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NASDAQ:AAOI

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$9.58
+0.27 (+2.90%)
(As of 09/22/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$9.29
$9.69
50-Day Range
$6.19
$15.48
52-Week Range
$1.60
$16.26
Volume
1.54 million shs
Average Volume
2.46 million shs
Market Capitalization
$318.82 million
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$11.75

Applied Optoelectronics MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
22.7% Upside
$11.75 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
17.79% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
-0.16mentions of Applied Optoelectronics in the last 14 days
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$1.64 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
Growing
From ($0.80) to $0.15 Per Share

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 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

479th out of 578 stocks

Semiconductors & Related Devices Industry

74th out of 81 stocks


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About Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) Stock

Applied 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.

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AAOI Stock News Headlines

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AAOI Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/03/2023
Today
9/23/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/02/2023
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
2,213
Year Founded
1997

Price 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 Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
3 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$-66,400,000.00
Pretax Margin
-32.46%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$222.82 million
Book Value
$6.45 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
31,255,000
Market Cap
$318.82 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.69

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Key Executives

  • Dr. Chih-Hsiang Lin Ph.D. (Age 60)
    Founder, Chairman, Pres & CEO
    Comp: $1.21M
  • Dr. Stefan J. Murry (Age 50)
    CFO & Chief Strategy Officer
    Comp: $590.47k
  • Mr. David C. Kuo (Age 40)
    VP, Gen. Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Corp. Sec.
    Comp: $393.88k
  • Dr. Hung-Lun Chang (Age 59)
    Sr. VP & North America Gen. Mang.
    Comp: $531.63k
  • Mr. Shu-Hua Yeh (Age 57)
    Sr. VP & Asia Gen. Mang.
    Comp: $577.91k
  • Ms. Lindsay Grant Savarese
    Investor Relations
  • Mr. Todd McCrum
    Sr. VP & GM of Broadband Access
  • Ms. Jessica Hung
    VP of Fin. & Controller













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.
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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.
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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.
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When is Applied Optoelectronics' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, November 2nd 2023.
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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.
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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 $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..
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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 9/23/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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