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NASDAQ:AAOI 26 December 2025 - 23 February 2026

Applied Optoelectronics stock jumps 10% — insider sale filing keeps AAOI in play for next week

Applied Optoelectronics stock jumps 10% — insider sale filing keeps AAOI in play for next week

Applied Optoelectronics shares surged 10.2% to $43.61 Friday on volume of about 12 million. A Form 4 filing showed Chief Legal Officer David C. Kuo sold 12,000 shares on Jan. 28 under a pre-arranged plan. The company’s stock is up roughly 25% in January but still posts negative trailing earnings. Investors await the late-February earnings report for further signals.
31 January 2026
AAOI stock cools in premarket after 21% surge as options heat up and insider files to sell shares

AAOI stock cools in premarket after 21% surge as options heat up and insider files to sell shares

Applied Optoelectronics shares fell 0.6% to $44.95 premarket Thursday after a 21% surge the previous day. Options trading spiked, with call volume quadrupling and implied volatility hitting 116.66%. Insider David Kuo filed to sell 12,000 shares worth about $540,671. Roughly 18% of the float remains short, drawing attention from traders ahead of the next earnings report.
29 January 2026
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) stock jumps nearly 18% on Oxford Instruments Texas expansion deal

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) stock jumps nearly 18% on Oxford Instruments Texas expansion deal

Applied Optoelectronics shares jumped nearly 18% to $44.05 midday after Oxford Instruments announced a plasma equipment supply deal for AOI’s Texas facility. The agreement supports AOI’s expansion in indium phosphide production for optical transceivers used in AI data centers. Investors also watched the Fed’s policy decision for its impact on tech stocks.
Why Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) stock is down today as tech pulls back

Why Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) stock is down today as tech pulls back

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI.O) dropped 14.9% to $32.40 in Thursday afternoon trading, with 6.2 million shares traded and an intraday low of $31.70. The decline followed a broader selloff in tech stocks, leaving the Nasdaq down 0.5% midday. Optical networking peers Ciena, Lumentum, and Coherent also fell sharply. Investors are watching Friday’s U.S. payrolls report and AAOI’s earnings update in late February.
Lumentum stock slides 8% as optics peers stumble; investors eye February earnings update

Lumentum stock slides 8% as optics peers stumble; investors eye February earnings update

Lumentum Holdings shares dropped 7.6% to $356.69 Monday afternoon, leading declines among optical networking stocks as Coherent, Ciena, and Applied Optoelectronics also fell. The selloff followed a sharp rally that brought Lumentum near its December peak, with trading volume at 4.9 million shares by 3:24 p.m. EST. Investors are watching upcoming earnings and industry events for signs of continued AI-driven demand.
AAOI stock jumps 14% to start 2026 as Applied Optoelectronics rides AI data-center demand

AAOI stock jumps 14% to start 2026 as Applied Optoelectronics rides AI data-center demand

Applied Optoelectronics surged 13.6% to $39.60 Friday, leading gains among optical hardware stocks as investors rotated into AI-infrastructure trades. The company last month reported its first volume order for 800G data-center transceivers and forecast up to $8 million in Q4 revenue from those shipments. Volume production of a new 400-milliwatt pump laser is expected later in 2026.
AAOI stock jumps 14% to start 2026 — what’s driving Applied Optoelectronics shares now

AAOI stock jumps 14% to start 2026 — what’s driving Applied Optoelectronics shares now

Applied Optoelectronics shares jumped 13.6% to $39.60 Friday, trading as high as $40.10 on nearly 4.85 million shares. The move put the stock near its 52-week high after the company highlighted strong demand for 800G data-center optics in December. Lumentum, Ciena, and Coherent also closed higher. Traders are watching if AAOI can hold above $40 in the next session.
Lumentum stock rises 4% as AI data‑center optics rally kicks off 2026

Lumentum stock rises 4% as AI data‑center optics rally kicks off 2026

Lumentum shares climbed 4.3% to $384.31 Friday afternoon, outperforming the broader market as optical and AI hardware stocks rallied. The stock traded between $374.87 and $391.92 during the session. Sector peers Coherent and Ciena also posted gains. Traders are watching for upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
AAOI stock jumps 13% today as AI optics names rally and short interest stays high

AAOI stock jumps 13% today as AI optics names rally and short interest stays high

Applied Optoelectronics shares jumped 13% to $39.55 in midday trading Friday, following a previous close of $34.86. Short interest stands at 12.7 million shares, about one-fifth of the float, raising short squeeze risk. The company last forecast Q4 revenue of $125 million to $140 million and reported its first major 800G transceiver order in December. Next earnings are expected Feb. 25.
Lumentum stock rebounds today after Monday slide as year-end trading stays thin

Lumentum stock rebounds today after Monday slide as year-end trading stays thin

Lumentum shares rose 1.3% to $377.59 in midday trading Tuesday, recovering part of Monday’s 4.65% slide. Trading volume was about 800,000 shares, with the stock moving between $370 and $380.32. Optical-component peers were mixed, as Applied Optoelectronics gained and IPG Photonics slipped. Investors cited thin holiday liquidity and awaited U.S. economic data for direction.
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Slips 9% Into the Weekend: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Slips 9% Into the Weekend: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Applied Optoelectronics shares fell 9.34% to $37.17 Friday, reversing recent gains after hitting a 52-week high earlier in the week. Trading volume reached 3.83 million shares, with no major news driving the drop. Analysts cited profit-taking and renewed concerns about the company’s Q4 outlook and data-center shipment timing. Major U.S. indexes finished the session nearly flat amid light, post-holiday trading.
28 December 2025
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Weekend Update: Why Shares Fell 9% Friday, Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Monday

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Weekend Update: Why Shares Fell 9% Friday, Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Monday

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) fell 9.34% to $37.17 Friday, reversing earlier gains after a volatile week. The stock opened near $41 before selling accelerated, with no major company news released. Analysts cited renewed concerns about Q4 revenue outlook, shipment timing, and profitability. U.S. markets remain closed until Monday.
28 December 2025
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Slides Into the Weekend After Sharp Drop: What Drove the Move, Fresh Analysis, and What to Watch Monday

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Slides Into the Weekend After Sharp Drop: What Drove the Move, Fresh Analysis, and What to Watch Monday

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) shares fell 9.3% Friday, closing at $37.17 after trading between $41.38 and $37.03 on below-average volume. No new company news surfaced, but analysts cited renewed concerns over Q4 outlook, data-center shipment delays, and operational costs. The broader market ended flat in thin post-holiday trading. Extended-hours pricing showed little change.
27 December 2025
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Slumps in Midday Trading: 800G AI Data-Center Momentum, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks Ahead

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Slumps in Midday Trading: 800G AI Data-Center Momentum, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks Ahead

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) shares fell about 7.9% to $37.75 by midday Friday in New York, after opening at $41.00 and hitting an intraday low near $37.65. Trading volume was heavy, with volatility fueled by high short interest—about 19.5% of float—and recent analyst notes. Broader U.S. indexes were little changed. The company recently announced its first major 800G transceiver order.
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