AAOI: Position for the Next Big Optical-Ramp — High-Conviction Long Trade
Applied Optoelectronics is trading well below its 2026 highs despite accelerating AI datacenter demand and an aggressive capacity expansion plan. Market cap sits near $8.3B while the business scales toward 800G/1.6T transceiver volumes. This trade idea targets a recovery leg that re-rates the company as execution proves out; entry $98.00, stop $80.…