Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) Insider Shu-Hua (Joshua) Yeh Sells 4,715 Shares of Stock

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAOI) insider Shu-Hua (Joshua) Yeh sold 4,715 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $126.50, for a total transaction of $596,447.50. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 383,498 shares in the company, valued at approximately $48,512,497. This trade represents a 1.21% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Shu-Hua (Joshua) Yeh also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Tuesday, July 21st, Shu-Hua (Joshua) Yeh sold 1,285 shares of Applied Optoelectronics stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $120.02, for a total transaction of $154,225.70.
• On Thursday, June 18th, Shu-Hua (Joshua) Yeh sold 6,000 shares of Applied Optoelectronics stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $171.89, for a total transaction of $1,031,340.00.
• On Friday, June 12th, Shu-Hua (Joshua) Yeh sold 28,826 shares of Applied Optoelectronics stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $166.53, for a total transaction of $4,800,393.78.
• On Thursday, June 4th, Shu-Hua (Joshua) Yeh sold 10,000 shares of Applied Optoelectronics stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $205.07, for a total transaction of $2,050,700.00.
• On Tuesday, May 19th, Shu-Hua (Joshua) Yeh sold 39,154 shares of Applied Optoelectronics stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $173.26, for a total transaction of $6,783,822.04.

Applied Optoelectronics Price Performance

Applied Optoelectronics stock opened at $131.63 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 3.83, a quick ratio of 3.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $139.71 and a 200-day simple moving average of $116.76. The stock has a market cap of $10.56 billion, a P/E ratio of -199.44 and a beta of 3.76. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. has a 12-month low of $18.50 and a 12-month high of $233.67.

Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The semiconductor company reported ($0.07) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.05) by ($0.02). Applied Optoelectronics had a negative net margin of 8.55% and a negative return on equity of 4.64%. The business had revenue of $151.14 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $156.98 million. During the same period last year, the company earned ($0.02) EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 51.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Applied Optoelectronics has set its Q2 2026 guidance at -0.030-0.030 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. will post 0.6 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Stories Impacting Applied Optoelectronics

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

• Positive Sentiment: Potential U.S. ban boosts domestic suppliers: Reports that the Trump administration may restrict Chinese-made components used in data centers have lifted optical-networking stocks, including AAOI. Investors see a potential opportunity for Applied Optoelectronics to gain share as data-center operators seek non-Chinese suppliers. Applied Optoelectronics Rockets 17%, Coherent Climbs 11%, Lumentum Gains 6% on Reported U.S. Ban of Chinese Optics
• Positive Sentiment: AI and 800G demand support the outlook: Analysts and investors are highlighting accelerating demand for 800G optical products used in AI data centers, along with continued cable-TV networking growth. Reports that AAOI may be relatively insulated from an industry shortage of externally modulated lasers further support expectations for production and sales growth ahead of the earnings release. Should You Buy, Sell or Hold AAOI Stock Ahead of Q2 Earnings?
• Positive Sentiment: Momentum is building ahead of results: Recent coverage points to expectations for another strong quarter, following substantial year-over-year revenue growth in the prior quarter. This has increased investor interest in whether AI-related demand can support further expansion. Applied Optoelectronics Rockets 18% as Investors Eye Another Strong Quarter
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor presentation scheduled: Management will participate in a virtual fireside chat at Rosenblatt’s Technology Summit on August 18. The event could provide updates on AI demand, capacity, and customer activity, but it does not immediately change the company’s financial outlook. Applied Optoelectronics to Present at Rosenblatt’s 6th Annual Technology Summit
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and execution risks remain: AAOI is trading at a demanding valuation despite ongoing losses, while production constraints could limit its ability to capitalize on AI demand. Its latest reported quarter also missed analyst expectations for revenue and earnings, making the upcoming results and guidance particularly important.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider sale adds a modest cautionary signal: Director Shu-Hua (Joshua) Yeh sold 4,715 shares worth approximately $596,000. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan and represented only 1.21% of his holdings, limiting its significance. SEC insider transaction filing

Institutional Trading of Applied Optoelectronics

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its position in shares of Applied Optoelectronics by 10.4% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 25,579 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $393,000 after purchasing an additional 2,415 shares during the period. Cetera Investment Advisers purchased a new position in Applied Optoelectronics during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $377,000. New York State Common Retirement Fund increased its position in Applied Optoelectronics by 36.0% during the second quarter. New York State Common Retirement Fund now owns 17,000 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $437,000 after buying an additional 4,500 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. increased its position in Applied Optoelectronics by 50.0% during the second quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 60,817 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $1,562,000 after buying an additional 20,261 shares during the period. Finally, First Trust Advisors LP purchased a new stake in Applied Optoelectronics in the second quarter valued at approximately $952,000. 61.70% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

AAOI has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Applied Optoelectronics in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Raymond James Financial reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Applied Optoelectronics in a research note on Wednesday, June 10th. Needham & Company LLC cut their price objective on shares of Applied Optoelectronics from $260.00 to $220.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Applied Optoelectronics from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Monday, April 13th. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities restated a “buy” rating and set a $220.00 price objective on shares of Applied Optoelectronics in a research report on Monday, June 22nd. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $141.80.

Applied Optoelectronics Company Profile

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.