US optical communication manufacturer Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) surged over 14% in pre-market US stocks trading, currently priced at $142.712. The company released its second-quarter financial report, showing GAAP revenue of $192 million, up 86.31% year-on-year and 27% quarter-on-quarter. The company plans a significant expansion, expecting monthly production capacity of 800G and 1.6T to reach approximately 650,000 units by the end of the year, increasing to 930,000 units by the end of 2027.