Q4 2025 Applied Optoelectronics Inc Earnings Call Transcript

Feb 26, 2026 / 09:30 PM GMT

Release Date Price: €48.4 (-2.42%)

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Key Points

Positve

Applied Optoelectronics Inc (AAOI) reported a record total revenue of $456 million for 2025, marking an 83% increase compared to 2024.
The company saw a significant increase in data center revenue, which rose by 32% to $196 million, and CATV revenue nearly tripled to $245 million.
Non-GAAP gross margin improved to 31.4%, exceeding the guidance range of 29% to 31%.
The company has made substantial investments in expanding manufacturing capacity, particularly in Texas, to meet increasing customer demand.
Strong customer engagement and demand for 800G and 1.6 terabit products, driven by AI data center investments, are expected to drive future growth.

Negative

800G revenue came in below expectations due to ongoing firmware optimizations, impacting short-term financial performance.
The company faces challenges with production capacity and supply chain constraints, which limit its ability to meet market demand.
Non-GAAP operating expenses increased to $49.3 million, representing 37% of revenue, up from 31% in the prior year.
The company reported a non-GAAP operating loss of $7.1 million for the fourth quarter, compared to a loss of $2.5 million in the prior year.
Tariffs had a $1.2 million impact on the income statement, and the company continues to navigate uncertainties related to tariff regulations.

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E D I T E D V E R S I O N

AAOI.OQ - Applied Optoelectronics Inc
Q4 2025 Applied Optoelectronics Inc Earnings Call
Feb 26, 2026 / 09:30PM GMT

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Good afternoon. I'll be your conference operator on today's call.

At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to apply to Opto Electronics 4th quarter in full year 2025 earnings conference call.

All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise.

After the speaker's remarks, there will be a question-and-answer session.

To ask a question, you may press star, then 1 on your telephone keypad. And to withdraw a question, please press star, then 2.

Please also note that this call is being recorded today.

I'm now turning the call over to Lindsay Savare, investor relations for AOI.

Ms. Savare, you may begin.

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