On July 8, 2025, Wolfe Research initiated coverage on Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI, Financial). The renowned analyst, George Notter, from Wolfe Research, has given the stock a "Peer Perform" rating. This marks the start of the research firm's analysis and tracking of the company's performance in the optical communications sector.
Although no specific price target has been set, the initiation of coverage is a significant step for Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI, Financial), a company traded on the NASDAQ. This rating provides a fresh perspective for investors looking to understand the potential direction of the stock and its alignment with industry peers.
The "Peer Perform" rating reflects the firm's view that Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI, Financial) is expected to perform in line with its competitors in the sector. This rating is crucial for market participants as it offers insights into the company’s current market standing and potential growth trajectory.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 5 analysts, the average target price for Applied Optoelectronics Inc (AAOI, Financial) is $30.40 with a high estimate of $50.00 and a low estimate of $13.00. The average target implies an upside of 16.39% from the current price of $26.12. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Applied Optoelectronics Inc (AAOI) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 6 brokerage firms, Applied Optoelectronics Inc's (AAOI, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.3, indicating "Outperform" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Applied Optoelectronics Inc (AAOI, Financial) in one year is $18.59, suggesting a downside of 28.83% from the current price of $26.12. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the Applied Optoelectronics Inc (AAOI) Summary page.
