Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) Free Cash Flow CAGR:96.10%(TTM)
Free cash flow CAGR uses precomputed cash-flow statement history.
Over the past 12 months, Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.'s Free Cash Flow CAGR is 96.10%.The TTM figure compares the trailing 12 months (sum of the latest four quarters) with the 12 months before that. Rows in the history table compare fiscal years, and the quarterly table compares single quarters; the three measure different windows and will differ. Free cash flow CAGR measures how Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.'s cash generation has grown. FCF represents the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
AAOI Free Cash Flow CAGR Chart
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI)
AAOI Quarterly Free Cash Flow Growth (YoY)
Free Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
AAOI Free Cash Flow CAGR History
| Year | Start FCF | End FCF | Change | % Change | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $-112.93M | $-353.58M | $-240.64M | N/A | N/A |
| 2024 | $-17.60M | $-112.93M | $-95.34M | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | $-18.26M | $-17.60M | +$663.00K | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | $-22.30M | $-18.26M | +$4.04M | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | $-63.57M | $-22.30M | +$41.27M | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 | $-33.87M | $-63.57M | $-29.70M | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | $-63.22M | $-33.87M | +$29.35M | N/A | N/A |
| 2018 | $13.95M | $-63.22M | $-77.16M | -553.31% | N/A |
| 2017 | $7.12M | $13.95M | +$6.83M | +96.01% | +96.01% |
| 2016 | $-72.77M | $7.12M | +$79.89M | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | $-37.23M | $-72.77M | $-35.54M | N/A | N/A |
| 2014 | $-16.27M | $-37.23M | $-20.95M | N/A | N/A |
| 2013 | $-3.75M | $-16.27M | $-12.53M | N/A | N/A |
| 2012 | $-6.08M | $-3.75M | +$2.34M | N/A | N/A |
| 2011 | $-6.27M | $-6.08M | +$191.00K | N/A | N/A |
Quarterly Free Cash Flow: QoQ & YoY
| Quarter | Value | QoQ | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -$143.58M | — | -80.9% |
| Q4 2025 | $74.47M | — | — |
| Q3 2025 | -$78.81M | +13.3% | -284.5% |
| Q2 2025 | -$90.95M | -14.6% | -1691.8% |
| Q1 2025 | -$79.37M | -49.4% | -131.0% |
| Q4 2024 | -$53.13M | -159.2% | -559.4% |
| Q3 2024 | -$20.50M | -303.8% | -9.8% |
| Q2 2024 | -$5.08M | +85.2% | — |
| Q1 2024 | -$34.36M | -326.5% | -235.6% |
| Q4 2023 | -$8.06M | +56.8% | -83.4% |
| Q3 2023 | -$18.66M | — | -79.6% |
| Q2 2023 | $14.13M | — | +994.5% |
| Q1 2023 | -$10.24M | -133.1% | -114.7% |
| Q4 2022 | -$4.39M | +57.7% | -51.4% |
| Q3 2022 | -$10.39M | — | — |
| Q2 2022 | $1.29M | — | — |
QoQ = change vs the prior quarter; YoY = change vs the same quarter a year earlier.
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