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 (+11.83% over 10 days); RSI 46 — healthy momentum range; strong 1-year return of +988.6%; 3-month momentum positive (+60.0%). Currently 24.2% off its 52-week high. Score: +7/7.
AAOI is in a confirmed uptrend, trading above both its 50-day ($156.74) and 200-day ($70.13) moving averages. An RSI of 46.2 sits in the neutral zone — momentum is neither stretched nor exhausted. The 1-year return of +988.6% compares to +24.4% for SPY (beat the market by 964.2%). The current 24.3% drawdown from the 52-week high reflects elevated risk for momentum-based strategies.