AAOI Dividend History & Analysis | N/A Yield

AAOI has a dividend yield of N/A and paid N/A per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

As of January 2026, Applied Opt (AAOI) does not pay a dividend.

Top Dividend Payers in Communications Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ITRN 878 M 5.37% 13.1%
TWEKA 1,775 M 4.04% 4.51%
CSCO 294,712 M 3.13% 4.18%
NOK 38,368 M 3.03% 3.41%
IDCC 8,519 M 1.21% 4.33%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
NOK 38,368 M 34.7% 75.5%
ITRN 878 M 22.1% 76.9%
IDCC 8,519 M 13.8% 93.5%
MSI 66,918 M 11.3% 93.5%
CSCO 294,712 M 2.62% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Communications Equipment

ITRN
IDCC
InterDigital
1.21% Yield
CSCO
Cisco Systems
3.13% Yield
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AAOI Dividend History: as of January 2026

No dividends paid yet.

AAOI Dividend FAQ

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAOI) designs, manufactures, and sells a broad portfolio of fiber-optic networking components-including optical modules, lasers, transceivers, and turnkey distribution equipment-to data-center operators, cable TV firms, telecom OEMs, FTTH providers, and ISPs across the United States, Taiwan, and China. The company, founded in 1997 and based in Sugar Land, Texas, operates through both direct sales teams and an indirect channel network.

What is the Dividend Yield of AAOI?

As of January 2026, AAOI`s dividend yield is %. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of - by the current share price of 45.23.

Does AAOI pay a dividend?

As of January 2026 AAOI does not pay a dividend.

How often does AAOI pay dividends?

Over the last 12 months, AAOI has issued dividend payments.

AAOI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AAOI for the next 4 payments are between 0 (+0.0%) and 0 (+0.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will AAOI pay dividends in 2026?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Applied Opt (AAOI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AAOI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Applied Opt (AAOI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of AAOI?

AAOI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of AAOI?

AAOI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is -%. If you bought AAOI's shares at 11.00 five years ago, your current annual dividend income (- per share, trailing 12 months) equals -% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AAOI?

AAOI Payout Consistency is 0.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.

Does AAOI have a good Dividend Yield?

AAOI`s % Dividend Yield is considered as unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AAOI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AAOI is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of AAOI?

AAOI`s Overall Dividend Rating is (unknown). Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AAOI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AAOI's Outstanding Shares?

Applied Opt's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 31.63% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Significant dilution: Heavy share issuance is diluting existing shareholders. Even if total dividends paid increase, your dividend per share may stagnate or decline.

Has AAOI ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2011 8,949,800
2012 8,949,800
2013 12,631,000 +41.13%
2014 15,207,000 +20.39%
2015 17,691,000 +16.33%
2016 18,513,000 +4.65%
2017 20,160,000 +8.9%
2018 19,793,000 -1.82%
2019 20,109,000 +1.6%
2020 26,438,100 +31.47%
2021 27,173,000 +2.78%
2022 28,460,000 +4.74%
2023 36,549,000 +28.42%
2024 46,057,000 +26.01%
2025 63,329,000 +37.5%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-26 02:16