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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) Capital Expenditures

The capex for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) is $179.15 Million with a year-over-year change of +312.73%. Capital Expenditures (CapEx) represents spending on physical assets like property, plant, equipment, and technology infrastructure. It's the investment in the company's future productive capacity.

AAOI CapEx Chart

AAOI CapEx
$179.15M+5746.87% 20Y
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Current CapEx

$179.15M

$179.15 Million

Year-over-Year Change

+312.73%

vs. $43.41M prior year

Historical Data

16

Years of data available

Annual CapEx History

YearCapExYoY Change% Change
2025$179.15M+$135.74M+312.73%
2024$43.41M+$33.74M+349.01%
2023$9.67M+$5.43M+128.16%
2022$4.24M$-6.42M-60.25%
2021$10.66M$-8.90M-45.51%
2020$19.56M$-12.55M-39.09%
2019$32.12M$-45.13M-58.42%
2018$77.25M+$6.91M+9.82%
2017$70.34M+$20.35M+40.71%
2016$49.99M$-7.57M-13.15%
2015$57.56M+$13.09M+29.43%
2014$44.47M+$34.75M+357.36%
2013$9.72M+$6.34M+187.07%
2012$3.39M+$1.43M+73.07%
2011$1.96M$-1.11M-36.13%
2010$3.06M
Data as of Tuesday, June 23, 2026

About Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) is a global technology firm specializing in the creation, production, and distribution of fiber-optic networking solutions. Its extensive product catalog features optical modules, a range of laser components, subassemblies, transceivers, and complete turn-key systems. The company also supplies critical infrastructure hardware such as headend, node, and distribution equipment. AAOI caters to a varied clientele, including internet data center operators, manufacturers of cable television and telecommunications equipment, and internet service providers, utilizing both direct and partner-based sales channels. Founded in 1997, Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas.

Sugar Land, TX
3,309 employees
Technology / Semiconductors
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductors
CEO
Chih-Hsiang Lin