AAOI today
$52.85-$3.01 (-5.39%)close Nov 12, 2026Trend
DailyDowntrend (confirmed)
4 hourStrong Bearish
1 hourSymmetric Triangle
15 minLeaning Bullish
5 minStrong Bearish
Daily trend turns up above $83.31
Key levels
Resistance$83.31
Resistance$73.05
Support$45.15
Support$34.54
Latest news & SEC filings
EarningsApplied Optoelectronics Stock Gains After CoreWeave Posts Q3 Results
EarningsApplied Optoelectronics shares rise following CoreWeave's strong third-quarter results
GuidanceApplied Optoelectronics still pressured after Q4 guidance miss last week
AnalystB. Riley Securities keeps Neutral rating on Applied Optoelectronics, cuts target to $45
All AAOI news →About Applied Optoelectronics
Applied Optoelectronics builds optical communications hardware serving four customer segments: cloud computing operators, cable television providers, telecom carriers, and residential fiber broadband. Its lineup spans laser chips and components through transceivers, transmitters, amplifiers, and complete systems, sold to hyperscale cloud operators, cable equipment vendors, cable operators, and network equipment makers. Production takes place in the United States, Taiwan, and China.
Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 26, 2026.
Nasdaq · Technology
APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC. (AAOI)
What Is the Price Target for AAOI?
SEPT Low Target
$45.00
SEPT Mid Target
$72.50
SEPT High Target
$115.00
Analyst Consensus
$72.50
Is AAOI a Buy or Sell Right Now?
Thesis
- •Revenue growing 82.8% YoY with ACCELERATING trend — accelerating momentum.
- •SEC filings signal active product innovation — 1 new product/expansion keywords detected in 10-K. R&D investment rising.
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Valuation Verdict
FAIR
Methods Used
P/E Forward, P/B, Analyst Consensus
Fair Value
$64.19
28
Moat Score
NONE
4/9
Piotroski Score
4.7
Altman Z-Score
What Is Smart Money Doing with AAOI?
Insider Signal
SELLING
0 buys / 7 sells (90d)
Congress Signal
NEUTRAL
0 buys / 0 sells (90d)
Institutional
N/A
Short Squeeze Risk
HIGH
Signal: HIGH_SHORT_INTEREST
Recent Insider Activity
| Name | Title | Type | Shares | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murry Stefan J. | officer | Sale | 4,000 | $195K | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Murry Stefan J. | officer | Sale | 4,000 | $411K | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Yeh Shu-Hua (Joshua) | officer | Sale | 6,000 | $720K | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Murry Stefan J. | officer | Sale | 4,000 | $421K | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Chang Hung-Lun (Fred) | officer | Sale | 32,172 | $3.5M | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Yeh Shu-Hua (Joshua) | officer | Sale | 6,000 | $886K | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Murry Stefan J. | officer | Sale | 4,000 | $579K | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Yeh Shu-Hua (Joshua) | officer | Sale | 4,715 | $596K | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Lin Chih-Hsiang (Thompson) | director officer | Buy | 9,251 | - | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Kuo David C | officer | Sale | 1,869 | $223K | Jul 22, 2026 |
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Revenue YoY
82.8%
3yr Revenue CAGR
26.9%
EPS Growth YoY
85.78%
FCF Growth YoY
-213.1%
Revenue Trend
ACCELERATING
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| Time | Price | Size | Value | Side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24:56:17 | $54.20 | 1,100 | $$60K | SELL |
| 24:53:39 | $54.02 | 3,795 | $$205K | SELL |
| 24:44:05 | $53.87 | 1,855 | $$100K | SELL |
| 24:28:25 | $54.56 | 1,000 | $$55K | BUY |
| 24:25:39 | $54.50 | 3,500 | $$191K | BUY |
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Options Flow for AAOI
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| Type | Strike | Expiry | DTE | Premium | Size | Trade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALL | $55 | Nov 13 | 1 | $$85 | 1 | SWEEP |
| CALL | $55 | Nov 13 | 1 | $$170 | 2 | SWEEP |
| CALL | $55 | Nov 13 | 1 | $$595 | 7 | SWEEP |
| CALL | $55 | Nov 13 | 1 | $$425 | 5 | SWEEP |
| CALL | $350 | Jan 21 | 435 | $$230 | 1 | SWEEP |
5 options trades shown · 100% calls
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AAOI filed an 8-K on Thu Nov 12: it bought Buildings 1, 2 and 3 at Hightower Business Park – Phase I for $102,250,000 cash and ended the three leases without penalty 🏢
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What is AAOI stock price today?
APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC. (AAOI) is at $52.85, down 5.39% (-$3.01) at the Nov 12, 2026 close.
Why is AAOI stock moving today?
Latest AAOI news — Nov 12, 2026: Applied Optoelectronics Stock Gains After CoreWeave Posts Q3 Results · Nov 11, 2026: Applied Optoelectronics shares rise following CoreWeave's strong third-quarter results
What is the AAOI price target?
The average analyst price target for AAOI is $72.50, ranging from $45 to $115, based on 4 analysts. Latest: Rosenblatt maintains on Nov 6, 2026.
What do analysts rate AAOI?
Analyst ratings for AAOI: 1 Buy, 9 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.
Did AAOI beat earnings?
AAOI last reported on Nov 5, 2026: EPS -$0.07 vs $0.14 expected — a miss of 149.2%.
Does AAOI pay a dividend?
AAOI does not currently pay a dividend.
What are AAOI support and resistance levels?
Support: $45.15, $34.54, $24.83. Resistance: $73.05, $83.31, $93.62.
What are insiders doing with AAOI?
Insider activity: SELLING, 0 buys and 7 sells in the last 90 days.
What is the latest news on AAOI?
Nov 12, 2026: Applied Optoelectronics Stock Gains After CoreWeave Posts Q3 Results · Nov 11, 2026: Applied Optoelectronics shares rise following CoreWeave's strong third-quarter results · Nov 10, 2026: Applied Optoelectronics still pressured after Q4 guidance miss last week