Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
AAOITechnologyNASDAQCommunication Equipment
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the technology sector, Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. focuses on Communication Equipment services and products. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of fiber-optic networking products in the United States, Taiwan, and China. The $9.47B market capitalization puts AAOI squarely in mid-cap range for its industry. The company offers optical modules, optical filters, lasers, laser components, subassemblies, transmitters and transceivers, turn-key equipment, headend, node, and distribution equipment, as well as amplifiers.
Market Cap
$9.47B
Beta
3.78
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
24.24
EPS (TTM)
$-0.77
EPS (Fwd)
$4.60
ROE
-5.5%
ROA
-2.7%
Cash
$499.7M
Total Debt
$300.1M
Free CF
-$887.1M
52W Change
280.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where AAOI stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 27, 2026 close, AAOI finished 6.27% below its 150-day moving average ($121.37) and 15.33% above its 200-day moving average ($98.64). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is AAOI overbought or oversold?
At the August 27, 2026 close, AAOI's RSI(14) was 45.6, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The balance sheet looks solid with $499.7M in cash comfortably exceeding the $300.1M debt load. A net cash position generally provides financial flexibility during uncertain economic periods. Free cash flow is running at -$887.1M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of -5.5% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Revenue has grown from $222.8M (2022) to $455.7M (2025), reflecting a 105% increase over the period.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.'s elevated beta suggests the stock experiences more pronounced price movements than the overall market, which increases both upside potential and downside risk. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and its sector.