Applied Optoelectronics Inc’s filing revealed that its Chief Financial Officer Murry Stefan J. unloaded Company’s shares for reported $82377.0 on Jul 16 ’25. In the deal valued at $27.46 per share,3,000 shares were sold. As a result of this transaction, Murry Stefan J. now holds 318,036 shares worth roughly $7.67 million.
Then, Murry Stefan J. bought 3,000 shares, generating $82,377 in total proceeds.
Before that, Murry Stefan J. sold 2,000 shares. Applied Optoelectronics Inc shares valued at $32,090 were divested by the Chief Financial Officer at a price of $16.05 per share. As a result of the transaction, Murry Stefan J. now holds 321,036 shares, worth roughly $7.74 million.
Needham initiated its Applied Optoelectronics Inc [AAOI] rating to a Buy in a research note published on July 25, 2025; the price target was $32. A number of analysts have revised their coverage, including Wolfe Research’s analysts, who began to cover the stock in early July with a ‘”a Peer perform”‘ rating. B. Riley Securities also remained covering AAOI and has increased its forecast on March 07, 2025 with a “Neutral” recommendation from previously “Sell” rating. B. Riley Securities revised its rating on December 10, 2024. It rated AAOI as “a Sell” which previously was an “a Neutral”.
Price Performance Review of AAOI
On Tuesday, Applied Optoelectronics Inc [NASDAQ:AAOI] saw its stock fall -4.40% to $24.11. Over the last five days, the stock has lost -8.50%. Applied Optoelectronics Inc shares have risen nearly 180.02% since the year began. Nevertheless, the stocks have fallen -34.59% 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 23.28, which if violated will result in even more drops to 22.46. On the upside, there is a resistance level at 25.64. A further resistance level may holdings at 27.18.
How much short interest is there in Applied Optoelectronics Inc?
A steep rise in short interest was recorded in Applied Optoelectronics Inc stocks on 2025-07-15, dropping by -0.2 million shares to a total of 11.82 million shares. Yahoo Finance data shows the prior-month short interest on 2025-06-13 was 12.01 million shares. There was a decline of -1.65%, which implies that there is a negative sentiment for the stock.
