NASDAQ:AAOI Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Write this ticker symbol down… (From StocksToTrade) (Ad) Free AAOI Stock Alerts $10.17 +0.09 (+0.89%) (As of 06/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$9.82▼$10.3050-Day Range$9.85▼$12.5452-Week Range$3.59▼$24.75Volume1.39 million shsAverage Volume2.51 million shsMarket Capitalization$395.71 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/Downside47.5% Upside$15.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish26.32% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.47Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$547,534 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($0.24) to $0.82 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.1.41 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector495th out of 585 stocksSemiconductors & Related Devices Industry76th out of 86 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 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted26.32% 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 5.6.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Applied Optoelectronics has recently increased by 3.64%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. 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 1.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentApplied Optoelectronics has a news sentiment score of 0.47. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.83 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Applied Optoelectronics this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 10 people have searched for AAOI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -55% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 3 people have added Applied Optoelectronics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -40% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Applied Optoelectronics insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $547,534.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in 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 ($0.24) to $0.82 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Applied Optoelectronics is -5.59, 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 -5.59, 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 1.68. 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. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad InvestorPlaceMust-See: Elon’s New Invention is Absolutely InsaneCould Elon's New Device be Bigger than the iPhone? According to 30-year Silicon Valley and Wall Street veteran, Eric Fry… This mind-blowing new technology could be bigger than the iPhone.Click here for the full story… About Applied Optoelectronics Stock (NASDAQ:AAOI)Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells fiber-optic networking products in the United States, Taiwan, and China. It offers optical modules, optical filters, lasers, laser components, subassemblies, transmitters and transceivers, turn-key equipment, headend, node, distribution equipment, and amplifiers. 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 HeadlinesJune 12, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comApplied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) Upgraded to Sell at StockNews.comJune 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 PotentialMay 17, 2024 | seekingalpha.comApplied Optoelectronics: A Turnaround Could Be Around The CornerMay 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDirector William Yeh Acquires 9,800 Shares of Applied Optoelectronics Inc (AAOI)May 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comApplied Optoelectronics First Quarter 2024 Earnings: Misses ExpectationsMay 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comApplied Optoelectronics Inc (AAOI) Q1 2024 Earnings Miss Analyst Forecasts Amid Revenue DeclineMay 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comApplied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAOI) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 10, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deApplied Optoelectronics, Inc.: Applied Optoelectronics Reports First Quarter 2024 ResultsMay 10, 2024 | marketwatch.comApplied Optoelectronics Shares Drop 18% After Wider-Than-Expected 1Q LossMay 9, 2024 | msn.comAAOI Stock Earnings: Applied Optoelectronics Misses EPS, Misses Revenue for Q1 2024May 9, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comApplied Optoelectronics earnings preview: what to expectMay 9, 2024 | globenewswire.comApplied Optoelectronics Reports First Quarter 2024 ResultsMay 8, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Momentum Stock Picks That Are Up 500%May 2, 2024 | globenewswire.comApplied Optoelectronics to Present at 19th Annual Needham Technology, Media, & Consumer ConferenceApril 29, 2024 | globenewswire.comApplied Optoelectronics Announces Equity Grants To Employees Under Inducement PlanApril 18, 2024 | globenewswire.comApplied Optoelectronics Announces Date of First Quarter 2024 Financial Results Conference CallApril 14, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comAAOI Apr 2024 15.500 callApril 13, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comAAOI Apr 2024 13.000 callApril 8, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Small-Cap Stocks for the Thinking SpeculatorMarch 31, 2024 | investorplace.comThe Tech Disruptors? 7 Stocks That Demand Your Attention Now.March 22, 2024 | morningstar.comApplied Optoelectronics Inc AAOIMarch 21, 2024 | investing.comApplied optoelectronics director buys $102k in stockMarch 20, 2024 | investing.comApplied Optoelectronics director buys $398k in stockSee 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 Earnings5/09/2024Today6/17/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/01/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorComputer and Technology Industry Semiconductors & related devices Sub-IndustryN/A 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+47.5%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 / Sales1.82 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$6.05 per share Price / Book1.68Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares38,910,000Free Float36,807,000Market Cap$395.71 million OptionableOptionable Beta2.02 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:OIIMMaxLinearNYSE:MXLindie SemiconductorNASDAQ:INDIDaqo New EnergyNYSE:DQView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsWalleye Trading LLCSold 8,300 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.000%Caxton Associates LPBought 63,187 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.162%California State Teachers Retirement SystemBought 36,885 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.095%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 Should I buy or sell Applied Optoelectronics stock right now? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Applied Optoelectronics in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AAOI shares. View AAOI analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Applied Optoelectronics' stock price target for 2024? 4 brokers have issued 12-month target prices for Applied Optoelectronics' stock. Their AAOI share price targets range from $12.00 to $20.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $15.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 47.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for AAOI or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have AAOI shares performed in 2024? Applied Optoelectronics' stock was trading at $19.32 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, AAOI stock has decreased by 47.4% and is now trading at $10.17. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Applied Optoelectronics' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, August 1st 2024. View our AAOI earnings forecast. How were Applied Optoelectronics' earnings last quarter? Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAOI) announced its earnings results on Thursday, May, 9th. The semiconductor company reported ($0.39) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.36) by $0.03. The semiconductor company earned $40.67 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $43.56 million. Applied Optoelectronics had a negative net margin of 30.65% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16.30%. What ETF holds Applied Optoelectronics' stock? SPDR S&P Telecom ETF holds 140,697 shares of AAOI stock, representing 2.53% of its portfolio. What guidance has Applied Optoelectronics issued on next quarter's earnings? Applied Optoelectronics issued an update on its second quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, May, 9th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of -0.340--0.290 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of -0.120. The company issued revenue guidance of $41.5 million-$46.5 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $57.2 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). Who are Applied Optoelectronics' major shareholders? Applied Optoelectronics' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (5.05%), Hood River Capital Management LLC (3.70%), Whale Rock Capital Management LLC (3.43%), CloudAlpha Capital Management Limited Hong Kong (2.16%), Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (1.65%) and Kennedy Capital Management LLC (1.19%). Insiders that own company stock include Che-Wei Lin, Chih-Hsiang (Thompson) Lin, David C Kuo, Shu-Hua (Joshua) Yeh, Stefan J Murry and William H Yeh. 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. 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..Read More This page (NASDAQ:AAOI) was last updated on 6/17/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersAI's Next Magnificent SevenThe Original Magnificent Seven Produced 16,894% Average Returns Over 20 Years.The Oxford Club | SponsoredThe #1 Crypto That You Don’t Own… YetThere’s all kinds of “signals” to follow when investing in cryptos. 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