NASDAQ:AAOI Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Price, News & Analysis $8.67 +0.06 (+0.70%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$8.63▼$9.2450-Day Range$7.67▼$12.5452-Week Range$5.86▼$24.75Volume1.35 million shsAverage Volume2.44 million shsMarket Capitalization$337.35 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$15.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Applied Optoelectronics alerts: Email Address Applied Optoelectronics MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside73.0% Upside$15.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish26.03% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.98Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($0.66) to $0.42 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.34 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector411th out of 612 stocksSemiconductors & Related Devices Industry68th out of 89 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingApplied Optoelectronics has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageApplied Optoelectronics has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Applied Optoelectronics' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted26.03% 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 5.1.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Applied Optoelectronics has recently decreased by 1.75%, 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 3.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentApplied Optoelectronics has a news sentiment score of 0.98. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.53 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Applied Optoelectronics this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search Interest7 people have searched for AAOI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 250% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows6 people have added Applied Optoelectronics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Applied Optoelectronics insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 5.40% of the stock of Applied Optoelectronics is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions61.72% of the stock of Applied Optoelectronics is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Applied Optoelectronics' insider trading history. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Applied Optoelectronics are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.66) to $0.42 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Applied Optoelectronics is -4.76, 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 -4.76, 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 1.43. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Applied Optoelectronics' valuation and earnings. 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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.Read More AAOI Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AAOI Stock News HeadlinesJuly 25 at 4:10 PM | globenewswire.comApplied Optoelectronics Confirms No Material Impact to Operations from Typhoon GaemiJuly 25 at 4:18 AM | americanbankingnews.comApplied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAOI) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by AnalystsJuly 26, 2024 | Colonial Metals (Ad)Collapse of the PetrodollarThe death of the "petrodollar" seems imminent. And the implications could not be worse for Americans. 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Russia, China and India have decided to abandon the petrodollar.July 16, 2024 | globenewswire.comApplied Optoelectronics Announces Date of Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results Conference CallJuly 9, 2024 | globenewswire.comApplied Optoelectronics Confirms No Material Impact to Operations from Hurricane BerylJuly 9, 2024 | stocknews.comIs Credo Technology (CRDO) a Hidden Gem in Tech Services?July 5, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Russell 2000 Stocks to Sell in July Before They Crash & BurnJuly 4, 2024 | 247wallst.com3 Hidden Semiconductor Stocks with AI Exposure and Massive UpsideJune 21, 2024 | globenewswire.comApplied Optoelectronics and Molex Reach SettlementJune 11, 2024 | globenewswire.comApplied Optoelectronics Set to Join Russell 3000® IndexJune 3, 2024 | globenewswire.comApplied Optoelectronics to Present at the Rosenblatt 4th Annual Technology Summit: The Age of AIMay 27, 2024 | investorplace.comWall Street's Blind Spot: 3 Low-Priced Stocks With High-Octane PotentialSee 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 Company Calendar Last Earnings5/09/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)8/06/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorComputer and Technology Industry Semiconductors & related devices Sub-IndustryElectronic Equipment Current SymbolNASDAQ:AAOI CUSIPN/A CIK1158114 Webwww.ao-inc.com Phone(281) 295-1800FaxN/AEmployees2,149Year Founded1997Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$15.00 High Stock Price Target$20.00 Low Stock Price Target$12.00 Potential Upside/Downside+73.0%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($1.82) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-56,050,000.00 Net Margins-30.65% Pretax Margin-30.65% Return on Equity-16.30% Return on Assets-8.34% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.39 Current Ratio1.79 Quick Ratio1.06 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$217.65 million Price / Sales1.55 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$6.05 per share Price / Book1.43Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares38,910,000Free Float36,807,000Market Cap$337.35 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.97 Social Links 10 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy NowMarketBeat just released its list of 10 cheap stocks that have been overlooked by the market and may be seriously undervalued. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesDr. Chih-Hsiang Lin Ph.D. (Age 61)Founder, Chairman of the Board, President & CEO Comp: $1.23MDr. Stefan J. Murry Ph.D. (Age 51)CFO & Chief Strategy Officer Comp: $637.86kMr. David C. Kuo (Age 41)Senior VP, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer and Secretary Comp: $417.97kDr. Hung-Lun Chang Ph.D. (Age 60)Senior VP & North America General Manager Comp: $541.39kMr. Shu-Hua Yeh (Age 58)Senior VP & Asia General Manager Comp: $526.16kMs. Lindsay Grant SavareseInvestor RelationsMr. Todd McCrumSenior VP & GM of Broadband AccessMs. Jessica HungVP of Finance & ControllerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsResonantNASDAQ:RESNO2Micro InternationalNASDAQ:OIIMEverspin TechnologiesNASDAQ:MRAMKopinNASDAQ:KOPNBeam GlobalNASDAQ:BEEMView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBank of New York Mellon CorpBought 115,273 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.296%Summit Securities Group LLCBought 13,189 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.034%Walleye Trading LLCSold 8,300 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.000%Janus Henderson Group PLCBought 27,869 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.072%Jane Street Group LLCSold 17,000 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions AAOI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have AAOI shares performed this year? Applied Optoelectronics' stock was trading at $19.32 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, AAOI stock has decreased by 55.1% and is now trading at $8.67. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Applied Optoelectronics' earnings last quarter? Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAOI) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 9th. The semiconductor company reported ($0.39) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.36) by $0.03. The semiconductor company had revenue of $40.67 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $43.56 million. Applied Optoelectronics had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16.30% and a negative net margin of 30.65%. 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. Does Applied Optoelectronics have any subsidiaries? Applied Optoelectronics subsidiaries include Global Technology Inc., Global Technology, and Prime World International Holdings Ltd.. Who are Applied Optoelectronics' major shareholders? Applied Optoelectronics' top institutional investors include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.30%), Summit Securities Group LLC (0.03%) and Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc.. Insiders that own company stock include Chih-Hsiang (Thompson) Lin, Shu-Hua (Joshua) Yeh, Stefan J Murry, Che-Wei Lin, William H Yeh and David C Kuo. 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Applied Optoelectronics own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Applied Optoelectronics investors own include Micron Technology (MU), NVIDIA (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Alibaba Group (BABA), Lumentum (LITE), Applied Materials (AMAT) and Tesla (TSLA). This page (NASDAQ:AAOI) was last updated on 7/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. 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