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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

AAOINASDAQTechnologyCommunication Equipment

$83.73Today:- (-)1Y +168.88%

As of Oct 15, 2026 close

Market cap
$6.83B
P/E (TTM)
-
Forward P/E
-
Dividend yield
-
52-week range
$18.50$233.67
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
9.12M

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 13 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 13 unique analysts
(17 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$163.40
+95.15% upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest AAOI Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Shuvra Shankar Dey
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Andrew Rocco
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Nilanshi Mukherjee
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Shuvra Shankar Dey
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Nilanshi Mukherjee
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Derek Lewis
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Maharathi Basu
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Michael Genovese
Rosenblatt
BuyReiterates
$220.00
Luke Lango John Kilhefner
InvestorPlace
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Simon Leopold
Raymond James
BuyMaintains
$151.00 → $178.00
Tim Savageaux
Northland
HoldMaintains
$57.50 → $120.00
Dave Kang
B Riley
HoldMaintains
$94.00 → $109.00
Ryan Koontz
Needham
BuyMaintains
$190.00
Aniruddha Ganguly
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 7, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for AAOI?

The analyst consensus rating for AAOI is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 13 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for AAOI?

The average 12-month price target for AAOI is $163.40, representing an upside of 95.2% from the Oct 15, 2026 close of $83.73.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.