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AAOI

BULL

2026-06-29

Overnight Institutional Flow Signal · Technology

See the 2026-06-29 Morning Briefing

Score

7/10

Move

3.2%

Flow

$39.5M

AI Trade Thesis

AAOI BULL $150C Jul 17 '26. The optical transceiver giant has seen a healthy 40% cooling off from its peaks, presenting an optimal entry point as demand for 800G and 1.6T transceivers continues to outstrip supply ahead of the H2 production ramp. Entry near $135.69 with a target of $165.00. Risk: Persistent production execution delays or broader semi sector weakness.

Flow Breakdown

Call Volume

$26.5M

Put Volume

$13.0M

Flow Intent

DIRECTIONAL

Catalyst

Technical Breakout

More Bullish Flow · 2026-06-29

DOCN8/10 APP8/10 RMBS7/10 INOD7/10 FTNT7/10 XYZ6/10

Recommended Setup

ContractO:AAOI260717C00150000

Strike$150.00

Expiration2026-07-17

Mid Price$10.80

Contract Score9.038/10

Risk/Reward4.0:1

Delta0.42

Key Levels

Resistance$170.11

Support$127.01

Price$135.69

SMA 50 / 200$170 / $80

52W Range$13 — $234

RSI (14)40

News & Catalyst Analysis

Key Headline

Applied Optoelectronics: Capacity, Demand, And A Likely Path To Billions

News Summary

Applied Optoelectronics is experiencing a massive capacity and demand ramp driven by hyperscaler AI data centers alongside a transition to DOCSIS 4.0 in its cable television segment. Despite a recent 40% pullback from its June highs, sell-side analysts and institutional investors remain highly bullish on the company's path to scale up production capacity to meet exceeding demand. The active accumulation in options flow suggests big players are stepping in to capitalize on this steep pullback, anticipating a robust H2 2026 growth acceleration.

Flow Intent Analysis

The massive $26M bullish options flow is entering independent of a direct catalyst during a recent 40% pullback, signaling new directional positioning to capture the upcoming H2 capacity ramp.

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