Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

35.48-1.39 (-3.77%)

Oct 29, 4:00:01 PM EDT · NasdaqGM · AAOI · USD

Upcoming Earnings

Report date

Nov 6, 2025 (in 7 days)

Key Stats

Market Cap

2.21B

P/E (TTM)

Basic EPS (TTM)

-3.57

Dividend Yield

Recent Filings

8-K

Secures 15-year factory lease

9/4/25Sep 4, 2025

Applied Optoelectronics's subsidiary Prime World inked a 15-year lease on September 1, 2025, for a 346,212-square-foot facility in New Taipei City, kicking off rent-free renovations until November 1 and locking in monthly payments starting at NTD 6.8 million, escalating 3% every five years. This secures prime production space with rights to modify the building and first refusal on purchase or renewal, bolstering long-term manufacturing capacity. Early termination is barred for eight years. Risks include non-refundable security deposit of NTD 13.6 million if breached.

8-K

ATM equity offering launched

8/27/25Aug 27, 2025

Applied Optoelectronics inked an Equity Distribution Agreement on August 27, 2025, with Raymond James and Needham to sell up to $150 million in common stock via at-the-market offerings on Nasdaq. Sales proceed at the company's discretion, with agents earning 2% commissions and reimbursements capped at $10,000 for expenses. This flexible capital raise bolsters liquidity. Termination looms if shares don't sell.

8-K

Lease termination in Taiwan

8/26/25Aug 26, 2025

Applied Optoelectronics's subsidiary Prime World terminated its long-term lease for land and a building in Taiwan's Taoyuan City, effective August 31, 2025, just before the September 1 start of the 15-year term. The early exit costs NT$9,400,000, settled partly via a NT$4,700,000 security deposit, wiping out all related claims. This frees up capital while allowing equipment storage until September 30. No further liabilities linger.

8-K

Q2 revenue surges to $103M

8/7/25Aug 7, 2025

Applied Optoelectronics reported Q2 2025 revenue of $103.0 million, up sharply from $43.3 million a year ago, fueled by robust growth in datacenter and CATV segments. Gross margin expanded to 30.3%, yet elevated R&D and SG&A expenses from 800G transceiver investments drove a $9.1 million net loss. Production ramps in US and Taiwan target over 100,000 monthly 800G units by year-end. Q3 outlook sees revenue of $115-127 million amid supply chain risks.

10-Q

Q2 FY2025 results

8/7/25Aug 7, 2025

Applied Optoelectronics posted Q2 revenue of $103M, up 138% y/y and 27% q/q (derived), fueled by CATV surging 863% y/y to $56M on a major MSO upgrade while data center grew 30% y/y to $45M amid AI-driven demand. Gross margin expanded to 30.3% from 22.1% y/y, yet operating loss narrowed to $16M from $26M as R&D and sales costs scaled with volume. Net loss of $9.1M improved sharply from $26.1M y/y, with other income at $6.9M offsetting interest; diluted EPS of -$0.16 aligns with 56.8M shares. Cash hit $65M plus $22M restricted, bolstered by $196M from stock offerings, though operating cash burned $116M on receivables and inventory builds; debt stands at $22M short-term in China and $134M convertibles. New leases in Taiwan expand capacity. Tariffs loom as a wildcard.

About

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells fiber-optic networking products in the United States, Taiwan, and China. It offers optical modules, optical filters, lasers, laser components, subassemblies, transmitters and transceivers, turn-key equipment, headend, node, and distribution equipment, as well as amplifiers. The company sells its products to internet data center operators, cable television, telecom equipment manufacturers, fiber-to-the-home, and internet service providers through its direct and indirect sales channels. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas.

CEO

Dr. Chih-Hsiang Lin Ph.D.

IPO

9/26/2013

Website

https://www.ao-inc.com

Employees

3,309

Sector

Technology

Industry

Communication Equipment