Applied Optoelectronics Inc [NASDAQ: AAOI] stock went on a downward path that fall over -2.13% on Tuesday, amounting to a one-week price increase of more than 21.96%.
Over the last 12 months, AAOI stock dropped by -21.51%. The one-year Applied Optoelectronics Inc stock forecast points to a potential upside of 6.25. The average equity rating for AAOI stock is currently 1.75, trading closer to a bullish pattern in the stock market.
The market cap for the stock reached $1.80 billion, with 61.89 million shares outstanding and 57.33 million shares in the current float. Compared to the average trading volume of 5.39M shares, AAOI stock reached a trading volume of 6503836 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active.
Guru’s Opinion on Applied Optoelectronics Inc [AAOI]:
Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for AAOI shares is $30.86 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on AAOI stock is a recommendation set at 1.75. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy.
Needham have made an estimate for Applied Optoelectronics Inc shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Buy, with their previous recommendation back on July 25, 2025. While these analysts kept the previous recommendation, Wolfe Research raised their target price to Peer Perform. The new note on the price target was released on July 08, 2025, representing the official price target for Applied Optoelectronics Inc stock. Previously, the target price had yet another raise to $13, while B. Riley Securities analysts kept a Neutral rating on AAOI stock.
The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 4.21, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 1.40.
AAOI Stock Performance Analysis:
Applied Optoelectronics Inc [AAOI] gain into the green zone at the end of the last week, gaining into a positive trend and gaining by 21.96. With this latest performance, AAOI shares gained by 29.35% in over the last four-week period, additionally plugging by 37.89% over the last 6 months – not to mention a drop of -21.51% in the past year of trading.
Insight into Applied Optoelectronics Inc Fundamentals:
Operating Margin for any stock indicates how profitable investing would be, and Applied Optoelectronics Inc [AAOI] shares currently have an operating margin of -13.02% and a Gross Margin at 28.72%. Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s Net Margin is presently recorded at -42.29%.
Applied Optoelectronics Inc (AAOI) Capital Structure & Debt Analysis
According to recent financial data for Applied Optoelectronics Inc. ( AAOI), the Return on Equity (ROE) stands at -50.93%, highlighting a negative impact on investor capital. The Return on Assets (ROA) is -27.20%, reflecting the company’s efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Additionally, Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is -26.85%, showcasing its effectiveness in deploying capital for earnings.
Applied Optoelectronics Inc (AAOI) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
Based on Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s (AAOI) latest financial statements, the Debt-to-Equity Ratio is 0.50%, indicating its reliance on debt financing relative to shareholder equity.
Applied Optoelectronics Inc (AAOI) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
From an operational efficiency perspective, Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (AAOI) effectively leverages its workforce, generating an average of -$47059.53 per employee. The company’s liquidity position is robust, with a Current Ratio of 2.11% and a Quick Ratio of 1.47%, indicating strong ability to cover short-term liabilities.
AAOI Stock EPS
With the latest financial reports released by the company, Applied Optoelectronics Inc posted -0.21/share EPS, while the average EPS was predicted by analysts to be reported at -0.17/share. When compared, the two values demonstrate that the company fail the estimates by a Surprise Factor of -0.04. The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for AAOI.
Applied Optoelectronics Inc [AAOI] Institutonal Ownership Details
There are presently around $56.17%, or 59.06%% of AAOI stock, in the hands of institutional investors. The top three institutional holders of AAOI stocks are: BLACKROCK INC. with ownership of 3.01 million shares, which is approximately 7.6532%. AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC, holding 2.16 million shares of the stock with an approximate value of $$17.88 million in AAOI stocks shares; and AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC, currently with $$17.86 million in AAOI stock with ownership which is approximately 5.4744%.
