Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: May 7, 2026
Reporting Period: First quarter ended March 31, 2026
This filing serves as a notification that the Company issued a press release regarding its financial results for the first quarter of 2026. The detailed financial data is contained in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover page and index for the Form 8-K and does not contain specific numerical data. The following metrics are not provided in this document:
- Revenue
- Net Profit/Loss
- Cash Flow
- Profit Margins
- Debt Levels
- Liquidity Ratios
Investors must refer to the attached Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for these figures.
Material Changes
The filing text does not disclose specific material changes, year-over-year comparisons, or quarter-over-quarter variances. It only confirms the issuance of a report regarding the Q1 2026 results.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing references a press release issued by the Company but does not include the text of the commentary, guidance, or outlook within this document.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks, contingencies, or unusual items are detailed in the provided text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated May 7, 2026) for actual Q1 2026 financial figures.
- Verify the Company's status as an Emerging Growth Company (indicated as checked in the filing).
- Confirm the trading symbol AAOI on the NASDAQ Global Market.
- Note that the information in this 8-K is not incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.