Applied Optoelectronics is trading $112.00 (+4.06%) in pre-market, apparently partially recovering after financing-related pressure.

  • The August 24, 2026 close was $107.63, following a steep 13.77% decline.
  • The selloff followed disclosure of a new $600 million at-the-market equity offering, raising dilution concerns.
  • No new company-specific announcement explaining the August 25 pre-market rebound was identified; it is not a confirmed fresh catalyst.