100 Fastest-Growing Companies

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Applied Optoelectronics

Applied Optoelectronics_Fastest Growing Companies 2018
Courtesy of Applied Optoelectronics
  • Previous Rank
  • Revenue 3 Yr Annual Growth Rate
    43
  • Revenue 3 Yr Growth Rank
    22
  • EPS 3 Yr Annual Growth Rate
    155
  • EPS 3 Yr Growth Rank
    4
  • Total Return 3 Yr Annual Rate
    37
  • Total Return 3 Yr Rank
    26

Applied Optoelectronics supplies fiber-optic networking products to the cable television, telecom, and Internet datacenter markets. The Sugar Land, Texas company had a strong second quarter, posting revenue of $87.8 million—above its guidance range of $75 to $81 million—with record revenue for its high-speed "100G" products. In the company's second-quarter earnings call, CEO Thompson Lin said he expects 100G volume will more than double in the second half of this year, and double again next year, as data centers upgrade and expand to keep up with the growth of data traffic.

Company Information

LocationSugar Land, Texas
IndustryNetwork and Other Communications Equipment
SectorTechnology
Current Streak-
Years on List1
CEOChih-Hsiang Lin
Websitewww.ao-inc.com

Revenue, Net Income

Revenue past four quarters ($M)$351
Net Income past four quarters ($M)$56

Growth Rates and Ranks

Revenue 3 Yr Growth Rank22
Revenue 3 Yr Annual Growth Rate43%
EPS 3 Yr Growth Rank4
EPS 3 Yr Annual Growth Rate155%
Total Return 3 Yr Rank26
Total Return 3 Yr Annual Rate37%
Beat S&P 500 (11.9%)yes
P/E Ratio23