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2026-08-30 14:25 10d ago
2026-08-25 12:16 15d ago
AAOI zrychluje růst tržeb z 800G transceiverů
AAOI Applied Opt
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Key Takeaways AAOI's 800G revenues hit $12.8 million in Q2, or 11.9% of data-center revenues, up tenfold year over year. AAOI expects 800G revenues to grow nearly fivefold sequentially in Q3 as demand exceeds supply. AAOI plans to lift 800G and 1.6T capacity from 200,000 units monthly to over 650,000 by year-end. Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI - Free Report) is benefiting from accelerating demand for 800G optical transceivers, strengthening its position against Lumentum (LITE - Free Report) and Coherent (COHR - Free Report) in the AI-driven optical connectivity market. In the second quarter of 2026, AAOI’s 800G revenues reached $12.8 million, accounting for 11.9% of data center revenues. The figure increased more than tenfold year over year and more than doubled sequentially, highlighting the rapid adoption of its next-generation optical products.

Momentum is expected to accelerate further. AAOI expects 800G revenues to grow nearly fivefold sequentially in the third quarter of 2026, with management indicating that 800G will be the main contributor to sequential growth. Demand is currently running ahead of AAOI’s ability to supply products, suggesting that production capacity rather than customer demand is the primary near-term constraint. Forecast demand for 800G and 1.6T modules is expected to exceed production capacity through mid-2027.

AAOI is aggressively expanding manufacturing to capitalize on this opportunity. Manufacturing capacity for 800G and 1.6T products is expected to ramp up from 200,000 units per month to over 650,000 by year-end, and to 930,000 by the end of 2027, with most near-term incremental output expected to support 800G demand. Management also expects 800G revenues to reach roughly $217 million per month by mid-2027.

While Lumentum and Coherent remain formidable competitors with established customer bases and technology portfolios, AAOI’s strong demand for 800G optical transceivers and its strategic manufacturing expansion gives it a competitive edge. For the third quarter of 2026, Applied Optoelectronics expects revenues between $255 million and $290 million.

How Competitors Fare Against AAOIApplied Optoelectronics is facing stiff competition from Lumentum and Coherent in the optical networking market.

Lumentum is benefiting from strong demand for its optical components and systems, driven by the industry shift to AI workloads and increased data center connectivity. Key growth drivers include record shipments of 800G and next-generation 1.6T cloud transceivers, strong momentum in pump and EML laser sales and successful ramp-up of new technologies like near-packaged optics and co-packaged optics.

Coherent is benefiting from the strong demand in AI data center and communications markets, leading to record revenues and accelerated growth. Key drivers included strong customer bookings, expansion of production capacity, especially in 6-inch indium phosphide output, and the ramp-up of new products like advanced transceivers and optical circuit switching systems.

AAOI’s Share Price Performance, Valuation, and EstimatesApplied Optoelectronics shares have skyrocketed 208.7% in the year-to-date period, outperforming the Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s rise of 15.6% and the Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors increase of 27.5%.

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Applied Optoelectronics shares are currently overvalued, as suggested by its Value Score of F. AAOI stock is trading at a premium with a trailing 12-month Price/Sales of 14.73X compared with the Electronics - Semiconductors industry’s 13.40X.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings is pegged at 79 cents per share, which has decreased 16.84% over the past 30 days. This suggests 403.85% year-over-year growth.

AAOI’s Zacks RankApplied Optoelectronics currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. 
2026-08-24 13:50 16d ago
2026-08-24 09:22 16d ago
Applied Optoelectronics klesá po nabídce akcií na trhu za 600 milionů USD
AAOI Applied Opt
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Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) stock is down 12% to $109.94 early Monday after the company disclosed a plan to raise $600 million through an at-the-market equity offering. The move takes back a slice of what had been a scorching run for the AI optical transceiver name. Applied Optoelectronics stock was up 258% year to date through Friday’s close.

The dilution risk is bleeding into peers. Meanwhile, Lumentum Holdings (NASDAQ:LITE | LITE Price Prediction) stock is down 5% to $822.69, with the shares still up 135% year to date through Friday’s close. Coherent (NYSE:COHR) stock is also down 5% to $273.68, extending a rough stretch for the optics complex. Additionally, Corning (NYSE:GLW) stock is down 3% to $145.90, a shallower cut that lines up with its lighter merchant transceiver exposure.

The selling is concentrated inside optics. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX) is down 2% to $511.95. At the same time, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ) is down 0.6% to $709.22. That spread places the pain squarely in the optical corner of tech rather than across broad semiconductors or mega-cap growth (we profiled seven suppliers powering the AI data-center buildout, from optics to cooling, in a free report here).

$600M ATM Offering Sparks the Selloff Applied Optoelectronics submitted a regulatory filing after Friday’s close outlining the raise. According to Stocktwits, shares are to be sold through Raymond James and Needham, with proceeds earmarked largely for general corporate purposes including debt repayment, working capital and capital expenditures. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits shifted from neutral early Friday to bearish by Sunday, which tracks with the drop this morning.

Context matters here. On the Q2 2026 call, Applied Optoelectronics management said it had already raised $538.8 million net of commissions and fees under an earlier ATM program and made $565.5 million in capital investments during Q2, including $280 million in prepayments on equipment on order. CEO Thompson Lin said “forecast demand continues to outpace our production capacity through mid-2027,” so the incoming cash is targeted at 800G and 1.6 terabit capacity expansion.

The raw math is also digestible. Applied Optoelectronics carries a market cap of roughly $10.55 billion, with 84.57 million shares outstanding, so a $600 million shelf is meaningful without being existential for a name that has more than tripled this year.

Peers Are Reacting, Not Deteriorating Both Lumentum and Coherent beat expectations with upbeat outlooks last week, per Stocktwits. Applied Optoelectronics itself posted record Q2 2026 revenue of $191.92 million, up 86.4% year over year, with adjusted EPS of $0.06 topping the $0.015 consensus. In other words, today’s move at Applied Optoelectronics is a capital-structure event, and the peer selling is a sympathy reaction rather than a fundamental reset.

Lumentum stock and Coherent stock had both been extended heading in. Lumentum shares climbed 638% over the past year, and Coherent shares gained 234% over the same span. When a leader in the same sub-sector announces dilution, momentum-heavy positioning tends to unwind quickly, which is what today looks like across both names.

Corning’s smaller decline underscores the read. Corning stock has run 72% year to date on optical fiber and glass exposure, yet it sits further from merchant transceiver pricing than the pure-play trio. A dilution scare at Applied Optoelectronics simply doesn’t reshape Corning’s optical story to the same degree.

What Investors Should Watch Into the Close Investors sizing their exposure around the optics complex can weigh the sector’s beta profile. Applied Optoelectronics stock has a beta of 3.787 and a 52-week range of $18.50 to $233.67. Position sizes should stay modest relative to a diversified book, because moves like today’s 12% drop are baseline volatility for this name.

Traders can watch for whether Lumentum stock and Coherent stock stabilize once the Applied Optoelectronics shelf is digested, since neither peer has announced its own raise and both carry Q1 FY2027 guidance already on the tape. The Wall Street setup remains constructive, with a $1,148.30 analyst price target on Lumentum stock and a $416.09 target on Coherent stock heading into the session.

Shareholders can stay tuned for follow-on analyst notes on Applied Optoelectronics and any color from management on the pace of ATM issuance. The $163.40 average analyst price target on Applied Optoelectronics stock still sits well above today’s print, so a firm hand on the offering cadence could reset sentiment quickly.

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2026-08-18 17:25 22d ago
2026-08-18 12:02 22d ago
Applied Optoelectronics rozšiřuje kapacitu kvůli poptávce po AI
AAOI Applied Opt
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AI Cold War Catches Light: Federal Friction in the Server RackApplied Optoelectronics NASDAQ: AAOI is positioning its laser manufacturing and automated U.S.-based production capabilities as key differentiators as data-center customers expand AI infrastructure, according to Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer Stefan Murry at the Rosenblatt Age of AI Tech Summit.

Murry said the company’s technology foundation is its indium phosphide laser capability, which predates its transceiver business. Customers value the company’s internal laser fabrication because it provides a differentiated supply chain and can improve supply continuity at a time when laser availability is constraining industry growth, he said.

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MarketBeat Week in Review – 05/18 - 05/22He also highlighted Applied Optoelectronics’ automated transceiver manufacturing process. Murry said automation can enable economically viable U.S. production, an attribute that customers increasingly value amid geopolitical tensions, supply-chain disruptions and uncertainty over potential government restrictions on Chinese suppliers.

“They’re willing to pay a premium for U.S. production,” Murry said.

Laser Capacity and CPO Opportunity Why Applied Optoelectronics Stock May Be Near a Turning PointMurry said the company can produce high-power continuous-wave lasers used in silicon photonics applications, including lasers in the 300- to 400-milliwatt range for co-packaged optics, or CPO. While he said several major competitors can produce lasers that meet customer specifications, Applied Optoelectronics sees its designs as competitive, particularly in narrow-linewidth performance at higher power levels.

The company’s primary limitation is manufacturing capacity rather than technology, according to Murry. Applied Optoelectronics is shipping small quantities of high-power lasers for customer evaluation but does not yet have sufficient capacity to address all of the demand it is seeing.

The company currently uses four-inch wafers for laser production and said its recently acquired fabrication equipment is capable of supporting a future transition to six-inch wafers. Murry said the company does not have a fixed timetable for that transition, which will depend on production economics, yields and substrate availability.

Applied Optoelectronics expects its capacity additions in the latter half of 2027 to support greater participation in both traditional scale-out data-center deployments and newer scale-up architectures. Murry said scale-up systems could require roughly an order-of-magnitude more lasers, with laser die sizes also substantially larger than in current deployments.

“There is not enough capacity in the industry right now to even come close to meeting the demand from scale-up,” Murry said.

Transceiver Production Ramp Murry said two large hyperscale customers are driving most of the company’s 800G transceiver volume, with several additional customers purchasing or preparing to purchase smaller quantities. The company’s expected increase in 800G sales during the third quarter is being supported mainly by added capacity at its Taiwan facility.

Applied Optoelectronics plans its manufacturing expansion in increments of about 100,000 units per month, Murry said. The company had more than 200,000 units of monthly capacity following the end of the prior quarter and is working toward 650,000 units per month by year-end.

The company has 1.6 million square feet of space available in the Houston area, where it is beginning to develop additional production capacity. Initial U.S. transceiver capacity is expected to begin coming online later this year, though Murry said the larger contribution from the facility is expected in 2027 and 2028. Laser production is currently located in Sugar Land, Texas, and the company intends to add further laser production capacity in the Houston area rather than overseas.

Murry said Applied Optoelectronics is effectively sold out through at least the second half of next year for certain products and must avoid overcommitting capacity to new customers. He said the company’s capacity-expansion plans could support market share of around 20%, though larger competitors would remain in the industry.

Margins, Capital Spending and Customer Agreements The company expects gross margin to exit the year in the low- to mid-30% range, Murry said, potentially around 32% to 33%. Short-term pressures include expedited supply-chain costs, somewhat higher component and substrate prices, and an expected decline in the company’s higher-margin 100G business as one customer shifts available memory toward higher-speed deployments.

Murry said expedite costs should become less significant after the fourth quarter as suppliers adjust to higher 1.6T demand. Applied Optoelectronics continues to target gross margin of approximately 40% by the end of 2027. CPO-related laser-chip margins could exceed 60%, while module margins would fall between chip-level and current transceiver-margin levels, he said.

The company is discussing CPO opportunities with five companies, including some that are also evaluating near-packaged optics, or NPO. Murry said he expects Applied Optoelectronics to have more than one CPO customer, though capacity may limit how much demand it can serve.

Capital expenditures are expected to remain elevated in the second half of the year, at least matching first-half spending. Murry said most spending is directed toward production equipment, machinery and real estate, with anticipated returns on current investments of roughly nine to 10 months.

Applied Optoelectronics expects to use a mix of operating cash flow, customer contributions, debt structures, government subsidies and, to a lesser extent over time, equity financing to fund growth. The company also sees its cable-TV business, which it said is generating at least $350 million in annual revenue, as likely to grow for another year or two before leveling off in line with the sector’s longer investment cycles.

About Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI)Applied Optoelectronics, Inc develops and manufactures high-speed fiber-optic networking products designed to support the growing bandwidth demands of data centers, telecommunications carriers and internet content providers. The company's core offerings include pluggable optical transceiver modules, transponders and optical components that enable data transmission at rates ranging from 1G to 400G. These products are used to facilitate long-haul, metro and intra-data center connectivity, addressing the need for scalable, low-latency and energy-efficient solutions in modern network infrastructures.

The company's product portfolio spans small-form factor pluggable modules such as SFP+, QSFP+ and QSFP28 units, as well as more advanced form factors like CFP2 and OSFP for ultra-high-speed applications.

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2026-08-14 19:21 26d ago
2026-08-14 13:36 26d ago
Applied Optoelectronics získala víceletou zakázku od Amazonu
AAOI Applied Opt
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Key Takeaways AAOI's vertically integrated fiber-optic solutions address key AI bottlenecks.The company landed a strategic, multi-year deal with Amazon.Domestic production gives AAOI an edge with Western buyers. Applied Optoelectronics Company OverviewZacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock Applied Optoelectronics ((AAOI - Free Report) ) designs and manufactures fiber-optic networking products for internet data centers, cable television, telecommunications, and fiber-to-the-home end markets. The company is vertically integrated, beginning with lasers and laser components and building up to optical modules and complete equipment. The company manufactures most of the laser chips and optical components used in its own products.

The AI Scaling BottleneckAAOI’s hottest business segment is the AI data center market. Big tech companies looking to gain a foothold in the AI market are building data centers in one of the biggest commercial buildouts in history to train complex AI models. These massive data centers are filled with thousands of NVIDIA ((NVDA - Free Report) ) graphics processing units (GPUS). Traditionally, GPUs are connected using copper. However, traditional copper interconnects hit physical limits regarding reach, power consumption, and thermal output. Additionally, copper prices have increased dramatically over the past year, making optics more attractive for these uses.

As a result, AAOI’s top-and-bottom line growth is currently in the high double-digit range. However, Zacks Consensus Analyst Estimates suggest that AAOI’s EPS and revenue growth will grow to triple-digits in 2026 and 2027.

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Amazon Deal Provides Revenue VisibilityLast year, Applied Optoelectronics announced a massive, multi-year deal with Amazon ((AMZN - Free Report) ). Amazon will invest up to 8 million shares in AAOI in exchange for an advanced supply of optical transceivers and data center networking products. The deal provides AAOI with multi-year revenue visibility and validation from one of the leading hyperscalers.

Growing Profit MarginsThe company’s profit margins have been increasing dramatically and have nearly doubled since 2023.

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Geopolitically InsulatedAAOI stands to benefit as Western nations seek to derisk their supply chains from China-based optical suppliers. The company’s primary manufacturing facility is in Texas, which makes it one of the few domestic optics manufacturers.

AAOI Technical AnalysisAAOI shares retook the 50-day moving average and are breaking out of a picture-perfect bull flag pattern.

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Bottom Line

As traditional copper infrastructure gives way to high-speed optical transceivers, AAOI’s vertical integration, expanding profit margins, and multi-year deals position it to capitalize on the AI boom.
2026-08-14 16:57 26d ago
2026-08-14 12:46 26d ago
AAOI zvýšila tržby z datových center a CATV, čeká růst
AAOI Applied Opt
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Key Takeaways AAOI's datacenter revenues jumped 140.4%, while CATV revenues rose 43.8% in Q2.
AAOI is expanding 800G and 1.6T capacity as demand continues to outpace supply.
AAOI expects Q3 2026 revenues of $255M-$290M, with CATV revenues of $100M-$110M.

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI - Free Report) is benefiting from robust growth in both the datacenter and CATV (cable TV) markets, positioning itself as a formidable competitor against industry peers like Lumentum (LITE - Free Report) and Coherent (COHR - Free Report) . In the second quarter of 2026, Datacenter revenues reached $107.66 million, up 140.4% year over year and 32.3% sequentially. The business accounted for 56% of total revenues, supported by stronger shipments of high-speed optical transceivers used in AI-focused infrastructure.

When compared to competitors like Lumentum and Coherent, AAOI stands out due to its aggressive expansion of U.S.-based manufacturing capacity. The company’s Texas footprint now exceeds 1.6 million square feet, with new facilities dedicated to high-speed transceiver production coming online. Manufacturing capacity for 800G and 1.6T products is expected to ramp up from 200,000 units per month to over 650,000 by year-end, and to 930,000 by the end of 2027. This expansion is critical, as current and forecasted demand for AAOI’s products continues to outpace supply, with customer orders already booked well into next year.

In the CATV segment, AAOI achieved record revenues of $80.6 million in the second quarter of 2026, up 43.8% year over year, and secured major wins such as being selected by Mediacom for DOCSIS 4.0 network upgrades. The company’s QuantumLink software and next-generation amplifiers are gaining traction with multiple system operators, providing a diversified revenue base and reducing reliance on any single market segment. AAOI expects CATV revenues to be between $100 million and $110 million in the third quarter of 2026 and expects to generate over $325 million annually in this segment.

While Lumentum and Coherent remain formidable competitors with established customer bases and technology portfolios, AAOI’s strong momentum in datacenter and CATV markets, combined with its strategic manufacturing expansion and product innovation, gives it a competitive edge. For the third quarter of 2026, Applied Optoelectronics expects revenues between $255 million and $290 million.

AAOI Faces Stiff CompetitionApplied Optoelectronics is facing stiff competition from Lumentum and Coherent in the optical networking market.

Lumentum is benefiting from strong demand for its optical components and systems, driven by the industry shift to AI workloads and increased data center connectivity. Key growth drivers include record shipments of 800G and next-generation 1.6T cloud transceivers, strong momentum in pump and EML laser sales, and successful ramp-up of new technologies like near-packaged optics and co-packaged optics.

Coherent is benefiting from the strong demand in AI data center and communications markets, leading to record revenues and accelerated growth. Key drivers included strong customer bookings, expansion of production capacity, especially in 6-inch indium phosphide output, and the ramp-up of new products like advanced transceivers and optical circuit switching systems.

AAOI’s Share Price Performance, Valuation, and EstimatesApplied Optoelectronics shares have skyrocketed 273.1% in the year-to-date period, outperforming the Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s rise of 18.2% and the Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors increase of 35%.

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Applied Optoelectronics shares are currently overvalued, as suggested by its Value Score of F. AAOI stock is trading at a premium with a trailing 12-month Price/Sales of 6.44X compared with the Electronics - Semiconductors industry’s 5.41X.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings is pegged at 80 cents per share, which has been unchanged over the past 30 days. This suggests 407.69% year-over-year growth.

AAOI’s Zacks RankApplied Optoelectronics currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
2026-08-06 21:14 1mo ago
2026-08-06 16:32 1mo ago
Applied Optoelectronics překonala odhady a čeká silnou poptávku
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Applied Optoelectronics Inc (NASDAQ:AAOI) reported financial results for the second quarter after the market close on Thursday. Here’s a rundown of the report.

Applied Optoelectronics shares are trending. What’s the outlook for AAOI shares? Applied Optoelectronics Q2 HighlightsApplied Optoelectronics reported second-quarter revenue of $191.92 million, beating analyst estimates of $190.48 million, according to Benzinga Pro. The company reported adjusted earnings of six cents per share for the quarter, beating estimates of 1 cent per share.

Applied Optoelectronics expects third-quarter revenue to be in the range of $255 million to $290 million versus estimates of $278.27 million. The company anticipates third-quarter adjusted earnings in the range of 11 cents to 26 cents per share versus estimates of 28 cents per share.

“Q2 was a pivotal quarter for AOI. We delivered record revenue for our fifth consecutive quarter and achieved an important milestone as we returned to non-GAAP profitability in the quarter. Further, we saw a strong volume ramp of our 800G products, which more than doubled sequentially,” said Thompson Lin, founder, president and CEO of Applied Optoelectronics.

“We continue to see robust customer engagement around our 800G transceivers and 1.6 Tb products, and we forecast that demand will continue to outpace our production capacity through mid-2027.”

Executives will further discuss the quarter on an earnings call at 4:30 p.m. ET.

AAOI Shares Move Lower After HoursAAOI Price Action: Applied Optoelectronics shares were down 5.22% in after-hours, trading at $117.73 at the time of publication on Thursday, according to Benzinga Pro.

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2026-08-03 18:39 1mo ago
2026-08-03 12:59 1mo ago
Applied Optoelectronics roste po tržbách a dodávkách 800G transceiverů
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Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) is up 13.34% in Monday trading, and the setup behind that surge is why this move has staying power well beyond a single session. Shares are riding a 170.57% year-to-date gain and a 312.42% one-year rally, and the fundamental engine driving that repricing is only now shifting into higher gear. For investors tracking the AI infrastructure buildout, AAOI offers exposure without paying $4 trillion market caps to do it.

Pillar 1: The Q1 Datacenter Report Was the Real Catalyst Q1 2026 revenue landed at $151.14M, up 51.4% year-over-year, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of record revenue. The headline figures technically missed consensus, but the mix tells the story. Datacenter revenue hit $81.40M, more than doubling from $32.05M a year earlier, driven by the 800G transceiver ramp. CEO Thompson Lin confirmed the company “completed our first volume shipment of our 800G products to one of our large hyperscale customers in Q1.” That single sentence de-risks the entire product cycle. A hyperscale qualification is the hardest gate in optical networking, and AAOI is now through it.

Pillar 2: Q2 Guidance Signals a Step-Function Acceleration Management guided Q2 revenue to $180M to $198M, a dramatic sequential jump off the $151M Q1 base. Non-GAAP EPS guidance of -$0.03 to $0.03 puts the company on the doorstep of profitability. Lin was explicit: “we anticipate sequential revenue growth throughout this year, with significantly larger growth expected starting in Q3 as additional capacity comes online.” Management also floated a full-year 2026 revenue path that could exceed $1 billion, versus $455.7M for all of 2025. That is a step-change growth trajectory.

Pillar 3: The Structural Moat Is U.S. Capacity at Scale AAOI exited Q1 with manufacturing capacity of nearly 100,000 units of 800G transceivers per month and has nearly doubled its Houston-area footprint through real estate acquisitions and leases. In a tariff-sensitive world where hyperscalers are actively diversifying away from single-region supply chains, being the premier U.S. producer of AI-focused datacenter optics is a genuine structural advantage. The balance sheet backs the ambition: $449.38M in cash, shareholders’ equity up 257.9% year-over-year to $1,105.95M. AAOI is funding the ramp without diluting shareholders or piling on debt.

The Risk, and Why It Loses The obvious pushback is margin compression. GAAP gross margin narrowed to 29.1% from 30.6% as datacenter mix rose, and R&D spending climbed to $25.7M from $17.8M year-over-year. Bears will say the company is buying growth. That misses the point. Gross profit still expanded 43.78%, and every dollar of R&D and capacity spend today is directly attached to a hyperscale purchase order tomorrow. Margins compress on ramps and expand on scale. The Q3 capacity coming online is when that math flips.

The Setup From Here The analyst consensus target sits at $150.30, with 2 Strong Buy, 1 Buy, 3 Hold, and zero Sell ratings. The full-chain put/call ratio of 0.26 shows options positioning skewed heavily toward upside. Beta of 3.687 means the stock will move, but the direction is anchored by a doubling datacenter segment, a hyperscale qualification in hand, and $1 billion in achievable annual revenue. AAOI’s trajectory will continue as long as AI capex accelerates, and that trend is not slowing in 2026.

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2026-07-28 14:59 1mo ago
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Lumentum varuje před ještě horším nedostatkem InP v AI
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With AI capex dominating market sentiment, tech leaders are tempting the bulls. Speaking at the RAISE Summit, Lumentum CEO Michael Hurlston warned that the next AI infrastructure bottleneck is indium phosphide (InP), a niche semiconductor material. The shortage, he said, will be worse than what the memory industry faces.

“Between the two of us, I don’t think we can service the demand that NVIDIA and others are now putting on us to solve this resistance problem in the data center. And so, the shortage of indium phosphide, I think, will become even more acute than what we see from the memory guys,” Hurlston said.

Why InP, and Why Now While chip stocks dominate the headlines, the lesser-known story is what keeps data moving between them. InP is a compound semiconductor that emits light. “it’s basically something that can emit light. It’s a property, a material that can emit light, and we have five indium phosphide fabs that we’re trying to ramp to scale,” the Lumentum chief further explained. Just about every laser inside an AI datacenter transceiver, every pump laser feeding an optical amplifier, and every co-packaged optics (CPO) engine next to a GPU relies on it.

To keep traders guessing, scale change differs from prior optical cycles. “The numbers of lasers that those kind of customers (telecom) would deploy are in the hundreds, right? Now we’re talking about hundreds of millions,” Hurlston said. Ramping from thousands of wafers to millions of wafers in a non-silicon material is, in his words, “no small feat.”

The Numbers Back Him Up Lumentum (NASDAQ:LITE | LITE Price Prediction) posted Q3 FY2026 revenue of $808.4 million, up 90.1% year over year, with non-GAAP operating margin expanding 700 basis points sequentially to 32.2%. On the earnings call, Hurlston quantified the gap: “The supply-demand imbalance is probably even higher than we reported in our last call, somewhere greater than 30%.” Pump laser constraints are now “probably the biggest issue and were somewhat unanticipated” and key components are “effectively sold out for the foreseeable future.”

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Q4 guidance calls for net revenue in the range of $960 million to $1.01 billion alongside an operating margin of 35% to 36%. Pricing power continues to drive performance.

Who Else Sits in the Path Hurlston highlighted that NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) invested in Lumentum and in “one of our largest competitors, who also has incredible indium phosphide manufacturing capability.” That competitor is Coherent (NYSE:COHR), which received a $2 billion R&D investment from NVIDIA. Coherent is on track to double internal InP output by year-end 2026 and more than double again by 2027. Datacenter and Communications now accounts for 75% of revenue, up from 41% a year ago.

AXT (NASDAQ:AXTI) is the substrate play. CEO Morris Young closed a $632.5 million capital raise to fund InP capacity at Tongmei and warned that “capacity will become a critical enabler.” Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) is the transceiver name, with Q1 datacenter revenue of $81.4 million, more than double year over year.

While the cohort has been rallying YTD, all four stocks sold off sharply in the last month. LITE is down 22.3%, COHR down 37.6%, AXTI down 39.9%, and AAOI down 35.7%. If Hurlston’s shortage call is right, fundamentals are moving opposite the tape.

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2026-07-21 19:36 1mo ago
2026-07-21 14:20 1mo ago
AAOI zvýšila tržby datového centra o 154 %
AAOI Applied Opt
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Key Takeaways Applied Optoelectronics posted 154% year-over-year data center revenue growth in first-quarter 2026. AAOI is expanding Texas manufacturing to boost 800G and 1.6T optical transceiver production. AAOI expects second-quarter 2026 revenues of $180M-$198M amid rising AI infrastructure demand. Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI - Free Report) is benefiting from a significant surge in demand for optical networking products, particularly driven by the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure and hyperscale data centers. In the first quarter of 2026, both the data center and CATV (cable TV) businesses experienced strong momentum, with data center revenues up 154% year over year. This growth is being fueled by hyperscale customers ramping up investments in next-generation infrastructure, which requires high-speed optical transceivers such as AOI’s 400G, 800G and 1.6T products.

The company is aggressively expanding its manufacturing footprint, especially in Texas. The company’s U.S. facilities are expected to produce over 650,000 units of 800G and 1.6T products per month by the end of 2026, with further expansion to over 930,000 units monthly by the end of 2027.

Building on this momentum, in July 2026, Applied Optoelectronics began the construction of two facilities in Pearland, TX, adding nearly 400,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity. The expansion will increase production of 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers used in AI data centers.

The expansion supports rising demand for high-speed optical connectivity and strengthens AOI's ability to serve hyperscale cloud customers. The company expects the new facilities to enhance manufacturing scale, create high-quality jobs, and reinforce its position as a key supplier of advanced optical networking products for AI and cloud infrastructure markets.

AAOI’s robust demand for its next-generation data center products, particularly driven by the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure and the company’s ongoing investments in manufacturing capacity, is expected to benefit the company’s top-line growth. For the second quarter of 2026, the company expects revenues in the range of $180 million to $198 million, implying continued sequential growth.

AAOI Faces Stiff CompetitionApplied Optoelectronics is facing stiff competition from Lumentum (LITE - Free Report) and Coherent (COHR - Free Report) in the optical networking market. Coherent and Lumentum’s partnerships with NVIDIA pose a significant threat to AAOI.

During the third quarter of fiscal 2026, Coherent announced a strategic partnership with NVIDIA focused on advanced optical networking and CPO technologies for AI data centers. The agreement includes a $2 billion equity investment from NVIDIA and a multi-year supply agreement extending through the end of the decade.

In March 2026, Lumentum entered into a multi-year strategic agreement with NVIDIA to accelerate the development of advanced optical technologies for next-generation AI infrastructure. The partnership includes a multibillion-dollar purchase commitment and a $2 billion NVIDIA investment to expand Lumentum’s U.S. manufacturing capacity and R&D capabilities.

AAOI’s Share Price Performance, Valuation, and EstimatesApplied Optoelectronics shares have skyrocketed 195.5% in the year-to-date period, outperforming the Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s rise of 11.8% and the Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors increase of 27.4%.

AAOI Stock’s Performance
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Applied Optoelectronics shares are currently overvalued, as suggested by its Value Score of F. AAOI stock is trading at a premium with a trailing 12-month Price/Sales of 15.44X compared with the Electronics - Semiconductors industry’s 14.37X.

AAOI’s Valuation
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings is pegged at 80 cents per share, which has been unchanged over the past 30 days. This suggests 407.69% year-over-year growth.

AAOI’s Zacks RankApplied Optoelectronics currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. 
2026-07-16 17:07 1mo ago
2026-07-16 13:01 1mo ago
AAOI rozšiřuje provoz v Texasu kvůli AI optice
AAOI Applied Opt
FMP Stock News 86
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Key Takeaways AAOI is adding nearly 400,000 square feet of production to boost 800G and 1.6T transceiver output. Applied Optoelectronics expects demand to exceed production capacity through mid-2027. AAOI targets monthly production of more than 650,000 units by the end of 2026 and 930,000 units by end-2027. Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI - Free Report) has begun expanding its Pearland, TX, manufacturing campus, reinforcing its commitment to meeting rapidly growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) networking infrastructure. The project will add nearly 400,000 square feet of production space across two facilities, supporting higher output of 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers used in hyperscale AI data centers.

The expansion builds on AAOI's broader U.S. manufacturing strategy and follows the company's previously announced plans to significantly increase domestic production capacity. Once fully operational, the Houston-area campus is expected to support production of up to 700,000 high-speed optical transceivers per month while substantially expanding laser manufacturing capacity by the end of 2027. The investment is aimed at strengthening AAOI's ability to serve hyperscale cloud providers as AI infrastructure deployments continue to accelerate.

The new facilities complement AAOI's vertically integrated manufacturing model, enabling the company to expand domestic production while maintaining greater control over product quality, supply chain resilience and manufacturing efficiency. The expansion also positions AAOI to capitalize on the industry's transition to higher-speed optical networking solutions.

AI Networking Demand Continues to Fuel AAOI's GrowthApplied Optoelectronics shares have soared 212.9% year to date, significantly outperforming the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector's 15.8% growth. The rally reflects investors' optimism surrounding the company's expanding AI optics business, increasing hyperscaler engagements and aggressive manufacturing expansion.

The Pearland expansion supports AAOI's strategy of becoming a leading U.S. supplier of AI optical networking products. Demand for 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers is rising rapidly as hyperscale cloud providers build AI data centers, with management expecting demand to exceed production capacity through mid-2027, providing strong revenue visibility.

The company's AI optics business is gaining momentum. In the first quarter of 2026, 800G transceivers generated $4.6 million, or 5.6% of data center revenues, following the first volume shipment to a major hyperscale customer. Management expects 800G shipments to nearly quadruple in the second quarter, while 1.6T transceiver shipments are expected to begin in the third quarter after the company secured its first volume order from another hyperscale customer.

To support growing demand, AAOI plans to increase production capacity from nearly 100,000 units per month at the end of the first quarter to more than 650,000 units by the end of 2026 and 930,000 units by the end of 2027, alongside a 350% expansion in laser fabrication capacity.

AAOI’s strong position in the 800G transceiver market is fueling both operational and financial momentum. The company forecasts 800G revenues will reach approximately $217 million per month by mid-2027, contributing to total data center transceiver revenues of about $471 million per month.

AAOI Offers Strong Q2 2026 OutlookApplied Optoelectronics' expanding U.S. manufacturing footprint, accelerating AI infrastructure deployments and growing 800G and 1.6T optical transceiver business are expected to benefit the company’s top-line growth.

AAOI expects second-quarter 2026 revenues to be between $180 million and $198 million.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2026 revenues is pegged at $191.13 million, indicating year-over-year growth of 85.66%.

The consensus mark for second-quarter 2026 earnings is pegged at 3 cents per share, unchanged over the past 30 days. The figure implies a year-over-year increase of 118.75%.

AAOI's Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderCurrently, Applied Optoelectronics carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Digital Turbine (APPS - Free Report) , Dell Technologies (DELL - Free Report) and Analog Devices (ADI - Free Report) are some better-ranked stocks that investors can consider in the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector. Digital Turbine, Dell Technologies and Analog Devices sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) each at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

APPS shares have rallied 94.6% in the year-to-date period. The long-term earnings growth rate for Digital Turbine is pegged at 18.98%.

DELL shares have surged 227.8% in the year-to-date period. The long-term earnings growth rate for Dell Technologies is pegged at 26.35%.

Shares of ADI have gained 44.1% in the year-to-date period. The long-term earnings growth rate for Analog Devices is pegged at 28.76%.
2026-07-14 12:19 1mo ago
2026-07-14 07:00 1mo ago
Applied Optoelectronics rozšiřuje kampus v Pearlandu pro výrobu optických transceiverů
AAOI Applied Opt
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SUGAR LAND, Texas, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI), a leading provider of advanced optical and HFC networking products powering AI, today announced it has begun construction on its two adjacent properties in Pearland, Texas, adding nearly 400,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity.

The buildout of these properties, located at 14621 Kirby Drive and 11555 N. Spectrum Boulevard, supports AOI’s plans to increase production of its 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers, which are a critical component of modern AI infrastructures that let network devices communicate over fiber optics, enabling fast, long-distance data transmission.

“We are proud to be part of the Pearland business ecosystem and appreciate the level of support we received from the city and economic development offices to match our manufacturing needs,” said Dr. Stefan Murry, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer of AOI. “As we continue to grow and expand our Houston-area footprint, Pearland offers us access to a strong workforce, excellent infrastructure, and room to scale our operations. These facilities will be instrumental in supporting our long-term growth strategy, enabling us to expand production of advanced optical transceivers and strengthen AOI's position as a key supplier to the AI and cloud infrastructure markets.”

“We’re thrilled to welcome Applied Optoelectronics to Pearland as they expand their manufacturing footprint,” said Quentin Wiltz, Mayor, City of Pearland. “This project will bring high-quality jobs, strengthen our local economy, and deepen the innovation ecosystem that makes Pearland a destination for forward-looking companies. We look forward to continuing to support AOI as they grow and thrive in our community.”

Additional Resources:

AOI Optical TransceiversAOI Newsroom About AOI  
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced optical and HFC networking products that are the building blocks for AI datacenters, CATV and broadband fiber access networks around the world. AOI supplies this critical infrastructure to tier-one customers across cloud computing, CATV broadband, telecom, and FTTH markets. The company has R&D facilities in Atlanta, GA, and engineering and manufacturing facilities at its corporate headquarters in Sugar Land, TX, as well as in Taipei, Taiwan and Ningbo, China. For additional information, visit www.ao-inc.com.

About PEDC
Established in 1995, the Pearland Economic Development Corporation promotes, assists, and enhances economic development activities and quality of life within Pearland, Texas. In bringing new and existing businesses to the area, the organization attracts capital investment to add to the city’s tax base and helps to increase the number of employment opportunities for residents. For more information, visit www.pearlandedc.com.

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Melissa Cook
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A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/f8f49ccf-861c-4173-a6db-06fbdf54ccbb

Texas Construction Hat AOI Begins Expansion of Pearland Manufacturing Campus
2026-07-10 19:34 1mo ago
2026-07-10 13:46 1mo ago
AAOI zvyšuje výrobu 800G a 1.6T transceiverů
AAOI Applied Opt
FMP Stock News 78
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Key Takeaways Applied Optoelectronics is scaling 800G and 1.6T production as hyperscale customer demand accelerates. AAOI plans monthly capacity above 650,000 units by the end of 2026 and over 930,000 by the end of 2027. AAOI faces competition from NVIDIA-backed partnerships involving Lumentum and Coherent. Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI - Free Report) is benefiting from the strong demand for 800G transceivers, a trend that is fundamentally reshaping the company’s growth trajectory. In the first quarter alone, AAOI completed its first volume shipment of 800G single-mode transceivers to a major hyperscale customer, with 800G revenues reaching $4.6 million, or 5.6% of total data center revenues.

Management expects to ship nearly four times the quantity of 800G units in the second quarter as additional orders move into delivery. The company also announced a first volume order for 1.6T transceivers from another long-term hyperscale customer, with 800G deliveries expected in the second quarter and 1.6T deliveries expected as early as the third quarter, completing by year-end 2026.

AAOI’s ability to scale manufacturing capacity rapidly remains a key catalyst. The company has made significant investments in expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint, especially in Texas, and internationally in Taiwan and China.

The company expects to produce more than 650,000 units of 800G and 1.6T products per month by the end of 2026, and anticipates increasing this to more than 930,000 units per month by the end of 2027. This expansion is crucial, as demand for these high-speed modules is projected to outpace production capacity through mid-2027, underscoring the strength and persistence of the AI infrastructure trend.

AAOI’s strong position in the 800G transceiver market is fueling both operational and financial momentum. The company forecasts that 800G revenues will reach approximately $217 million per month by mid-2027, contributing to a total data center transceiver revenue of about $471 million monthly.

AAOI Faces Stiff CompetitionApplied Optoelectronics is facing stiff competition from Lumentum (LITE - Free Report) and Coherent (COHR - Free Report) in the optical networking market. Coherent and Lumentum’s partnerships with NVIDIA pose a significant threat to AAOI.

During the third quarter of fiscal 2026, Coherent announced a strategic partnership with NVIDIA focused on advanced optical networking and CPO technologies for AI data centers. The agreement includes a $2 billion equity investment from NVIDIA and a multi-year supply agreement extending through the end of the decade.

In March 2026, Lumentum entered into a multiyear strategic agreement with NVIDIA to accelerate the development of advanced optical technologies for next-generation AI infrastructure. The partnership includes a multibillion-dollar purchase commitment and a $2 billion NVIDIA investment to expand Lumentum’s U.S. manufacturing capacity and R&D capabilities.

AAOI’s Share Price Performance, Valuation, and EstimatesApplied Optoelectronics shares have skyrocketed 250.6% in the year-to-date period, outperforming the Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s rise of 15.3% and the Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors increase of 44.9%.

AAOI Stock’s Performance
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Applied Optoelectronics shares are currently overvalued, as suggested by its Value Score of F. AAOI stock is trading at a premium with a trailing 12-month Price/Sales of 18.32X compared with the Electronics - Semiconductors industry’s 16.35X.

AAOI’s Valuation
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings is pegged at 80 cents per share, which has been unchanged over the past 30 days. This suggests 407.69% year-over-year growth.

AAOI’s Zacks RankApplied Optoelectronics currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. 
2026-06-30 15:11 2mo ago
2026-06-30 10:01 2mo ago
AAOI zdvojnásobila tržby z datových center díky silné poptávce
AAOI Applied Opt
FMP Stock News 72
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Key Takeaways AAOI is benefiting from steady CATV demand and higher-speed optical product engagement. CATV revenues rose 24% sequentially in Q1, with Q2 revenues expected to be at $75-$80 million.Datacenter revenues more than doubled year over year as AI and cloud demand boosted orders. Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI - Free Report) , which designs and manufactures fiber-optic networking products for internet data centers, cable television, telecommunications and fiber-to-the-home end markets, is benefiting from steady demand for its cable television (“CATV”) products.

In the first quarter of 2026, CATV revenues were $66.8 million, up 24% sequentially, supported by shipments of 1.8 GHz amplifiers to its largest CATV customer and expanding engagement with additional MSOs. For the second quarter, management expects CATV revenues of $75 million to $80 million. Based on recent customer discussions, AAOI now expects to generate more than $325 million annually in CATV, with the majority tied to amplifier deployments and some contribution from software solutions.

Applied Optoelectronics' CATV business is benefiting from ongoing broadband infrastructure upgrades as cable operators expand network capacity to support rising data consumption and faster internet services. The CATV segment also offers AAOI a diversified revenue base, complementing its data center business and helping reduce dependence on a single end market.

Datacenter revenues in the March quarter reached $81.4 million, more than doubling from the year-ago quarter, as customer engagement strengthened around higher-speed optical products. The ramp helped offset a smaller telecom contribution and drove the company’s top line. We note that in the first quarter of 2026, total revenues increased 51.4% year over year to $151.1 million.

Applied Optoelectronics has highlighted accelerating AI-driven datacenter investment as a key demand driver and pointed to strong customer engagement around both 800G transceivers and emerging 1.6 Tb products. The company also said it anticipates sequential revenue growth through 2026, with significantly larger growth expected starting in the third quarter as additional capacity comes online.

Applied Optoelectronics' data center business is benefiting from the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure and cloud computing, which require significantly higher bandwidth and faster optical connectivity. The company supplies high-speed optical transceivers used in hyperscale data centers to connect servers, switches and GPUs, with growing demand for 400G, 800G and next-generation 1.6T solutions.

As cloud service providers continue to invest heavily in AI clusters and network upgrades, AAOI is experiencing stronger order volumes and an improving product mix. Its vertically integrated manufacturing model enables tighter cost control, faster production scaling and greater pricing competitiveness, helping the company capitalize on the industry's transition to higher-speed optical networking.

Taking a Look at Some Other AI StocksMicron Technology (MU - Free Report) is poised to be the key beneficiary of surging AI-related infrastructure spending, as companies continue to build out GPU clusters and AI data centers that require advanced memory solutions. AI PCs are an important part of Micron’s growth plan. An expanding partner base that includes the likes of NVIDIA, AMD and Intel is enabling Micron to capture a larger share of the AI infrastructure market. Deepening relationships with major cloud and enterprise customers ensures stable revenue streams and reduces the risk of pricing volatility. 

Micron’s transformation as a key AI infrastructure supplier, supported by surging AI-driven High Bandwidth Memory or HBM demand, explosive revenue growth, expanding margins, strong cash generation and its Anthropic partnership, provides multiple catalysts for significant upside.

Teradyne (TER - Free Report) is benefiting from strong AI-related demand, which is driving significant investments in cloud AI build-out as customers accelerate production of a wide range of AI accelerators, networking, memory and power devices.

The company is being aided by the growing demand for AI infrastructure, which is driving robust growth across its semiconductor test business. Teradyne expects robust growth in the semiconductor test market, particularly in the compute segment, which is projected to expand significantly due to the rapid build-out of AI data centers and the growth of edge AI.

AAOI’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of AAOI have surged in triple digits (% wise) over the past six months, outperforming the Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors industry’s return.

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In terms of forward 12-month Price/Sales (P/S), Applied Optoelectronics is trading at a discount compared with its industry.

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See how the Zacks Consensus Estimate for AAOI’s earnings has been revised over the past 90 days.

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AAOI’s Zacks RankAAOI currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.