Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI)

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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) is up 391.2% since the beginning of the year. At $171 per share, AAOI is trading 26.7% below its 52-week high of $234. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AAOI shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $20,484.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) has returned 391.19% so far this year and 630.19% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, AAOI has achieved an annualized return of 33.09%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 26, 2013, AAOI's average daily return is +0.25%, while the average monthly return is +5.64%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.1 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 50.64%, beta of 1.70, and R2 of 0.10 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 26, 2013.

• This stock captured 199.13% of S&P 500 Index gains and 139.34% 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 96 for risk / return — in the top 96% 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 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 23.25%.

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 Communication Equipment industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.