Applied Optoelectronics: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

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SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) — SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) — Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (AAOI) on Wednesday reported a loss of $119.7 million in its fourth quarter.

The Sugar Land, Texas-based company said it had a loss of $2.60 per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs and stock option expense, came to 2 cents per share.

The results met Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for a loss of 2 cents per share.

The maker of fiber optic products used by cable TV providers posted revenue of $100.3 million in the period, exceeding Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $100.2 million.

For the year, the company reported that its loss widened to $186.7 million, or $4.50 per share. Revenue was reported as $249.4 million.

For the current quarter ending in March, Applied Optoelectronics said it expects revenue in the range of $94 million to $104 million.

Applied Optoelectronics shares have fallen 32% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $25.19, a rise of 71% in the last 12 months.

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