TTM
−$16.59M
YoY change
-90.3%
5Y CAGR
—
Peak year (2017)
$105.77M
Cumulative EBITDA
−$104.18M
EBITDA history chart for Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) from 2010 to 2025
Latest: −$15.51M
EBITDA growth chart for Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) from 2010 to 2025
Latest: -90.3%
EBITDA history table for Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) from 2010 to 2025
| 2025 | −$15.51M | -90.3% | +$143.75M | ||
| 2024 | −$159.26M | +508.2% | −$133.07M | ||
| 2023 | −$26.18M | -29.0% | +$10.69M | ||
| 2022 | −$36.88M | +59.2% | −$13.71M | ||
| 2021 | −$23.17M | +11.1% | −$2.31M | ||
| 2020 | −$20.86M | -5.1% | +$1.11M | ||
| 2019 | −$21.97M | -204.5% | −$42.99M | ||
| 2018 | $21.03M | -80.1% | −$84.74M | ||
| 2017 | $105.77M | +186.6% | +$68.86M | ||
| 2016 | $36.91M | +70.8% | +$15.30M | ||
| 2015 | $21.61M | +96.9% | +$10.63M | ||
| 2014 | $10.98M | +251.2% | +$7.85M | ||
| 2013 | $3.13M | -7.5% | −$252.00K | ||
| 2012 | $3.38M | -484.7% | +$4.26M | ||
| 2011 | −$878.00K | -201.4% | −$1.74M | ||
| 2010 | $866.00K | — | — |
- 2025−$15.51M-90.3%
- 2024−$159.26M+508.2%
- 2023−$26.18M-29.0%
- 2022−$36.88M+59.2%
- 2021−$23.17M+11.1%
- 2020−$20.86M-5.1%
- 2019−$21.97M-204.5%
- 2018$21.03M-80.1%
- 2017$105.77M+186.6%
- 2016$36.91M+70.8%
- 2015$21.61M+96.9%
- 2014$10.98M+251.2%
- 2013$3.13M-7.5%
- 2012$3.38M-484.7%
- 2011−$878.00K-201.4%
- 2010$866.00K—
EBITDA values are taken from Applied Optoelectronics's reported income statements (quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the filing date. YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
About EBITDA at Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI)
According to Applied Optoelectronics's latest reported financial statements, the company's current EBITDA (TTM) is −$16.59M. EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It is a common proxy for operating cash generation that strips out non-cash charges (depreciation and amortization) and capital structure effects (interest, taxes). Useful for comparing companies with different leverage and asset bases — see operating income and net income for fully GAAP figures.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
In 2025, Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) EBITDA totalled −$15.51M – plunged 90.3% year-over-year.
Between 2017 and 2025, Applied Optoelectronics EBITDA plunged 114.7%, falling from $105.77M to −$15.51M.
$105.77M stands as the all-time-high annual EBITDA, posted in 2017, against a low of −$159.26M during 2024.
Applied Optoelectronics EBITDA by Year
Applied Optoelectronics EBITDA 2025: −$15.51M
Applied Optoelectronics posted EBITDA of −$15.51M in 2025, plunged 90.3% below 2024.
Applied Optoelectronics EBITDA 2024: −$159.26M
In 2024, Applied Optoelectronics reported EBITDA of −$159.26M, surged 508.2% from 2023. This figure represents the lowest annual value in the available history.
Applied Optoelectronics EBITDA 2023: −$26.18M
Applied Optoelectronics EBITDA in 2023 was −$26.18M, declined 29.0% below 2022.
Applied Optoelectronics EBITDA 2022: −$36.88M
2022's EBITDA for Applied Optoelectronics came in at −$36.88M, surged 59.2% from 2021.
Applied Optoelectronics EBITDA 2021: −$23.17M
Applied Optoelectronics EBITDA in 2021 was −$23.17M.
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