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. Management Team
Dr. Stefan J. Murry Ph.D.
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Strategy Officer
Compensation
$626,226
Dr. Chih-Hsiang Lin Ph.D.
Founder, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
Compensation
$1,172,692
Ms. Lindsay Grant Savarese
Investor Relations
Mr. Shu-Hua Yeh
Senior Vice President & Asia General Manager
Compensation
$479,481
Mr. Todd McCrum
Senior Vice President & GM of Broadband Access
Dr. Hung-Lun Chang Ph.D.
Senior Vice President & North America General Manager
Compensation
$544,063
Mr. David C. Kuo J.D.
Senior Vice President, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer and Secretary
Compensation
$417,063
Ms. Jessica Hung
Vice President of Finance & Controller
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Insider Positioning
During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $20K and sold $72.18M worth of AAOI shares, resulting in $72.16M of net selling activity.
3 Months
0
0.00
389.3K
57.80M
-57.8M
-$57.80M
3-6 Months
0
0.00
172.2K
14.06M
-14.1M
-$14.06M
6-9 Months
0
0.00
1.7K
56.95K
-57K
-$57K
9-12 Months
920
19.87K
12.0K
268.44K
-249K
-$249K
Top Buyers
Lin Chih-Hsiang (Thompson)
Director, Officer: President And Ceo
$20K
Top Sellers
Delaney Cynthia
Director
$12.76M
Yeh Shu-Hua (Joshua)
Officer: *** See Remarks
$11.64M
Lin Chih-Hsiang (Thompson)
Director, Officer: President And Ceo
$10.05M
Loboa Elizabeth G
Director
$9.93M
Chang Hung-Lun (Fred)
Officer: *** See Remarks
$9.53M
Insider Activity Analysis
Net Insider Sentiment
Strong bearish signal with $72.16M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.
Buy/Sell Ratio
Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.
Recent Trend (3 Months)
Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchases—may warrant investigation into company developments.
Insider Participation
5 insider sellers vs. 1 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.
Insider Activity Insight
Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.
SEC Filings
AAOI - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | April 24, 2026 | June 04, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2025 N/A | April 28, 2025 | June 12, 2025 | 2025 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2025 N/A | March 10, 2025 | April 10, 2025 | 2025 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2024 N/A | April 26, 2024 | June 06, 2024 | 2024 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2023 N/A | July 28, 2023 | September 07, 2023 | 2023 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2023 N/A | April 28, 2023 | June 08, 2023 | 2023 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2022 N/A | April 22, 2022 | June 02, 2022 | 2022 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2021 N/A | April 23, 2021 | June 03, 2021 | 2021 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2020 N/A | April 24, 2020 | June 04, 2020 | 2020 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2019 N/A | April 19, 2019 | May 30, 2019 | 2019 |
Research Paths
Snapshot
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Value Model
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Statements
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Earnings Call
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Dividends
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Analyst Expectations
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