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Technology - Semiconductors - NASDAQ - US
$ 26.8
-4.8 %
$ 1.21 B
Market Cap
-12.7
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

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.[ Read More ]

The intrinsic value of one AAOI stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 26.8 USD, Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart AAOI

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FINANCIALS
218 M REVENUE
-2.32%
-41.3 M OPERATING INCOME
29.91%
-56 M NET INCOME
15.59%
-7.93 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
43.45%
-14.8 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-285.00%
40.6 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
277.36%
65.2 M REVENUE
50.57%
-16.5 M OPERATING INCOME
36.95%
-17.8 M NET INCOME
32.00%
-14.4 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-625.99%
-9.27 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-127.01%
49.4 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
993.73%
Balance Sheet Decomposition Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
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Current Assets 173 M
Cash & Short-Term Investments 45.4 M
Receivables 48.3 M
Other Current Assets 78.9 M
Non-Current Assets 217 M
Long-Term Investments 0
PP&E 205 M
Other Non-Current Assets 11.2 M
Current Liabilities 93.4 M
Accounts Payable 32.9 M
Short-Term Debt 40.1 M
Other Current Liabilities 20.4 M
Non-Current Liabilities 81 M
Long-Term Debt 81 M
Other Non-Current Liabilities 0
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
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Revenue 218 M
Cost Of Revenue 159 M
Gross Profit 58.9 M
Operating Expenses 100 M
Operating Income -41.3 M
Other Expenses 14.7 M
Net Income -56 M
RATIOS
27.07% GROSS MARGIN
27.07%
-19.00% OPERATING MARGIN
-19.00%
-25.75% NET MARGIN
-25.75%
-26.08% ROE
-26.08%
-14.40% ROA
-14.40%
-12.53% ROIC
-12.53%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
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Net Income -56 M
Depreciation & Amortization 20.4 M
Capital Expenditures -9.67 M
Stock-Based Compensation 11.9 M
Change in Working Capital 6.06 M
Others 10.8 M
Free Cash Flow -17.6 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for AAOI of $19.3 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $17 to a high of $23 .
AAOI Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
17 USD -36.57%
AAOI Average Price Target Wall Street Target
19.3 USD -27.86%
AAOI Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
23 USD -14.18%
4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
0.00% DIVIDEND YIELD
0 USD DIVIDEND PER SHARE
5. COMPETITION
6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
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Sold
0-3 MONTHS
1.04 M USD 2
3-6 MONTHS
0 USD 0
6-9 MONTHS
0 USD 0
9-12 MONTHS
1.3 M USD 2
Bought
0 USD 0
0-3 MONTHS
0 USD 0
3-6 MONTHS
906 K USD 3
6-9 MONTHS
0 USD 0
9-12 MONTHS
Date Value Insider Amount Avg Price
1 week ago
Nov 08, 2024
Sell 269 K USD
Kuo David C
*** See Remarks
- 10000
26.9273 USD
5 days ago
Nov 12, 2024
Sell 181 K USD
Kuo David C
*** See Remarks
- 6267
28.8865 USD
1 week ago
Nov 08, 2024
Sell 221 K USD
Chang Hung-Lun (Fred)
*** See Remarks
- 10000
22.1067 USD
1 week ago
Nov 08, 2024
Sell 223 K USD
Chang Hung-Lun (Fred)
*** See Remarks
- 8915
25.0417 USD
1 month ago
Sep 24, 2024
Sell 150 K USD
Kuo David C
*** See Remarks
- 10000
15.015 USD
6 months ago
May 14, 2024
Bought 103 K USD
Yeh William H
Director
+ 9800
10.54 USD
8 months ago
Mar 18, 2024
Bought 102 K USD
Yeh William H
Director
+ 8000
12.75 USD
8 months ago
Mar 18, 2024
Bought 398 K USD
Lin Che-Wei
Director
+ 31370
12.6963 USD
8 months ago
Mar 18, 2024
Bought 149 K USD
Lin Chih-Hsiang (Thompson)
President and CEO
+ 11780
12.6629 USD
8 months ago
Feb 27, 2024
Bought 153 K USD
Yeh William H
Director
+ 10000
15.29 USD
10 months ago
Jan 16, 2024
Sell 342 K USD
Murry Stefan J.
Chief Financial Officer
- 20000
17.0796 USD
11 months ago
Dec 14, 2023
Sell 958 K USD
Yeh Shu-Hua (Joshua)
*** See Remarks
- 42779
22.3947 USD
11 months ago
Dec 15, 2023
Sell 474 USD
Yeh Shu-Hua (Joshua)
*** See Remarks
- 20
23.71 USD
1 year ago
Sep 14, 2023
Bought 147 K USD
Lin Chih-Hsiang (Thompson)
President and CEO
+ 15000
9.7934 USD
1 year ago
Sep 06, 2023
Bought 74.2 K USD
Lin Chih-Hsiang (Thompson)
President and CEO
+ 5964
12.4355 USD
1 year ago
Aug 21, 2023
Sell 152 K USD
Yeh William H
Director
- 10000
15.22 USD
1 year ago
Aug 22, 2023
Sell 238 K USD
Murry Stefan J.
Chief Financial Officer
- 15000
15.8811 USD
1 year ago
Aug 18, 2023
Bought 179 K USD
Lin Chih-Hsiang (Thompson)
President and CEO
+ 14438
12.3645 USD
1 year ago
Aug 17, 2023
Bought 69.1 K USD
Lin Chih-Hsiang (Thompson)
President and CEO
+ 5562
12.423 USD
1 year ago
Aug 11, 2023
Bought 199 K USD
Lin Chih-Hsiang (Thompson)
President and CEO
+ 15802
12.6043 USD
1 year ago
Aug 10, 2023
Sell 137 K USD
Kuo David C
*** See Remarks
- 10000
13.7305 USD
1 year ago
Aug 10, 2023
Sell 192 K USD
Chang Hung-Lun (Fred)
*** See Remarks
- 13637
14.083 USD
1 year ago
Aug 09, 2023
Sell 544 K USD
Yeh Shu-Hua (Joshua)
*** See Remarks
- 45000
12.0958 USD
1 year ago
Aug 08, 2023
Sell 709 K USD
Murry Stefan J.
Chief Financial Officer
- 60000
11.8189 USD
1 year ago
Aug 08, 2023
Sell 172 K USD
Kuo David C
*** See Remarks
- 14535
11.8609 USD
1 year ago
Aug 08, 2023
Sell 390 K USD
Chang Hung-Lun (Fred)
*** See Remarks
- 32346
12.0652 USD
1 year ago
Feb 17, 2023
Sell 8.89 K USD
Murry Stefan J.
Chief Financial Officer
- 3000
2.9617 USD
1 year ago
Feb 01, 2023
Sell 11.7 K USD
Murry Stefan J.
Chief Financial Officer
- 4600
2.5475 USD
1 year ago
Jan 17, 2023
Sell 3.27 K USD
Murry Stefan J.
Chief Financial Officer
- 1300
2.5125 USD
1 year ago
Jan 18, 2023
Sell 7.76 K USD
Murry Stefan J.
Chief Financial Officer
- 3100
2.5048 USD
1 year ago
Dec 13, 2022
Sell 9.35 K USD
Murry Stefan J.
Chief Financial Officer
- 4349
2.1509 USD
1 year ago
Dec 14, 2022
Sell 23.2 K USD
Murry Stefan J.
Chief Financial Officer
- 10651
2.1826 USD
1 year ago
Dec 13, 2022
Sell 22.9 K USD
Kuo David C
General Counsel and Secretary
- 10519
2.1765 USD
1 year ago
Dec 14, 2022
Sell 19.2 K USD
Kuo David C
General Counsel and Secretary
- 8804
2.1823 USD
1 year ago
Dec 08, 2022
Sell 19.5 K USD
Kuo David C
General Counsel and Secretary
- 9027
2.1565 USD
1 year ago
Dec 09, 2022
Sell 12.1 K USD
Kuo David C
General Counsel and Secretary
- 5569
2.1668 USD
1 year ago
Dec 12, 2022
Sell 9.91 K USD
Kuo David C
General Counsel and Secretary
- 4581
2.1634 USD
2 years ago
Nov 10, 2022
Sell 108 K USD
Chang Hung-Lun (Fred)
*** See Remarks
- 50490
2.1485 USD
2 years ago
Nov 08, 2022
Bought 97.8 K USD
Lin Chih-Hsiang (Thompson)
President and CEO
+ 44443
2.1998 USD
2 years ago
Oct 17, 2022
Sell 8.5 K USD
Murry Stefan J.
Chief Financial Officer
- 3000
2.8323 USD
3 years ago
Feb 16, 2021
Sell 49 K USD
Murry Stefan J.
Chief Financial Officer
- 4000
12.2614 USD
3 years ago
Feb 16, 2021
Sell 13.2 K USD
Chang Hung-Lun (Fred)
*** See Remarks
- 1080
12.253 USD
3 years ago
Feb 10, 2021
Sell 12.4 K USD
Kuo David C
General Counsel and Secretary
- 1000
12.359 USD
3 years ago
Feb 04, 2021
Sell 59.1 K USD
Lin Chih-Hsiang (Thompson)
President and CEO
- 5281
11.2002 USD
3 years ago
Feb 01, 2021
Sell 28.1 K USD
Lin Chih-Hsiang (Thompson)
President and CEO
- 2507
11.2016 USD
3 years ago
Jan 27, 2021
Sell 12 K USD
Murry Stefan J.
Chief Financial Officer
- 1000
12 USD
3 years ago
Jan 27, 2021
Sell 24 K USD
Murry Stefan J.
Chief Financial Officer
- 2000
12 USD
3 years ago
Jan 27, 2021
Sell 264 K USD
Lin Chih-Hsiang (Thompson)
President and CEO
- 23364
11.3062 USD
3 years ago
Jan 27, 2021
Sell 64.8 K USD
Chang Hung-Lun (Fred)
*** See Remarks
- 5400
12.0015 USD
3 years ago
Jan 20, 2021
Sell 11 K USD
Kuo David C
General Counsel and Secretary
- 1000
11 USD
3 years ago
Jan 04, 2021
Sell 26 K USD
Murry Stefan J.
Chief Financial Officer
- 3000
8.6663 USD
3 years ago
Dec 22, 2020
Sell 27 K USD
Murry Stefan J.
Chief Financial Officer
- 3000
9.0026 USD
3 years ago
Dec 11, 2020
Bought 199 K USD
Lin Che-Wei
Director
+ 25401
7.8235 USD
4 years ago
Oct 12, 2020
Sell 11.7 K USD
Kuo David C
General Counsel and Secretary
- 1000
11.7397 USD
4 years ago
Oct 01, 2020
Sell 87.4 K USD
Lin Chih-Hsiang (Thompson)
President and CEO
- 7788
11.2187 USD
4 years ago
Sep 21, 2020
Sell 11 K USD
Kuo David C
General Counsel and Secretary
- 1000
11 USD
4 years ago
Sep 01, 2020
Sell 89.3 K USD
Lin Chih-Hsiang (Thompson)
President and CEO
- 7788
11.4648 USD
4 years ago
Aug 17, 2020
Sell 14.4 K USD
Chang Hung-Lun (Fred)
*** See Remarks
- 1080
13.36 USD
4 years ago
Aug 10, 2020
Sell 15.8 K USD
Kuo David C
General Counsel and Secretary
- 1000
15.82 USD
4 years ago
Aug 11, 2020
Sell 176 K USD
Kuo David C
General Counsel and Secretary
- 12500
14.0484 USD
4 years ago
Aug 03, 2020
Sell 30 K USD
Yeh Shu-Hua (Joshua)
*** See Remarks
- 2000
15.0005 USD
4 years ago
Jul 30, 2020
Sell 54.1 K USD
Murry Stefan J.
Chief Financial Officer
- 4000
13.5151 USD
4 years ago
Aug 03, 2020
Sell 114 K USD
Lin Chih-Hsiang (Thompson)
President and CEO
- 7788
14.6546 USD
4 years ago
Jul 22, 2020
Sell 30 K USD
Yeh Shu-Hua (Joshua)
*** See Remarks
- 2000
15.0089 USD
4 years ago
Jul 22, 2020
Sell 30 K USD
Kuo David C
General Counsel and Secretary
- 2000
15 USD
4 years ago
Jul 20, 2020
Sell 13 K USD
Chang Hung-Lun (Fred)
*** See Remarks
- 1080
12 USD
4 years ago
Jul 10, 2020
Sell 12 K USD
Kuo David C
General Counsel and Secretary
- 1000
12.02 USD
4 years ago
Jul 06, 2020
Sell 175 K USD
Lin Chih-Hsiang (Thompson)
President and CEO
- 15576
11.2083 USD
4 years ago
Jul 06, 2020
Sell 62.2 K USD
Chang Hung-Lun (Fred)
*** See Remarks
- 5388
11.5378 USD
4 years ago
Jul 06, 2020
Sell 13 K USD
Chang Hung-Lun (Fred)
*** See Remarks
- 1080
12.0001 USD
4 years ago
Jun 30, 2020
Sell 11 K USD
Kuo David C
General Counsel and Secretary
- 1000
11 USD
4 years ago
Jun 15, 2020
Bought 90.2 K USD
Yeh William H
Director
+ 10000
9.02 USD
4 years ago
Jun 08, 2020
Sell 50 K USD
Chang Hung-Lun (Fred)
*** See Remarks
- 5000
10.007 USD
7. News
1 Little-known AI Stock to Watch After its Impressive Surge It's hard to tell what the next big thing in artificial intelligence (AI) will be. 247wallst.com - 1 day ago
Applied Optoelectronics' Bright Prospects Dimmed By Valuation Concerns Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. has shown significant growth, particularly in its CATV and 400G segments, with a 150% stock increase in the past six months. Despite strong revenue and customer growth, Applied Optoelectronics faces challenges with negative earnings, high P/E ratio, and cash flow issues. AAOI stock is currently rated as a hold due to overvaluation concerns, ongoing losses, and heavy reliance on a small group of customers. seekingalpha.com - 5 days ago
Lumentum Stock, AAOI Drive Telecom-Fiber Optics Group Rebound Boosted by Lumentum and Applied Optoelectronics earnings reports, IBD's Telecom-Fiber Optics group has climbed to No. 3 out of 197 industries tracked. investors.com - 6 days ago
Why Applied Optoelectronics Stock Is Skyrocketing Today Why is Applied Optoelectronics soaring despite a modest earnings report? Uncover the AI-fueled strategy boosting its stock to multiyear highs. fool.com - 1 week ago
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Reports Q3 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.21 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.17. This compares to loss of $0.05 per share a year ago. zacks.com - 1 week ago
Applied Optoelectronics Announces Equity Grants To Employees Under Inducement Plan SUGAR LAND, Texas, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI), a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products for the internet datacenter, cable broadband, telecom and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) markets, today announced that the Compensation Committee of its Board of Directors granted inducement awards for 24,721 shares of common stock to one new employee, with a grant date of November 1, 2024, pursuant to the Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. 2023 Equity Inducement Plan (the “Inducement Plan”). globenewswire.com - 1 week ago
Applied Optoelectronics Announces Date of Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results Conference Call SUGAR LAND, Texas, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI), a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products for the internet datacenter, cable broadband, telecom and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) markets, today announced that it will release financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2024 on Thursday, November 7, 2024. globenewswire.com - 1 month ago
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Shareholders of an Investigation Concerning Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by Certain Officers and Directors of Applied Optoelectronics Inc (NASDAQ: AAOI) NEW YORK , Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky announces that it has commenced an investigation of Applied Optoelectronics Inc (NASDAQ: AAOI) concerning possible breaches of fiduciary duty. prnewswire.com - 1 month ago
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Moves 13.7% Higher: Will This Strength Last? Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term. zacks.com - 1 month ago
Stocks Under $20: Arlo Technologies, Applied Optoelectronics For Schaeffer's Cheap Seats: Stocks Under $20 segment, we're taking a look at Arlo Technologies Inc (NYSE:ARLO) and Applied Optoelectronics Inc (NASDAQ:AAOI), both of which are making sizeable intraday moves. schaeffersresearch.com - 1 month ago
AOI Announces Quantum18™ Product Series to Simplify Technology Upgrades and Support Motorola Housings Integrations Company to showcase Quantum18™ products, including 1.8GHz node and amplifiers at upcoming SCTE® Cable-Tec Expo® Company to showcase Quantum18™ products, including 1.8GHz node and amplifiers at upcoming SCTE® Cable-Tec Expo® globenewswire.com - 2 months ago
Applied Optoelectronics: Mixed Results But Improved Outlook - Hold Applied Optoelectronics reported mixed Q2/2024 results, with revenue in line but gross margins below expectations, and continued negative free cash flow. The company continued to sell newly issued shares into the open market, thus resulting in substantial dilution for common equity holders. Following substantial delays, revenues under two supply agreements with key customer Microsoft are expected to ramp in the second half of the year. seekingalpha.com - 2 months ago
8. Profile Summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Semiconductors
MARKET CAP $ 1.21 B
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Description 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.
Contact 13139 Jess Pirtle Boulevard, Sugar Land, TX, 77478 https://www.ao-inc.com
IPO Date Sept. 26, 2013
Employees 2149
Officers Dr. Hung-Lun Chang Ph.D. Senior Vice President & North America General Manager Dr. Chih-Hsiang Lin Ph.D. Founder, Chairman of the Board, President & Chief Executive Officer Dr. Stefan J. Murry Ph.D. Chief Financial Officer & Chief Strategy Officer Ms. Lindsay Grant Savarese Investor Relations Ms. Jessica Hung Vice President of Finance & Controller Mr. Shu-Hua Yeh Senior Vice President & Asia General Manager Mr. Todd McCrum Senior Vice President & GM of Broadband Access