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NASDAQ:AAOI

Applied Optoelectronics - AAOI Stock Forecast, Price & News

$2.36
-0.12 (-4.84%)
(As of 03/17/2023 06:55 PM ET)
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Today's Range
$2.30
$2.55
50-Day Range
$2.12
$3.04
52-Week Range
$1.48
$4.00
Volume
341,200 shs
Average Volume
171,023 shs
Market Capitalization
$68.56 million
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$4.77

Applied Optoelectronics MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
102.0% Upside
$4.77 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
11.98% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
-0.31mentions of Applied Optoelectronics in the last 14 days
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$12,143 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
Growing
From ($0.68) to ($0.23) Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.70 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

519th out of 608 stocks

Semiconductors & Related Devices Industry

77th out of 86 stocks


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About Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) Stock

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. engages in the design and manufacture of optical communications products. Its products include optical devices, such as laser diodes, photodiodes, related modules and circuitry, and equipment for applications in fiber-to-the-home, cable television, point to point communications and wireless. The company was founded by Chih Hsiang Lin on February 28, 1997 and is headquartered in Sugar Land, TX.

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AAOI Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/04/2021
Today
3/20/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/04/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Semiconductors & related devices
Sub-Industry
N/A
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:AAOI
Fax
N/A
Employees
2,534
Year Founded
1997

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$4.77
High Stock Price Forecast
$7.50
Low Stock Price Forecast
$2.80
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+102.0%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
1 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$-66,400,000.00
Pretax Margin
-29.80%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$222.82 million
Book Value
$6.45 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
27,746,000
Market Cap
$68.56 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.38

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Key Executives

  • Chih Hsiang Lin
    Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
  • Stefan J. Murry
    Chief Financial & Strategy Officer
  • David C. Kuo
    Secretary, Vice President & General Counsel
  • Hung-Lun Chang
    Senior VP & General Manager-North America
  • Shu-Hua Yeh
    Senior Vice President & GM-Asia Region













AAOI Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Applied Optoelectronics stock right now?

1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Applied Optoelectronics in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" AAOI shares.
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What is Applied Optoelectronics' stock price forecast for 2023?

1 analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Applied Optoelectronics' stock. Their AAOI share price forecasts range from $2.80 to $7.50. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $4.77 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 102.0% from the stock's current price.
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How have AAOI shares performed in 2023?

Applied Optoelectronics' stock was trading at $1.89 at the start of the year. Since then, AAOI stock has increased by 24.9% and is now trading at $2.36.
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When is Applied Optoelectronics' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 4th 2023.
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How were Applied Optoelectronics' earnings last quarter?

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAOI) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 4th. The semiconductor company reported ($0.15) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.18) by $0.03. The semiconductor company earned $54.19 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $54.20 million. Applied Optoelectronics had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 17.62% and a negative net margin of 29.80%.

What guidance has Applied Optoelectronics issued on next quarter's earnings?

Applied Optoelectronics issued an update on its first quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 23rd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of -$0.19--$0.15 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of -$0.27. The company issued revenue guidance of $52.00 million-$55.00 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $58.49 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 institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Kovack Advisors Inc. (3.26%), Monaco Asset Management SAM (1.83%), Monaco Asset Management SAM (1.83%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.16%), Marshall Wace LLP (0.96%) and Two Sigma Investments LP (0.80%). Insiders that own company stock include Che-Wei Lin, Chih-Hsiang (Thompson) Lin, David C Kuo, Hung-Lun (Fred) Chang, Shu-Hua (Joshua) Yeh and Stefan J Murry.
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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.
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What is Applied Optoelectronics' stock price today?

One share of AAOI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $2.36.

How much money does Applied Optoelectronics make?

Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) has a market capitalization of $68.56 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 ($2.37) on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Applied Optoelectronics have?

The company employs 2,534 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..
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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. The semiconductor company can be reached via phone at (281) 295-1800 or via email at ir@ao-inc.com.

This page (NASDAQ:AAOI) was last updated on 3/20/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff