141,453 Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. $AAOI Shares Acquired by Fund Resources Investment Holding Group Co Ltd

Fund Resources Investment Holding Group Co Ltd grew its stake in Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAOI) by 283.0% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 191,441 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after buying an additional 141,453 shares during the quarter. Applied Optoelectronics accounts for about 5.3% of Fund Resources Investment Holding Group Co Ltd’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 3rd biggest holding. Fund Resources Investment Holding Group Co Ltd’s holdings in Applied Optoelectronics were worth $19,002,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors have also modified their holdings of AAOI. California State Teachers Retirement System grew its position in shares of Applied Optoelectronics by 23.2% in the first quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 70,464 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $5,961,000 after purchasing an additional 13,265 shares during the period. Handelsbanken Fonder AB purchased a new stake in shares of Applied Optoelectronics during the second quarter worth approximately $7,719,000. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in Applied Optoelectronics during the 2nd quarter worth $955,672,000. Capstone Capital Management Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Applied Optoelectronics during the third quarter worth $2,101,000. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new stake in shares of Applied Optoelectronics in the second quarter valued at approximately $33,712,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 61.70% of the company’s stock.

Applied Optoelectronics Stock Performance

NASDAQ AAOI traded up $3.24 on Friday, reaching $50.13. The stock had a trading volume of 21,665,772 shares, compared to its average volume of 12,628,997. The stock has a market cap of $4.24 billion, a P/E ratio of -116.58 and a beta of 4.04. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. has a 12-month low of $18.50 and a 12-month high of $233.67. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $92.96 and its 200 day moving average price is $113.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12, a quick ratio of 2.13 and a current ratio of 2.78.

Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 5th. The semiconductor company reported $0.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.14 by $0.03. Applied Optoelectronics had a negative return on equity of 1.98% and a negative net margin of 9.57%. The firm had revenue of $269.88 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $268.11 million. During the same quarter last year, the company posted ($0.09) earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 127.5% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts expect that Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. will post 0.55 earnings per share for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Rosenblatt Securities lowered their price target on shares of Applied Optoelectronics from $220.00 to $115.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday. Raymond James Financial reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $178.00 target price on shares of Applied Optoelectronics in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. B. Riley Financial reduced their target price on Applied Optoelectronics from $92.00 to $45.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday. Wall Street Zen raised Applied Optoelectronics from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 8th. Finally, Northland Securities upgraded Applied Optoelectronics from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $120.00 price target for the company in a report on Monday, November 2nd. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $111.60.

Applied Optoelectronics News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Applied Optoelectronics this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter results beat estimates: adjusted earnings were $0.17 per share versus $0.14 expected, while revenue of $269.9 million rose 127.5% year over year. The company also reported a sixth consecutive quarter of record revenue and a return to GAAP profitability. Third-quarter results
• Positive Sentiment: Datacenter and CATV sales benefited from demand for 800G transceivers and record broadband equipment shipments. Management also cited accelerating demand for 1.6T products and a potential $1 billion–$1.5 billion hyperscaler deal, supporting the growth outlook. Q3 sales and demand
• Positive Sentiment: A rebound in AI optical stocks is providing a favorable sector backdrop, with investors revisiting recent earnings across the group. AI optical stocks rally
• Negative Sentiment: Fourth-quarter revenue guidance of $385 million–$420 million falls short of the $427.3 million consensus estimate, despite an EPS range that brackets expectations. Component shortages and delays ramping manufacturing capacity—including U.S. expansion issues—could limit the company’s ability to meet demand. Earnings call and capacity delays
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts lowered price targets: B. Riley cut its target to $45 and assigned a neutral rating, while Rosenblatt reduced its target to $115 but maintained a buy rating. The mixed revisions reflect uncertainty following the stock’s volatility. B. Riley analyst rating

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CFO Stefan J. Murry sold 4,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $102.87, for a total transaction of $411,480.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 363,168 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $37,359,092.16. The trade was a 1.09% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Shu-Hua Yeh sold 6,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $147.73, for a total value of $886,380.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 377,498 shares in the company, valued at approximately $55,767,779.54. This represents a 1.56% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 52,172 shares of company stock worth $5,985,036. 3.80% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

About Applied Optoelectronics

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc (NASDAQ: AAOI) develops and manufactures fiber-optic networking products and solutions. Its offerings include optical transceivers, transmitters, receivers, lasers, and related components used to transmit data across fiber-optic networks.

The company serves several communications markets, including data centers, broadband access networks, cable television, and telecommunications. Its products are designed for applications such as high-speed data transmission, fiber-to-the-home and other broadband deployments, network connectivity, and communications infrastructure.

Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, Applied Optoelectronics supports customers in multiple regions, including North America, Asia, and other international markets.