Applied Optoelectronics Stock Forecast, Price & News

Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Applied Optoelectronics a buy right now?

4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Applied Optoelectronics in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" Applied Optoelectronics stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AAOI, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How has Applied Optoelectronics' stock price been impacted by COVID-19?

Applied Optoelectronics' stock was trading at $7.0301 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, AAOI stock has decreased by 22.3% and is now trading at $5.46.
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Are investors shorting Applied Optoelectronics?

Applied Optoelectronics saw a drop in short interest in November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,470,000 shares, a drop of 22.7% from the October 31st total of 4,490,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 621,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 5.6 days. Currently, 13.8% of the company's shares are short sold.
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When is Applied Optoelectronics' next earnings date?

Applied Optoelectronics is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 24th 2022.
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How were Applied Optoelectronics' earnings last quarter?

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAOI) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 4th. The semiconductor company reported ($0.29) earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of ($0.39) by $0.10. The semiconductor company earned $53.27 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $53.83 million. Applied Optoelectronics had a negative net margin of 25.33% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.15%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted ($0.17) EPS.
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What guidance has Applied Optoelectronics issued on next quarter's earnings?

Applied Optoelectronics issued an update on its fourth quarter 2021 earnings guidance on Thursday, November, 25th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $-0.240-$-0.200 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $-0.200. The company issued revenue guidance of $51 million-$55 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $58.17 million.

What price target have analysts set for AAOI?

4 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Applied Optoelectronics' shares. Their forecasts range from $8.00 to $16.00. On average, they anticipate Applied Optoelectronics' stock price to reach $10.67 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 95.4% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Applied Optoelectronics' key executives?

Applied Optoelectronics' management team includes the following people:

• 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

What is Thompson Lin's approval rating as Applied Optoelectronics' CEO?

29 employees have rated Applied Optoelectronics CEO Thompson Lin on Glassdoor.com. Thompson Lin has an approval rating of 42% among Applied Optoelectronics' employees. This puts Thompson Lin in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

Who are some of Applied Optoelectronics' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Applied Optoelectronics include Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS), DSP Group (DSPG), Atomera (ATOM), Kopin (KOPN), Transphorm (TGAN), ReneSola (SOL), AXT (AXTI), NVE (NVEC), ACE Convergence Acquisition (ACEV), POET Technologies (POETF), EMCORE (EMKR), Pixelworks (PXLW), Beam Global (BEEM), Everspin Technologies (MRAM) and VIA optronics (VIAO).
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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), Square (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 a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (11.32%), Kovack Advisors Inc. (2.37%), Two Sigma Advisers LP (1.37%), Citadel Advisors LLC (0.00%), Two Sigma Investments LP (1.30%) and Morgan Stanley (1.16%). Company insiders that own Applied Optoelectronics 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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Which institutional investors are selling Applied Optoelectronics stock?

AAOI stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Morgan Stanley, Russell Investments Group Ltd., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Squarepoint Ops LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, UBS Group AG, Citigroup Inc., and Vident Investment Advisory LLC. Company insiders that have sold Applied Optoelectronics company stock in the last year include Chih-Hsiang (Thompson) Lin, David C Kuo, Hung-Lun (Fred) Chang, and Stefan J Murry.
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Which institutional investors are buying Applied Optoelectronics stock?

AAOI stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Two Sigma Advisers LP, Two Sigma Investments LP, BlackRock Inc., Marshall Wace LLP, Kovack Advisors Inc., Franklin Resources Inc., Barclays PLC, and Tudor Investment Corp Et Al.
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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 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 $5.46.

How much money does Applied Optoelectronics make?

Applied Optoelectronics has a market capitalization of $149.05 million and generates $234.62 million in revenue each year. The semiconductor company earns $-58.45 million in net income (profit) each year or ($2.05) on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Applied Optoelectronics have?

Applied Optoelectronics employs 2,682 workers across the globe.

What is Applied Optoelectronics' official website?

The official website for Applied Optoelectronics is www.ao-inc.com.

Where are Applied Optoelectronics' headquarters?

Applied Optoelectronics is headquartered at 13139 JESS PIRTLE BLVD, SUGAR LAND TX, 77478.

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].