NASDAQ:AAOI Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Forecast, Price & News $9.58 +0.27 (+2.90%) (As of 09/22/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$9.29▼$9.6950-Day Range$6.19▼$15.4852-Week Range$1.60▼$16.26Volume1.54 million shsAverage Volume2.46 million shsMarket Capitalization$318.82 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$11.75 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Applied Optoelectronics MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside22.7% Upside$11.75 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy17.79% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment-0.16Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.64 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($0.80) to $0.15 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.76 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector479th out of 578 stocksSemiconductors & Related Devices Industry74th out of 81 stocks 2.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingApplied Optoelectronics has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 3 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $11.75, Applied Optoelectronics has a forecasted upside of 22.7% from its current price of $9.58.Amount of Analyst CoverageApplied Optoelectronics has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted17.79% of the outstanding shares of Applied Optoelectronics have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverApplied Optoelectronics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Applied Optoelectronics has recently decreased by 2.95%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldApplied Optoelectronics does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthApplied Optoelectronics does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for AAOI. Previous Next 1.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentApplied Optoelectronics has a news sentiment score of -0.16. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.56 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Applied Optoelectronics this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search InterestOnly 18 people have searched for AAOI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -76% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows12 people have added Applied Optoelectronics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Applied Optoelectronics insiders have sold 375.24% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $345,955.00 in company stock and sold $1,644,100.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 6.10% of the stock of Applied Optoelectronics is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions41.54% of the stock of Applied Optoelectronics is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Applied Optoelectronics are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.80) to $0.15 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Applied Optoelectronics is -3.99, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Applied Optoelectronics is -3.99, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioApplied Optoelectronics has a P/B Ratio of 1.49. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) StockApplied Optoelectronics, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells various fiber-optic networking products worldwide. It offers optical modules, lasers, subassemblies, transmitters and transceivers, and turn-key equipment, as well as headend, node, and distribution equipment. The company sells its products to internet data center operators, cable television and telecom equipment manufacturers, 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.Read More AAOI Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AAOI Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 21, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts’ Top Technology Picks: Symbotic (SYM), Enovix (ENVX)September 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comApplied Optoelectronics Filed Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against MolexSeptember 23, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)66,000% upside on tiny biotech?The Wall Street Journal reports that this medical breakthrough is "Transforming Medicine." One analyst calculated that it could be worth $1 Trillion, making the upside potential of this small-cap 66,000% above today's price.September 16, 2023 | insidermonkey.com5 Robinhood Stocks with Biggest UpsideSeptember 16, 2023 | msn.comApplied Optoelectronics: Buy With Both Hands After Unwarranted SelloffSeptember 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Buying: Applied Optoelectronics Inc CEO Chih-hsiang Lin Acquires 15,000 SharesSeptember 13, 2023 | seekingalpha.comApplied Optoelectronics amends equity pact with Raymond JamesSeptember 12, 2023 | seekingalpha.comApplied Optoelectronics calls off asset sale to Prime World - filingSeptember 23, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)66,000% upside on tiny biotech?The Wall Street Journal reports that this medical breakthrough is "Transforming Medicine." One analyst calculated that it could be worth $1 Trillion, making the upside potential of this small-cap 66,000% above today's price.September 1, 2023 | msn.comNorthland Capital Markets Maintains Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Outperform RecommendationAugust 31, 2023 | msn.comApplied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Price Target Increased by 152.00% to 16.07August 30, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comApplied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Gets a Buy from Northland SecuritiesAugust 30, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comNorthland Capital Markets Maintains Outperform Rating for Applied Optoelectronics: Here's What You Need To KnowAugust 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comApplied Optoelectronics to Present at the H.C. Wainwright 25th Annual Global Investment ConferenceAugust 23, 2023 | benzinga.comChief Financial Officer of Applied Optoelectronics Sold $238K In StockAugust 21, 2023 | msn.comUnusual Call Option Trade in Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Worth $333.96KAugust 18, 2023 | benzinga.comThis Is What Whales Are Betting On Applied OptoelectronicsAugust 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comApplied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) shareholders have earned a 376% return over the last yearAugust 14, 2023 | benzinga.comApplied Optoelectronics President and CEO Makes $199K Stock PurchaseAugust 11, 2023 | benzinga.comApplied Optoelectronics Unusual Options ActivityAugust 4, 2023 | msn.comA Mixed Day for Chip Stocks Amid Earnings Reports & MoreAugust 4, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comPositive Report for Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) from B.Riley FinancialAugust 4, 2023 | msn.comB. Riley Securities Upgrades Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI)August 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comApplied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAOI) Q2 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 4, 2023 | seekingalpha.comApplied Optoelectronics: Buy On Vastly Improved OutlookAugust 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comApplied Optoelectronics Reports Second Quarter 2023 ResultsJuly 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comApplied Optoelectronics Announces Equity Grants To Employees Under Inducement PlanSee More Headlines Receive AAOI Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Applied Optoelectronics and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address AAOI Company Calendar Last Earnings8/03/2023Today9/23/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)11/02/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Semiconductors & related devices Sub-IndustryN/A SectorComputer and Technology Current SymbolNASDAQ:AAOI CUSIPN/A CIK1158114 Webwww.ao-inc.com Phone(281) 295-1800FaxN/AEmployees2,213Year Founded1997Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$11.75 High Stock Price Forecast$20.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$4.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+22.7%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($2.40) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-66,400,000.00 Net Margins-32.46% Pretax Margin-32.46% Return on Equity-20.08% Return on Assets-9.24% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.77 Quick Ratio0.42 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$222.82 million Price / Sales1.43 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$6.45 per share Price / Book1.49Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares33,280,000Free Float31,255,000Market Cap$318.82 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.69 Social Links 20 Stocks to Sell NowMarketBeat has just released its list of 20 stocks that Wall Street analysts hate. These companies may appear to have good fundamentals, but top analysts smell something seriously rotten. Are any of these companies lurking around your portfolio? Find out by clicking the link below.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesDr. Chih-Hsiang Lin Ph.D. (Age 60)Founder, Chairman, Pres & CEO Comp: $1.21MDr. Stefan J. Murry (Age 50)CFO & Chief Strategy Officer Comp: $590.47kMr. David C. Kuo (Age 40)VP, Gen. Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Corp. Sec. Comp: $393.88kDr. Hung-Lun Chang (Age 59)Sr. VP & North America Gen. Mang. Comp: $531.63kMr. Shu-Hua Yeh (Age 57)Sr. VP & Asia Gen. Mang. Comp: $577.91kMs. Lindsay Grant SavareseInvestor RelationsMr. Todd McCrumSr. VP & GM of Broadband AccessMs. Jessica HungVP of Fin. & ControllerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCanaanNASDAQ:CANMagnachip SemiconductorNYSE:MXSkyWater TechnologyNASDAQ:SKYTValens SemiconductorNYSE:VLNNVENASDAQ:NVECView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsChih-Hsiang (Thompson) LinBought 15,000 shares on 9/14/2023Total: $146,850.00 ($9.79/share)Wolverine Trading LLCBought 28,456 shares on 8/23/2023Ownership: 0.086%Stefan J MurrySold 15,000 sharesTotal: $238,200.00 ($15.88/share)William H YehSold 10,000 sharesTotal: $152,200.00 ($15.22/share)Osaic Holdings Inc.Sold 12,750 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.159%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions AAOI Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Applied Optoelectronics stock right now? 3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Applied Optoelectronics in the last year. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" AAOI shares. View AAOI analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Applied Optoelectronics' stock price forecast for 2023? 3 brokers have issued twelve-month price objectives for Applied Optoelectronics' stock. Their AAOI share price forecasts range from $4.00 to $20.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $11.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 22.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for AAOI or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have AAOI shares performed in 2023? Applied Optoelectronics' stock was trading at $1.89 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, AAOI shares have increased by 406.9% and is now trading at $9.58. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Applied Optoelectronics' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, November 2nd 2023. View our AAOI earnings forecast. How were Applied Optoelectronics' earnings last quarter? Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAOI) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 3rd. The semiconductor company reported ($0.31) EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.32) by $0.01. The semiconductor company earned $41.62 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $45.43 million. Applied Optoelectronics had a negative net margin of 32.46% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.08%. What guidance has Applied Optoelectronics issued on next quarter's earnings? Applied Optoelectronics updated its third quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, August, 3rd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of -$0.06--$0.01 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of -$0.24. The company issued revenue guidance of $60.00 million-$66.00 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $48.42 million. What is Thompson Lin's approval rating as Applied Optoelectronics' CEO? 29 employees have rated Applied Optoelectronics Chief Executive Officer Thompson Lin on Glassdoor.com. Thompson Lin has an approval rating of 42% among the company's employees. This puts Thompson Lin in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Applied Optoelectronics own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Applied Optoelectronics investors own include Micron Technology (MU), NVIDIA (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Alibaba Group (BABA), Lumentum (LITE), Applied Materials (AMAT), Tesla (TSLA), Block (SQ), Netflix (NFLX) and Broadcom (AVGO). What is Applied Optoelectronics' stock symbol? Applied Optoelectronics trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "AAOI." Who are Applied Optoelectronics' major shareholders? Applied Optoelectronics' stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Portolan Capital Management LLC (3.65%), Royce & Associates LP (3.15%), BlackRock Inc. (2.23%), Kovack Advisors Inc. (2.32%), Kennedy Capital Management LLC (1.58%) and Marshall Wace LLP (1.47%). Insiders that own company stock include Che-Wei Lin, Chih-Hsiang (Thompson) Lin, David C Kuo, Hung-Lun (Fred) Chang, Shu-Hua (Joshua) Yeh, Stefan J Murry and William H Yeh. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Applied Optoelectronics? Shares of AAOI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Applied Optoelectronics' stock price today? One share of AAOI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $9.58. How much money does Applied Optoelectronics make? Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) has a market capitalization of $318.82 million and generates $222.82 million in revenue each year. The semiconductor company earns $-66,400,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($2.40) on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Applied Optoelectronics have? The company employs 2,213 workers across the globe. Does Applied Optoelectronics have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of Applied Optoelectronics: Global Technology, Global Technology Inc., and Prime World International Holdings Ltd..Read More How can I contact Applied Optoelectronics? Applied Optoelectronics' mailing address is 13139 JESS PIRTLE BLVD, SUGAR LAND TX, 77478. The official website for the company is www.ao-inc.com. 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