Form 4: Applied Optoelectronics Executive Reports Stock Transaction
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
Hung-Lun (Fred) Chang, *** See Remarks of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc., reported multiple transactions in common stock on July 22, 2026.
Summary
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 2,674 Common Stock, $.001 par value at $119.26 ($318,901) on July 22, 2026; holds 283,450 after (Direct).
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 613 Common Stock, $.001 par value at $119.26 ($73,106) on July 22, 2026; holds 282,837 after (Direct).
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 773 Common Stock, $.001 par value at $119.26 ($92,188) on July 22, 2026; holds 280,064 after (Direct).
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 616 Common Stock, $.001 par value at $119.26 ($73,464) on July 22, 2026; holds 281,448 after (Direct).
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as routine: the reported changes are grants, option exercises, tax withholding or similar administrative transactions, which carry limited directional signal.
Insider Transactions
Hung-Lun (Fred) Chang — Officer (*** See Remarks)
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | Common Stock, $.001 par value | 2,674 | $119 | $318.9K | 283,450 |
| 2026-07-22 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | Common Stock, $.001 par value | 613 | $119 | $73.1K | 282,837 |
| 2026-07-22 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | Common Stock, $.001 par value | 773 | $119 | $92.2K | 280,064 |
| 2026-07-22 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | Common Stock, $.001 par value | 616 | $119 | $73.5K | 281,448 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (2,674 shares) |
| 2026-07-22 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (613 shares) |
| 2026-07-22 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (773 shares) |
| 2026-07-22 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (616 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, AAOI, APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC., neutral, Hung-Lun (Fred) Chang
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