Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s filing revealed that its Chief Financial Officer Murry Stefan J. unloaded Company’s shares for reported $32090.0 on Jun 16 ’25. In the deal valued at $16.05 per share,2,000 shares were sold. As a result of this transaction, Murry Stefan J. now holds 321,036 shares worth roughly $9.47 million.
Then, Murry Stefan J. bought 2,000 shares, generating $33,000 in total proceeds.
Before that, Murry Stefan J. sold 2,000 shares. Applied Optoelectronics Inc shares valued at $38,697 were divested by the Chief Financial Officer at a price of $19.35 per share. As a result of the transaction, Murry Stefan J. now holds 323,036 shares, worth roughly $9.53 million.
Wolfe Research initiated its Applied Optoelectronics Inc [AAOI] rating to a Peer perform in a research note published recently. A number of analysts have revised their coverage, including B. Riley Securities’s analysts, who increased its forecast for the stock in early March from “a Sell” to “a Neutral”. B. Riley Securities also remained covering AAOI and has decreased its forecast on December 10, 2024 with a “Sell” recommendation from previously “Neutral” rating. Raymond James revised its rating on September 03, 2024. It rated AAOI as “an Outperform” which previously was an “a Mkt perform”.
Price Performance Review of AAOI
On Monday, Applied Optoelectronics Inc [NASDAQ:AAOI] saw its stock jump 3.86% to $29.5. Over the last five days, the stock has gained 11.55%. Applied Optoelectronics Inc shares have risen nearly 227.36% since the year began. Nevertheless, the stocks have fallen -19.98% over the past one year. While a 52-week high of $44.50 was reached on 01/06/25, a 52-week low of $6.70 was recorded on 04/21/25.
Levels Of Support And Resistance For AAOI Stock
The 24-hour chart illustrates a support level at 27.79, which if violated will result in even more drops to 26.09. On the upside, there is a resistance level at 30.51. A further resistance level may holdings at 31.52.
How much short interest is there in Applied Optoelectronics Inc?
A steep rise in short interest was recorded in Applied Optoelectronics Inc stocks on 2025-06-13, growing by 1.45 million shares to a total of 12.01 million shares. Yahoo Finance data shows the prior-month short interest on 2025-05-15 was 10.57 million shares. There was a rise of 12.03%, which implies that there is a positive sentiment for the stock.
