Applied Optoelectronics Option Alert: Sep 19 $25 Calls Sweep (12) near the Ask: 600 vs 16 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

Applied Optoelectronics Option Alert: Sep 19 $25 Calls Sweep (12) near the Ask: 600 @ $10.829 vs 16 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$26.8442

Applied Optoelectronics Stock (NASDAQ: AAOI)

Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) Stock

Applied Optoelectronics

Applied Optoelectronics Inc is a provider of fiber-optic networking products for the Internet data center, cable television, telecommunications and fiber-to-the-home end markets. The company focuses on designing and manufacturing a range of optical communication products from components, to subassemblies, and modules to complete turn-key equipment. Demand for Applied Optoelectronics is driven by bandwidth demand in end markets. Through direct sales personnel, and manufacturing teams in the United States, China, and Taiwan, the company coordinates with customers to determine product design, qualifications, and performance. The company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan.

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Applied Optoelectronics Inc

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$57.1K</td>
<td>35.5K</td>
<td>64.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$112.2K</td>
<td>11.7K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$35.5K</td>
<td>888</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$264.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$58.5K</td>
<td>259</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$43.3K</td>
<td>576</td>
<td>855</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
<td>733</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GWRE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$332.8K</td>
<td>81</td>
<td>707</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TWLO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>148</td>
<td>650</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$600.0K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>508</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 143 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.1K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 35507 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 64339 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 8 day(s) on February 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2000 contract(s) at a $26.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $112.2K, with a price of $56.0 per contract. There were 11701 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6684 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 56 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 8 contract(s) at a $450.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.5K, with a price of $4451.0 per contract. There were 888 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2287 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 330 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $264.0K, with a price of $13206.0 per contract. There were 3080 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1661 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COHR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COHR#NYSE">COHR</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.5K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 259 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1191 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ARM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 148 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 22 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.3K, with a price of $1970.0 per contract. There were 576 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 855 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAOI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 29 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 7398 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 733 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GWRE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWRE#NYSE">GWRE</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 416 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 43 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $332.8K, with a price of $800.0 per contract. There were 81 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 707 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TWLO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 211 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 24 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $1060.0 per contract. There were 148 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 650 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 302 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $600.0K, with a price of $1200.0 per contract. There were 3345 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 508 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) shares increased by 22.9% to $102.9 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $234.4 billion. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Alpha Modus Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMOD#NASDAQ">AMOD</a>) stock moved upwards by 22.6% to $3.2. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $42.2 million. </li>
<li>Saverone 2014 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SVRE#NASDAQ">SVRE</a>) shares increased by 12.91% to $0.6. The company's market cap stands at $4.4 million. </li>
<li>Silicon Laboratories (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLAB#NASDAQ">SLAB</a>) shares moved upwards by 12.44% to $151.57. The company's market cap stands at $4.9 billion. The company's, Q4 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>ZenaTech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZENA#NASDAQ">ZENA</a>) stock rose 10.36% to $4.79. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $84.6 million. </li>
<li>Mobix Labs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOBX#NASDAQ">MOBX</a>) shares increased by 8.62% to $1.26. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $46.5 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>SmartKem (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTK#NASDAQ">SMTK</a>) stock declined by 17.2% to $2.5 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $8.9 million. </li>
<li>Cyngn (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYN#NASDAQ">CYN</a>) stock declined by 9.67% to $0.11. The company's market cap stands at $2.2 million. </li>
<li>Fabrinet (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FN#NYSE">FN</a>) shares declined by 8.69% to $206.0. The company's market cap stands at $7.4 billion. The company's, Q2 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Arteris (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIP#NASDAQ">AIP</a>) shares fell 7.33% to $9.61. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $386.1 million. </li>
<li>Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) stock fell 7.09% to $24.0. The company's market cap stands at $1.1 billion. </li>
<li>Inseego (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INSG#NASDAQ">INSG</a>) stock fell 6.33% to $11.06. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $165.4 million. 
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</ul>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with AAOI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for Applied Optoelectronics.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 62%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $50,000, and 7, calls, for a total amount of $790,492.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $12.5 to $35.0 for Applied Optoelectronics over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Applied Optoelectronics stands at 1179.33, with a total volume reaching 6,524.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Applied Optoelectronics, situated within the strike price corridor from $12.5 to $35.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Applied Optoelectronics Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738176320_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$279.2K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>710</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$149.9K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$15.7</td>
<td>$14.6</td>
<td>$14.6</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$146.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$77.2K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Applied Optoelectronics</h3>
Applied Optoelectronics Inc is a provider of fiber-optic networking products for the Internet data center, cable television, telecommunications and fiber-to-the-home end markets. The company focuses on designing and manufacturing a range of optical communication products from components, to subassemblies, and modules to complete turn-key equipment. Demand for Applied Optoelectronics is driven by bandwidth demand in end markets. Through direct sales personnel, and manufacturing teams in the United States, China, and Taiwan, the company coordinates with customers to determine product design, qualifications, and performance. The company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Applied Optoelectronics, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Applied Optoelectronics Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 922,239, the price of AAOI is down -0.11% at $26.64. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 22 days.</li>
</ul>
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Applied Optoelectronics's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NYSE">AAOI</a>) short percent of float has fallen 12.02% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.42 million shares sold short, which is 17.72% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.89 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Applied Optoelectronics Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737060317_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Applied Optoelectronics has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Applied Optoelectronics's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Applied Optoelectronics's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.14%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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<li>Northland Capital Markets cut the price target for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) from $20 to $18. Northland Capital Markets analyst Tim Savageaux maintained an Outperform rating. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAOI/analyst-ratings">Applied Optoelectronics shares closed at $37.74 on Friday. See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Northland Capital Markets analyst Tim Savageaux maintains Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $20 to $18.

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Northland Capital Markets Maintains Outperform on Applied Optoelectronics, Lowers Price Target to $18

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Shares of companies in the broader tech sector are trading lower after experiencing strong gains in 2024 amid AI momentum.

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Applied Optoelectronics. Our analysis of options history for Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) revealed 21 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 38% of traders were bullish, while 47% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 6 were puts, with a value of $432,603, and 15 were calls, valued at $986,947.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $22.5 to $50.0 for Applied Optoelectronics during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Applied Optoelectronics's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Applied Optoelectronics's whale activity within a strike price range from $22.5 to $50.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Applied Optoelectronics Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734969631_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$16.5</td>
<td>$17.4</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$132.2K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$130.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td align="right">205</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.62</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$113.3K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td align="right">447</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$97.5K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$92.8K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td align="right">808</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Applied Optoelectronics</h3>
Applied Optoelectronics Inc is a provider of fiber-optic networking products for the Internet data center, cable television, telecommunications and fiber-to-the-home end markets. The company focuses on designing and manufacturing a range of optical communication products from components, to subassemblies, and modules to complete turn-key equipment. Demand for Applied Optoelectronics is driven by bandwidth demand in end markets. Through direct sales personnel, and manufacturing teams in the United States, China, and Taiwan, the company coordinates with customers to determine product design, qualifications, and performance. The company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan.
In light of the recent options history for Applied Optoelectronics, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Applied Optoelectronics Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,020,369, the price of AAOI is down by -2.23%, reaching $36.98.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 59 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Applied Optoelectronics</h3>
4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $34.25.
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&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Northland Capital Markets downgraded its rating to Outperform, setting a price target of $40. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt persists with their Buy rating on Applied Optoelectronics, maintaining a target price of $44. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B. Riley Securities has revised its rating downward to Sell, adjusting the price target to $14. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Raymond James persists with their Outperform rating on Applied Optoelectronics, maintaining a target price of $39. 
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Applied Optoelectronics's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

Applied Optoelectronics shares are trading higher after Raymond James raised its price target on the stock from $17 to $39.

Raymond James analyst Simon Leopold maintains Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $17 to $39.

Raymond James Maintains Outperform on Applied Optoelectronics, Raises Price Target to $39

Applied Optoelectronics's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NYSE">AAOI</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.67% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 9.27 million shares sold short, which is 21.48% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.3 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Applied Optoelectronics Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734703218_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Applied Optoelectronics has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Applied Optoelectronics's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Applied Optoelectronics's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.06%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Peering Into Applied Optoelectronics's Recent Short Interest

Offerings

Applied Optoelectronics Plans Private Exchange Offer For 2026 Notes And Concurrent Registered Direct Offering

Applied Optoelectronics shares are trading higher after Northland Capital Markets raised its price target from $25 to $40.

Northland Capital Markets analyst Tim Savageaux reiterates Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $25 to $40.

Reiteration

Northland Capital Markets Reiterates Outperform on Applied Optoelectronics, Raises Price Target to $40

"AOI filed this lawsuit because we believe ATI is infringing several of our key optical transceiver patents. AOI has invested significantly in research and development and will continue to enforce its IP rights against alleged infringers to protect those rights," said Dr. Thompson Lin, Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer.
In the complaint, AOI is seeking monetary damages from ATI and a permanent injunction.

Legal

Applied Optoelectronics Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Accelight Technologies

Applied Optoelectronics shares are trading higher after Rosenblatt maintained a Buy rating on the stock and raised its price target from $27.5 to $44.

Rosenblatt analyst Mike Genovese maintains Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $27.5 to $44.

Rosenblatt Maintains Buy on Applied Optoelectronics, Raises Price Target to $44

Press Releases

Applied Optoelectronics Filed Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Eoptolink Technology USA Inc.

Applied Optoelectronics to Present at the Raymond James 2024 TMT & Consumer Conference

Management

AOI Adds Kevin Jones to Lead Global Sales Team for Quantum Bandwidth™

Applied Optoelectronics Filed a Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Accelight Technologies, Inc. (ATI)

Financing

Applied Optoelectronics Announces Proposed Private Exchange Offer for 2026 Notes and Concurrent Registered Direct Offering

Dividends

Applied Optoelectronics Announces Entry into Exchange Transactions for 2026 Notes and Pricing of a Concurrent Registered Direct Offering

Applied Optoelectronics Closes Exchange of 2026 Notes and Concurrent Registered Direct Offering

CIG USA Has Filed Petitions for IPR Against AOI Patents in Legal Dispute

Applied Optoelectronics Announces Date of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results Conference Call

Applied Optoelectronics Announces Equity Grants To Employees Under Inducement Plan

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