Applied Optoelectronics Surges to 260th Most Traded Stock with $333 Million Turnover

On June 12, 2025, Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) saw a significant surge in trading volume, with a turnover of $333 million, marking a 402.84% increase from the previous day. This substantial rise in trading activity positioned AAOI as the 260th most traded stock for the day. The company's stock price also experienced a notable increase, rising by 3.68%.

Applied Optoelectronics has recently achieved a significant milestone with the announcement of its first volume shipment of high-speed data center transceivers to a major hyperscale data center customer. This development marks a renewed business momentum for the company, as it signals a resumption of significant shipments to this customer after several years. The company expects growth in data center transceiver sales, particularly in the second half of 2025, with increasing shipments to both this re-engaged customer and other clients.

In addition to this major customer shipment, Applied Optoelectronics has also approved a 2 million share increase at a special meeting held on March 5, 2025. This strategic move is aimed at retaining talent amidst growing competition in the optical communications sector. The company's shares have shown strong performance, surpassing the broader market with a 1.56% increase, indicating investor confidence in the company's future prospects.