Form 4: Applied Optoelectronics Executive Reports Stock Transaction
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
David C Kuo, *** See Remarks of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc., reported multiple transactions in common stock on July 22, 2026.
Summary
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 1,869 Common Stock, $.001 par value at $119.26 ($222,897) on July 22, 2026; holds 147,209 after (Direct).
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 472 Common Stock, $.001 par value at $119.26 ($56,291) on July 22, 2026; holds 146,737 after (Direct).
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 516 Common Stock, $.001 par value at $119.26 ($61,538) on July 22, 2026; holds 146,221 after (Direct).
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 407 Common Stock, $.001 par value at $119.26 ($48,539) on July 22, 2026; holds 145,814 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
David C Kuo — Officer (*** See Remarks)
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | Common Stock, $.001 par value | 1,869 | $119 | $222.9K | 147,209 |
| 2026-07-22 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | Common Stock, $.001 par value | 472 | $119 | $56.3K | 146,737 |
| 2026-07-22 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | Common Stock, $.001 par value | 516 | $119 | $61.5K | 146,221 |
| 2026-07-22 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | Common Stock, $.001 par value | 407 | $119 | $48.5K | 145,814 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (1,869 shares) |
| 2026-07-22 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (472 shares) |
| 2026-07-22 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (516 shares) |
| 2026-07-22 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (407 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, AAOI, APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC., neutral, David C Kuo
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