Optical Cable Corporation
- Open
- 18.00
- Day high
- 18.20
- Day low
- 15.60
- Prev close
- 17.86
- Volume
- 470K
- Mkt cap
- $141M
- P/E (TTM)
- 137.1
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.12
- P/B
- 6.4
- P/S
- 1.8
- Yield
- —
- Per share
- —
- ▼Insiders net selling -$2.0M over the last 3 months (0 open-market buys, 49 sales)
- 🏛Institutions accumulating (13F)
Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) is a Technology company listed on NASDAQ. The stock is up 344% over the past year. Over the trailing 3 months, insiders filed 0 open-market buys and 49 sales (SEC Form 4).
Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) financials & analyst ratings
Fundamentals (TTM)
Source: exchange market data + company filings. Figures are trailing-twelve-month or as most recently reported. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.
OCC earnings date, history & EPS estimates
| Report date | EPS est | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | — | $0.12 | — | $22M | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | — | $-0.05 | — | $16M | — |
| Dec 18, 2025 | — | $0.01 | — | $20M | — |
| Sep 11, 2025 | — | $0.04 | — | $20M | — |
| Jun 5, 2025 | — | $-0.09 | — | $18M | — |
| Mar 10, 2025 | — | $-0.14 | — | $16M | — |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.05 | — | $19M | — |
| Sep 11, 2024 | — | $-0.20 | — | $16M | — |
| Jun 10, 2024 | — | $-0.21 | — | $16M | — |
| Mar 13, 2024 | — | $-0.18 | — | $15M | — |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $-0.14 | — | $17M | — |
| Sep 12, 2023 | — | $-0.02 | — | $17M | — |
OCC insider trading activity (SEC Form 4)
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | WILKIN NEIL D JRdirector, 10 percent owner, officer: Chairman, President and CEO | Sell | 258 | $20.70 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | WILKIN NEIL D JRdirector, 10 percent owner, officer: Chairman, President and CEO | Sell | 4,986 | $21.70 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | WILKIN NEIL D JRdirector, 10 percent owner, officer: Chairman, President and CEO | Sell | 658 | $21.69 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | WILKIN NEIL D JRdirector, 10 percent owner, officer: Chairman, President and CEO | Sell | 400 | $21.68 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | WILKIN NEIL D JRdirector, 10 percent owner, officer: Chairman, President and CEO | Sell | 1,010 | $20.73 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | WILKIN NEIL D JRdirector, 10 percent owner, officer: Chairman, President and CEO | Sell | 42 | $20.77 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | WILKIN NEIL D JRdirector, 10 percent owner, officer: Chairman, President and CEO | Sell | 3,188 | $21.68 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | WILKIN NEIL D JRdirector, 10 percent owner, officer: Chairman, President and CEO | Sell | 3,915 | $21.82 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | WILKIN NEIL D JRdirector, 10 percent owner, officer: Chairman, President and CEO | Sell | 200 | $21.74 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | WILKIN NEIL D JRdirector, 10 percent owner, officer: Chairman, President and CEO | Sell | 600 | $21.73 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | WILKIN NEIL D JRdirector, 10 percent owner, officer: Chairman, President and CEO | Sell | 6 | $21.73 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | WILKIN NEIL D JRdirector, 10 percent owner, officer: Chairman, President and CEO | Sell | 485 | $21.71 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | FRAZIER RANDALL Hdirector | Sell | 9,353 | $21.00 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | FRAZIER RANDALL Hdirector | Sell | 200 | $21.02 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | FRAZIER RANDALL Hdirector | Sell | 250 | $21.11 |
Source: OCC SEC Form 4 filings, latest Jul 2, 2026. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.
See the full OCC insider & 13F page →Optical Cable Corporation company profile
Overview
Optical Cable Corporation (NASDAQ:OCC) is a specialized manufacturer of fiber optic and copper data communications cabling and connectivity solutions founded in 1983 and headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia. The company went public in 1996 and has established itself as a niche player in the enterprise communications infrastructure market, serving customers across approximately 50 countries. OCC operates manufacturing facilities in the United States and has grown through strategic acquisitions, including SMP Data Communications in 2008 and Applied Optical Systems in 2009. The company has faced significant headwinds in recent years due to macroeconomic pressures and industry-wide demand softness, but management remains focused on positioning for recovery as market conditions improve.
Business
Optical Cable Corporation operates in the data communications infrastructure industry, manufacturing the physical cables and connectivity hardware that enable high-speed data transmission in enterprise networks, data centers, and specialized applications. The company's business is built around two core technology platforms that form the backbone of modern digital communications. Fiber Optic Products represent the company's primary focus and include fiber optic cables that use light signals transmitted through glass fibers to carry data at extremely high speeds over long distances. These cables are essential for high-bandwidth applications like video conferencing, cloud computing, and data center interconnections. OCC manufactures both standard fiber optic cables and hybrid cables that combine fiber and copper elements. The company also produces comprehensive fiber optic connectivity solutions including wall-mounted and rack-mounted enclosures, pre-terminated cable assemblies, connectors, splice trays, jumpers, and various adapters that allow network equipment to interface with fiber optic infrastructure. Copper Data Communications Products complement the fiber optic offerings and include traditional twisted pair copper cables used for shorter-distance data transmission, typically within buildings or between nearby network devices. These products include both shielded and unshielded constructions, along with copper connectivity hardware such as patch panels, jacks, plugs, patch cords, and various enclosures for equipment rooms and telecommunications closets. The company serves three primary market segments: Enterprise markets (approximately 50% of revenue) encompassing corporate offices, educational institutions, and commercial buildings; Specialty markets (approximately 50% of revenue) including military applications, harsh environment installations, oil and gas operations, and wireless carrier infrastructure; and emerging opportunities in data center markets driven by artificial intelligence and cloud computing demand, though this represents a smaller portion of current revenue.
Competitive moat
Optical Cable Corporation operates in a competitive industry with limited sustainable competitive advantages. The company's primary moat elements are relatively narrow and face ongoing challenges from larger, better-capitalized competitors. Specialized Manufacturing Expertise represents OCC's strongest defensive position. The company has developed capabilities in producing custom and specialty fiber optic solutions for harsh environments, military applications, and unique customer requirements that larger commodity manufacturers may not prioritize. This specialization allows for higher margins and customer relationships built around technical problem-solving rather than pure price competition. U.S. Manufacturing Base provides some competitive advantage, particularly for government and military contracts that require domestic production, and positions the company to benefit from any "reshoring" trends or "Buy America" policy initiatives. However, this advantage comes with higher labor costs compared to overseas manufacturers. The company's moat is relatively weak overall. Product commoditization represents a significant threat as fiber optic and copper cabling technologies have become increasingly standardized, making it difficult to differentiate on anything other than price and service. Scale disadvantages versus larger competitors like Corning, CommScope, and international manufacturers limit OCC's purchasing power for raw materials and ability to invest in next-generation manufacturing technology. Competitive threats come from multiple directions: large multinational corporations with superior resources and R&D capabilities, low-cost overseas manufacturers, and potential disintermediation as customers increasingly purchase directly from major suppliers. The company's small size also makes it vulnerable during industry downturns when larger competitors can better weather extended periods of weak demand.
Risks & safety
The company presents moderate financial risk with some concerning liquidity trends but reasonable solvency metrics. • Cash Position: Very low cash of $128K as of Q1 2025, down from $244K in Q4 2024, indicating tight liquidity management • Debt Level: Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42, which is manageable but has been trending upward from 0.45 in FY 2022 • Current Ratio: Strong at 2.06, indicating ability to meet short-term obligations, though declining from over 4.0 in previous years • Cash Flow: Positive operating cash flow of $2.7M in Q1 2025 and free cash flow of $2.6M, showing operational improvement • Profitability: Company swung to losses in recent periods with negative EBITDA, though Q4 2024 showed return to profitability Valuation Metrics: Trading at negative P/E ratios due to losses, though book value appears reasonable. Enterprise value metrics are distorted by negative EBITDA periods. Other Considerations: Small market cap of $23M makes the stock illiquid and volatile. Revenue has declined from $72M in FY 2023 to $67M in FY 2024, showing cyclical pressure but sequential quarterly improvement.
Recent development
Over the past few years, Optical Cable Corporation has focused on maintaining operational capabilities during a challenging industry downturn while positioning for recovery. Strategic workforce retention has been a key priority, with management deliberately maintaining production personnel and manufacturing expertise during low-volume periods to preserve the company's ability to respond quickly when demand recovers. The company has been exploring data center market opportunities, particularly those driven by artificial intelligence infrastructure demand. While not currently a major focus, management has indicated they are monitoring hyperscale data center markets and evaluating expansion opportunities in this high-growth segment. Product diversification efforts continue through ongoing investment in new solutions and the integration of previous acquisitions. The company has expanded its specialty market presence, particularly in military and harsh environment applications where higher margins are achievable. Geographic expansion remains a focus with sales to approximately 50 countries, and international sales showing 21.3% growth in Q1 2025. The company has been particularly focused on leveraging its U.S. manufacturing base to capitalize on potential tariff advantages and "Buy America" initiatives. Operational efficiency improvements have been implemented to maintain competitiveness during the downturn, including expense management and production optimization. The company has also been monitoring supply chain conditions and raw material costs while implementing selective price increases to maintain margins.
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