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Optical Cable Corporation OCC

Technology — Communication Equipment
Dividend Champion (5y)
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Insider Decisions

Total sells
2.42
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — — — — — — — — 6 — — —
Insider Ownership
32.88%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
131.74
Revenue
82.77
Net Income
2.56
Free Cash Flow
0.41
Net Debt
2.34
Current Ratio
2.17
Debt/Equity
0.18
P/E ratio
51.10
P/S ratio
1.58
P/B ratio
8.89
Past 5Y EPS Growth
6.68%
This Y EPS Growth
250.00%
Next Y EPS Growth
67.35%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
—
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.00
Annual Dividend Rate
—
Annual Dividend Yield
—
total individual payouts
2020 ‡‡‡
2019 ‡‡‡
2018 ‡‡‡
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 1.47 0.24 0.24 0.30
Receivables 9.21 11.01 10.31 11.88
Inventory 23.77 18.73 19.80 22.94
Other 0.60 — — —
35.04 30.60 30.76 35.57
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 5.84 5.18 6.85 7.31
ST’ Debt 0.05 0.06 2.57 0.07
Other 1.93 — — —
7.77 15.14 16.85 16.41
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Jan Apr Jul Oct Year
’26 16.43 22.21 24.30 —
—
’25 15.74 17.55 19.92 19.83
73.04
’24 14.85 16.11 16.22 19.49
66.67
’23 18.28 19.62 16.94 17.33
72.17
’22 14.44 17.20 17.38 20.06
69.08
’21 11.88 15.74 15.63 15.88
59.14
’20 12.89 14.86 13.64 13.89
55.28
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Jan Apr Jul Oct Year
’26 1.17 (2.53) 1.51 —
—
’25 2.67 0.14 (2.20) 0.80
1.41
’24 (0.26) 0.37 0.55 (1.52)
(0.86)
’23 (0.63) (0.86) 0.56 0.53
(0.40)
’22 (1.86) (1.16) 1.31 0.13
(1.59)
’21 0.53 (0.92) 0.18 2.33
2.12
’20 0.54 (1.36) (1.62) (1.12)
(3.55)
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Jan Apr Jul Oct Year
’26 1.00 (2.60) 1.29 —
—
’25 2.60 0.07 (2.29) 0.71
1.10
’24 (0.34) 0.22 0.47 (1.58)
(1.23)
’23 (0.74) (0.99) 0.42 0.39
(0.91)
’22 (1.95) (1.19) 1.21 0.05
(1.88)
’21 0.47 (0.97) 0.14 2.29
1.92
’20 0.48 (1.40) (1.65) (1.15)
(3.72)
in millions of $

EPS

Jan Apr Jul Oct Year
’26 (0.05) 0.12 0.21 —
—
’25 (0.14) (0.09) 0.04 0.01
(0.18)
’24 (0.18) (0.21) (0.20) 0.05
(0.54)
’23 0.10 0.31 0.01 (0.17)
0.26
’22 (0.12) (0.03) (0.05) 0.15
(0.05)
’21 (0.29) 0.45 0.71 0.00
0.87
’20 (0.35) (0.23) (0.20) (0.06)
(0.83)

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

3
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 3.26 2.26 2.02 2.40 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 5.75 4.74 7.00 11.50 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 337 327 339 348 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.20 0.22 0.20 0.21 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 69.08 72.17 66.67 73.04 — — —
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 29.69% 30.89% 27.30% 30.94% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.32) 2.21 (4.19) (1.42) — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.47%) 3.07% (6.28%) (1.95%) — — —
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.35) 2.07 (4.21) (1.45) — — —
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.07 0.95 0.87 0.80 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 9.18 9.16 8.60 9.08 — — —
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ (0.05) 0.26 (0.54) (0.18) — — —
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.21) (0.05) (0.11) 0.18 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.04) (0.07) (0.05) (0.04) — — —
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.25) (0.12) (0.16) 0.14 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.95 3.14 2.69 2.05 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 7.52 7.88 7.75 8.05 — — —
Shares
‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.00 10.84 0.00 0.00 — — —
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.39 0.30 0.28 0.87 — — —
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.21 0.86 0.91 3.84 — — —
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.54 0.43 0.32 0.93 — — —
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (19.77) (33.79) (17.40) 62.17 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (1.59) (0.40) (0.86) 1.41 — — —
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.29) (0.52) (0.37) (0.32) — — —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (1.88) (0.91) (1.23) 1.10 — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 23.71 27.27 15.46 13.90 — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 10.53 11.00 2.63 2.57 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 10.31 9.53 2.38 2.33 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 22.16 24.72 20.84 16.51 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.88%) 4.89% (10.00%) (3.62%) — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.91% 1.81% (9.09%) (1.49%) — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (1.56%) 8.82% (18.48%) (7.79%) — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) stands as a resilient niche leader in fiber optic and copper cables, riding the waves of telecom, data center, and enterprise demand with impressive operational efficiency—maintaining steady headcount while boosting revenue per employee to a projected $210,000 in 2025. After navigating 5G rollouts, pandemic disruptions, and cyclical dips, revenues are poised for a 9.5% rebound to $73 million next year, fueled by explosive AI-driven data center buildouts, echoing the fiber booms that supercharged peers like Corning.

Despite profitability swings and a thinning book value, OCC’s balance sheet shines with 76% debt reduction to just $2.6 million, low leverage, and improving free cash flow—setting the stage for margin recovery to 30.9% and narrowing losses. Valuation metrics scream opportunity: analysts unanimously target 34% upside, with expanding multiples on revenue growth signaling market bets on this micro-cap’s pivot amid secular tailwinds.

OCC embodies the high-reward potential of disruptive connectivity plays—patient investors could reap big from confirmed topline beats and ROIC inflection. Dive into the full analysis for the charts, cycles, and catalysts that make this a watchlist essential.

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Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) Latest News

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9 Sep

4 transcript , 7:00 PM
OCC posts record sales and margin expansion in Q3 2026 earnings call. Record sales and margin gains reflect major operational gains that can shift company trajectory and investor views.

4 transcript app.moby.co, 4:59 PM
Optical Cable Corporation held its Q3 2026 earnings call, presenting financial results, operational updates and forward outlook. Q3 2026 earnings call details financial metrics and strategic direction that typically drive investor decisions and valuation shifts for Optical Cable Corporation.

3 transcript www.fool.com, 8:43 PM
Optical Cable Corporation held Q3 2026 earnings call covering financial results and outlook. Earnings call reveals quarterly performance and guidance that moderately shapes market views.

3 www.marketbeat.com, 1:02 PM
Optical Cable Corporation held its Q3 earnings call covering financial results and company outlook. Q3 earnings details may influence near-term investor sentiment and stock movement but do not indicate major strategic shifts.

3 , 8:00 AM
Optical Cable Corporation reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. Quarterly earnings results typically affect near-term stock sentiment and valuation without altering long-term strategy.

3 Aug

3 www.americanbanker.com, 2:29 PM
Bank of America's new disclosure highlights compliance risks that could affect Optical Cable Corporation. Compliance risk disclosure may influence Optical Cable Corporation regulatory exposure and short-term sentiment without altering core operations.

10 Jun

3 Zacks, 9:31 AM
Optical Cable Corporation reported Q2 earnings with 27% sales growth and rising backlog. 27% sales growth and rising backlog indicate improved demand and financial results.

3 www.marketbeat.com, 7:30 AM
Optical Cable Corporation reported strong earnings but faces ongoing operational and market hurdles that may constrain growth. Strong earnings offer short-term gains offset by hurdles that limit fundamental trajectory shifts for OCC.

8 Jun

3 GuruFocus.com, 7:00 PM
Optical Cable Corp reported strong sales growth and operational improvements in its Q2 2026 earnings call. Strong quarterly sales growth signals moderately positive effects on near-term financial results and market sentiment for Optical Cable Corp.

3 transcript app.moby.co, 4:43 PM
Optical Cable Corporation conducted its Q2 2026 earnings call. Quarterly earnings calls provide financial updates that can moderately influence near-term market views.

3 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 12:11 PM
Optical Cable Corporation reported Q2 results with revenue and margin details plus operational updates during its earnings call. Quarterly earnings figures and guidance provide moderate insight into near-term financial trajectory.

3 PR Newswire, 8:00 AM
Optical Cable Corporation reported second quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings release supplies performance data that can move investor views and valuation.

13 Mar

3 Zacks, 11:07 AM
Zacks Investment Research initiates coverage on Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) with an Outperform recommendation. Zacks' Outperform initiation positively influences investor sentiment and OCC's market performance without fundamentally altering operations.

10 Mar

4 GuruFocus.com, 5:02 PM
Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) reported strong sales growth in Q1 2026 earnings call highlights, expressing optimism for future prospects. Strong sales growth and future optimism represent major positive developments likely to significantly enhance OCC's trajectory and investor sentiment.

4 transcript www.fool.com, 11:59 AM
Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) released its Q1 2026 earnings call transcript. Q1 2026 earnings transcript discloses financial results, guidance, and strategy, significantly influencing OCC's market performance and investor sentiment.

4 , 8:00 AM
Optical Cable Corporation reported first quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings reports significantly impact investor sentiment, stock performance, and future trajectory for Optical Cable Corporation.

3 www.marketbeat.com, 12:48 PM
Optical Cable Corporation released Q1 earnings call highlights detailing financial results, strategic updates, and outlook. Q1 earnings call highlights affect OCC's financial performance and investor sentiment with moderate influence.

2 Feb

3 Simply Wall St., 7:05 AM
Siebert Financial has identified Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) as one of its top penny stock picks, highlighting the company's potential for growth in the optical cable market. The analysis suggests that OCC's strategic positioning and market trends could lead to increased investor interest and stock performance. Investors are encouraged to consider OCC as part of their portfolio, given the favorable market conditions and the company's operational strengths. OCC's recognition as a top penny stock pick indicates a moderately noticeable influence on its market performance and investor sentiment.

18 Dec

3 GuruFocus.com, 6:00 PM
Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) reported strong sales growth in its Q4 2025 earnings call, despite facing a net loss. The company highlighted increased demand for its products and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. However, challenges such as rising costs and market competition were acknowledged, impacting overall profitability. OCC remains optimistic about future growth prospects as it continues to innovate and expand its market presence. Strong sales growth indicates potential for improved financial performance, but net losses and rising costs may limit overall impact.

3 , 8:00 AM
Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025, highlighting key metrics such as revenue, net income, and operational performance. The company experienced fluctuations in sales and profitability, influenced by market conditions and demand for its products. OCC's management provided insights into strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing growth and addressing challenges in the competitive landscape. The report reflects the company's ongoing efforts to adapt to industry trends and maintain its market position. The financial results indicate moderate fluctuations in performance that may influence OCC's competitive positioning and market sentiment.

16 Dec

3 , 5:45 PM
Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) has announced a conference call scheduled for December 12, 2025, to discuss its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 results. The call will provide insights into the company's financial performance and strategic direction. The scheduled conference call may provide insights into OCC's financial performance, which could moderately influence investor sentiment and market positioning.

13 Sep

3 Simply Wall St., 9:18 AM
Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) reported earnings for the third quarter of 2025, achieving an earnings per share (EPS) of US$0.036, a significant improvement compared to a loss of US$0.20 in the same quarter of 2024. This positive shift indicates a recovery in the company's financial performance over the year. The improvement in EPS suggests a moderately noticeable influence on OCC's financial performance and market sentiment.

12 Sep

4 transcript GuruFocus.com, 3:03 AM
Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) reported strong sales growth in its Q3 2025 earnings call, highlighting strategic initiatives that contributed to improved financial performance. The company emphasized its focus on expanding product offerings and enhancing operational efficiencies to meet increasing market demand. OCC's management expressed optimism about future growth prospects, driven by ongoing investments in technology and infrastructure. Strong sales growth and strategic initiatives are likely to significantly impact OCC's future performance and market positioning.

11 Sep

4 PR Newswire, 8:00 AM
Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) reported its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, highlighting key metrics such as revenue growth and profit margins. The company experienced an increase in demand for its products, driven by advancements in technology and expansion into new markets. OCC's management expressed optimism about future performance, citing strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and product innovation. Overall, the results indicate a positive trajectory for the company amidst a competitive landscape. The financial results indicate significant growth and strategic initiatives that could alter the company's trajectory.

10 Sep

3 PR Newswire, 12:45 PM
Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) has announced a conference call scheduled for November 15, 2023, to discuss its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025. The call will provide insights into the company's performance and future outlook, allowing investors and analysts to gain a better understanding of OCC's financial health and strategic direction. The scheduled conference call may provide insights that could moderately influence investor sentiment and financial performance.

7 Jul

4 PR Newswire, 5:15 PM
Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) and Lightera, LLC have entered into a strategic collaboration to enhance product offerings for the data center and enterprise sectors. Lightera has invested in OCC, acquiring 7.24% of its outstanding shares. The partnership aims to combine their product portfolios to deliver integrated cabling and connectivity solutions, which OCC will sell. Both companies expect to benefit from expanded opportunities in key sectors, with management expressing confidence in the collaboration's potential to accelerate sales growth and create value for shareholders. The strategic collaboration and investment by Lightera are expected to significantly enhance OCC's market position and growth potential in critical sectors.

6 Jun

3 GuruFocus.com, 3:02 AM
Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) reported an 8.9% increase in net sales to $17.5 million in Q2 FY2025, with a gross profit rise of 32.1% to $5.3 million. The gross profit margin improved to 30.4%. The sales backlog increased to $7.2 million, indicating strong future demand. However, OCC recorded a net loss of $698,000, though this was an improvement from the previous year's loss. SG&A expenses rose to $5.7 million. OCC is focusing on Tier 2 and Tier 3 data centers and sees growth opportunities in military markets, despite challenges from tariffs and a lack of significant capitalizing on the hyperscale data center market. The increase in sales and gross profit indicates positive financial performance, but ongoing losses and market challenges limit the overall impact.

5 Jun

4 , 8:00 AM
Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, highlighting key metrics such as revenue growth and profit margins. The company experienced an increase in demand for its products, driven by advancements in technology and infrastructure investments. OCC's management expressed optimism about future growth prospects and outlined strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and market reach. Overall, the results indicate a positive trajectory for the company amidst a competitive landscape. The financial results indicate significant growth and strategic initiatives that could alter the company's trajectory.

3 Jun

3 PR Newswire, 4:15 PM
Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) will release its second quarter fiscal year 2025 results on June 5, 2025, covering the periods ended April 30, 2025. A conference call will be held at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day, with participation details provided. A replay will be available until June 12, 2025. OCC invites individual investors to submit questions in advance. The company, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, specializes in fiber optic and copper data communication cabling and connectivity solutions for various markets. The scheduled conference call and results release may moderately influence investor sentiment and financial performance.

11 Mar

3 Simply Wall St., 7:00 AM
Optical Cable Corporation (NASDAQ:OCC) reported a net loss of US$1.11 million for the first quarter of 2025, narrowing its loss by 22% compared to the same period in 2024. Revenue increased by 6.0% to US$15.7 million, with a loss per share of US$0.14, an improvement from US$0.18 in 1Q 2024. However, shares have declined by 9.5% over the past week. The company has three warning signs, two of which are significant. The financial improvements indicate a moderately noticeable influence on the company's performance, but challenges remain.
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