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Optical Cable (OCC)
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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
De-risked Balance SheetNear-zero debt materially increases financial flexibility and reduces solvency risk across cycles. This durable strength lowers interest exposure, supports working capital or targeted capex, and gives management optionality to fund growth or absorb demand volatility without immediate refinancing.
Revenue And Margin RecoverySustained top-line growth combined with expanding gross margins and a return to quarterly profitability reflect improving demand and operating leverage. If maintained, this supports reinvestment, margin sustainability, and a firmer earnings base versus prior volatile loss years.
Growing Backlog And Usable CapacityA materially larger backlog improves forward revenue visibility and suggests near-term demand persistence. Management's statement that current manufacturing and staffing can support more volume implies scalable operating leverage and lower incremental cost to grow revenue.
Bears Say
Negative Operating Cash FlowNegative operating and free cash flow despite recent net income signals weak cash conversion and potential earnings quality issues. Persistent cash burn would force reliance on external financing, constrain investments, and limit ability to fund growth or weather longer sales cycles.
Input-cost And Supply ConstraintsSustained fiber shortages and rising copper/fiber costs can compress margins, delay shipments, and produce backlog that doesn't convert quickly. These structural supply-chain pressures increase execution risk for multi‑tenant and data‑center customers over coming quarters.
Restrictive Real-estate RefinancingRefinancing that tightens lender protections and cross-collateralizes assets reduces balance sheet optionality. Durable restrictive covenants and strong lender remedies increase default risk exposure and can limit flexibility for strategic asset use or future financing during downturns.

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OCC FAQ

What was Optical Cable’s price range in the past 12 months?
Optical Cable lowest stock price was $4.02 and its highest was $27.98 in the past 12 months.
    What is Optical Cable’s market cap?
    Optical Cable’s market cap is $144.85M.
      When is Optical Cable’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Optical Cable’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 10, 2026 which is in 60 days.
        How were Optical Cable’s earnings last quarter?
        Optical Cable released its earnings results on Jun 08, 2026. The company reported $0.12 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $0.12.
          Is Optical Cable overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Optical Cable’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Optical Cable pay dividends?
            Optical Cable pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.02 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Optical Cable dividends here
              What is Optical Cable’s EPS estimate?
              Optical Cable’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Optical Cable have?
              Optical Cable has 8,827,092 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Optical Cable’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Optical Cable reported an EPS of $0.12 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 54.472%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Optical Cable?
                  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

                    Company Description

                    Optical Cable

                    Optical Cable Corporation (OCC), including its subsidiaries, specializes in producing and distributing comprehensive fiber optic and copper solutions for data communication infrastructure. Its main focus is the enterprise sector, serving clients both within the United States and globally. OCC's product portfolio includes advanced fiber optic and hybrid cables, engineered to support high-capacity transmission of data, video, and voice. Additionally, they offer copper datacom cables, available in both unshielded and shielded twisted pair configurations. For fiber optic networks, the company supplies a wide array of connectivity components, ranging from wall-mounted, cabinet-mounted, and rack-mounted enclosures (including pre-terminated options) to various connectors, splice trays, jumpers, and convenient plug-and-play cassette modules. Pre-terminated fiber optic cable assemblies, adapters, and other essential accessories are also part of their offering. Their copper connectivity offerings cater to a multitude of environments such as equipment rooms, telecom closets, data centers, and workstations. This segment includes category-compliant patch panels, jacks, plugs, and patch cords, alongside faceplates, surface-mounted, distribution, and multimedia boxes. Copper rack-mount and wall-mount enclosures, cable assemblies, organizers, and various other wiring products complete this range. Furthermore, OCC provides complete management systems for network, data storage, and telecommunications infrastructure. These solutions, suitable for both enterprise and residential settings, encompass data cabinets, wall-mount enclosures, sophisticated horizontal and vertical cable management systems, and open-frame relay racks. The company also supplies specific datacom wiring products, including diverse enclosures, modules, and modular outlets designed for both individual homes and multi-unit residential buildings. Beyond standard offerings, OCC develops specialized fiber optic and copper datacom connectors, along with their associated systems and solutions, tailored for demanding applications such as military operations, harsh environmental conditions, and other unique requirements. Their products reach the market through a diverse network, including distributors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), value-added resellers (VARs), and direct sales to end-users. Established in 1983, Optical Cable Corporation maintains its corporate headquarters in Roanoke, Virginia.

                    Optical Cable (OCC) Earnings & Revenues

                    OCC Earnings Call

                    Q2 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The call communicated a clear operational and financial improvement: strong revenue growth, sizable gross profit and margin expansion, a return to quarterly profitability, and a materially larger backlog. These positive developments are tempered by industry constraints (optical fiber shortages and longer lead times), rising input costs, higher absolute SG&A, and some timing/visibility risks tied to product mix and distributor sales. Overall, the positives materially outweigh the manageable risks.View all OCC earnings summaries
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                    Ownership Overview

                    21.17%4.55%7.70%63.12%
                    21.17% Insiders
                    7.70% Other Institutional Investors
                    63.12% Public Companies and Individual Investors

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