NASDAQ:AAOI Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Price, News & Analysis $15.36 +1.16 (+8.17%) (As of 10/4/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends About Applied Optoelectronics Stock (NASDAQ:AAOI) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Get AAOI alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$14.30▼$15.7350-Day Range$6.87▼$15.9852-Week Range$6.66▼$24.75Volume2.49 million shsAverage Volume2.44 million shsMarket Capitalization$597.63 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$13.75Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company OverviewApplied 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… Next opportunity for crypto millions (Ad)As October unfolds and the effects of the Fed Pivot ripple through the market, this crypto could skyrocket. Want to know more?Click here to discover the altcoin set to dominate October's bull run. Applied Optoelectronics Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks16th Percentile Overall ScoreAAOI MarketRank™: Applied Optoelectronics scored higher than 16% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 613th out of 665 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion1.3 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy 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 4 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Applied Optoelectronics' stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation0.6 / 5Proj. Earnings GrowthGrowing Earnings GrowthEarnings for Applied Optoelectronics are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($1.08) to $0.24 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Applied Optoelectronics is -8.44, 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 -8.44, 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 2.54. 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. Short Interest1.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted29.33% 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 4.8.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Applied Optoelectronics has recently increased by 2.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldApplied Optoelectronics does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthApplied Optoelectronics does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Sustainability and ESGN/AEnvironmental ScoreN/A Percentage of Shares Shorted29.33% 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 4.8.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Applied Optoelectronics has recently increased by 2.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. News and Social Media2.6 / 5News Sentiment0.75 News SentimentApplied Optoelectronics has a news sentiment score of 0.75. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.54 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Applied Optoelectronics this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 12 people have searched for AAOI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -63% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Applied Optoelectronics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership2.5 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Applied Optoelectronics insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $150,200.00 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. 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 AAOI Stock News HeadlinesDavid C. Kuo Sells 10,000 Shares of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAOI) StockSeptember 27, 2024 | insidertrades.comApplied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) Stock, Guidance And ForecastOctober 5 at 7:25 AM | benzinga.comRetire off just one stock ticker?ONE AI Stock is All You Need... There are over 6,000 stocks listed in the market right now. They will NOT make you rich. However, there is one stock that stands head and shoulders above everything else. It's currently trading for only $15...October 6, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) Upgraded to "Sell" by StockNews.comOctober 4 at 6:58 AM | americanbankingnews.comApplied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) Trading Up 4.7%September 30, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comApplied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) Shares Down 4.9% After Insider SellingSeptember 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comApplied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAOI) Insider David C. Kuo Sells 10,000 SharesSeptember 27, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comPasco County homeowners prepare for the impacts of Hurricane HeleneSeptember 26, 2024 | ca.news.yahoo.comSee More Headlines AAOI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have AAOI shares performed this year? Applied Optoelectronics' stock was trading at $19.32 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, AAOI shares have decreased by 20.5% and is now trading at $15.36. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Applied Optoelectronics' earnings last quarter? Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAOI) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, August, 6th. The semiconductor company reported ($0.28) earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.29) by $0.01. Applied Optoelectronics's revenue for the quarter was up 4.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Does Applied Optoelectronics have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiaries of Applied Optoelectronics: Global Technology Inc., Global Technology, and Prime World International Holdings Ltd.. How do I buy shares of Applied Optoelectronics? Shares of AAOI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. 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Company Calendar Last Earnings8/06/2024Today10/06/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/14/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorComputer and Technology Industry Semiconductors & related devices Sub-IndustryElectronic Equipment Current SymbolNASDAQ:AAOI CUSIPN/A CIK1158114 Webwww.ao-inc.com Phone(281) 295-1800FaxN/AEmployees2,149Year Founded1997Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$13.75 High Stock Price Target$20.00 Low Stock Price Target$9.00 Potential Upside/Downside-10.5%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-34.84% Pretax Margin-34.84% Return on Equity-19.82% Return on Assets-10.51% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.41 Current Ratio1.64 Quick Ratio0.97 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$206.94 million Price / Sales2.89 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$6.05 per share Price / Book2.54Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares38,908,000Free Float36,807,000Market Cap$597.63 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.96 Social Links 7 Stocks That Could Be Bigger Than Tesla, Nvidia, and GoogleGrowth stocks offer a lot of bang for your buck, and we've got the next upcoming superstars to strongly consider for your portfolio.Get This Free Report This page (NASDAQ:AAOI) was last updated on 10/6/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersHow much money are you leaving on the table from the stocks you already own?Charles Payne here, and I want to let you in on a time-tested trading method that can be used to generate cash...Unstoppable Prosperity | SponsoredHow a $200,000 Mistake Unlocked a $118 Billion Gold TreasureThe window of opportunity on this gold stock is closing fast. 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