Applied Optoelectronics Stock Pre-Market (-9.7%): Profit-Taking After Hitting 52-Week High
AAOI is reversing sharply in the pre-market on no specific news catalyst, suggesting significant profit-taking after a powerful rally to a new 52-week high of $41.96. Sentiment is turning from euphoric to cautious. Is this a healthy technical pullback or the start of a larger correction?
The sell-off is technical, not fundamental. The underlying thesis was recently strengthened by the company securing its first major volume order for its 800G transceivers from a key hyperscale customer.
- This order structurally de-risks the company’s transition, proving demand for its next-gen products.
- The fundamental story is about ramping AI-related capacity to meet future demand.
- While unprofitable, revenue growth is strong, with last quarter’s sales up 82.1% year-over-year.
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Playbook On Market Open
The session will be a battle between recent momentum buyers and profit-takers. Watch volume and key technical levels to determine which side is in control.
- Reclaim of prior session’s low at $38.55 signals potential for a dip buy.
- Failure to hold pre-market lows could accelerate selling towards next support.
- Key pivot level at $38.00 will dictate early session direction and sentiment.
Verdict
MIXED OPEN: The first 30 minutes will test the $38.00 pivot. If price reclaims and holds above $38.00, the dip is being bought, and we BUY THE OPEN. If it breaks below and confirms resistance, we FADE THE RALLY.
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