AAOI - NASDAQ
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
$184.07
-9.0%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.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotApplied Optoelectronics, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine
Cash Flow Quality Analysis
FCF Conversion Rate
Excellent cash generation. The company converts earnings to cash at or above 100%, indicating high-quality earnings.
CapEx Intensity
Asset-light business model. Low capital requirements leave more cash available for shareholders and growth investments.
FCF Growth Trend
Significant FCF decline raises concerns. Urgent review needed of operational performance and capital allocation.
Working Capital Impact
Moderate working capital outflow. Typical for growing businesses, but ensure it's supporting revenue growth, not inefficiency.
Cash Flow Quality Insight
Working capital strain: Significant cash tied up in operations. Monitor receivables collection, inventory turns, and payment terms to optimize cash conversion cycle.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Cash Flow Statement
AAOI • NASDAQ
| Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Cash Flow Statement | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2010 |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||
-38.2M | -186.7M | -56M | -66.4M | -54.2M | -58.5M | -66M | -2.1M | 74M | 31.2M | 10.8M | 4.3M | -1.4M | -945K | -5.3M | -3.4M | |
27.7M | 20.6M | 20.4M | 23.2M | 25.4M | 24.7M | 24M | 29.7M | 20.4M | 14.2M | 9.4M | 6.2M | 3.4M | 2.9M | 3.1M | 3.3M | |
-7.6M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7.3M | 14.6M | -9M | -114K | -11.4M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
0.0 | 14.8M | 11.9M | 9.6M | 12.1M | 13M | 11.8M | 11.1M | 7.8M | 3.8M | 2.1M | 2.1M | 1.1M | 161K | 563K | 780K | |
19.6M | 117.6M | 9.8M | 7.7M | -931K | 3.7M | 7.4M | 6.7M | 2.4M | 2.9M | 5.4M | 2.2M | 855K | 894K | 1.7M | 1.1M | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (9K) | (0.0) | (1K) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (8.5M) | (5.8M) | (0.0) | (650K) | (148K) | (1K) | (0.0) | (1K) | (2K) | |
-175.9M | -35.9M | 6.1M | 11.9M | 6M | -34.4M | 6.5M | -22.3M | -20.1M | 16.4M | -42.9M | -6.2M | -10.1M | -3.4M | -4.1M | -5.1M | |
-174.4M | -69.5M | -7.9M | -14M | -11.6M | -44M | -1.8M | 14M | 84.3M | 57.1M | -15.2M | 7.2M | -6.6M | -358K | -4.1M | -3.2M | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||
-179.5M | -43.4M | -9.1M | -3.2M | -8M | -15.8M | -28.8M | -71.9M | -67M | -49.4M | -57.1M | -41.1M | -9.6M | -3.2M | -1.8M | -3M | |
(5K) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -8K | -175K | -246K | -8M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 36K | 8K | 7.8M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
-31.1M | -7.3M | -5.7M | -624K | -2.6M | -3.6M | -3.3M | -4.7M | -3.2M | 155K | -4.4M | -4M | -166K | -112K | 219K | 103K | |
-210.6M | -50.7M | -14.8M | -3.8M | -10.5M | -19.3M | -32.1M | -76.5M | -70.2M | -41.5M | -61.6M | -45.4M | -17.7M | -3.3M | -1.6M | -2.9M | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||
518.9M | 146.3M | 69M | 1.2M | 15.4M | 39.2M | 14K | 0.0 | 21.6M | 27.2M | 38.6M | 45.7M | 31.4M | 0.0 | 1K | 3K | |
19.5M | 3M | -27.5M | 10M | -357K | 9.3M | 43.5M | 38.8M | 5.9M | -26.4M | 38.4M | 938K | 3.5M | 2.7M | 115K | 8.5M | |
-10.5M | -7.1M | -934K | -454K | -953K | -1.1M | -897K | -4M | -9.3M | 859K | 458K | 631K | 418K | -188K | -139K | 456K | |
527.9M | 142.2M | 40.6M | 10.8M | 14.1M | 47.4M | 42.6M | 34.8M | 18.2M | 4.6M | 73.1M | 47.3M | 35.4M | 12.8M | 2.8M | 9M | |
CASH FLOW SUMMARY | ||||||||||||||||
-6M | 2.1M | 1.6M | 1.6M | -876K | -999K | 298K | 1.7M | -385K | 1.9M | -383K | 1.1M | 203K | -150K | 136K | -621K | |
136.9M | 24M | 19.5M | -5.5M | -9M | -16.9M | 9M | -25.9M | 32M | 22.2M | -4.1M | 10.2M | 11.3M | 9M | -2.7M | 2.2M | |
79.1M | 55.1M | 35.6M | 41.1M | 50.1M | 67M | 58M | 83.9M | 52M | 28.1M | 32.2M | 22M | 10.7M | 1.8M | 4.5M | 2.3M | |
216M | 79.1M | 55.1M | 35.6M | 41.1M | 50.1M | 67M | 58M | 83.9M | 50.2M | 28.1M | 32.2M | 22M | 10.7M | 1.8M | 4.5M | |
-353.6M | -112.9M | -17.6M | -18.3M | -22.3M | -63.6M | -33.9M | -63.2M | 13.9M | 7.1M | -72.8M | -37.2M | -16.3M | -3.7M | -6.1M | -6.3M |
SEC Filings
AAOI - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 14, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 13, 2026 | May 08, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 08, 2026 | May 04, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 07, 2026 | May 07, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q1 Q1 | May 07, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | April 24, 2026 | June 04, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 13, 2026 | April 07, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 12, 2026 | March 12, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 05, 2026 | February 27, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 27, 2026 | February 23, 2026 | 2026 |
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