AAOI vs WDC
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) compared with Western Digital (WDC).
Side by side
| Metric | $AAOI | $WDC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 115.59 | 415.29 |
| 50-day SMA | 111.15 | 466.16 |
| 200-day SMA | 108.79 | 400.02 |
| Dist. to 200-day | +6.20% | +3.80% |
| RSI (14) | 57.50 | 39.20 |
| MACD | -1.85 | -6.17 |
Higher distance to the 200-day = stronger long-term trend (highlighted).
$AAOILong
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The read
Applied Optoelectronics ($AAOI) is showing a mild uptrend (+6.2% vs its 200-day), while Western Digital ($WDC) is showing a mild uptrend (+3.8%). On the longer-term trend measure, Applied Optoelectronics has the stronger relative position. The latest Daily Playbook reads $AAOI as Long and $WDC as Long.
Educational only. Not financial advice. Technicals are end-of-day · as of Oct 2, 2026.