Unusual Options Activity
AAOI Unusual Options Activity - Applied Optoelectronics
- Last active day
- August 21, 2026
- Active days (30d)
- 23
- Biggest recent print
- Call $120.0000 · $5.2M
AI summary
On August 21, 2026, Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) experienced notable options activity, with a total call premium of approximately $15.4 million compared to a put premium of around $118,000. This indicates a significant imbalance favoring calls. The activity included 11 prints, with several high-value call options contributing to the overall premium. The largest single print was for the AAOI Call at a strike price of $120, expiring on August 28, 2026, with a premium of about $5.2 million and a volume-to-open interest ratio of 9.3. Other significant prints included the AAOI Call at a strike of $140, also expiring on August 28, with a premium of approximately $2.6 million and a volume-to-open interest ratio of 10.7. Additionally, multiple strikes, including $125 and $130, showed substantial premiums and varying volumes relative to open interest, reflecting active interest in the near-term outlook for AAOI. Overall, the call activity suggests heightened engagement in AAOI options as traders position themselves ahead of upcoming events.
AI-generated summary
Prints on August 21, 2026
| Ticker | Side | Strike | Expiry | Vol/OI | Premium | IV | New |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOI | Call | $125.0000 | 08/28/26 (8d) | 12.5× | $2.4M | 109% | |
| AAOI | Call | $140.0000 | 08/28/26 (8d) | 10.7× | $2.6M | 111% | |
| AAOI | Call | $120.0000 | 08/28/26 (8d) | 9.3× | $5.2M | 112% | |
| AAOI | Call | $125.0000 | 08/21/26 (1d) | 8.4× | $2.3M | 118% | |
| AAOI | Call | $130.0000 | 08/21/26 (1d) | 3.2× | $1.7M | 121% | |
| AAOI | Call | $155.0000 | 08/28/26 (8d) | 3.0× | $96K | 112% | |
| AAOI | Call | $135.0000 | 08/21/26 (1d) | 1.7× | $451K | 130% | |
| AAOI | Call | $135.0000 | 08/28/26 (6d) | 1.7× | $189K | 110% | |
| AAOI | Call | $165.0000 | 09/18/26 (27d) | 1.6× | $247K | 106% | |
| AAOI | Call | $150.0000 | 08/28/26 (8d) | 1.6× | $220K | 113% | |
| AAOI | Put | $110.0000 | 08/28/26 (6d) | 1.5× | $118K | 107% |
History
- 2026-08-2111 prints$15.4M calls$118K puts
- 2026-08-2012 prints$17.3M calls$660K puts
- 2026-08-195 prints$2.6M calls$3.4M puts
- 2026-08-1814 prints$6.7M calls$4.8M puts
- 2026-08-1723 prints$20.0M calls$12.7M puts
- 2026-08-1428 prints$27.9M calls$18.1M puts
- 2026-08-1310 prints$5.3M calls$6.0M puts
- 2026-08-129 prints$16.9M calls$0K puts
- 2026-08-1112 prints$7.9M calls$3.1M puts
- 2026-08-1014 prints$5.4M calls$3.2M puts
- 2026-08-0730 prints$8.2M calls$4.1M puts
- 2026-08-0618 prints$7.9M calls$5.6M puts
- 2026-08-058 prints$12.8M calls$0K puts
- 2026-08-0416 prints$22.3M calls$28K puts
- 2026-08-038 prints$14.6M calls$0K puts
- 2026-07-3115 prints$4.9M calls$5.1M puts
- 2026-07-3010 prints$4.4M calls$5.1M puts
- 2026-07-295 prints$414K calls$649K puts
- 2026-07-286 prints$795K calls$911K puts
- 2026-07-273 prints$842K calls$262K puts
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