Applied Optoelectronics Inc [NASDAQ: AAOI] slipped around -1.38 points on Thursday, while shares priced at $19.49 at the close of the session, down -6.61%.
Applied Optoelectronics Inc stock is now -28.66% down from its year-to-date (YTD) trading value. AAOI Stock saw the intraday high of $22.82 and lowest of $19.4 per share. The company’s 52-week high price is 44.50, which means current price is +100.70% above from all time high which was touched on 01/06/25.
Compared to the average trading volume of 5.26M shares, AAOI reached a trading volume of 6202535 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active.
What do top market gurus say about 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 $33.04 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 2.00. 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.
B. Riley Securities have made an estimate for Applied Optoelectronics Inc shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Sell, with their previous recommendation back on November 10, 2025. While these analysts kept the previous recommendation, Needham raised their target price to Buy. The new note on the price target was released on July 25, 2025, representing the official price target for Applied Optoelectronics Inc stock.
The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 2.37, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 2.21.
How has AAOI stock performed recently?
Applied Optoelectronics Inc [AAOI] fell into the red zone at the end of the last week, falling into a negative trend and dropping by -6.79. With this latest performance, AAOI shares dropped by -34.98% in over the last four-week period, additionally plugging by 10.68% over the last 6 months – not to mention a drop of -47.12% in the past year of trading.
Overbought and oversold stocks can be easily traced with the Relative Strength Index (RSI), where an RSI result of over 70 would be overbought, and any rate below 30 would indicate oversold conditions. An RSI rate of 50 would represent a neutral market momentum. The current RSI for AAOI stock in for the last two-week period is set at 30.70, with the RSI for the last a single of trading hit 2.77, and the three-weeks RSI is set at 2.90 for Applied Optoelectronics Inc [AAOI]. The present Moving Average for the last 50 days of trading for this stock 29.01, while it was recorded at 20.87 for the last single week of trading, and 22.70 for the last 200 days.
Applied Optoelectronics Inc [AAOI]: Deeper insight into the fundamentals
Operating Margin for any stock indicates how profitable investing would be, and Applied Optoelectronics Inc [AAOI] shares currently have an operating margin of -11.76% and a Gross Margin at 29.19%. Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s Net Margin is presently recorded at -36.97%.
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 -40.43%, highlighting a negative impact on investor capital. The Return on Assets (ROA) is -22.46%, reflecting the company’s efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Additionally, Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is -21.37%, 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 0.42%, 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 -$47113.93 per employee. The company’s liquidity position is robust, with a Current Ratio of 2.31% and a Quick Ratio of 1.63%, indicating strong ability to cover short-term liabilities.
Earnings analysis for Applied Optoelectronics Inc [AAOI]
With the latest financial reports released by the company, Applied Optoelectronics Inc posted -0.02/share EPS, while the average EPS was predicted by analysts to be reported at -0.02/share. 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.
Insider trade positions for Applied Optoelectronics Inc [AAOI]
There are presently around $61.97%, or 64.83%% 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%.
