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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) Research & Development Expenses

The r&d expense for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) is $85.51 Million with a year-over-year change of +55.59%. Research and Development (R&D) expenses represent the costs incurred by a company in developing new products, services, or processes.

AAOI R&D Expense Chart

AAOI R&D Expense
$85.51M+1551.99% 20Y
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Current R&D Expense

$85.51M

$85.51 Million

Year-over-Year Change

+55.59%

vs. $54.95M prior year

Historical Data

16

Years of data available

Annual R&D Expense History

YearR&D ExpenseYoY Change% Change
2025$85.51M+$30.55M+55.59%
2024$54.95M+$18.98M+52.76%
2023$35.98M$-269,000-0.74%
2022$36.24M$-4.98M-12.07%
2021$41.22M$-2.17M-5.01%
2020$43.39M$-6,000-0.01%
2019$43.40M$-6.50M-13.03%
2018$49.90M+$14.54M+41.11%
2017$35.37M+$3.58M+11.28%
2016$31.78M+$10.93M+52.41%
2015$20.85M+$4.88M+30.57%
2014$15.97M+$7.46M+87.62%
2013$8.51M+$909,000+11.96%
2012$7.60M+$1.15M+17.86%
2011$6.45M+$1.27M+24.63%
2010$5.18M
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