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Technology - Semiconductors - NASDAQ - US
$ 23.45
18.6 %
$ 1.32 B
Market Cap
-5.75
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jun, 21, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one AAOI stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 23.4 USD, Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jun, 21, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one AAOI stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 23.4 USD, Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jun, 21, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one AAOI stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 23.4 USD, Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart AAOI

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FINANCIALS
249 M REVENUE
14.57%
-70.9 M OPERATING INCOME
-71.49%
-187 M NET INCOME
-233.17%
-69.5 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-776.86%
-50.7 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-243.45%
142 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
250.38%
99.9 M REVENUE
-0.41%
-8.94 M OPERATING INCOME
-38.09%
-9.17 M NET INCOME
92.34%
-50.9 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-106.84%
-36.3 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-24.02%
70 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-21.96%
Balance Sheet Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
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Current Assets 301 M
Cash & Short-Term Investments 67.4 M
Receivables 117 M
Other Current Assets 117 M
Non-Current Assets 246 M
Long-Term Investments 0
PP&E 229 M
Other Non-Current Assets 16.9 M
12.33 %21.35 %21.40 %41.84 %3.09 %Total Assets$547.0m
Current Liabilities 170 M
Accounts Payable 105 M
Short-Term Debt 43 M
Other Current Liabilities 22.1 M
Non-Current Liabilities 148 M
Long-Term Debt 148 M
Other Non-Current Liabilities 0
33.02 %13.53 %6.95 %46.51 %Total Liabilities$317.9m
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
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Revenue 249 M
Cost Of Revenue 188 M
Gross Profit 61.8 M
Operating Expenses 133 M
Operating Income -70.9 M
Other Expenses 116 M
Net Income -187 M
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RATIOS
24.78% GROSS MARGIN
24.78%
-28.44% OPERATING MARGIN
-28.44%
-74.88% NET MARGIN
-74.88%
-81.50% ROE
-81.50%
-34.14% ROA
-34.14%
-16.88% ROIC
-16.88%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
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Net Income -187 M
Depreciation & Amortization 20.6 M
Capital Expenditures -43.4 M
Stock-Based Compensation 14.8 M
Change in Working Capital 0
Others 118 M
Free Cash Flow -113 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 $15.7 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $7.5 to a high of $23 .
AAOI Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
7.5 USD -68.02%
AAOI Average Price Target Wall Street Target
15.7 USD -33.19%
AAOI Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
23 USD -1.92%
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4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
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Sold
0-3 MONTHS
765 K USD 3
3-6 MONTHS
623 K USD 2
6-9 MONTHS
5.69 M USD 7
9-12 MONTHS
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386 K USD 1
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0 USD 0
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0 USD 0
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0 USD 0
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7. News
Why Applied Optoelectronics Stock Skyrocketed Today Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI 18.61%) stock soared higher again in Friday's trading. The tech specialist's share price rose 18.6% in the daily session despite a 0.2% decline for the S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.22%) and a 0.5% fall for the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC -0.51%). fool.com - 5 days ago
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Moves 17.8% Higher: Will This Strength Last? Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road. zacks.com - 1 week ago
Why Applied Optoelectronics Stock Is Soaring Today Shares of Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI 3.77%) are soaring today, up 7% as of 12:51 p.m. ET. The move comes as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were relatively flat. fool.com - 2 weeks ago
What's Going On With Applied Optoelectronics Stock? Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI shares climbed in Wednesday's extended trading after the company announced its first volume shipment of high-speed data center transceivers to a major hyperscale data center customer. benzinga.com - 2 weeks ago
Applied Optoelectronics Announces First Volume Shipment of Data Center Transceivers to Recently Engaged Major Hyperscale Customer SUGAR LAND, Texas, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (“AOI”) (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 the first volume shipment of high-speed data center transceivers to a recently re-engaged major hyperscale data center customer. globenewswire.com - 2 weeks ago
Applied Optoelectronics Reports Improved Q1 2025 Financial Performance As It Ramps Up Production AAOI recently reported improved Q1-2025 financial results, with elevated revenue and higher profit margins. The company foresees increased demand for its products in the data center and CATV markets. AAOI has increased its US and Asian manufacturing capabilities to keep up with demand. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
Applied Optoelectronics Stock Soared on Monday Investors see-sawed in their sentiment on Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI 23.93%) stock these past two trading days. The optical communications products specialist's shares were down 0.6% Friday, following the publication of its latest quarterly earnings report the day before, but soared 24% on Monday. fool.com - 1 month ago
Applied Optoelectronics Announces Equity Grants To Employees Under Inducement Plan SUGAR LAND, Texas, May 12, 2025 (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 11,860 shares of common stock to 5 new employees, with a grant date of May 9, 2025, pursuant to the Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. 2023 Equity Inducement Plan (the “Inducement Plan”). globenewswire.com - 1 month ago
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAOI ) Q1 2025 Results Conference Call May 8, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Lindsay Savarese - Investor Relations Thompson Lin - Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Stefan Murry - Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer Conference Call Participants Simon Leopold - Raymond James Michael Genovese - Rosenblatt Securities Tim Savageaux - Northland Capital Markets Dave Kang - B. Riley Securities Operator Good afternoon. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Reports Q1 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.02 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.04. This compares to loss of $0.31 per share a year ago. zacks.com - 1 month ago
Applied Optoelectronics Reports First Quarter 2025 Results SUGAR LAND, Texas, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI) (“AOI”), 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 financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025. globenewswire.com - 1 month ago
Applied Optoelectronics Announces Date of First Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call SUGAR LAND, Texas, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI) (“AOI”), 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 first quarter ended March 31, 2025, on Thursday, May 8, 2025. globenewswire.com - 2 months ago
8. Profile Summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. AAOI

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Semiconductors
MARKET CAP $ 1.32 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 3309
Officers Dr. Chih-Hsiang Lin Ph.D. Founder, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer Dr. Stefan J. Murry Ph.D. Chief Financial Officer & Chief Strategy Officer Mr. Todd McCrum Senior Vice President & GM of Broadband Access Mr. Shu-Hua Yeh Senior Vice President & Asia General Manager Dr. Hung-Lun Chang Ph.D. Senior Vice President & North America General Manager Ms. Lindsay Grant Savarese Investor Relations Mr. David C. Kuo J.D. Senior Vice President, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer and Secretary Ms. Jessica Hung Vice President of Finance & Controller