The earnings call highlighted significant improvements in net sales, gross profit, and a reduction in net loss, reflecting strong operational performance and growth strategies. However, increased SG&A expenses and limited penetration in the data center market were noted as challenges. Overall, the sentiment is positive as the highlights significantly outweigh the lowlights.
Company Guidance
During the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) achieved significant milestones in its financial performance. The company experienced an 8.9% year-over-year increase in consolidated net sales, reaching $17.5 million, and an 11.5% sequential increase from the first quarter. Gross profit grew by 32.1% to $5.3 million, resulting in a gross profit margin of 30.4%, up from 25.1% in the same period last year. The sales backlog and forward load increased to $7.2 million at the end of the quarter, compared to $6.6 million at the end of January 2025, indicating a positive trend in demand. Despite a net loss of $698,000 or $0.09 per share, this was an improvement from the net loss of $1.6 million or $0.21 per share in the second quarter of fiscal 2024. The company attributed its performance to strong execution, increased production volumes, and favorable industry trends, with a focus on growth strategies and operating efficiencies to drive shareholder value.
Increased Net Sales
Consolidated net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 increased 8.9% to $17.5 million compared to the same period last year. Sequentially, net sales increased 11.5% from the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
Growth in Gross Profit
Gross profit increased 32.1% to $5.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to $4 million for the same period last year. The gross profit margin increased to 30.4% from 25.1% in the second quarter of fiscal 2024.
Reduced Net Loss
Net loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was $698,000, a significant improvement from a net loss of $1.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2024.
Increased Sales Backlog
Sales order backlog and forward load increased to $7.2 million as of April 30, 2025, from $6.6 million as of January 31, 2025, and $5.7 million as of October 31, 2024.
Optical Cable (OCC) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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Beat
Missed
OCC Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Jun 05, 2025
$3.16
$2.72
-13.92%
Mar 10, 2025
$3.94
$3.36
-14.72%
Dec 23, 2024
$2.10
$3.32
+58.10%
Sep 11, 2024
$2.76
$2.76
0.00%
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FAQ
When does Optical Cable Corp. (OCC) report earnings?
Optical Cable Corp. (OCC) is schdueled to report earning on Sep 15, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).
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