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
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
| Year | Stock-Based Comp | YoY 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 | — | — |
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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