First Advantage Vs. Applied Optoelectronics Industry Stock Comparison

Sell

42

FA
First Advantage

Last Price:

$18.41

Seasonality Move:

-1.13%

Buy

58

AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics

Last Price:

$32.51

Seasonality Move:

0.93%

Sell

42

First Advantage (FA) is a Sell

Is First Advantage a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current First Advantage [FA] share price is $18.57. The Score for FA is 42, which is 16% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
FA is currently trading in the 40-50% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing a lower than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat higher than normal and additional caution is warranted.

Buy

58

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) is a Buy

Is Applied Optoelectronics a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Applied Optoelectronics [AAOI] share price is $33.30. The Score for AAOI is 58, which is 16% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
AAOI is currently trading in the 50-60% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing a higher than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat lower than normal.

FA Stock Price Chart

What is First Advantage's stock price today?

The First Advantage share price today is $18.57

The current trend is relatively stagnant and FA is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

AAOI Stock Price Chart

What is Applied Optoelectronics's stock price today?

The Applied Optoelectronics share price today is $33.30

The current trend is relatively stagnant and AAOI is experiencing slight buying pressure.

FA Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-0.14	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	51.93	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	-305547	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(17.85 - 19.03)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(18.13 - 19.75)	Sell

AAOI Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-0.86	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	50.78	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	2019858	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(30.83 - 37.49)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(14.13 - 34.55)	Buy

FA Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	18.07	Buy
20-day SMA:	18.26	Buy
50-day SMA:	18.7	Sell
200-day SMA:	17.71	Buy
8-day EMA:	18.32	Buy
20-day EMA:	18.36	Buy
50-day EMA:	18.58	Sell
200-day EMA:	17.86	Buy

AAOI Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	30.62	Buy
20-day SMA:	34.2	Sell
50-day SMA:	33.81	Sell
200-day SMA:	17.18	Buy
8-day EMA:	31.61	Buy
20-day EMA:	32.82	Buy
50-day EMA:	31.27	Buy
200-day EMA:	20.97	Buy

First Advantage Earnings Growth & FA Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.01 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.12 per share, and an increase next year of $0.23 per share.

Applied Optoelectronics Earnings Growth & AAOI Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.49 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $1.71 per share, and an increase next year of $0.43 per share.

First Advantage Technical Analysis

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Applied Optoelectronics Technical Analysis

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