Applied Optoelectronics: Why I'm Not Selling Yet

Applied Optoelectronics shares surged nearly 7X as hyperscaler demand for AI optical infrastructure accelerated beyond available supply. Management expects 800G and 1.6T optics demand to exceed production capacity through at least mid-2027, signaling strong visibility. AAOI plans a 350% increase in laser fabrication capacity while targeting shipments of 930,000 transceivers monthly by 2027.