Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Applied Optoelectronics, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) has returned 142.66% so far this year and 451.07% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, AAOI has achieved an annualized return of 18.85%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 26, 2013, AAOI's average daily return is +0.23%, while the average monthly return is +5.10%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 1.2 years.

Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Jun 2023 with a return of +168.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2018 at -40.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, AAOI closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 4, 2023 with a return of +67.1%, while the worst single day was Aug 4, 2017 at -34.1%.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 43.85%, beta of 1.68, and R² of 0.10 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 27, 2013.

• This stock captured 180.22% of S&P 500 Index gains and 142.26% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.10 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

AAOI ranks 95 for risk / return — in the top 95% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. was 98.49%, occurring on Jul 11, 2022. Recovery took 913 trading sessions.

The current Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. drawdown is 33.40%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Semiconductors industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.