The earnings call presented a strong performance with significant sales and profit growth. The strategic collaboration with Lightera is expected to drive future growth. Although there were increases in SG&A expenses and a slight decrease in backlog, these were not seen as major concerns. Overall, the sentiment is positive given the company's financial improvements and strategic partnerships.
Company Guidance
During the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) reported a significant 22.8% increase in net sales compared to the same period last year, reaching $19.9 million. This growth was fueled by strong performance in both enterprise and specialty markets. For the first nine months of fiscal 2025, net sales rose by 12.8% to $53.2 million. Gross profit also saw a substantial jump of 61.2% to $6.3 million, resulting in a gross profit margin of 31.7%, up from 24.2% the previous year. The company's SG&A expenses increased to $5.7 million, representing 28.8% of net sales, down from 32.3% last year. OCC recorded a net income of $302,000, or $0.04 per share, a notable turnaround from the net loss of $1.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2024. Additionally, the strategic collaboration with Lightera, involving a 7.24% equity investment, is anticipated to further bolster growth opportunities, particularly in the data center and enterprise sectors.
Significant Net Sales Growth
Net sales increased 22.8% during the third quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to the same period last fiscal year and increased 12.8% during the 9 months ended July 31, 2025.
Gross Profit Expansion
Gross profit increased 61.2% or $2.4 million to $6.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to $3.9 million for the same period last year. Gross profit margin increased to 31.7% in the third quarter of fiscal 2025.
Strategic Collaboration with Lightera
OCC and Lightera entered into a strategic collaboration agreement to expand product offerings and solutions, with Lightera holding 7.24% of the company's outstanding common shares.
Improved Net Income
OCC recorded net income of $302,000 or $0.04 per basic and diluted share for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to a net loss of $1.6 million or $0.20 per basic and diluted share for the third quarter of fiscal 2024.
Optical Cable (OCC) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
The upcoming earnings date is based on a company’s previous reporting, and may be updated when the actual date is announced
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
OCC Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Sep 11, 2025
$6.28
$8.56
+36.31%
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%
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
FAQ
When does Optical Cable Corp. (OCC) report earnings?
Optical Cable Corp. (OCC) is schdueled to report earning on Dec 22, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Optical Cable Corp. (OCC) earnings time?
Optical Cable Corp. (OCC) earnings time is at Dec 22, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).
Where can I see when companies are reporting earnings?
You can see which companies are reporting today on our designated earnings calendar.