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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) Stock-Based Compensation

The stock-based comp for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) is $11.71 Million with a year-over-year change of -20.82%. Stock-Based Compensation (SBC) is the expense recognized for equity awards (stock options, RSUs) granted to employees. It's a non-cash expense that dilutes existing shareholders.

AAOI Stock-Based Comp Chart

AAOI Stock-Based Comp
$11.71M+1401.28% 20Y
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Current Stock-Based Comp

$11.71M

$11.71 Million

Year-over-Year Change

-20.82%

vs. $14.79M prior year

Historical Data

16

Years of data available

Annual Stock-Based Comp History

YearStock-Based CompYoY Change% Change
2025$11.71M$-3.08M-20.82%
2024$14.79M+$2.91M+24.45%
2023$11.88M+$2.28M+23.79%
2022$9.60M$-2.52M-20.80%
2021$12.12M$-925,000-7.09%
2020$13.05M+$1.24M+10.52%
2019$11.80M+$684,000+6.15%
2018$11.12M+$3.33M+42.66%
2017$7.79M+$3.96M+103.37%
2016$3.83M+$1.71M+80.80%
2015$2.12M+$59,000+2.86%
2014$2.06M+$992,000+92.80%
2013$1.07M+$908,000+563.98%
2012$161,000$-402,000-71.40%
2011$563,000$-217,000-27.82%
2010$780,000
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