CFO of Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI) trims stake in plan sale

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.’s Chief Financial Officer, Stefan J. Murry, reported an open-market sale of 5,980 shares of common stock on February 20, 2026. The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $50.1542 per share, in multiple trades between $50.000 and $50.470.

These sales were executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 12, 2025. After this transaction, the CFO continues to hold 284,070 shares of Applied Optoelectronics common stock directly.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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X

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Murry Stefan J.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC.

13139 JESS PIRTLE BLVD.

(Street)

SUGAR LAND TX 77478

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC. [ AAOI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Financial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/20/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock, $.001 par value	02/20/2026		S		5,980(1)	D	$50.1542	284,070	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. These sales were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on August 12, 2025. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at actual sale prices ranging from $50.000 to $50.470 per share. The price reported reflects the weighted average sale price for the transactions. The reporting person undertakes to provide upon request by SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold during each transact

	/s/ David C. Kuo, attorney in fact for Stefan J. Murry	02/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AAOI’s CFO report on this Form 4?

AAOI’s Chief Financial Officer reported selling 5,980 shares of common stock on February 20, 2026. The transaction was an open-market sale executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, with shares sold across multiple trades within a specified price range.

At what prices did the AAOI CFO sell shares according to the filing?

The AAOI CFO sold shares in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $50.000 to $50.470 per share. The Form 4 reports a weighted average sale price of $50.1542, reflecting the blended price across all trades executed that day.

How many AAOI shares does the CFO hold after this reported sale?

After the reported sale, the AAOI CFO directly holds 284,070 shares of common stock. This figure reflects his remaining direct ownership position immediately following the 5,980-share open-market transaction disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

Was the AAOI CFO’s stock sale pre-planned under Rule 10b5-1?

Yes. The Form 4 states that the AAOI CFO’s sales were made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. This plan was adopted on August 12, 2025, allowing pre-scheduled trades to occur automatically according to predetermined instructions.

What does the weighted average price on the AAOI Form 4 represent?

The weighted average price of $50.1542 represents the average sale price across all individual trades executed in the transaction. Actual sale prices for AAOI shares ranged from $50.000 to $50.470, and the insider offers to provide full trade details upon request.

Who is the reporting person on this AAOI Form 4 filing?

The reporting person is Stefan J. Murry, Chief Financial Officer of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. The Form 4 shows his direct ownership, the 5,980 shares sold, and confirms the trades were carried out under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.