Stefan Murry Biography and Net Worth

Stefan J. Murry, Ph.D., has served as our Chief Financial Officer since August 2014. Previously, Dr. Murry served as our Chief Strategy Officer from December 2012, our Vice President of Sales and Marketing from June 2004 until December 2012, our Director of Sales and Marketing from January 2000 to June 2004 and as a Senior Engineer of Device Packaging from February 1997 to January 2000. He also previously served as Research Associate from 1991 to 1999 and Mission Control Specialist from 1992 to 1997 with the Space Vacuum Epitaxy Center in Houston, Texas. Dr. Murry has been issued multiple patents in the optoelectronics industry, as well as in various related and complimentary industries. Dr. Murry received BS and MS degrees in Physics and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Houston.

What is Stefan J. Murry's net worth?: The estimated net worth of Stefan J. Murry is at least $7.83 million as of August 15th, 2025. Dr. Murry owns 298,477 shares of Applied Optoelectronics stock worth more than $7,832,036 as of December 4th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other investments that Dr. Murry may own. Additionally, Dr. Murry receives an annual salary of $637,860.00 as CFO at Applied Optoelectronics. Learn More about Stefan J. Murry's net worth.
How old is Stefan J. Murry?: Dr. Murry is currently 51 years old. There are 4 older executives and no younger executives at Applied Optoelectronics. The oldest executive at Applied Optoelectronics is Dr. Chih-Hsiang Lin Ph.D., Founder, Chairman of the Board, President & CEO, who is 61 years old. Learn More on Stefan J. Murry's age.
What is Stefan J. Murry's salary?: As the CFO of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc., Dr. Murry earns $637,860.00 per year. The highest earning executive at Applied Optoelectronics is Dr. Chih-Hsiang Lin Ph.D., Founder, Chairman of the Board, President & CEO, who commands a salary of $1,230,000.00 per year. Learn More on Stefan J. Murry's salary.
How do I contact Stefan J. Murry?: The corporate mailing address for Dr. Murry and other Applied Optoelectronics executives is 13139 JESS PIRTLE BLVD, SUGAR LAND TX, 77478. Applied Optoelectronics can also be reached via phone at (281) 295-1800 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Stefan J. Murry's contact information.
Has Stefan J. Murry been buying or selling shares of Applied Optoelectronics?: Stefan J. Murry has not been actively trading shares of Applied Optoelectronics in the last ninety days. Most recently, Stefan J. Murry sold 12,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, August 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $22.37, for a transaction totalling $268,440.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer now directly owns 298,477 shares of the company's stock, valued at $6,676,930.49. Learn More on Stefan J. Murry's trading history.
Who are Applied Optoelectronics' active insiders?: Applied Optoelectronics' insider roster includes Richard Black (Director), Hung-Lun Chang (Senior Vice President and North America General Manager), Min-Chu Chen (Director), David Kuo (Insider), Che-Wei Lin (Director), Chih-Hsiang Lin (Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board), Elizabeth Loboa (Director), Stefan Murry (CFO), Shu-Hua Yeh (Insider), and William Yeh (Director). Learn More on Applied Optoelectronics' active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Applied Optoelectronics?: During the last twelve months, Applied Optoelectronics insiders bought shares 7 times. They purchased a total of 65,300 shares worth more than $1,387,142.00. During the last twelve months, insiders at the semiconductor company sold shares 12 times. They sold a total of 98,345 shares worth more than $2,332,207.28. The most recent insider tranaction occured on August, 15th when CFO Stefan J Murry sold 12,000 shares worth more than $268,440.00. Insiders at Applied Optoelectronics own 4.5% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Applied Optoelectronics.
Information on this page was last updated on 8/15/2025.

Stefan J. Murry Insider Trading History at Applied Optoelectronics

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
8/15/2025	Sell	12,000	$22.37	$268,440.00	298,477
7/16/2025	Sell	3,000	$27.46	$82,380.00	318,036
6/16/2025	Sell	2,000	$16.05	$32,100.00	321,036
4/16/2025	Sell	2,000	$10.95	$21,900.00	235,977
3/17/2025	Sell	2,000	$23.06	$46,120.00	196,581
1/21/2025	Sell	2,298	$35.17	$80,820.66	209,831
1/16/2025	Sell	4,000	$31.72	$126,880.00	212,129
11/20/2024	Sell	5,000	$31.56	$157,800.00	216,129
8/22/2023	Sell	15,000	$15.88	$238,200.00	222,130
8/8/2023	Sell	60,000	$11.82	$709,200.00	237,130
2/17/2023	Sell	3,000	$2.96	$8,880.00	189,859
1/17/2023	Sell	1,300	$2.51	$3,263.00	205,130
10/17/2022	Sell	3,000	$2.83	$8,490.00	227,629
1/27/2021	Sell	3,000	$12.00	$36,000.00	84,742
7/30/2020	Sell	4,000	$13.52	$54,080.00	98,584
4/16/2020	Sell	4,000	$9.04	$36,160.00	110,291
2/14/2020	Sell	6,000	$12.16	$72,960.00	114,291
10/11/2019	Sell	6,000	$10.41	$62,460.00	65,443
2/1/2019	Sell	1,000	$17.37	$17,370.00
1/2/2019	Sell	1,000	$15.05	$15,050.00
12/19/2018	Sell	2,000	$15.40	$30,800.00	64,520
6/7/2018	Sell	3,000	$44.25	$132,750.00	67,695
8/15/2017	Sell	3,050	$70.21	$214,140.50	57,540
5/18/2017	Sell	3,168	$63.51	$201,199.68	58,526
9/12/2016	Sell	3,660	$19.05	$69,723.00	35,093
2/1/2016	Sell	635	$15.90	$10,096.50	11,078

Stefan J. Murry Buying and Selling Activity at Applied Optoelectronics

Applied Optoelectronics Company Overview

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells fiber-optic networking products in the United States, Taiwan, and China. It offers optical modules, optical filters, lasers, laser components, subassemblies, transmitters and transceivers, turn-key equipment, headend, node, distribution equipment, and amplifiers. The company sells its products to internet data center operators, cable television, telecom equipment manufacturers, fiber-to-the-home, and internet service providers through its direct and indirect sales channels. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas.

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