Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Revenue Up 51% YoY in Q1 FY26

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) saw its stock rise 24% to $184.51 following a Q1 FY26 report that revealed revenue of $151.14 million, marking a 51% year-over-year increase. Lumentum (LITE) stock increased 17% to approximately $1,057, with fiscal Q3 guidance projecting over 85% YoY growth. Coherent (COHR) rallied 13% to roughly $377.60, benefiting from strong datacenter demand. The overall surge reflects renewed interest in AI data center investments, with year-to-date gains of 420% for AAOI, 184% for LITE, and 104% for COHR, signaling positive market sentiment for optical components.