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
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
| Year | R&D Expense | YoY 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 | — | — |
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.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- CEO
- Chih-Hsiang Lin