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Optical Cable Corp. (OCC)
NASDAQ:OCC

Optical Cable (OCC) Price & Analysis

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OCC Stock Chart & Stats

$8.51
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$8.51
$0.00(0.00%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Strong Revenue MomentumA near-doubling of TTM revenue (~+94%) signals durable market traction across enterprise and data channels. Sustained top-line expansion supports scale economics, improves potential operating leverage, and creates runway to invest in higher-margin product lines and channel expansion over the next several quarters.
Conservative Leverage And Balance-sheet CushionVery low debt-to-equity (~0.12) provides financial flexibility to fund working capital, product development, or targeted M&A without heavy refinancing risk. This conservative leverage profile reduces default risk and supports multi-quarter resilience while cash flows recover or investments are made into growth initiatives.
Strategic Lightera Collaboration And Data-center FocusPartnership and equity investment from Lightera aligns product roadmaps toward data center and enterprise segments, expanding total addressable market. Access to partner tech and capital can accelerate higher-margin product introductions and channel credibility over a multi-quarter horizon, structurally enhancing growth optionality.
Bears Say
Negative And Volatile Cash GenerationOperating and free cash flow being negative and volatile limits the company's ability to self-fund growth, working capital, and capital expenditures. Continued reliance on external financing or equity raises execution risk and could constrain durable investment into capacity for larger data-center contracts.
Ongoing Net Losses And Weak ProfitabilityPersisting net losses reduce retained earnings and hurt return on capital, limiting reinvestment. Until OCC delivers sustained positive margins, profitability constraints will impair the company’s ability to consistently fund growth, reward shareholders, and demonstrate durable unit economics in competitive cabling markets.
Margin Pressure From Rising SG&A And SeasonalityHigher absolute SG&A and recurring seasonality make margins more sensitive to revenue swings. If top-line growth softens in seasonal quarters, fixed selling and personnel costs can quickly erode profitability, making margin improvement contingent on consistent demand rather than one-off revenue gains.

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OCC FAQ

What was Optical Cable Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Optical Cable Corp. lowest stock price was $2.40 and its highest was $11.50 in the past 12 months.
    What is Optical Cable Corp.’s market cap?
    Optical Cable Corp.’s market cap is $61.82M.
      When is Optical Cable Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Optical Cable Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 15, 2026 which is in 83 days.
        How were Optical Cable Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
        Optical Cable Corp. released its earnings results on Mar 10, 2026. The company reported -$0.05 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$0.05.
          Is Optical Cable Corp. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Optical Cable Corp.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Optical Cable Corp. pay dividends?
            Optical Cable Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.02 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Optical Cable Corp. dividends here
              What is Optical Cable Corp.’s EPS estimate?
              Optical Cable Corp.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Optical Cable Corp. have?
              Optical Cable Corp. has 8,831,598 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Optical Cable Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Optical Cable Corp. reported an EPS of -$0.05 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 30.606%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Optical Cable Corp.?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in OCC
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Optical Cable Stock Smart Score

                    Company Description

                    Optical Cable Corp.

                    Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) is a leading manufacturer and provider of fiber optic cable and connectivity solutions, primarily serving the telecommunications, data center, and industrial markets. Founded in 1983, OCC specializes in high-performance fiber optic cables, copper cables, and related products that support the growing demand for high-speed data transmission and communications infrastructure. The company offers a range of products including cable assemblies, enclosures, and accessories designed to enhance network performance and reliability.

                    Optical Cable (OCC) Earnings & Revenues

                    OCC Earnings Call

                    Q1 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
                    The earnings call highlights several positive aspects such as increased net sales, gross profit growth, and strategic collaboration with Lightera. However, challenges remain, including a net loss for the fiscal year, a slight decline in Q4 gross profit, and increased SG&A expenses. The overall sentiment is balanced with optimism for future growth.View all OCC earnings summaries
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