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Market sentiment signals for Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Outperform
6 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
—
Avg Consensus PT
$105
+2.6%
Highest Price Target
$220
+115.4%
Lowest Price Target
$25
-75.5%
Short Interest
16.9%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Seller
Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Rosenblatt | Mike Genovese— | +115.4% | $220 → $220 | Maintained | Buy |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Needham | Ryan Koontz— | +86.0% | $220 → $190 | Maintained | Buy |