Form 4 Filing for Stefan J. Murry

This filing details a transaction by Stefan J. Murry, Chief Financial Officer of APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC. On February 20, 2026, Mr. Murry sold 5,980 shares of common stock under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The weighted average sale price was $50.1542 per share, with individual sales ranging from $50.00 to $50.47. This transaction was executed through a plan adopted on August 12, 2025. Following this sale, Mr. Murry directly owns 284,070 shares of the company's common stock. The filing is made on Form 4.