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14.62 USD
P/E
114.17
EPS
0.12
P/B
7.37
ROE
5.87
Beta
0.57
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Optical Cable Corporation

🧾 Earnings Recap – Q3 2026

OCC’s shares rose 4.2% after the company reported stronger quarterly profitability, with revenue up 22% and gross margin expanding to 37.4%. The positive reaction reflects improving operating leverage and continued demand across enterprise, data center, and specialty markets, though the company provided limited explicit forward guidance.

  • Third-quarter net sales increased 22% year over year to $24.3 million; nine-month sales rose 18.3% to $62.9 million.
  • Gross profit grew 43.9% to $9.1 million, while gross margin expanded to 37.4% from 31.7%, driven primarily by higher volumes and manufacturing leverage.
  • Net income increased to $1.9 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, versus $302,000, or $0.04 per share, in the prior-year quarter.
  • SG&A rose to $7.0 million, but remained broadly stable as a percentage of sales at 28.7% versus 28.8% a year earlier; nine-month SG&A leverage improved to 29.9% from 31.8%.
  • Backlog and forward load reached $13.5 million at quarter-end, up from $7.3 million at the end of the prior fiscal year, with demand strength concentrated in enterprise, data center, and specialty markets.
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Key Metrics
Earnings dateDec. 17, 2026
P/E114.17
EPS0.12
Book Value1.86
Price to Book7.37
Debt/Equity80.07
% Insiders40.566%
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Revenue Growth0.27%
Earnings Growth-0.89%

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Is Optical Cable Corporation a good investment? Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) is currently trading at 14.62 USD.

In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 114.17. This high multiple suggests investors have priced in significant future growth expectations.

Earnings Schedule: Optical Cable Corporation is expected to release its next earnings report on Dec. 17, 2026.

Investor FAQ

Does Optical Cable Corporation pay a dividend?

No, it does not currently pay a dividend.

What asset class is Optical Cable Corporation?

Optical Cable Corporation is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against 2 other assets in the "Related Symbols" list on this page.

When is the next earnings date?

The next earnings date is projected to be Dec. 17, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of 0.12.

Company Profile

Optical Cable Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells fiber optic and copper data communications cabling and connectivity solutions primarily for the enterprise market in the United States and internationally. The company offers fiber optic and hybrid cables for high bandwidth transmission of data, video, and audio communications; and copper datacom cables, including unshielded and shielded twisted pair constructions. Its fiber optic connectivity products include fiber optic wall mounts, cabinet mount and rack mount enclosures, NEMA enclosures, pre-terminated fiber optic enclosures, fiber optic connectors, splice trays, fiber optic jumpers, plug and play cassette modules, pre-terminated fiber optic cable assemblies, adapters, and accessories; and copper connectivity products comprising category compliant patch panels, jacks, plugs, patch cords, faceplates, surface mounted boxes, distribution and multi-media boxes, copper rack mount and wall mount enclosures, cable assemblies, cable organizers, and other wiring products for equipment rooms, telecommunications closets, data centers, and workstation applications. In addition, the company provides network, data storage, and telecommunications management systems, such as data cabinets, wall mount enclosures, horizontal and vertical cable management systems, and open frame relay racks; and datacom wiring products, including various enclosures, and modules and modular outlets for single dwelling and multiple dwelling residential uses. Further, the company provides specialty fiber optic connectors and connectivity components, copper datacom connectors, and related systems and solutions for military, other harsh environment, and special applications, as well as cylindrical connector products. It sells its products to distributors, original equipment manufacturers, value-added resellers, and end-users. Optical Cable Corporation was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia.

Exchange Ticker
FRA (Germany) OCC.F
NMS (United States) OCC
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Dividend History paid per year (USD)
Historical Dividends
Year Total Dividends
2015
0.08 USD
Nov. 20, 2015 0.0200
Aug. 14, 2015 0.0200
May 15, 2015 0.0200
Feb. 16, 2015 0.0200
2014
0.08 USD
Nov. 14, 2014 0.0200
Aug. 15, 2014 0.0200
May 15, 2014 0.0200
Feb. 14, 2014 0.0200
2013
0.06 USD
Nov. 15, 2013 0.0200
Aug. 15, 2013 0.0200
May 15, 2013 0.0200
2012
0.08 USD
Dec. 21, 2012 0.0200
Nov. 15, 2012 0.0150
Aug. 15, 2012 0.0150
May 15, 2012 0.0150
Feb. 15, 2012 0.0150
2011
0.04 USD
Nov. 15, 2011 0.0100
Sept. 15, 2011 0.0100
June 15, 2011 0.0100
March 15, 2011 0.0100
2010
0.01 USD
Dec. 15, 2010 0.0100
Stock Splits
Split Date Split Ratio to 1
June 3, 1996 2:1
June 24, 1996 2:1
Sept. 29, 2000 1.5
July 31, 2002 Needs review
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