The Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Applied Optoelectronics sold 12,000 shares for approximately $540,660 on Jan. 28, 2026, representing 9.48% of his holdings. This reduced his stake to 0.17% ownership of the company. The sale was part of a prescheduled trading plan and reflects a pattern of regular dispositions. The company, which focuses on fiber-optic networking products, has struggled with negative net margins since 2019. Despite a recent stock price increase, investors are advised to monitor the company’s operational challenges.

Source: SEC Form 4 Filing, Fool.com

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