune.com - May 8 at 8:06 AM
Palantir, Arista Networks, Microsoft, Astera Labs, and Other Tech Stocks in Focus TodayPalantir, Arista Networks, Microsoft, Astera Labs, and Other Tech Stocks in Focus Today
barrons.com - May 8 at 7:54 AM
Does Logitech’s EPS Beat Signal the Rebound of Video Gaming? (MSFT)Does Logitech’s EPS Beat Signal the Rebound of Video Gaming? (MSFT)
marketbeat.com - May 8 at 7:15 AM
Microsoft Stock Alert: 3 Reasons Why MSFT Remains a Standout InvestmentMicrosoft Stock Alert: 3 Reasons Why MSFT Remains a Standout Investment
investorplace.com - May 8 at 7:00 AM
3 Dividend Stocks That Are Coiled Springs for a Lifetime of Passive Income3 Dividend Stocks That Are Coiled Springs for a Lifetime of Passive Income
fool.com - May 8 at 6:15 AM
Biden heads to Wisconsin to laud a new Microsoft facility, meet voters — and troll TrumpBiden heads to Wisconsin to laud a new Microsoft facility, meet voters — and troll Trump
marketbeat.com - May 8 at 5:54 AM
Biden to unveil $3.3 billion Microsoft AI investment in battleground WisconsinBiden to unveil $3.3 billion Microsoft AI investment in battleground Wisconsin
reuters.com - May 8 at 5:33 AM
SoftBank, Microsoft, Nvidia just invested a record $1 billion in UK-based AI firm Wayve, but why?SoftBank, Microsoft, Nvidia just invested a record $1 billion in UK-based AI firm Wayve, but why?
invezz.com - May 8 at 4:52 AM
5 Magnificent Numbers From Microsofts Q3 Announcement5 Magnificent Numbers From Microsoft's Q3 Announcement
fool.com - May 8 at 4:43 AM
Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is Sutton Place Investors LLCs 5th Largest PositionMicrosoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is Sutton Place Investors LLC's 5th Largest Position
marketbeat.com - May 8 at 4:08 AM
Microsoft Introduces Isolated AI For US Intelligence To Analyze Secret Data: ReportMicrosoft Introduces Isolated AI For US Intelligence To Analyze Secret Data: Report
msn.com - May 7 at 10:47 PM
AI boom set to fuel data centre deals in Asia this yearAI boom set to fuel data centre deals in Asia this year
finance.yahoo.com - May 7 at 10:47 PM

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Company Descriptions

Applied Optoelectronics logo

Applied Optoelectronics

NASDAQ:AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells fiber-optic networking products in the United States, Taiwan, and China. It offers optical modules, optical filters, lasers, laser components, subassemblies, transmitters and transceivers, turn-key equipment, headend, node, distribution equipment, and amplifiers. The company 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.
Microsoft logo

Microsoft

NASDAQ:MSFT
Microsoft Corporation develops and supports software, services, devices and solutions worldwide. The Productivity and Business Processes segment offers office, exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, office 365 Security and Compliance, Microsoft viva, and Microsoft 365 copilot; and office consumer services, such as Microsoft 365 consumer subscriptions, Office licensed on-premises, and other office services. This segment also provides LinkedIn; and dynamics business solutions, including Dynamics 365, a set of intelligent, cloud-based applications across ERP, CRM, power apps, and power automate; and on-premises ERP and CRM applications. The Intelligent Cloud segment offers server products and cloud services, such as azure and other cloud services; SQL and windows server, visual studio, system center, and related client access licenses, as well as nuance and GitHub; and enterprise services including enterprise support services, industry solutions, and nuance professional services. The More Personal Computing segment offers Windows, including windows OEM licensing and other non-volume licensing of the Windows operating system; Windows commercial comprising volume licensing of the Windows operating system, windows cloud services, and other Windows commercial offerings; patent licensing; and windows Internet of Things; and devices, such as surface, HoloLens, and PC accessories. Additionally, this segment provides gaming, which includes Xbox hardware and content, and first- and third-party content; Xbox game pass and other subscriptions, cloud gaming, advertising, third-party disc royalties, and other cloud services; and search and news advertising, which includes Bing, Microsoft News and Edge, and third-party affiliates. The company sells its products through OEMs, distributors, and resellers; and directly through digital marketplaces, online, and retail stores. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.