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Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) Azioni, Report sulle vendite allo scoperto

Applied Optoelectronics

Applied Optoelectronics Inc is a provider of fiber-optic networking products for the Internet data center, cable television, telecommunications and fiber-to-the-home end markets. The company focuses on designing and manufacturing a range of optical communication products from components, to subassemblies, and modules to complete turn-key equipment. Demand for Applied Optoelectronics is driven by bandwidth demand in end markets. Through direct sales personnel, and manufacturing teams in the United States, China, and Taiwan, the company coordinates with customers to determine product design, qualifications, and performance. The company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan.

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Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.21) per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.17) by 23.53 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $65.15 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $62.60 million by 4.08 percent. This is a 4.16 percent increase over sales of $62.55 million the same period last year.

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Applied Optoelectronics Q3 2024 Adj EPS $(0.21) Misses $(0.17) Estimate, Sales $65.15M Beat $62.60M Estimate

Rosenblatt analyst Mike Genovese maintains Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) with a Buy and maintains $20 price target.

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Rosenblatt Maintains Buy on Applied Optoelectronics, Maintains $20 Price Target

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<li>Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) stock moved upwards by 11.24% to $16.62. The company's market cap stands at $679.6 million. </li>
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<li>Sobr Safe (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOBR#NASDAQ">SOBR</a>) shares declined by 30.5% to $7.02 during Tuesday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.2 million. </li>
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PepsiCo reported mixed third-quarter results and lowered its 2024 organic revenue guidance. The company reported a third-quarter net revenue decline of 0.6% year-over-year to $23.319 billion and organic growth of 1.3%, missing the consensus estimate of $23.825 billion. Adjusted EPS of $2.31 beat the consensus estimate of $2.29.
PepsiCo shares gained 0.9% to $168.68 on Tuesday.
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<li>MYT Netherlands Parent B.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYTE#NASDAQ">MYTE</a>) rose 11.9% to $7.57. MYT Netherlands recently announced the acquisition of YOOX NET-A-PORTER for €555 million.</li>
<li>Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) climbed 10.3% to $16.48.</li>
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with AAOI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 21 uncommon options trades for Applied Optoelectronics.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 38% bullish and 47%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $65,500, and 19 are calls, for a total amount of $1,172,909.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $12.5 and $22.5 for Applied Optoelectronics, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Applied Optoelectronics stands at 2154.62, with a total volume reaching 7,751.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Applied Optoelectronics, situated within the strike price corridor from $12.5 to $22.5, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Applied Optoelectronics Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727210768_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
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<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$192.0K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">800</td>
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<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$98.2K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">912</td>
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<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$94.0K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">603</td>
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<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">402</td>
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<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$88.0K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">202</td>
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<h3>About Applied Optoelectronics</h3>
Applied Optoelectronics Inc is a provider of fiber-optic networking products for the Internet data center, cable television, telecommunications and fiber-to-the-home end markets. The company focuses on designing and manufacturing a range of optical communication products from components, to subassemblies, and modules to complete turn-key equipment. Demand for Applied Optoelectronics is driven by bandwidth demand in end markets. Through direct sales personnel, and manufacturing teams in the United States, China, and Taiwan, the company coordinates with customers to determine product design, qualifications, and performance. The company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan.
<h3>Where Is Applied Optoelectronics Standing Right Now?</h3>
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<li>Currently trading with a volume of 5,501,773, the AAOI's price is up by 13.58%, now at $15.97. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 44 days.</li>
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<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Applied Optoelectronics</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $18.5.
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&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Raymond James has upgraded their rating to Outperform and adjusted the price target to $17. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Rosenblatt continues to hold a Buy rating for Applied Optoelectronics, targeting a price of $20. 
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In the latest quarter, 4 analysts provided ratings for Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
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<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $15.25, a high estimate of $20.00, and a low estimate of $9.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 8.93% from the previous average price target of $14.00.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726149947_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Applied Optoelectronics. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst Firm</th>
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<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Mike Genovese</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
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<td>Simon Leopold</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Mike Genovese</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>David Kang</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Applied Optoelectronics. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Applied Optoelectronics compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Applied Optoelectronics's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Applied Optoelectronics's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAOI/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Applied Optoelectronics analyst ratings.</a>
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<h2>Get to Know Applied Optoelectronics Better</h2>
Applied Optoelectronics Inc is a provider of fiber-optic networking products for the Internet data center, cable television, telecommunications and fiber-to-the-home end markets. The company focuses on designing and manufacturing a range of optical communication products from components, to subassemblies, and modules to complete turn-key equipment. Demand for Applied Optoelectronics is driven by bandwidth demand in end markets. Through direct sales personnel, and manufacturing teams in the United States, China, and Taiwan, the company coordinates with customers to determine product design, qualifications, and performance. The company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan.
<h3>Applied Optoelectronics: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Applied Optoelectronics displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 3.98%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Applied Optoelectronics's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -60.35%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Applied Optoelectronics's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of -13.66%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Applied Optoelectronics's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -7.47%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.59, Applied Optoelectronics adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

The Latest Analyst Ratings For Applied Optoelectronics

Applied Optoelectronics shares are trading higher after Rosenblatt raised its price target on the stock from $15 to $20.

Rosenblatt analyst Mike Genovese maintains Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $15 to $20.

Rosenblatt Maintains Buy on Applied Optoelectronics, Raises Price Target to $20

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with AAOI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 11 options trades for Applied Optoelectronics.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 63% bullish and 27%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $34,515, and 10, calls, for a total amount of $450,178.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $10.0 and $17.5 for Applied Optoelectronics, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Applied Optoelectronics's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Applied Optoelectronics's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $10.0 to $17.5 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Applied Optoelectronics Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725462948_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$1.9</td>
<td>$1.8</td>
<td>$1.9</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$94.8K</td>
<td>132</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">501</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$75.2K</td>
<td>340</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$46.2K</td>
<td>340</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$42.8K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$42.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">103</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Applied Optoelectronics</h3>
Applied Optoelectronics Inc is a provider of fiber-optic networking products for the Internet data center, cable television, telecommunications and fiber-to-the-home end markets. The company focuses on designing and manufacturing a range of optical communication products from components, to subassemblies, and modules to complete turn-key equipment. Demand for Applied Optoelectronics is driven by bandwidth demand in end markets. Through direct sales personnel, and manufacturing teams in the United States, China, and Taiwan, the company coordinates with customers to determine product design, qualifications, and performance. The company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Applied Optoelectronics, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Applied Optoelectronics</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,103,836, the AAOI's price is up by 9.71%, now at $13.45. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 64 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Applied Optoelectronics</h3>
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $13.666666666666666.
<ul>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Rosenblatt continues to hold a Buy rating for Applied Optoelectronics, targeting a price of $15. </li>
<li>An analyst from B. Riley Securities persists with their Neutral rating on Applied Optoelectronics, maintaining a target price of $9. </li>
<li>An analyst from Raymond James upgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $17. </li>
</ul>
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Spotlight on Applied Optoelectronics: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

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<li>Conifer Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNFR#NASDAQ">CNFR</a>) shares jumped 56% to $1.0250 after the company announced that it completed the sale of its insurance agency operations for a $45 million consideration. The company appointed Brian Roney as CEO.</li>
<li>Auddia Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUUD#NASDAQ">AUUD</a>) gained 44.6% to $1.25 after the company announced it recently launched both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto interfaces for its faidr mobile application.</li>
<li>Vaxcyte, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCVX#NASDAQ">PCVX</a>) surged 43.5% to $115.92 after the company announced it selected VAX-31 to advance to an adult Phase 3 program following topline results from its Phase 1/2 study.</li>
<li>Sable Offshore Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOC#NYSE">SOC</a>) gained 28.8% to $21.69.</li>
<li>Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLS#NASDAQ">SHLS</a>) rose 21.8% to $6.57 after the company received a favorable legal ruling from the U.S. ITC in its patent infringement complaint against Voltage, LLC and a related foreign entity.</li>
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<li>AGM Group Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGMH#NASDAQ">AGMH</a>) rose 16.5% to $1.27.</li>
<li>Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSNY#NASDAQ">PSNY</a>) gained 16% to $1.4150 after the company appointed former Stellantis executive Jean-Francois Mady as its new CFO.</li>
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<li>Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) gained 10.7% to $12.57 after Raymond James upgraded the stock from Market Perform to Outperform and announced a $17 price target.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Losers</h3>
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<li>Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) jumped 10.7% to $12.57 after Raymond James upgraded the stock from Market Perform to Outperform and announced a $17 price target.</li>
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Vaxcyte, Shoals Technologies, Polestar Automotive, Applied Optoelectronics And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Tuesday

Applied Optoelectronics shares are trading higher after Raymond James upgraded the stock from Market Perform to Outperform and announced a $17 price target.

Raymond James analyst Simon Leopold upgrades Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and announces $17 price target.

Upgrades

Raymond James Upgrades Applied Optoelectronics to Outperform, Announces $17 Price Target

Rosenblatt analyst Mike Genovese maintains Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) with a Buy and maintains $15 price target.

Rosenblatt Maintains Buy on Applied Optoelectronics, Maintains $15 Price Target

Applied Optoelectronics shares are trading lower. The company reported mixed Q2 earnings earlier this week.

B. Riley Securities analyst David Kang maintains Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $12 to $9.

B. Riley Securities Maintains Neutral on Applied Optoelectronics, Lowers Price Target to $9

Guidance

Applied Optoelectronics Sees Q3 Adj. EPS $(0.20)-$(0.14) vs $(0.13) Est., Revenue $60M-$66M vs $64.51M Est.

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