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OCC Stock Chart & Stats
$14.41
-$1.36(-8.62%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$14.41
-$1.36(-8.62%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$4.02 - $27.98
Previous CloseN/A
Volume150.78K
Average Volume (3M)356.93K
Market Cap
$131.17M
Enterprise Value$203.86M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$145.60K
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$12.19M
Price to Earnings (P/E)127.3
Beta1.16
Next Earnings
Sep 10, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.12
Shares Outstanding8,827,092
10 Day Avg. Volume175,245
30 Day Avg. Volume356,925
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.66
Price to Book (P/B)2.94
Price to Sales (P/S)0.87
P/FCF Ratio56.61
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.55
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.60
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.96
Enterprise Value/Ebitda75.47
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.3
Revenue Forecast (FY)$77.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
De‑risked Balance SheetA near‑zero debt profile and low leverage materially improve financial flexibility, enabling OCC to fund capacity additions, absorb cyclical downturns, and negotiate better supplier terms. This reduces refinancing risk and supports sustained investment in manufacturing over the next several quarters.
Gross Margin Expansion / Operating LeverageHigher volumes driving manufacturing operating leverage produced meaningful gross margin improvement, indicating scalable unit economics. If volumes sustain, the margin base can persistently strengthen, improving the firm's ability to fund SG&A and capital needs without proportional revenue increases.
Growing Backlog And Revenue MomentumA materially larger backlog provides multi‑period revenue visibility and supports management’s guidance. Strong forward load across enterprise, data center, and severe‑duty end markets underpins sustained demand, enabling smoother production planning and better capacity utilization over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Negative Cash GenerationNegative operating and free cash flow despite recent net income raises concerns about earnings quality and cash conversion. Continued cash consumption would force reliance on external financing or asset sales, constraining capital spending and heightening liquidity risk if margins or working capital reverse.
Thin And Volatile ProfitabilityVery low EBIT margins and historical volatility mean small revenue or cost shocks can flip results back to losses. This fragility limits predictable free cash flow generation and complicates long‑term planning, making consistent reinvestment and shareholder returns uncertain absent margin improvement.
Industry Supply ConstraintsProlonged fiber shortages and longer lead times can impede backlog conversion, delay shipments, and force higher input costs or lost sales. As a component supplier, OCC’s production and revenue visibility depend on supply chain recovery, making growth and margin durability contingent on external industry capacity normalization.
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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 $131.17M.
When is Optical Cable’s upcoming earnings report date?
Optical Cable’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 10, 2026 which is in 39 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.
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
Optical Cable Stock Smart Score
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OCC Sentiment 50%
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Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $284.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 3.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.6%
Technicals
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Positive
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Momentum
183.10%
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Asset Growth
8.54%
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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.
OCC Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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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 summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
21.17% Insiders
4.55% Mutual Funds
0.37% Other Institutional Investors
69.90% Public Companies and
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