Chuck Royce's AAOI Position Overview
Chuck Royce (via Royce & Associates Lp) currently holds 773,948 shares of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) worth $26.98 M, representing 0.27% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 40 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Chuck Royce has maintained a strategic position in AAOI, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2021, adding 547,325 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2022, reducing 1.21 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Chuck Royce's Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Trades by Chuck Royce
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -62,905 | Reduce 7.52% | 773,948 | $34.86 |
| Q3 2025 | -69,800 | Reduce 7.70% | 836,853 | $25.93 |
| Q2 2025 | +30,110 | Add 3.44% | 906,653 | $25.69 |
| Q1 2025 | +115,853 | Add 15.23% | 876,543 | $15.35 |
| Q4 2024 | -835,855 | Reduce 52.35% | 760,690 | $36.86 |
| Q3 2024 | +515,489 | Add 47.68% | 1.6 M | $14.31 |
| Q2 2024 | -66,423 | Reduce 5.79% | 1.08 M | $8.29 |
| Q1 2024 | +142,046 | Add 14.13% | 1.15 M | $13.86 |
| Q4 2023 | +40,818 | Add 4.23% | 1.01 M | $19.32 |
| Q3 2023 | -37,573 | Reduce 3.75% | 964,615 | $10.97 |
| Q2 2023 | +304,978 | Add 43.74% | 1 M | $5.96 |
| Q1 2023 | +295,358 | Add 73.50% | 697,210 | $2.21 |
| Q4 2022 | +330,000 | Add 459.28% | 401,852 | $1.89 |
| Q3 2022 | +71,852 | New Buy | 71,852 | $2.71 |
| Q2 2022 | -1.21 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2022 | +1,200 | Add 0.10% | 1.21 M | $3.65 |
| Q4 2021 | +216,000 | Add 21.77% | 1.21 M | $5.14 |
| Q3 2021 | +547,325 | Add 122.99% | 992,325 | $7.18 |
| Q2 2021 | +445,000 | New Buy | 445,000 | $8.47 |
| Q1 2020 | -214,252 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | -279,600 | Reduce 56.62% | 214,252 | $11.88 |
| Q3 2019 | +10,800 | Add 2.24% | 493,852 | $11.22 |
| Q2 2019 | +162,744 | Add 50.81% | 483,052 | $10.28 |
| Q1 2019 | +320,308 | New Buy | 320,308 | $12.20 |
| Q1 2018 | -38,800 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2017 | +38,800 | New Buy | 38,800 | $37.81 |
| Q3 2017 | -3,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2017 | -403,785 | Reduce 99.14% | 3,500 | $56.29 |
| Q4 2016 | -75,300 | Reduce 15.60% | 407,285 | $23.44 |
| Q3 2016 | +24,085 | Add 5.25% | 482,585 | $22.21 |
| Q2 2016 | +438,500 | Add 2192.50% | 458,500 | $11.15 |
| Q1 2016 | +2,500 | Add 14.29% | 20,000 | $14.90 |
| Q4 2015 | -20,540 | Reduce 54.00% | 17,500 | $17.14 |
| Q3 2015 | -34,460 | Reduce 47.53% | 38,040 | $18.77 |
| Q2 2015 | +30,990 | Add 74.66% | 72,500 | $17.37 |
| Q1 2015 | +34,010 | Add 453.47% | 41,510 | $13.88 |
| Q4 2014 | +7,500 | New Buy | 7,500 | $11.20 |
| Q2 2014 | -3,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2014 | +3,700 | New Buy | 3,700 | $24.59 |
Chuck Royce's Applied Optoelectronics Investment FAQs
Chuck Royce first purchased Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) in Q1 2014, acquiring 3,700 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Chuck Royce has held Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) for 40 quarters since Q1 2014.
Chuck Royce's largest addition to Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) was in Q3 2021, adding 992,325 shares worth $7.12 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Chuck Royce's firm, Royce & Associates Lp, owns 773,948 shares of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI), valued at approximately $26.98 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) represents approximately 0.27% of Chuck Royce's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Chuck Royce's peak holding in Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) was 1,596,545 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2024.