Applied Optoelectronics stock
AAOINASDAQApplied Optoelectronics, Inc., TechnologyISIN US03823U1025
37Score 37 out of 100, Weak
Price and trend
32 / 100
Price history
+121% in one yearThe chart shows daily closes over 13 years, adjusted for stock splits and without dividends. Click into the chart to set a price alert at that price.
Below the 200-day line: the price is 54% below it.
Since October 2026 the 50-day line has been below the 200-day line; the trend has turned down.
Normal: the price is neither overheated nor sold off (RSI 40).
The price is 76% below its 52-week high. Largest decline in 13 years: 98% (August 2017 to July 2022).
Chart figures for advanced users
- SMA 50$88.74
- Average price of the last 50 trading days, shows the short-term trend.
- SMA 200$114.93
- Average price of the last 200 trading days, shows the long-term trend.
- RSI (14)40
- Relative strength over the last 14 days on a scale from 0 to 100. Above 70 the price counts as overheated, below 30 as sharply fallen.
- MACDbelow the signal line
- Compares a fast and a slow price average. Above its signal line momentum is rising, below it momentum is fading.
- Support$19.49
- The lowest closing price of the last twelve months.
- Resistance$223.10
- The highest closing price of the last twelve months.
Snapshot
Computed from the data by fixed rules, no AI
- Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. belongs to the Communication Equipment industry (United States) and, with a market value of $4.8B, is number 30 of 55 companies in its industry on MEQIRI.
- In fiscal 2025 it reported revenue of $455.72M (up 82.8% year on year) and a loss of $38.23M.
- For fiscal 2026, analysts expect on average revenue of $1.03B (up 125.3%) and adjusted earnings per share of $0.74.
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- MEQIRI Score 37 out of 100 (Weak): rank 774 of 854 in Technology, median 61.
- Our model puts fair value at $56.64, with the price 7% below it.
In plain words
The numbers on this page in plain words, written by an AI
Strengths
- More cash than debtCash $605.41M, financial debt $350.21M.Stability 52
- Growing faster than its industryRevenue up 14.2% a year since 2020, Communication Equipment median 8.2%.Growth 70
Weaknesses
- DilutionShare count up 175% since 2020.Capital allocation 18
- Volatile share priceVolatility 146% a year over the last 12 months.Stability 52
- Loss-makingLoss of $32.78M over the last 12 months.Fundamentals 17
Its standout strength is growth, while capital allocation and fundamentals hold the score back.
Daily figure as of 13 Nov 2026
How the score is calculatedScore overview
Fundamental quality fluctuates.
Score history
The full history of up to 20 years comes with MEQIRI Pro.
See plansCrash risk high
How well MEQIRI warnsOne of the 30% with the highest crash risk among smaller stocks.
From 2016 to 2025, 36 in 100 such stocks fell 30% or more within a year, against a group average of 23 in 100.
What drives the risk
- price far below its 52-week high
- weak fundamentals
- high price swings
Valuation
Valuation signal
Fairly valuedIn our model the price counts as cheap below $37.76 and expensive above $113.27 (uncertainty very high, based on the price swings of the past year).
Calculated with a cost of equity of 9.4%. At 10.4% the fair value would be $47.42, at 8.4% it would be $69.93.
Valuation metrics
From the cash-flow model alone; without earnings there is no industry value.
Calculate with your own assumptionsCompany performance
This shows several years of history with an automatic assessment.
Revenue
In the twelve months to 30 Sep 2026, revenue rose 77.2% on the twelve months before. Revenue has grown strongly since 2010, at around 18% per year.
Margins
- Gross margin
- Operating margin
- Net margin
In fiscal 2025: gross 30%, operating −12%, net −8%.
Debt & balance sheet
latest quarterDebt is low, but interest coverage is weak. Keep an eye on the interest burden and refinancing.
Earnings
- Next earnings
- 25 Feb 2027in 104 days
- Last reported
- 5 Nov 2026EPS reported $0.17 (expected $0.14)above expectations
Analyst estimates
Analysts have cut their 2027 earnings estimate by 14.5% since 15 Oct 2026. Falling estimates often precede bad news.
- Earnings per share
- $0.74−0.2%
- Revenue
- $1.03B−2.1%
- Earnings per share
- $4.75−14.5%
- Revenue
- $2.67B−9.7%
MEQIRI has stored the estimates since 15 Oct 2026. Until 30 days are available, the card shows the change since that day. Mean estimate according to Financial Modeling Prep. No price target and no recommendation.
Insiders
Open-market purchases and sales by executives, board members and major holders
No open-market purchases in the last 6 months. 7 insiders sold, $94.17M in total.
Sales say less than purchases: many insiders sell on a fixed plan, for taxes or to diversify.
- Murry Stefan J.Sale
10 Nov 2026, Chief Financial Officer
- Shares
- 4,000
- Price
- $48.83
- Value
- $195,320
- Murry Stefan J.Sale
12 Oct 2026, Chief Financial Officer
- Shares
- 4,000
- Price
- $102.87
- Value
- $411,480
- Yeh Shu-Hua (Joshua)Sale
5 Oct 2026, *** See Remarks
- Shares
- 6,000
- Price
- $120.03
- Value
- $720,180
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- Murry Stefan J.Sale
10 Sept 2026, Chief Financial Officer
- Shares
- 4,000
- Price
- $105.33
- Value
- $421,320
- Chang Hung-Lun (Fred)Sale
8 Sept 2026, *** See Remarks
- Shares
- 32,172
- Price
- $110.21
- Value
- $3.55M
- Yeh Shu-Hua (Joshua)Sale
18 Aug 2026, *** See Remarks
- Shares
- 6,000
- Price
- $147.73
- Value
- $886,380
- Murry Stefan J.Sale
10 Aug 2026, Chief Financial Officer
- Shares
- 4,000
- Price
- $144.79
- Value
- $579,160
- Yeh Shu-Hua (Joshua)Sale
4 Aug 2026, *** See Remarks
- Shares
- 4,715
- Price
- $126.50
- Value
- $596,448
- Yeh Shu-Hua (Joshua)Sale
21 Jul 2026, *** See Remarks
- Shares
- 1,285
- Price
- $120.02
- Value
- $154,226
- Murry Stefan J.Sale
10 Jul 2026, Chief Financial Officer
- Shares
- 4,000
- Price
- $122.09
- Value
- $488,360
- Yeh Shu-Hua (Joshua)Sale
18 Jun 2026, *** See Remarks
- Shares
- 6,000
- Price
- $171.89
- Value
- $1.03M
- Chang Hung-Lun (Fred)Sale
17 Jun 2026, *** See Remarks
- Shares
- 40,329
- Price
- $170.60
- Value
- $6.88M
- Yeh Shu-Hua (Joshua)Sale
12 Jun 2026, *** See Remarks
- Shares
- 28,826
- Price
- $166.53
- Value
- $4.8M
- Murry Stefan J.Sale
12 Jun 2026, Chief Financial Officer
- Shares
- 33,000
- Price
- $166.53
- Value
- $5.5M
- Lin Chih-Hsiang (Thompson)Sale
12 Jun 2026, President and CEO
- Shares
- 59,000
- Price
- $166.53
- Value
- $9.83M
- Kuo David CSale
12 Jun 2026, *** See Remarks
- Shares
- 29,227
- Price
- $166.53
- Value
- $4.87M
- Chang Hung-Lun (Fred)Sale
12 Jun 2026, *** See Remarks
- Shares
- 34,000
- Price
- $166.53
- Value
- $5.66M
- Murry Stefan J.Sale
10 Jun 2026, Chief Financial Officer
- Shares
- 4,000
- Price
- $171.45
- Value
- $685,800
- Chang Hung-Lun (Fred)Sale
5 Jun 2026, *** See Remarks
- Shares
- 4,000
- Price
- $200.07
- Value
- $800,280
- Yeh Shu-Hua (Joshua)Sale
4 Jun 2026, *** See Remarks
- Shares
- 10,000
- Price
- $205.07
- Value
- $2.05M
- Chen Min-Chu (Mike)Sale
2 Jun 2026, Board
- Shares
- 8,247
- Price
- $201.00
- Value
- $1.66M
- DeLaney CynthiaSale
26 May 2026, Board
- Shares
- 56,575
- Price
- $189.23
- Value
- $10.71M
- Yeh Shu-Hua (Joshua)Sale
19 May 2026, *** See Remarks
- Shares
- 39,154
- Price
- $173.26
- Value
- $6.78M
- Murry Stefan J.Sale
19 May 2026, Chief Financial Officer
- Shares
- 33,000
- Price
- $173.26
- Value
- $5.72M
- Lin Chih-Hsiang (Thompson)Sale
19 May 2026, President and CEO
- Shares
- 58,000
- Price
- $173.26
- Value
- $10.05M
- Kuo David CSale
19 May 2026, *** See Remarks
- Shares
- 19,227
- Price
- $173.26
- Value
- $3.33M
- Chang Hung-Lun (Fred)Sale
19 May 2026, *** See Remarks
- Shares
- 33,630
- Price
- $173.26
- Value
- $5.83M
Partial trades from one filing are shown in one row, with the average price.
Source: Form 4 filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Grants, option exercises, gifts and tax withholdings are hidden. Not a recommendation to buy.
What happened at Applied Optoelectronics
The key events of the last six months from our own data. A click takes you to the matching card.
Sector comparison
854 rated companies in Technology
- This company
- 37
- Sector median
- 61
Categories against the sector median
The median is the middle value: half of the companies in the sector lie above it, half below. Categories with too few comparable companies are left out.
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ETFs that hold Applied Optoelectronics
Held by 9 ETFs on Xetra. Shown per index: the ETF with the largest weight.
| ETF | Weight | Cost | Fund size |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI USA Small Cap CTB Enhanced ESG UCITS ETFSXRG | 0.06% | 0.43% | €2.5B |
| State Street SPDR MSCI World Small Cap UCITS ETF (Acc)ZPRS | 0.04% | 0.45% | €1.54B |
| iShares MSCI World Small Cap CTB Enhanced ESG UCITS ETFCBUG | 0.03% | 0.10% | €395.74M |
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| UBS MSCI USA Select Factor Mix UCITS ETF USD accUSUE | 0.01% | 0.25% | €178.55M |
| Vanguard ESG Global All Cap UCITS ETF (USD) AccumulatingV3AA | 0.01% | 0.24% | €1.69B |
| Vanguard FTSE Global All-Cap UCITS ETF Accum USDVGLA | 0.01% | 0.07% | €3.9B |
| State Street SPDR MSCI USA Small Cap Value Weighted UCITS ETFZPRV | 0.00% | 0.30% | €964.08M |
| State Street SPDR MSCI All Country World Investable Market UCITS ETF (Acc)SPYI | 0.00% | 0.17% | €8.84B |
Holdings as reported by the funds via FMP, excluding swap ETFs (their holdings are only collateral).
Data status and sources
- Score
- Daily value of 13 Nov 2026, recalculated nightly
- Price
- Closing price of 12 Nov 2026
- Latest annual report
- Fiscal year 2025, period end 31 Dec 2025
- Source
- Financial statements, ratios and prices from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), based on the company's reports. MEQIRI calculates the score and fair value from them.
Mandatory disclosures for this rating
- ; time horizon around 12 months
- Rated Weak, published since 7 Nov 2026 (in the score history since 30 Nov 2018)
- Valuation signal Fairly valued since 7 Nov 2026
- End-of-day prices, metrics cached for up to 24 hours
- Score and fair value are estimates from a disclosed model. They are not facts and not a price target.
- Produced by SSM Ventures UG (haftungsbeschränkt), responsible person Sven Brostmeyer, Managing Director, automatically according to the disclosed model.
- Not investment advice. Losses up to and including a total loss are possible. Personal circumstances are not considered.