Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
Here’s whether Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) is worth buying in 2026 — based on weekly-updated price trend, RSI momentum, and return vs. the S&P 500. Our current read: Bullish.
Positives: trading above the 200-day MA (long-term uptrend intact); above the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum positive); 50-day MA is rising (+11.67% over 10 days); RSI 47 — healthy momentum range; strong 1-year return of +899.1%; 3-month momentum positive (+79.7%); rising volume confirms the move (1.19x 30d avg). Currently 27.6% off its 52-week high. Score: +8/7.
AAOI is in a confirmed uptrend, trading above both its 50-day ($165.24) and 200-day ($73.92) moving averages. An RSI of 47.0 sits in the neutral zone — momentum is neither stretched nor exhausted. The 1-year return of +899.1% compares to +22.9% for SPY (beat the market by 876.3%). The current 27.6% drawdown from the 52-week high reflects elevated risk for momentum-based strategies.