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.