David C Kuo
First SEC filing: Sept. 25, 2013 · Latest: Sept. 25, 2013
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Insider transactions
Price change vs current quote, split-adjusted for corporate actions since the filing — not benchmarked, not annualized, not size-weighted
| Date | Ticker | Code | Shares | Price | Value | Owned after | Δ own | A/D | vs now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2026 | AAOI | F | 407 | $119.26 | $48,539 | 145,814 Direct | -0.28% | Disposed | -3.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 22, 2026 | AAOI | F | 516 | $119.26 | $61,538 | 146,221 Direct | -0.35% | Disposed | -3.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 22, 2026 | AAOI | F | 472 | $119.26 | $56,291 | 146,737 Direct | -0.32% | Disposed | -3.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 22, 2026 | AAOI | F | 1,869 | $119.26 | $222,897 | 147,209 Direct | -1.25% | Disposed | -3.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 12, 2026 | AAOI | S | 29,227 | $166.53 | $4,867,172 | 149,078 Direct | -16.39% | Disposed | -30.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 12, 2026 | AAOI | F | 19,065 | $172.78 | $3,294,051 | 178,305 Direct | -9.66% | Disposed | -33.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| May 19, 2026 | AAOI | F | 19,064 | $190.36 | $3,629,023 | 216,597 Direct | -8.09% | Disposed | -39.3% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| May 19, 2026 | AAOI | S | 19,227 | $173.26 | $3,331,270 | 197,370 Direct | -8.88% | Disposed | -33.3% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| May 15, 2026 | AAOI | A | 156,583 | · | · | 235,661 Direct | +198.01% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 22, 2026 | AAOI | F | 2,053 | $150.57 | $309,120 | 80,610 Direct | -2.48% | Disposed | -23.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 22, 2026 | AAOI | F | 518 | $150.57 | $77,995 | 80,092 Direct | -0.64% | Disposed | -23.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 22, 2026 | AAOI | F | 567 | $150.57 | $85,373 | 79,525 Direct | -0.71% | Disposed | -23.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 22, 2026 | AAOI | F | 447 | $150.57 | $67,305 | 79,078 Direct | -0.56% | Disposed | -23.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| March 19, 2026 | AAOI | S | 29,000 | $100.13 | $2,903,770 | 82,663 Direct | -25.97% | Disposed | 15.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 11, 2026 | AAOI | S 10b5-1 | 17,467 | $50.17 | $876,319 | 111,663 Direct | -13.53% | Disposed | 130.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 10, 2026 | AAOI | S 10b5-1 | 2,533 | $50.00 | $126,650 | 129,130 Direct | -1.92% | Disposed | 131.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 9, 2026 | AAOI | A | 17,027 | · | · | 131,663 Direct | +14.85% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 28, 2026 | AAOI | S 10b5-1 | 12,000 | $45.06 | $540,720 | 114,636 Direct | -9.48% | Disposed | 156.5% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | AAOI | F | 1,172 | $38.38 | $44,981 | 129,776 Direct | -0.90% | Disposed | 201.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | AAOI | F | 2,054 | $38.38 | $78,833 | 127,722 Direct | -1.58% | Disposed | 201.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | AAOI | F | 519 | $38.38 | $19,919 | 127,203 Direct | -0.41% | Disposed | 201.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | AAOI | F | 567 | $38.38 | $21,761 | 126,636 Direct | -0.45% | Disposed | 201.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Dec. 23, 2025 | AAOI | S 10b5-1 | 12,500 | $40.15 | $501,875 | 130,948 Direct | -8.71% | Disposed | 187.9% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 22, 2025 | AAOI | F | 1,066 | $33.40 | $35,604 | 146,305 Direct | -0.72% | Disposed | 246.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 22, 2025 | AAOI | F | 1,869 | $33.40 | $62,425 | 144,436 Direct | -1.28% | Disposed | 246.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 22, 2025 | AAOI | F | 472 | $33.40 | $15,765 | 143,964 Direct | -0.33% | Disposed | 246.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 22, 2025 | AAOI | F | 516 | $33.40 | $17,234 | 143,448 Direct | -0.36% | Disposed | 246.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Aug. 15, 2025 | AAOI | S | 2,000 | $22.34 | $44,680 | 147,371 Direct | -1.34% | Disposed | 417.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 22, 2025 | AAOI | F | 605 | $28.23 | $17,079 | 153,295 Direct | -0.39% | Disposed | 309.5% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 22, 2025 | AAOI | F | 1,066 | $28.23 | $30,093 | 152,229 Direct | -0.70% | Disposed | 309.5% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 22, 2025 | AAOI | F | 1,869 | $28.23 | $52,762 | 150,360 Direct | -1.23% | Disposed | 309.5% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 22, 2025 | AAOI | F | 473 | $28.23 | $13,353 | 149,887 Direct | -0.31% | Disposed | 309.5% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 22, 2025 | AAOI | F | 516 | $28.23 | $14,567 | 149,371 Direct | -0.34% | Disposed | 309.5% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| May 14, 2025 | AAOI | S | 11,426 | $19.10 | $218,237 | 153,900 Direct | -6.91% | Disposed | 505.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| May 13, 2025 | AAOI | F | 34,091 | $14.76 | $503,183 | 165,326 Direct | -17.10% | Disposed | 683.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| May 9, 2025 | AAOI | A | 89,285 | · | · | 199,417 Direct | +81.07% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 30, 2025 | AAOI | F | 517 | $10.05 | $5,196 | 110,132 Direct | -0.47% | Disposed | 1050.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 22, 2025 | AAOI | F | 605 | $10.05 | $6,080 | 114,059 Direct | -0.53% | Disposed | 1050.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 22, 2025 | AAOI | F | 1,067 | $10.05 | $10,723 | 112,992 Direct | -0.94% | Disposed | 1050.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 22, 2025 | AAOI | F | 1,870 | $10.05 | $18,794 | 111,122 Direct | -1.65% | Disposed | 1050.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 22, 2025 | AAOI | F | 473 | $10.05 | $4,754 | 110,649 Direct | -0.43% | Disposed | 1050.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 11, 2025 | AAOI | A | 21,598 | · | · | 114,664 Direct | +23.21% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 22, 2025 | AAOI | F | 623 | $30.15 | $18,783 | 97,499 Direct | -0.63% | Disposed | 283.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 22, 2025 | AAOI | F | 921 | $30.15 | $27,768 | 96,578 Direct | -0.94% | Disposed | 283.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 22, 2025 | AAOI | F | 1,099 | $30.15 | $33,135 | 95,479 Direct | -1.14% | Disposed | 283.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 22, 2025 | AAOI | F | 1,926 | $30.15 | $58,069 | 93,553 Direct | -2.02% | Disposed | 283.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 22, 2025 | AAOI | F | 487 | $30.15 | $14,683 | 93,066 Direct | -0.52% | Disposed | 283.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Nov. 18, 2024 | AAOI | S 10b5-1 | 2,433 | $28.89 | $70,289 | 98,122 Direct | -2.42% | Disposed | 300.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Nov. 14, 2024 | AAOI | S 10b5-1 | 11,300 | $28.97 | $327,361 | 100,555 Direct | -10.10% | Disposed | 299.0% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Nov. 12, 2024 | AAOI | S 10b5-1 | 6,267 | $28.89 | $181,054 | 111,855 Direct | -5.31% | Disposed | 300.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Nov. 8, 2024 | AAOI | S 10b5-1 | 10,000 | $26.93 | $269,300 | 118,122 Direct | -7.81% | Disposed | 329.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 22, 2024 | AAOI | F | 591 | $18.51 | $10,939 | 132,330 Direct | -0.44% | Disposed | 524.5% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 22, 2024 | AAOI | F | 874 | $18.51 | $16,178 | 131,456 Direct | -0.66% | Disposed | 524.5% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 22, 2024 | AAOI | F | 1,043 | $18.51 | $19,306 | 130,413 Direct | -0.79% | Disposed | 524.5% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 22, 2024 | AAOI | F | 1,829 | $18.51 | $33,855 | 128,584 Direct | -1.40% | Disposed | 524.5% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 22, 2024 | AAOI | F | 462 | $18.51 | $8,552 | 128,122 Direct | -0.36% | Disposed | 524.5% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Sept. 24, 2024 | AAOI | S 10b5-1 | 10,000 | $15.02 | $150,200 | 132,921 Direct | -7.00% | Disposed | 669.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 22, 2024 | AAOI | F | 624 | $9.68 | $6,040 | 147,359 Direct | -0.42% | Disposed | 1094.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 22, 2024 | AAOI | F | 922 | $9.68 | $8,925 | 146,437 Direct | -0.63% | Disposed | 1094.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 22, 2024 | AAOI | F | 1,100 | $9.68 | $10,648 | 145,337 Direct | -0.75% | Disposed | 1094.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 22, 2024 | AAOI | F | 1,928 | $9.68 | $18,663 | 143,409 Direct | -1.33% | Disposed | 1094.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 22, 2024 | AAOI | F | 488 | $9.68 | $4,724 | 142,921 Direct | -0.34% | Disposed | 1094.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 14, 2024 | AAOI | F | 9,774 | $10.44 | $102,041 | 147,983 Direct | -6.20% | Disposed | 1007.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 13, 2024 | AAOI | A | 50,568 | · | · | 183,041 Direct | +38.17% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 13, 2024 | AAOI | D | 25,284 | $10.44 | $263,965 | 157,757 Direct | -13.81% | Disposed | 1007.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| May 23, 2024 | AAOI | F | 528 | $12.12 | $6,399 | 132,473 Direct | -0.40% | Disposed | 853.7% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 29, 2024 | AAOI | A | 19,747 | · | · | 133,001 Direct | +17.44% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 22, 2024 | AAOI | F | 676 | $12.12 | $8,193 | 117,533 Direct | -0.57% | Disposed | 853.7% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 22, 2024 | AAOI | F | 998 | $12.12 | $12,096 | 116,535 Direct | -0.85% | Disposed | 853.7% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 22, 2024 | AAOI | F | 1,192 | $12.12 | $14,447 | 115,343 Direct | -1.02% | Disposed | 853.7% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 22, 2024 | AAOI | F | 2,089 | $12.12 | $25,319 | 113,254 Direct | -1.81% | Disposed | 853.7% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 22, 2024 | AAOI | F | 1,027 | $15.81 | $16,237 | 123,162 Direct | -0.83% | Disposed | 631.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 22, 2024 | AAOI | F | 675 | $15.81 | $10,672 | 122,487 Direct | -0.55% | Disposed | 631.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 22, 2024 | AAOI | F | 998 | $15.81 | $15,778 | 121,489 Direct | -0.81% | Disposed | 631.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 22, 2024 | AAOI | F | 1,192 | $15.81 | $18,846 | 120,297 Direct | -0.98% | Disposed | 631.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 22, 2024 | AAOI | F | 2,088 | $15.81 | $33,011 | 118,209 Direct | -1.74% | Disposed | 631.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 23, 2023 | AAOI | F | 634 | $6.91 | $4,381 | 127,244 Direct | -0.50% | Disposed | 1572.8% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 23, 2023 | AAOI | F | 417 | $6.91 | $2,881 | 126,827 Direct | -0.33% | Disposed | 1572.8% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 23, 2023 | AAOI | F | 616 | $6.91 | $4,257 | 126,211 Direct | -0.49% | Disposed | 1572.8% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 23, 2023 | AAOI | F | 735 | $6.91 | $5,079 | 125,476 Direct | -0.58% | Disposed | 1572.8% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 23, 2023 | AAOI | F | 1,287 | $6.91 | $8,893 | 124,189 Direct | -1.03% | Disposed | 1572.8% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Aug. 10, 2023 | AAOI | S | 10,000 | $13.73 | $137,300 | 127,878 Direct | -7.25% | Disposed | 741.9% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Aug. 8, 2023 | AAOI | S | 14,535 | $11.86 | $172,385 | 137,878 Direct | -9.54% | Disposed | 874.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 25, 2023 | AAOI | F | 1,821 | $2.14 | $3,897 | 152,413 Direct | -1.18% | Disposed | 5301.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 24, 2023 | AAOI | F | 894 | $7.91 | $7,072 | 158,543 Direct | -0.56% | Disposed | 1361.3% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 24, 2023 | AAOI | F | 588 | $7.91 | $4,651 | 157,955 Direct | -0.37% | Disposed | 1361.3% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 24, 2023 | AAOI | F | 868 | $7.91 | $6,866 | 157,087 Direct | -0.55% | Disposed | 1361.3% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 24, 2023 | AAOI | F | 1,037 | $7.91 | $8,203 | 156,050 Direct | -0.66% | Disposed | 1361.3% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 24, 2023 | AAOI | F | 1,816 | $7.91 | $14,365 | 154,234 Direct | -1.16% | Disposed | 1361.3% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 26, 2023 | AAOI | A | 78,291 | · | · | 159,437 Direct | +96.48% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 24, 2023 | AAOI | F | 920 | $2.14 | $1,969 | 83,715 Direct | -1.09% | Disposed | 5301.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 24, 2023 | AAOI | F | 607 | $2.14 | $1,299 | 83,108 Direct | -0.73% | Disposed | 5301.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 24, 2023 | AAOI | F | 895 | $2.14 | $1,915 | 82,213 Direct | -1.08% | Disposed | 5301.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 24, 2023 | AAOI | F | 1,067 | $2.14 | $2,283 | 81,146 Direct | -1.30% | Disposed | 5301.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 23, 2023 | AAOI | F | 154 | $2.21 | $340 | 87,172 Direct | -0.18% | Disposed | 5130.3% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 23, 2023 | AAOI | F | 669 | $2.21 | $1,478 | 86,503 Direct | -0.77% | Disposed | 5130.3% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 23, 2023 | AAOI | F | 442 | $2.21 | $977 | 86,061 Direct | -0.51% | Disposed | 5130.3% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 23, 2023 | AAOI | F | 651 | $2.21 | $1,439 | 85,410 Direct | -0.76% | Disposed | 5130.3% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 23, 2023 | AAOI | F | 775 | $2.21 | $1,713 | 84,635 Direct | -0.91% | Disposed | 5130.3% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Dec. 13, 2022 | AAOI | S 10b5-1 | 10,519 | $2.18 | $22,931 | 96,130 Direct | -9.86% | Disposed | 5202.3% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
Showing latest 100 of 276 transactions
P = Open-market purchase · S = Sale · A = Grant/award · M = Option exercise · G = Gift · F = Tax withholding
Insider transactions are not a recommendation; sales are often driven by liquidity or tax reasons.
Derivative holdings (Form 4 Table II) Options, RSUs and convertible securities reported on Form 4 Table II.
| Date | Ticker | Security | Underlying | Exercise price | Expiration | Shares | A/D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 24, 2018 | AAOI | Incentive Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock $0.01 par value | $9.96 | Sept. 26, 2023 | 506 | Disposed |
| Aug. 24, 2018 | AAOI | Incentive Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock $0.01 par value | $13.84 | Jan. 28, 2024 | 300 | Disposed |
| July 31, 2017 | AAOI | Incentive Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $0.001 par value | $13.84 | Jan. 28, 2024 | 300 | Disposed |
| May 22, 2017 | AAOI | Incentive Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $0.001 par value | $9.96 | Sept. 26, 2023 | 507 | Disposed |
| May 9, 2017 | AAOI | Incentive Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock $0.001 par | $7.50 | Jan. 18, 2023 | 438 | Disposed |
| May 9, 2017 | AAOI | Incentive Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock $0.001 par | $13.84 | Jan. 28, 2024 | 300 | Disposed |
| Nov. 14, 2016 | AAOI | Incentive Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $0.001 par value | $6.00 | Aug. 23, 2020 | 63 | Disposed |
| Nov. 14, 2016 | AAOI | Incentive Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $0.001 par value | $6.00 | March 4, 2021 | 167 | Disposed |
| Nov. 14, 2016 | AAOI | Incentive Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $0.001 par value | $6.00 | May 22, 2022 | 208 | Disposed |
| Nov. 14, 2016 | AAOI | Incentive Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $0.001 par value | $7.50 | Jan. 18, 2023 | 2,187 | Disposed |
| Nov. 14, 2016 | AAOI | Incentive Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $0.001 par value | $9.96 | Sept. 26, 2023 | 3,037 | Disposed |
| Nov. 14, 2016 | AAOI | Incentive Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $0.001 par value | $13.84 | Jan. 28, 2024 | 1,500 | Disposed |
| March 4, 2014 | AAOI | Incentive Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $0.001 par value | $7.50 | Jan. 18, 2023 | 875 | Disposed |
| March 4, 2014 | AAOI | Incentive Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $0.001 par value | $6.00 | May 22, 2022 | 125 | Disposed |
| March 4, 2014 | AAOI | Incentive Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $0.001 par value | $6.00 | March 4, 2021 | 500 | Disposed |
| March 4, 2014 | AAOI | Incentive Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $0.001 par value | $6.00 | Aug. 23, 2020 | 437 | Disposed |
| March 4, 2014 | AAOI | Incentive Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $0.001 par value | $6.00 | May 29, 2019 | 267 | Disposed |
| Jan. 28, 2014 | AAOI | Incentive Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $0.001 par value | $13.84 | Jan. 28, 2024 | 2,400 | Acquired |
| Sept. 26, 2013 | AAOI | Incentive Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock, $0.001 par value | $9.96 | Sept. 26, 2023 | 4,050 | Acquired |
Exercise/conversion price is blank when not applicable (e.g. RSUs).
Initial ownership (Form 3) 5 holdings
Securities held when first becoming an insider, per SEC Form 3.
| Date | Ticker | Security | Shares | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 25, 2013 | AAOI | Incentive Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 267 | Direct |
| Sept. 25, 2013 | AAOI | Incentive Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 500 | Direct |
| Sept. 25, 2013 | AAOI | Incentive Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 667 | Direct |
| Sept. 25, 2013 | AAOI | Incentive Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 333 | Direct |
| Sept. 25, 2013 | AAOI | Incentive Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 3,500 | Direct |
Compensation (DEF 14A)
Matched by name from proxy statements (DEF 14A) — verify against the filing.
| Fiscal year | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension change | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $356,759 | · | $597,401 | · | $256,252 | · | $14,940 | $1,225,352 |
| 2023 | $268,296 | · | $1,059,669 | · | $137,003 | · | $12,675 | $1,477,643 |
| 2022 | $258,686 | · | $189,952 | · | $130,453 | · | $12,898 | $591,989 |
Figures from the Summary Compensation Table of the company's proxy statement (DEF 14A). Compensation is not a recommendation.