Caterpillar Vs. Applied Optoelectronics Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

55

CAT
Caterpillar

Last Price:

381.45

Seasonality Move:

6.43%

Buy

79

AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics

Last Price:

34.07

Seasonality Move:

12.15%

Buy

55

Caterpillar (CAT) is a Buy

Is Caterpillar a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Caterpillar [CAT] share price is $381.50. The Score for CAT is 55, which is 10% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
CAT 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.

Buy

79

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) is a Buy

Is Applied Optoelectronics a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Applied Optoelectronics [AAOI] share price is $34.07. The Score for AAOI is 79, which is 58% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
AAOI is currently trading in the 70-80% 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.

CAT Stock Price Chart

What is Caterpillar's stock price today?

The Caterpillar share price today is $381.50
The current trend is moderately bearish and CAT is experiencing slight selling pressure.

AAOI Stock Price Chart

What is Applied Optoelectronics's stock price today?

The Applied Optoelectronics share price today is $34.07
Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and AAOI is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

CAT Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	0.21	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	45.75	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	-397157	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(379.59 - 397.45)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(335.66 - 387.4)	Buy

AAOI Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	3.8	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	80.42	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	6490790	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(15.55 - 26.89)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(7.86 - 19.52)	Buy

CAT Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	387.04	Sell
20-day SMA:	388.05	Sell
50-day SMA:	383.56	Sell
200-day SMA:	352.14	Buy
8-day EMA:	385.93	Sell
20-day EMA:	387.6	Sell
50-day EMA:	380.62	Buy
200-day EMA:	347.58	Buy

AAOI Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	28.63	Buy
20-day SMA:	21.99	Buy
50-day SMA:	18.07	Buy
200-day SMA:	13.31	Buy
8-day EMA:	28.06	Buy
20-day EMA:	23.85	Buy
50-day EMA:	19.16	Buy
200-day EMA:	14	Buy

Caterpillar Earnings Growth & CAT Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.03 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $1.28 per share, and an increase next year of $0.23 per share.

Applied Optoelectronics Earnings Growth & AAOI Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.43 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $0.32 per share, and an increase next year of $1.54 per share.

Caterpillar Technical Analysis

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Applied Optoelectronics Technical Analysis

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