Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Hits 9-Year High Ahead of Earnings

We recently published 10 Stocks Outrunning the Market; 3 on a High. Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (NASDAQ:AAOI) was one of the best performers on Friday.

Applied Optoelectronics soared to a nine-year high on Friday, as investors positioned portfolios ahead of the results of its earnings performance for the fourth quarter and full-year 2025 next week.

At intra-day trading, the stock climbed to its highest price of $54.30 before trimming gains to finish the session just up by 10 percent at $51.68 apiece.

According to the company, it would release the results of its financial and operating highlights after market close on Thursday, February 26. An investor call will be held to elaborate on the results.

For the fourth quarter, Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (NASDAQ:AAOI) is targeting to report revenues in the range of $125 million to $140 million, or an implied growth of 24.6 percent to 39.6 percent from the $100.3 million posted in the same period in 2024.

However, it expects to incur a non-GAAP net loss of $2.8 million to $9 million, and loss per share of $0.04 to $0.13 on approximately 70.3 million shares.

Non-GAAP gross margin is also targeted at 29 to 31 percent.

In other news, Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (NASDAQ:AAOI) is expected to host an investor session in conjunction with the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition in Los Angeles, California, on March 17, 2026.

Chief Finance and Strategy Officer Stefan Murry will present at the event.

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