Is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. technically bullish or bearish?

As of 11 September 2025, the technical trend for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. has changed from mildly bullish to bullish. The current stance is bullish, supported by a bullish MACD on the weekly chart, bullish Bollinger Bands on both weekly and monthly time frames, and a bullish moving average on the daily chart. However, the monthly MACD and KST indicators remain mildly bearish, indicating some caution.
In terms of performance, the stock has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past week and month, with returns of 8.16% and 11.14% respectively, compared to the S&P 500's 1.05% and 2.33%. Over the longer term, the stock has significantly outperformed the benchmark, with a 1-year return of 118.67% versus 17.14% for the S&P 500, and an impressive 3-year return of 672.34% compared to 70.41%.