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Market sentiment signals for Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Outperform
6 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
—
Avg Consensus PT
$94
+92.1%
Highest Price Target
$220
+347.7%
Lowest Price Target
$25
-49.1%
Short Interest
19.9%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Seller
Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | Needham | Ryan Koontz— | +103.5% | $170 → $100 | Maintained | Buy |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Needham | Ryan Koontz— | +246.0% | $190 → $170 | Maintained | Buy |