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Optical Cable Corp. (OCC)
NASDAQ:OCC
OCC Stock Chart & Stats
$8.51
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$8.51
$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.40 - $11.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume9.60K
Average Volume (3M)85.83K
Market Cap
$49.41M
Enterprise Value$51.74M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$238.00K
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.57M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.23
Next Earnings
Mar 16, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)<0.01
Shares Outstanding8,870,070
10 Day Avg. Volume176,246
30 Day Avg. Volume85,835
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.65
Price to Book (P/B)2.94
Price to Sales (P/S)0.87
P/FCF Ratio56.61
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.05
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.71
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.29
Enterprise Value/Ebitda134.19
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strategic Lightera CollaborationA strategic partner that also took an equity stake strengthens OCC's access to technology, distribution and capital. This structural tie can accelerate product development for data centers and enterprise customers, improving long-term market access and credibility in high-growth segments.
Revenue And Gross Profit ImprovementSustained revenue growth with a notable jump in gross profit and margin indicates improving product mix and pricing power. If maintained, higher gross margins support operating leverage and provide a clearer path to durable profitability as scale in data-center and enterprise segments increases.
Low Financial LeverageA low debt burden preserves financial flexibility to invest in growth, fund working capital, and withstand demand cyclicality. This structural balance-sheet strength reduces refinancing risk and supports strategic initiatives without immediate pressure from interest or covenant constraints.
Bears Say
Ongoing Net LossesPersistent annual net losses, even if smaller year-over-year, indicate the company has not yet achieved sustainable profitability. Continued losses limit retained-earnings accumulation, constrain reinvestment capacity, and mean long-term returns depend on executing margin and scale improvements.
Volatile And Weak Cash GenerationInconsistent operating cash flow undermines the firm's ability to self-fund capex, inventory and working capital for growth. Volatile free cash flow increases reliance on external financing and raises execution risk for multi-quarter projects like data-center expansion or product rollouts.
Operational Inefficiencies And Rising SG&ARising SG&A alongside negative EBIT margins signals that operating leverage gains are incomplete. If cost structure remains inefficient, margin recovery from higher sales may be offset by personnel and selling-cost inflation, delaying durable profitability and depressing returns on equity.
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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 $49.41M.
When is Optical Cable Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Optical Cable Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 16, 2026 which is in 14 days.
How were Optical Cable Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Optical Cable Corp. released its earnings results on Dec 18, 2025. The company reported $0.006 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $0.006.
Is Optical Cable Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Optical Cable Corp.’s price is currently Overvalued.
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 8,870,070 shares outstanding.
What happened to Optical Cable Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Optical Cable Corp. reported an EPS of $0.006 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -34.368%.
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
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
33.73%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-6.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.74%
Trailing 12-Months
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.
OCC Earnings Call
Q4 2025
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 summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
22.22% Insiders
5.39% Mutual Funds
5.95% Other Institutional Investors
63.68% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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