Needham maintained a Buy rating on Applied Optoelectronics stock on October 15, 2023, while lowering its price target to $170 from $190.

Applied Optoelectronics stock target

The $20 reduction represented a 10.53% cut to Needham’s previous target. The Buy recommendation was unchanged.

A price target is an analyst’s estimate, not a guaranteed future share price. The available information does not establish whether Needham’s 2023 rating or target remains in effect, or give a stated reason from the firm for the reduction.

An accompanying market snapshot listed the shares at $71.94, but did not specify when that price was observed. It should not be assumed to be the price on the rating date or the latest price.

Fiber-optic products

Applied Optoelectronics, which trades under the ticker AAOI, designs and manufactures fiber-optic networking products, including optical components and transceivers.

Its products serve markets including internet data centers, cable television, telecommunications and fiber-to-the-home applications. They are primarily sold to data center operators and telecom equipment manufacturers.

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