On Monday, Applied Optoelectronics Inc (NASDAQ: AAOI) opened higher 4.06% from the last session, before settling in for the closing price of $12.56. Price fluctuations for AAOI have ranged from $6.70 to $44.50 over the past 52 weeks.
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During the last 5-year period, the sales growth of Technology Sector giant was 6.13%. Company’s average yearly earnings per share was noted 180.61% at the time writing. With a float of $51.54 million, this company’s outstanding shares have now reached $55.34 million.
Let’s determine the extent of company efficiency that accounts for 3309 employees. In terms of profitability, gross margin is 24.7%, operating margin of -28.44%, and the pretax margin is -74.88%.
Applied Optoelectronics Inc (AAOI) Insider Activity
A key investor’s attitude towards the stock of the Communication Equipment industry is another important factor to consider. The insider ownership of Applied Optoelectronics Inc is 6.87%, while institutional ownership is 56.63%. The most recent insider transaction that took place on Apr 16 ’25, was worth 21,906. In this transaction Chief Financial Officer of this company sold 2,000 shares at a rate of $10.95, taking the stock ownership to the 235,977 shares. Before that another transaction happened on Apr 16 ’25, when Company’s Officer proposed sale 2,000 for $10.95, making the entire transaction worth $21,906.
Applied Optoelectronics Inc (AAOI) Earnings and Forecasts
According to the Wall Street analysts, stocks earnings will be around 180.61% per share during the next fiscal year.
Applied Optoelectronics Inc (NASDAQ: AAOI) Trading Performance Indicators
Check out the current performance indicators for Applied Optoelectronics Inc (AAOI). In the past quarter, the stock posted a quick ratio of 1.25. In addition, a publicly-traded company’s price to sales ratio for the trailing twelve months stands at 2.91.
For the trailing twelve months, Company’s Diluted EPS (Earnings per Share) is -4.29, a number that is poised to hit -0.04 in the next quarter and is forecasted to reach 1.93 in one year’s time.
Technical Analysis of Applied Optoelectronics Inc (AAOI)
Looking closely at Applied Optoelectronics Inc (NASDAQ: AAOI), its last 5-days average volume was 3.09 million, which is a drop from its year-to-date volume of 4.04 million. As of the previous 9 days, the stock’s Stochastic %D was 87.38%. Additionally, its Average True Range was 1.77.
During the past 100 days, Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s (AAOI) raw stochastic average was set at 9.66%, which indicates a significant decrease from 70.14% during the past two weeks. Based on volatility metrics of the stock, it showed a historical volatility of 154.34% in the past 14 days, which was higher than the 144.83% volatility it showed in the past 100 days.
At the time of writing, stock’s 50-day Moving Average is $17.42, while its 200-day Moving Average is $20.32. However, in the short run, Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s stock first resistance to watch stands at $13.57. Second resistance stands at $14.07. The third major resistance level sits at $14.60. If the price goes on to break the first support level at $12.54, it is likely to go to the next support level at $12.01. Should the price break the second support level, the third support level stands at $11.51.
Applied Optoelectronics Inc (NASDAQ: AAOI) Key Stats
There are currently 55,343K shares outstanding in the company with a market cap of 725.57 million. Presently, the company’s annual sales total 249,370 K according to its annual income of -186,730 K. Last quarter, the company’s sales amounted to 100,270 K and its income totaled -119,690 K.
