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
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Semiconductors & related devices
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
Current SymbolNASDAQ:AAOI
Previous Symbol
CUSIPN/A
Phone281-295-1800
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.19
Current Ratio2.60
Quick Ratio1.30
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio5.04
Forward P/E Ratio28.45
P/E Growth1.75
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$382.33 million
Price / Sales1.11
Cash Flow$5.9278 per share
Price / Cash3.60
Book Value$16.94 per share
Price / Book1.26
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.23
Net Income$73.95 million
Net Margins4.20%
Return on Equity8.73%
Return on Assets6.28%
Miscellaneous
Employees3,054
Outstanding Shares19,800,000
Market Cap$388.55 million
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 results on Wednesday, November, 7th. The semiconductor company reported $0.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate 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 net margin of 4.20% and a return on equity of 8.73%. The business's quarterly revenue was down 36.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.08 earnings per share. View Applied Optoelectronics' Earnings History.
When is Applied Optoelectronics' next earnings date?
What guidance has Applied Optoelectronics issued on next quarter's earnings?
Applied Optoelectronics issued an update on its fourth quarter earnings guidance on Wednesday, November, 7th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of ($0.07)-$0.04 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $0.38. The company issued revenue guidance of $56-63 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $74.09 million.Applied Optoelectronics also updated its Q4 2018 guidance to $-0.07-0.04 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for AAOI?
10 brokerages have issued 1-year price objectives for Applied Optoelectronics' stock. Their forecasts range from $8.00 to $42.00. On average, they anticipate Applied Optoelectronics' share price to reach $25.1111 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 17.7% 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.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Applied Optoelectronics stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Applied Optoelectronics stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. designs, develops and manufactures advanced optical devices, packaged optical components, optical subsystems, laser transmitters and fiber optic transceivers. The company's products are used in fiber optic communications equipment for FTTH, point-to-point telecom, datacom and access networks and systems supporting cable television, network infrastructure. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas. " (10/16/2018)
- 2. Rosenblatt Securities analysts commented, "We believe demand for Microsoft’s (MSFT: NR) 100G CWDM4 module will be lower than expected in Q3, seriously impacting AAOI, which has MSFT as its second largest customer. Gross margins will continue to be pressured by the shift in product mix toward 100G CWDM4 modules in the second half of the year and pricing pressures for the 100G optical module. Our research suggests Intel (INTC: Sell) has solved its yield issues and is now ready to ramp its capac- ity in Q3. This will likely increase competition in the CWDM4 market in the sec- ond half of this year. We reiterate our Sell rating and $30 price target. We continue to be wary of AAOI’s gross margins and revenue growth sustaina- bility, despite possible revenue benefits from strong Facebook (FB: NR) de- mand growth." (7/11/2018)
Has Applied Optoelectronics been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media headlines about AAOI stock have been trending somewhat positive on Friday, according to InfoTrie. InfoTrie scores the sentiment of news coverage by monitoring more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Applied Optoelectronics earned a news sentiment score of 0.9 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news stories about the semiconductor company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of Applied Optoelectronics' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Applied Optoelectronics include Inphi (IPHI), Tower Semiconductor (TSEM), Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC), OSI Systems (OSIS), Silicon Motion Technology (SIMO), Oclaro (OCLR), MaxLinear (MXL), Synaptics (SYNA), Ambarella (AMBA), FormFactor (FORM), MACOM Technology Solutions (MTSI), Rambus (RMBS), SunPower (SPWR), Hanwha Q Cells (HQCL) and Canadian Solar (CSIQ).
Who are Applied Optoelectronics' key executives?
Applied Optoelectronics' management team includes the folowing people:
- Dr. Chih-Hsiang Lin, Founder, Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 55)
- Dr. Stefan J. Murry, CFO & Chief Strategy Officer (Age 45)
- Mr. David C. Kuo, VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 35)
- Dr. Hung-Lun Chang, Sr. VP of Optical Component Bus. Unit & GM of North America (Age 54)
- Mr. Shu-Hua Yeh, Sr. VP of Network Equipment Module Bus. Unit & GM of Asia (Age 52)
Who are Applied Optoelectronics' major shareholders?
Applied Optoelectronics' stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (14.22%), Investment Counselors of Maryland LLC (2.23%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.64%), Trafelet Brokaw Capital Management L.P. (0.39%), Putnam Investments LLC (0.36%) and HL Financial Services LLC (0.30%). 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 major investors are selling Applied Optoelectronics stock?
AAOI stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Investment Counselors of Maryland LLC, FMR LLC, Wells Fargo & Company MN, BlackRock Inc., Credit Suisse AG, Taylor Frigon Capital Management LLC and LPL Financial LLC. Company insiders that have sold Applied Optoelectronics company stock in the last year include Chih-Hsiang (Thompson) Lin, Richard B Black and Stefan J Murry. View Insider Buying and Selling for Applied Optoelectronics.
Which major investors are buying Applied Optoelectronics stock?
AAOI stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Trafelet Brokaw Capital Management L.P., Putnam Investments LLC, Russell Investments Group Ltd., SG Americas Securities LLC, GSA Capital Partners LLP, Virginia Retirement Systems ET AL, Jane Street Group LLC and Man Group plc. 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 $21.34.
How big of a company is Applied Optoelectronics?
Applied Optoelectronics has a market capitalization of $388.55 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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