Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Company Overview

Applied Optoelectronics  ( NASDAQ:AAOI ) has surged by more than 9% today.

Though growing applications across AI and hyperscale computing are aiding Applied Optoelectronics' growth, rising expenses are weighing on margins.

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Applied Optoelectronics is up 326.38% over the last six months. The company reported impressive Q3-2024 results and foresees a 40% revenue growth QoQ for Q4-2024. The company benefits from the high demand for fiber optics used at US datacenters.

SUGAR LAND, Texas, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI) (“AOI,” “we,” “us” or “our”) announced today that it has closed its exchange with holders (the “Noteholders”) of its 5.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”) of approximately $76.7 million principal amount of the 2026 Notes for (i) $125 million aggregate principal amount of 2.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”), (ii) 1,487,874 shares of our common stock (the “Exchange Shares”) and (iii) approximately $89.6 thousand in cash representing accrued interest on the 2026 Notes and the value of fractional shares (such transactions, collectively, the “Exchanges”).

SUGAR LAND, Texas, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI) (“AOI,” “we,” “us” or “our”) expects to enter into transactions with holders of its 5.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”) to exchange approximately $80 million principal amount of the 2026 Notes for aggregate consideration consisting of a combination of (i) Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”), (ii) shares of our common stock (the “Exchange Shares”) and (iii) cash representing accrued interest on the 2026 Notes and the value of fractional shares, if any (such transactions, collectively, the “Exchanges”).

SUGAR LAND, Texas, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI), a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products for the internet datacenter, cable broadband, telecom and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) markets, today announced the Company will present via a fireside chat at the following investor conference:

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Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.21 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.17. This compares to loss of $0.05 per share a year ago.