The cluster appears driven by equity vesting and tax obligations rather than negative outlook. Monitor for any subsequent 8-K filings or earnings pre-announcements that could explain the timing, but the selling is likely routine. No immediate trading action warranted.
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Executive Summary
A cluster of insider sales at Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) totaling ~$32.1M in open-market transactions was executed on June 10-12, 2026, involving the CEO, CFO, and three other officers. The sales coincide with large tax-withholding events from equity vesting, suggesting routine portfolio diversification rather than a bearish signal. At 0.21% of market cap, the selling is modest and unlikely to move the stock materially.
Key Financial Metrics
Key Facts
- CEO Lin Chih-Hsiang sold 59,000 shares ($9.8M) and had 86,655 shares withheld for taxes ($15.0M) on June 12.
- CFO Murry Stefan J. sold 37,000 shares total ($6.2M) across June 10 and 12, with 30,330 shares withheld for taxes ($5.2M).
- Total open-market sales by 5 insiders: ~$32.1M, representing 0.21% of AAOI's $15.4B market cap.
- Tax-withholding transactions (non-cash) totaled ~$32.3M, indicating substantial equity vesting on the same date.
Financial Impact
Open-market sales of ~$32.1M (0.21% of market cap) by CEO, CFO, and three other officers.
Risk Factors
- Continued insider selling at elevated levels could signal deteriorating confidence.
- Large equity grants and subsequent sales may dilute existing shareholders over time.
Market Snapshot
Investment Themes
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 SEC document filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| CLUSTER Data (Synthetic) | cluster-AAOI-1781643156098 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 10, 2026 22d ago | Insider Cluster | $103.29 $98.06 | ▼ −5.06% | ▼ −4.56% | $115.05 (+11.39%) |
Aug 12, 2026 7w ago | Insider Cluster | $130.08 $129.10 | ▼ −0.75% | ▲ +1.21% | $115.05 (−11.55%) |
Aug 2, 2026 8w ago | Institutional Cluster | $110.21 $132.81 | ▲ +20.51% | ▲ +18.48% | $115.05 (+4.39%) |
Jun 16, 2026 15w ago | 8-K | $167.34 $146.97 | ▼ −12.17% | ▼ −11.13% | $115.05 (−31.25%) |
Jun 16, 2026 15w ago | Insider Cluster | $167.34 $146.97 | ▼ −12.17% | ▼ −11.13% | $115.05 (−31.25%) |
Jun 8, 2026 16w ago | Insider Cluster | $162.88 $191.55 | ▼ −17.60% | ▼ −15.19% | $115.05 (+29.37%) |
Jun 8, 2026 16w ago | Insider Cluster | $162.88 $191.55 | ▲ +17.60% | ▲ +15.19% | $115.05 (−29.37%) |
Jun 5, 2026 16w ago | 8-K | $196.64 $191.55 | ▼ −2.59% | ▼ −4.70% | $115.05 (−41.49%) |
May 19, 2026 19w ago | Insider Cluster | $165.26 $179.83 | ▼ −8.82% | ▼ −7.58% | $115.05 (+30.38%) |
May 8, 2026 21w ago | DEFA14A | $148.94 $203.57 | ▲ +36.68% | ▲ +35.22% | $115.05 (−22.75%) |
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