Applied Optoelectronics 株価情報 (NASDAQ: AAOI)

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Applied Optoelectronics

Applied Optoelectronics Inc is a provider of fiber-optic networking products for the Internet data center, cable television, telecommunications and fiber-to-the-home end markets. The company focuses on designing and manufacturing a range of optical communication products from components, to subassemblies, and modules to complete turn-key equipment. Demand for Applied Optoelectronics is driven by bandwidth demand in end markets. Through direct sales personnel, and manufacturing teams in the United States, China, and Taiwan, the company coordinates with customers to determine product design, qualifications, and performance. The company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. - Common Stock

Applied Optoelectronics Inc

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on <strong>Applied Optoelectronics</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with AAOI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for <strong>Applied Optoelectronics</strong>.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 62%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $50,000, and 7, calls, for a total amount of $790,492.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $12.5 to $35.0 for Applied Optoelectronics over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Applied Optoelectronics stands at 1179.33, with a total volume reaching 6,524.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Applied Optoelectronics, situated within the strike price corridor from $12.5 to $35.0, throughout the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Applied Optoelectronics Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738176320_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$279.2K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>710</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$149.9K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$15.7</td>
<td>$14.6</td>
<td>$14.6</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$146.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$77.2K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Applied Optoelectronics</h3>
<p>Applied Optoelectronics Inc is a provider of fiber-optic networking products for the Internet data center, cable television, telecommunications and fiber-to-the-home end markets. The company focuses on designing and manufacturing a range of optical communication products from components, to subassemblies, and modules to complete turn-key equipment. Demand for Applied Optoelectronics is driven by bandwidth demand in end markets. Through direct sales personnel, and manufacturing teams in the United States, China, and Taiwan, the company coordinates with customers to determine product design, qualifications, and performance. The company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan.</p>
<p>After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Applied Optoelectronics, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.</p>
<h3>Where Is Applied Optoelectronics Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 922,239, the price of AAOI is down -0.11% at $26.64. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 22 days.</li>
</ul>
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<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Applied Optoelectronics with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


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Shares of companies within the broader tech sector are trading lower amid AI competition concerns from China's DeepSeek AI model.

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Reported Monday, CIG USA Seeks Patent Review In Legal Battle With Applied Optoelectronic

<p><strong>Applied Optoelectronics's</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NYSE">AAOI</a>) short percent of float has fallen 12.02% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has <strong>8.42 million shares sold short</strong>, which is 17.72% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, <strong>it would take traders 2.89 days to cover their short positions on average.</strong></p>
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
<p>Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.</p>
<p>Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.</p>
<p><strong>See Also:</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest"><strong>List of the most shorted stocks</strong></a></p>
<h3>Applied Optoelectronics Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737060317_0.png" alt="short_fig" /></p>
<p>As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Applied Optoelectronics has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.</p>
<h3>Comparing Applied Optoelectronics's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Applied Optoelectronics's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.14%, which means the company has <strong>more</strong> short interest than most of its peers.</p>
<p>Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be <strong>bullish</strong> for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/"><strong>This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


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<p>Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.</p>
<ul>
<li>Northland Capital Markets cut the price target for <strong>Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) from $20 to $18. Northland Capital Markets analyst Tim Savageaux maintained an Outperform rating. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAOI/analyst-ratings">Applied Optoelectronics shares closed at $37.74 on Friday. See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co. raised <strong>BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc</strong>. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBAI#NYSE">BBAI</a>) price target from $3 to $7. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Scott Buck maintained a Buy rating. BigBear.ai shares closed at $4.21 on Friday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Baird slashed the price target for <strong>Polaris Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PII#NYSE">PII</a>) from $84 to $72. Baird analyst Craig Kennison maintained an Outperform rating. Polaris shares closed at $57.43 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PII/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Raymond James raised the price target for <strong>Allegiant Travel Company</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGT#NASDAQ">ALGT</a>) from $75 to $110. Raymond James analyst Savanthi Syth maintained an Outperform rating. Allegiant Travel shares closed at $91.11 on Friday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Raymond James boosted <strong>SkyWest, Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKYW#NASDAQ">SKYW</a>) price target from $114 to $120. Raymond James analyst Savanthi Syth maintained an Outperform rating. SkyWest shares settled at $101.26 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SKYW/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Raymond James increased <strong>United Airlines Holdings, Inc</strong>. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) price target from $90 to $120. Raymond James analyst Savanthi Syth maintained an Outperform rating. United Airlines shares closed at $99.65 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Raymond James raised <strong>Southwest Airlines Co</strong>. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) price target from $36 to $40. Raymond James analyst Savanthi Syth maintained an Outperform rating. Southwest shares closed at $34.04 on Friday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LUV/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Northland Capital Markets raised the price target for <strong>Ondas Holdings Inc</strong>. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONDS#NASDAQ">ONDS</a>) from $1.5 to $4. Northland Capital Markets analyst Michael Latimore maintained an Outperform rating. Ondas Holdings shares settled at $2.59 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ONDS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Lake Street cut <strong>TechTarget, Inc</strong>. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTGT#NASDAQ">TTGT</a>) price target from $36 to $24. Lake Street analyst Eric Martinuzzi maintained a Buy rating. TechTarget shares closed at $19.48 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TTGT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co. cut Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENTA#NASDAQ">ENTA</a>) price target from $27 to $18. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Ed Arce maintained a Buy rating. Enanta Pharmaceuticals shares closed at $6.37 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<p>Northland Capital Markets  analyst Tim Savageaux   maintains Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $20 to $18.</p>


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Shares of companies in the broader tech sector are trading lower after experiencing strong gains in 2024 amid AI momentum.

<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Applied Optoelectronics. Our analysis of options history for Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) revealed 21 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 38% of traders were bullish, while 47% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 6 were puts, with a value of $432,603, and 15 were calls, valued at $986,947.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $22.5 to $50.0 for Applied Optoelectronics during the past quarter. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.</p>
<p>This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Applied Optoelectronics's options for a given strike price.</p>
<p>Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Applied Optoelectronics's whale activity within a strike price range from $22.5 to $50.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Applied Optoelectronics Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734969631_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$16.5</td>
<td>$17.4</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$132.2K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$130.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td align="right">205</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.62</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$113.3K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td align="right">447</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$97.5K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">250</td>
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<td>AAOI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$92.8K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td align="right">808</td>
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<h3>About Applied Optoelectronics</h3>
<p>Applied Optoelectronics Inc is a provider of fiber-optic networking products for the Internet data center, cable television, telecommunications and fiber-to-the-home end markets. The company focuses on designing and manufacturing a range of optical communication products from components, to subassemblies, and modules to complete turn-key equipment. Demand for Applied Optoelectronics is driven by bandwidth demand in end markets. Through direct sales personnel, and manufacturing teams in the United States, China, and Taiwan, the company coordinates with customers to determine product design, qualifications, and performance. The company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for Applied Optoelectronics, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Where Is Applied Optoelectronics Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,020,369, the price of AAOI is down by -2.23%, reaching $36.98.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 59 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Applied Optoelectronics</h3>
<p>4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $34.25.</p>
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&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Northland Capital Markets downgraded its rating to Outperform, setting a price target of $40.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt persists with their Buy rating on Applied Optoelectronics, maintaining a target price of $44.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from B. Riley Securities has revised its rating downward to Sell, adjusting the price target to $14.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Raymond James persists with their Outperform rating on Applied Optoelectronics, maintaining a target price of $39. </p>
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Applied Optoelectronics's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

Applied Optoelectronics shares are trading higher after Raymond James raised its price target on the stock from $17 to $39.

<p>Raymond James  analyst Simon Leopold   maintains Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $17 to $39.</p>


Raymond James Maintains Outperform on Applied Optoelectronics, Raises Price Target to $39

<p><strong>Applied Optoelectronics's</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NYSE">AAOI</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.67% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has <strong>9.27 million shares sold short</strong>, which is 21.48% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, <strong>it would take traders 2.3 days to cover their short positions on average.</strong></p>
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
<p>Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.</p>
<p>Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.</p>
<p><strong>See Also:</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest"><strong>List of the most shorted stocks</strong></a></p>
<h3>Applied Optoelectronics Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734703218_0.png" alt="short_fig" /></p>
<p>As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Applied Optoelectronics has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.</p>
<h3>Comparing Applied Optoelectronics's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Applied Optoelectronics's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.06%, which means the company has <strong>more</strong> short interest than most of its peers.</p>
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Peering Into Applied Optoelectronics's Recent Short Interest

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Applied Optoelectronics shares are trading higher after Northland Capital Markets raised its price target from $25 to $40.

<p>Northland Capital Markets  analyst Tim Savageaux   reiterates Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $25 to $40.</p>


Reiteration

Northland Capital Markets Reiterates Outperform on Applied Optoelectronics, Raises Price Target to $40

<p>"AOI filed this lawsuit because we believe ATI is infringing several of our key optical transceiver patents. AOI has invested significantly in research and development and will continue to enforce its IP rights against alleged infringers to protect those rights," said Dr. Thompson Lin, Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer.</p>
<p>In the complaint, AOI is seeking monetary damages from ATI and a permanent injunction.</p>


Legal

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Applied Optoelectronics shares are trading higher after Rosenblatt maintained a Buy rating on the stock and raised its price target from $27.5 to $44.

<p>Rosenblatt  analyst Mike Genovese   maintains Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $27.5 to $44.</p>


Rosenblatt Maintains Buy on Applied Optoelectronics, Raises Price Target to $44

<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on <strong>Applied Optoelectronics</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) we detected 18 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 38% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $95,602 and 16, calls, for a total amount of $1,048,950.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $2.5 and $60.0 for Applied Optoelectronics, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Applied Optoelectronics's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Applied Optoelectronics's whale trades within a strike price range from $2.5 to $60.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Applied Optoelectronics 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733850971_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$13.4</td>
<td>$13.86</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$138.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">140</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.01</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$129.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td align="right">516</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$93.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td align="right">926</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">567</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$22.8</td>
<td>$22.2</td>
<td>$22.41</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$89.6K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Applied Optoelectronics</h3>
<p>Applied Optoelectronics Inc is a provider of fiber-optic networking products for the Internet data center, cable television, telecommunications and fiber-to-the-home end markets. The company focuses on designing and manufacturing a range of optical communication products from components, to subassemblies, and modules to complete turn-key equipment. Demand for Applied Optoelectronics is driven by bandwidth demand in end markets. Through direct sales personnel, and manufacturing teams in the United States, China, and Taiwan, the company coordinates with customers to determine product design, qualifications, and performance. The company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for Applied Optoelectronics, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Where Is Applied Optoelectronics Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 4,000,385, the price of AAOI is down by -5.64%, reaching $34.12.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 72 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Applied Optoelectronics</h3>
<p>1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $14.0.</p>
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from B. Riley Securities lowers its rating to Sell with a new price target of $14.</p>
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<p>Across the recent three months, 6 analysts have shared their insights on Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.</p>
<p>The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $21.58, a high estimate of $27.50, and a low estimate of $14.00. Marking an increase of 24.52%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $17.33. </p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733842870_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
<p>A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Applied Optoelectronics is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>David Kang</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Genovese</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tim Savageaux</td>
<td>Northland Capital Markets</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simon Leopold</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Genovese</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Genovese</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Applied Optoelectronics. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Applied Optoelectronics compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Applied Optoelectronics's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
<p>Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Applied Optoelectronics's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAOI/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on Applied Optoelectronics analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
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<h2>About Applied Optoelectronics</h2>
<p>Applied Optoelectronics Inc is a provider of fiber-optic networking products for the Internet data center, cable television, telecommunications and fiber-to-the-home end markets. The company focuses on designing and manufacturing a range of optical communication products from components, to subassemblies, and modules to complete turn-key equipment. Demand for Applied Optoelectronics is driven by bandwidth demand in end markets. Through direct sales personnel, and manufacturing teams in the United States, China, and Taiwan, the company coordinates with customers to determine product design, qualifications, and performance. The company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan.</p>
<h3>Applied Optoelectronics's Financial Performance</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Analysis:</strong> Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.</p>
<p><strong>Revenue Growth:</strong> Applied Optoelectronics displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately <strong>4.16%</strong>. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> Applied Optoelectronics's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of <strong>-27.26%,</strong> the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> Applied Optoelectronics's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of <strong>-8.91%,</strong> the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> Applied Optoelectronics's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of <strong>-4.69%,</strong> the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of <strong>0.57</strong>, Applied Optoelectronics adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.</p>
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
<p>Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.</p>
<p>Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.</p>
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<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


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