The earnings call highlighted a strong performance in terms of sales and gross profit growth, along with a reduced net loss and increased sales backlog, signaling a positive trend. However, the increase in SG&A expenses and limited growth in the data center market present challenges. Overall, the positive aspects significantly outweigh the lowlights.
Company Guidance -
Q2 2025
In the guidance provided during the Optical Cable Corporation's second-quarter earnings call for fiscal year 2025, several key metrics were highlighted. The company reported an 8.9% increase in consolidated net sales, reaching $17.5 million compared to $16.1 million in the same period last year. Sequentially, net sales rose by 11.5% from the first quarter of fiscal 2025. The sales order backlog also showed growth, rising to $7.2 million from $6.6 million at the end of the first fiscal quarter and $5.7 million as of October 31, 2024. The gross profit increased by 32.1% to $5.3 million, with the gross profit margin climbing to 30.4% from 25.1% a year earlier. The company recorded a net loss of $698,000, or $0.09 per share, a significant improvement from the $1.6 million loss, or $0.21 per share, reported in the previous year. SG&A expenses increased to $5.7 million, but the expenses as a percentage of net sales slightly decreased to 32.7%. The company emphasized its focus on executing growth strategies and capitalizing on operating efficiencies, anticipating further opportunities for gross profit margin expansion.
Sales and Net Sales Growth
Consolidated net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 increased 8.9% to $17.5 million compared to $16.1 million for the same period last year. Sequentially, net sales increased 11.5% from the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
Gross Profit Increase
Gross profit increased 32.1% or $1.3 million to $5.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to $4 million for the same period last year. Gross profit margin increased to 30.4% from 25.1% year-over-year.
Reduced Net Loss
Recorded a net loss of $698,000 for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, a significant improvement from a net loss of $1.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2024.
Increased Sales Backlog
Sales backlog increased to $7.2 million at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2025, up from $6.6 million at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and $5.7 million at the end of fiscal 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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