FRC
FRC Logo
Sign InGet Access

Connect With Us

Stay updated with our latest research and insights

Fundamental Research Corp Logo

Highly ranked equity research firm providing institutional grade tools and analysis to all investors worldwide. Trusted by global investors for over 20+ years.

20+ Years
Rate us on TrustpilotLeave a review

Policies

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Disclaimer

Company

  • About Us
  • Our Team
  • Contact Us
  • Leave a Review

Resources

  • Videos
  • Research Reports
  • FAQ
  • How to use FRC

Browse

  • Stock Directory
  • Stock Screener
  • Market Intel Weekly
  • Report Archive

Trackers

  • Congress Trading
  • Senate Trading
  • Congress Net Worth
  • Commodities

© 2026 Fundamental Research Corp. All Rights Reserved.

Professional investment research since 2003

Home
Research
Get Access
Sign In
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Stock AnalysisComprehensive stock analysis for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) including live price, Snowflake performance metrics, financial statements, and investment research.Stock AnalysisAAOI
AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
  • Company Overview
  • FRC Research
  • Financial Data
  • Peer Comparison
  • Ownership & News
AAOI
Home🔹Stocks🔹Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

🇺🇸AAOI•NASDAQ

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

🇺🇸AAOI•NASDAQ
Market cap
$8.45B
Sentiment

Your view on AAOI

Mkt Cap
$8.45B
Sentiment
Your view
AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
  • Company Overview
  • FRC Research
  • Financial Data
  • Peer Comparison
  • Ownership & News
AAOI
Company Overview

Overview

What the company does, where it operates, and who runs it.

About Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

Industry
Communication Equipment
Sector
Technology
CEO
Chih-Hsiang Lin
Headquarters
13139 Jess Pirtle Boulevard, Sugar Land, TX, US
Industry
Communication Equipment
Sector
Technology
CEO
Chih-Hsiang Lin
Headquarters
13139 Jess Pirtle Boulevard, Sugar Land, TX, US
Description

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.

FRC Research

Media

Infographics, videos, and posts covering the company.

Financial Data

Stock Data

Price chart, volume, and trading data.

Fair Value

What FRC thinks it is worth vs. the current price.

FRC's fair value estimate for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc., and the rating behind it. AAOI last traded at $105.36; the estimate is read against that market price. FRC analysts run the firm's valuation model across the companies on this platform to estimate what each one is worth, rather than republishing a consensus average. Shows the current estimate, our rating, and when it was last revised. A free account covers 7 company valuations a month; a paid subscription is unlimited.

Financial Ratios

Profitability, returns, valuation, and leverage ratios.

Valuation, profitability, liquidity and leverage ratios for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.. Starting points for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.: EPS -$0.70, beta 3.78 — an Communication Equipment name. P/E, P/B, EV/EBITDA, margins, return on equity, current ratio and debt coverage, each shown against the company's own history.

Dividend Analysis

Yield, payout ratio, and dividend coverage metrics.

Dividend history, yield and payout sustainability for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. does not currently pay a regular dividend, so this section tracks capacity rather than history. Per-share payments, yield over time, payout ratio and growth streak, with coverage measured against free cash flow.

Earnings Analysis

EPS history, beat rate, and upcoming earnings reports.

Reported vs. expected earnings history for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.. Trailing twelve-month EPS for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. stands at -$0.70. EPS surprises by quarter, revenue against estimates, and the upcoming reporting date.

Financial Statements

Income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.

Income statement, balance sheet and cash flow history for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. has reported as a listed company since 2013. Annual and quarterly filings with period-over-period comparison, so you can trace how revenue, margins and cash generation have moved.

Peer Comparison

Comparables

List of peer companies in the same industry.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. valued side by side against its closest peers. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is measured against Communication Equipment peers within the Technology sector. Peer-relative multiples and operating metrics, so the valuation is read in the context of its own sector rather than in isolation.

Ownership & News

Institutional Ownership

Premium

Which funds and firms own the stock.

Which institutions hold Applied Optoelectronics, Inc., and how their positions are changing. At a $8.45B market value, institutional positions materially move Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.'s register. Top holders, position sizes, and quarter-over-quarter accumulation or distribution from regulatory filings. Included with FRC Premium.

Insider Trading

Premium

Recent buying and selling by company executives.

Buying and selling by Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. executives and directors. Shares of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. have traded between $9.71 and $44.50 over the past 52 weeks — context for the timing of the transactions below. Insider transactions as disclosed to regulators, with role, size and date — the clearest read on how the people running the company are positioned. Included with FRC Premium.

Senate Trading

Premium

U.S. Senator disclosures filed under the STOCK Act.

U.S. Senate disclosures naming Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is a $8.45B Technology company. Senators' reported transactions in this security, alongside the fundamentals — a signal most research platforms leave out entirely. Included with FRC Premium.

House Trading

Premium

U.S. Representative disclosures filed under the STOCK Act.

U.S. House of Representatives disclosures naming Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.. Representatives' reported transactions in this security, shown next to the company's fundamentals. Included with FRC Premium.

News

Latest headlines and market coverage.

Latest headlines and company announcements for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.. Coverage tracks Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. within Communication Equipment (Technology). Press releases and market coverage, newest first.

Peer companies

  • DQ — Daqo New Energy Corp.
  • KLIC — Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc.
  • LASR — nLIGHT, Inc.
  • MXL — MaxLinear, Inc.
  • PGY — Pagaya Technologies Ltd.
  • POWI — Power Integrations, Inc.
  • SONO — Sonos, Inc.
  • UCTT — Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.

More Communication Equipment companies

  • ZBRA — Zebra Technologies Corporation
  • ZSTN — ZST Digital Networks, Inc.
  • ZTCOF — ZTE Corporation
  • ZTNO — ZOOM Technologies, Inc.
  • ZXZZT — SuperMontage TEST
  • OCC — Optical Cable Corporation
  • OKIEF — Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
  • OKIEY — Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
  • ONDS — Ondas Holdings Inc.
  • ORSX — Orsus Xelent Technologies Inc.
  • PAOTF — Parrot S.A.
  • PDXP — PDX Partners, Inc.

ETFs holding Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

  • MEME — Roundhill Investments - Meme Stock ETF (7.88%)
  • ULTI — REX IncomeMax Option Strategy ETF (5.16%)
  • FOTO — Tuttle Capital Pure Play Photonics ETF (3.33%)
  • XITK — State Street SPDR FactSet Innovative Technology ETF (3.17%)
  • PTF — Invesco Dorsey Wright Technology Momentum ETF (3.06%)
  • HYP — Golden Eagle Dynamic Hypergrowth ETF (2.30%)
  • SPRX — Spear Alpha ETF (2.19%)
  • XTL — State Street SPDR S&P Telecom ETF (2.00%)

News

Latest Market News