Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock News Today: 800G Hyperscaler Orders, New AI Data Center Laser, and Analyst Price Targets (Dec. 23, 2025)
Applied Optoelectronics shares closed at $40.87 on December 23, up nearly 40% in less than a week, amid heavy trading. The surge followed news of a new 400mW pump laser for AI data centers and the company’s first volume order for 800G transceivers from a major hyperscale customer.