What's Going On With Applied Optoelectronics Stock Friday?

Why Applied Optoelectronics Stock Plummeted This Week

Applied Optoelectronics stock fell 23.6% this week after Broadcom CEO warned of capital constraints that could slow AI infrastructure spending. The optical component maker, which relies heavily on data center customers for 800G transceivers, faces headwinds from funding concerns among major cloud providers. The stock has declined 64.2% from its 52-week high, compounded by recent shareholder dilution from a $600 million equity offering.

Applied Optoelectronics shares are trading lower after B. Riley Securities lowered its price target on the stock from $109 to $92.

B. Riley Securities Maintains Neutral on Applied Optoelectronics, Lowers Price Target to $92

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