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.
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. has shown significant growth, particularly in its CATV and 400G segments, with a 150% stock increase in the past six months. Despite strong revenue and customer growth, Applied Optoelectronics faces challenges with negative earnings, high P/E ratio, and cash flow issues. AAOI stock is currently rated as a hold due to overvaluation concerns, ongoing losses, and heavy reliance on a small group of customers.
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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.
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
Applied Optoelectronics reported mixed Q2/2024 results, with revenue in line but gross margins below expectations, and continued negative free cash flow. The company continued to sell newly issued shares into the open market, thus resulting in substantial dilution for common equity holders. Following substantial delays, revenues under two supply agreements with key customer Microsoft are expected to ramp in the second half of the year.
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More than a few investors were unimpressed with the fiber optics networking specialist's second quarter. This, despite a slight beat on the bottom line.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAOI ) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 6, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Lindsay Savarese - IR Thompson Lin - Founder, Chairman and CEO Stefan Murry - CFO and Chief Strategy Officer Conference Call Participants Simon Leopold - Raymond James Timothy Savageaux - Northland Capital Markets Dave Kang - B. Riley FBR Operator Good afternoon.