Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells various fiber-optic networking products worldwide. It offers optical modules, lasers, 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 telecommunications equipment manufacturers, and Internet service providers through its direct and indirect sales channels. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Semiconductors & related devices
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
Phone281-295-1800
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$382.33 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees3,054
Next Earnings Date2/21/2019 (Confirmed)
OptionableOptionable
Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Applied Optoelectronics' stock symbol?
Applied Optoelectronics trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "AAOI."
How were Applied Optoelectronics' earnings last quarter?
Applied Optoelectronics Inc (NASDAQ:AAOI) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November, 7th. The semiconductor company reported $0.14 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.11) by $0.25. The semiconductor company earned $56.40 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $56.55 million. Applied Optoelectronics had a return on equity of 8.73% and a net margin of 4.20%. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 36.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.08 EPS. View Applied Optoelectronics' Earnings History.
When is Applied Optoelectronics' next earnings date?
How can I listen to Applied Optoelectronics' earnings call?
Applied Optoelectronics will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, February 21st at 4:30 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 4127179586.
What price target have analysts set for AAOI?
10 brokers have issued twelve-month target prices for Applied Optoelectronics' shares. Their predictions range from $8.00 to $42.00. On average, they expect Applied Optoelectronics' stock price to reach $24.5556 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 70.2% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Applied Optoelectronics.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Applied Optoelectronics?
10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Applied Optoelectronics in the last year. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Applied Optoelectronics.
Has Applied Optoelectronics been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about AAOI stock have been trending positive recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. The research firm scores the sentiment of media coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Applied Optoelectronics earned a coverage optimism score of 2.3 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news coverage about the semiconductor company a news buzz of 9.0 out of 10, meaning that recent media coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the next few days.
Who are some of Applied Optoelectronics' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Applied Optoelectronics include MACOM Technology Solutions (MTSI), Rambus (RMBS), Xperi (XPER), Imagination Tech. (IGNMF), SunPower (SPWR), Hanwha Q Cells (HQCL), Nlight (LASR), Enphase Energy (ENPH), Photronics (PLAB), Himax Technologies (HIMX), Quantenna Communications (QTNA), Smart Global (SGH), CEVA (CEVA), ChipMOS Technologies (IMOS) and JinkoSolar (JKS).
What other stocks do shareholders of Applied Optoelectronics own?
Who are Applied Optoelectronics' key executives?
Applied Optoelectronics' management team includes the folowing people:
- Dr. Chih-Hsiang Lin, Founder, Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 56)
- Dr. Stefan J. Murry, CFO & Chief Strategy Officer (Age 46)
- Mr. David C. Kuo, VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 36)
- Dr. Hung-Lun Chang, Sr. VP of Optical Component Bus. Unit & GM of North America (Age 55)
- Mr. Shu-Hua Yeh, Sr. VP of Network Equipment Module Bus. Unit & GM of Asia (Age 53)
Who are Applied Optoelectronics' major shareholders?
Applied Optoelectronics' stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (14.26%), Investment Counselors of Maryland LLC (2.27%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.78%), State of Tennessee Treasury Department (1.76%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.53%) and Northern Trust Corp (1.15%). Company insiders that own Applied Optoelectronics stock include Alan D Moore, Chewei Lin, Chih-Hsiang (Thompson) Lin, David C Kuo, Hung-Lun (Fred) Chang, Richard B Black, Shu-Hua (Joshua) Yeh, Stefan J Murry and William H Yeh. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Applied Optoelectronics.
Which institutional investors are selling Applied Optoelectronics stock?
AAOI stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Raymond James & Associates, State of Tennessee Treasury Department, Logan Capital Management Inc., Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Bank of Montreal Can, Brandywine Global Investment Management LLC and HL Financial Services LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Applied Optoelectronics.
Which institutional investors are buying Applied Optoelectronics stock?
AAOI stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Prudential Financial Inc., Amundi Pioneer Asset Management Inc., Two Sigma Investments LP, California Public Employees Retirement System, Voloridge Investment Management LLC, BlackRock Inc., Tairen Capital Ltd and NJ State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan. View Insider Buying and Selling for Applied Optoelectronics.
How do I buy shares of Applied Optoelectronics?
Shares of AAOI can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Applied Optoelectronics' stock price today?
One share of AAOI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $14.43.
How big of a company is Applied Optoelectronics?
Applied Optoelectronics has a market capitalization of $285.71 million and generates $382.33 million in revenue each year. The semiconductor company earns $73.95 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.23 on an earnings per share basis. Applied Optoelectronics employs 3,054 workers across the globe.
What is Applied Optoelectronics' official website?
How can I contact Applied Optoelectronics?
Applied Optoelectronics' mailing address is 13139 JESS PIRTLE BLVD, SUGAR LAND TX, 77478. The semiconductor company can be reached via phone at 281-295-1800 or via email at [email protected]
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