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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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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Friday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones and S&amp;P 500 recording their best week in the year following the election of Donald Trump as the 47th U.S. president.
The S&amp;P 500 surged 4.66% last week, while the Dow gained 4.61% during that period, with both indices recording their best week since Nov. 2023. The Nasdaq, meanwhile, jumped 5.74% during the week.
On the economic data front, the University of Michigan consumer sentiment rose to 73 in November, recording the highest reading in seven months, versus a reading of 70.5 in October and also topping market estimates of 71.
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares jumped 8.2% on Friday, extending gains following the U.S. presidential election. Shares of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) surged 55% after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter revenue results.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with consumer staples, utilities, and real estate stocks recording the biggest gains on Friday. However, materials and communication services stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 260 points to 43,988.99 on Friday. The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.38% to 5,995.54, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 0.09% to close at 19,286.78 during Friday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Aramark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMK#NYSE">ARMK</a>), Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. NYSE: LYV), and monday.com Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNDY#NASDAQ">MNDY</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 60.5, the index remained in the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Friday, versus a prior reading of 58.6.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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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 $20 to $27.5.

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Rosenblatt Maintains Buy on Applied Optoelectronics, Raises Price Target to $27.5

U.S. stocks traded higher toward the end of trading, with the S&amp;P 500 gaining around 0.6% on Friday.
The Dow traded up 0.83% to 44,092.10 while the NASDAQ rose 0.20% to 19,308.79. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.60% to 6,009.11.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Consumer staples shares surged by 1.8% on Friday.
In trading on Friday, materials shares fell by 1%.
Top Headline
The total number of active U.S. oil rigs came in unchanged at 479 rigs this week, Baker Hughes Inc reported.
Equities Trading UP &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEZL#NASDAQ">SEZL</a>) shares shot up 71% to $429.31 after the company reported a year-over-year increase in third-quarter financial results, raised its FY24 guidance, and issued FY25 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Shares of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) got a boost, surging 54% to $27.55 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter revenue results.</li>
<li>indie Semiconductor, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INDI#NASDAQ">INDI</a>) shares were also up, gaining 49% to $5.11 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
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<li>ProPhase Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRPH#NASDAQ">PRPH</a>) shares dropped 45% to $0.78 after the company reported the pricing of public offering of common stock.</li>
<li>Shares of Evolent Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVH#NYSE">EVH</a>) were down 45% to $13.59 after the company reported worse-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Nature&#8217;s Miracle Holding Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMHI#NASDAQ">NMHI</a>) was down, falling 30% to $0.1038 after the company announced a $3 million public offering.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 2.9% to $70.28 while gold traded down 0.5% at $2,692.30.
Silver traded down 1.5% to $31.385 on Friday, while copper fell 2.9% to $4.3040.
Euro zone
European shares closed lower today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.65%, Germany's DAX fell 0.76% and France's CAC 40 fell 1.17%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index fell 0.16%, while London's FTSE 100 fell 0.84%.
The trade gap in France increased to €8.3 billion in September versus a revised €7.7 billion gap in the previous month, while current account deficit increased to €2.1 billion in September.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mostly lower on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 0.30%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 1.07%, China's Shanghai Composite Index dipping 0.53% and India's BSE Sensex falling 0.07%.
Foreign exchange reserves held by the Reserve Bank of India declined to $682.1 billion as of Nov. 1. China reported a current account surplus of $149.6 billion during the third quarter compared to the $60.8 billion surplus in the year-ago period. Japan&#8217;s household spending declined by 1.1% year-over-year in September.
Economics
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<li>The University of Michigan consumer sentiment rose to 73 in November, recording the highest reading in seven months, versus a reading of 70.5 in October and also topping market estimates of 71.</li>
<li>The total number of active U.S. oil rigs came in unchanged at 479 rigs this week, Baker Hughes Inc reported.</li>
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S&P 500 Tops 6,000; Sezzle Shares Spike Higher

Northland Capital Markets analyst Tim Savageaux maintains Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $18 to $25.

Northland Capital Markets Maintains Outperform on Applied Optoelectronics, Raises Price Target to $25

U.S. stocks traded mostly higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 250 points on Friday.
The Dow traded up 0.62% to 44,001.69 while the NASDAQ fell 0.01% to 19,268.55. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.40% to 5,997.19.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Utilities shares surged by 1.6% on Friday.
In trading on Friday, materials shares fell by 0.8%.
Top Headline
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment rose to 73 in November, recording the highest reading in seven months, versus a reading of 70.5 in October and also topping market estimates of 71.
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<li>Shares of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) got a boost, surging 47% to $26.38 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter revenue results.</li>
<li>indie Semiconductor, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INDI#NASDAQ">INDI</a>) shares were also up, gaining 46% to $5.02 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
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<li>ProPhase Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRPH#NASDAQ">PRPH</a>) shares dropped 46% to $0.7752 after the company reported the pricing of public offering of common stock.</li>
<li>Shares of Evolent Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVH#NYSE">EVH</a>) were down 43% to $13.94 after the company reported worse-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Nature&#8217;s Miracle Holding Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMHI#NASDAQ">NMHI</a>) was down, falling 34% to $0.0975 after the company announced a $3 million public offering.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 2.7% to $70.40 while gold traded down 0.4% at $2,695.00.
Silver traded down 1.2% to $31.470 on Friday, while copper fell 2.9% to $4.3015.
Euro zone
European shares were lower today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.65%, Germany's DAX fell 0.76% and France's CAC 40 fell 1.17%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index fell 0.16%, while London's FTSE 100 fell 0.84%.
The trade gap in France increased to €8.3 billion in September versus a revised €7.7 billion gap in the previous month, while current account deficit increased to €2.1 billion in September.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mostly lower on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 0.30%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 1.07%, China's Shanghai Composite Index dipping 0.53% and India's BSE Sensex falling 0.07%.
Foreign exchange reserves held by the Reserve Bank of India declined to $682.1 billion as of Nov. 1. China reported a current account surplus of $149.6 billion during the third quarter compared to the $60.8 billion surplus in the year-ago period. Japan&#8217;s household spending declined by 1.1% year-over-year in September.
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Dow Tops 44,000; US Consumer Sentiment Increases In November

Raymond James analyst Simon Leopold maintains Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $17 to $23.

Raymond James Maintains Outperform on Applied Optoelectronics, Raises Price Target to $23

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>MSFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>10.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>79.0K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$227.50</td>
<td>$83.3K</td>
<td>7.5K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>20.0K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$174.9K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZETA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$30.6K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$89.6K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAOI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$39.6K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$57.3K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $425.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $287.0 per contract. There were 2214 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10651 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 45 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $800.0 per contract. There were 79071 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8511 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $227.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $83.3K, with a price of $208.0 per contract. There were 7528 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8199 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $271.0 per contract. There were 3447 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6210 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLTR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.7K, with a price of $277.0 per contract. There were 20014 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4800 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DELL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 70 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2916 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $174.9K, with a price of $60.0 per contract. There were 5934 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2921 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ZETA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZETA#NYSE">ZETA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 46 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.6K, with a price of $665.0 per contract. There were 8312 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2441 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 42 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 118 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $89.6K, with a price of $760.0 per contract. There were 7455 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2189 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAOI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 42 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.6K, with a price of $396.0 per contract. There were 1728 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1233 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 310 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 36 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.3K, with a price of $185.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1007 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>FOXO Technologies (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXO#AMEX">FOXO</a>) shares rose 114.5% to $0.79 during Friday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $10.7 million. </li>
<li>Porch Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRCH#NASDAQ">PRCH</a>) stock rose 52.78% to $3.56. The company's market cap stands at $357.6 million. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Indie Semiconductor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INDI#NASDAQ">INDI</a>) shares moved upwards by 38.44% to $4.75. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $851.7 million. As per the press release, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAOI#NASDAQ">AAOI</a>) shares increased by 37.88% to $24.68. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.0 billion. As per the press release, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Expensify (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXFY#NASDAQ">EXFY</a>) stock increased by 31.31% to $2.6. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $228.5 million. As per the press release, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>EMCORE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMKR#NASDAQ">EMKR</a>) shares increased by 28.05% to $3.04. The company's market cap stands at $27.5 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Lantronix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTRX#NASDAQ">LTRX</a>) shares decreased by 31.4% to $2.67 during Friday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $100.5 million. As per the press release, Q1 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>nLight (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LASR#NASDAQ">LASR</a>) stock fell 19.62% to $11.8. The company's market cap stands at $567.8 million. As per the press release, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Sprout Social (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPT#NASDAQ">SPT</a>) stock fell 16.88% to $25.77. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.4 billion. The company's, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Adeia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADEA#NASDAQ">ADEA</a>) stock declined by 16.15% to $11.81. The company's market cap stands at $1.2 billion. As per the press release, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>LivePerson (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPSN#NASDAQ">LPSN</a>) shares decreased by 14.47% to $1.03. The company's market cap stands at $92.1 million. The company's, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>SEMrush Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEMR#NYSE">SEMR</a>) shares declined by 13.17% to $12.4. The company's market cap stands at $1.8 billion. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out yesterday. 
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Applied Optoelectronics shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 revenue results.

Guidance

Applied Optoelectronics Expects Q4 Revenue Of $94M - $104M, Adj EPS Of $(0.04) - $0.04

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.

Earnings Beats

Earnings Misses

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.

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

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Wellchange Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCT#NASDAQ">WCT</a>) stock rose 16.7% to $5.41 during Tuesday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $114.2 million. </li>
<li>Red Cat Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>) stock rose 14.67% to $3.56. The company's market cap stands at $268.0 million. </li>
<li>Veritone (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VERI#NASDAQ">VERI</a>) stock moved upwards by 12.51% to $4.2. The company's market cap stands at $159.8 million. </li>
<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>
<li>Semilux International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SELX#NASDAQ">SELX</a>) shares rose 9.25% to $1.18. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $44.1 million. </li>
<li>iLearningEngines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AILE#NASDAQ">AILE</a>) stock rose 9.02% to $1.45. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $204.7 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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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>
<li>Cemtrex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CETX#NASDAQ">CETX</a>) shares fell 26.28% to $1.01. </li>
<li>OneConnect Financial Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OCFT#NYSE">OCFT</a>) stock decreased by 23.89% to $3.57. The company's market cap stands at $139.2 million. </li>
<li>MMTEC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTC#NASDAQ">MTC</a>) shares decreased by 22.29% to $0.45. The company's market cap stands at $89.4 million. </li>
<li>JinkoSolar Holding Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JKS#NYSE">JKS</a>) shares declined by 17.32% to $27.1. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.2 billion. </li>
<li>Aurora Mobile (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JG#NASDAQ">JG</a>) shares fell 16.73% to $7.44. The company's market cap stands at $44.5 million. 
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U.S. stocks were mostly higher, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 1% on Tuesday.
Shares of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) rose during Tuesday's session following the release of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41225048/pepsico-adjusts-2024-revenue-expectations-after-mixed-q3-performance-and-global-challenges">quarterly results</a>.
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.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
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<li>Cassava Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVA#NASDAQ">SAVA</a>) shares jumped 18.3% to $30.06. Cassava announced separation of CEO and board roles. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Vernon Bernardino upgraded Cassava Sciences from Neutral to Buy and announced a $116 price target.</li>
<li>Azul S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZUL#NYSE">AZUL</a>) shares gained 17% to $3.7350.</li>
<li>Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLNO#NASDAQ">SLNO</a>) jumped 14.2% to $54.38 after the company announced regulatory update on DCCR (diazoxide choline) extended-release tablets to treat Prader-Willi syndrome.</li>
<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>
<li>Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAPR#NASDAQ">CAPR</a>) gained 9.3% to $19.78.</li>
<li>DocuSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCU#NASDAQ">DOCU</a>) rose 8.3% to $67.96 after it was announced the company will join the S&amp;P MidCap 400.</li>
<li>Byrna Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYRN#NASDAQ">BYRN</a>) gained 7.3% to $18.87.</li>
<li>Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) rose 7.1% to $24.98. Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish maintained Robinhood with an Equal-Weight and raised the price target from $20 to $23.</li>
<li>Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNCY#NASDAQ">SNCY</a>) gained 6.9% to $10.61.</li>
<li>IGM Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGMS#NASDAQ">IGMS</a>) gained 6% to $14.54.</li>
<li>Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) rose 4.8% to $354.36.</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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<thead>
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<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>
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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>
</tr>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
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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>
</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.
<h3>Where Is Applied Optoelectronics Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
<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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Shares of semiconductor and chip stocks are trading lower. The sector has been volatile recently as investors assess economic data, potential Fed policy and the sector's year-to-date performance.

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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<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</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>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</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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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</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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<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>
<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</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<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>
</tr>
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<td>Simon Leopold</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Genovese</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<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>
<ul>
<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.

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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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Analysts Offer Insights on Technology Companies: Motorola Solutions (MSI), NCR Voyix (VYX) and Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI)

Applied Optoelectronics' Bright Prospects Dimmed By Valuation Concerns

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