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Optical Cable Corporation

OCC

NASDAQTechnologyCommunication Equipment

Regular session

$13.165

−$0.685 · -4.95%

Aug 24, 10:19 AM ET

OCC company overview

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Valuation

17

Overpriced

Momentum

55

Neutral

Sentiment

44

Mixed

Risk resilience

42

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Company profile

Company website

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.

Industry
Communication Equipment
Sector
Technology
Headquarters
US
CEO
Neil D. Wilkin Jr.
Listed since
Apr 2, 1996
Employees
348

Market position

Day range

Current $13.165

52-week range

Current $13.165

Open
$13.60
Previous close
$13.85
Volume
46.99K
0.08× average
Average volume
592.52K
Average daily volume
Market cap
116.21M USD
Beta
0.59
Market reference 1
50-day average
$16.878
-22.00% below average
200-day average
$10.4301
+26.22% above average

Financials

Financial statements

Margin trends

Profitability as a percentage of reported revenue.

Gross marginOperating marginNet margin
Gross, operating, and net margin trends35%20%5%-10%Gross margin, FY2021: 27.52%Gross margin, FY2022: 29.69%Gross margin, FY2023: 30.89%Gross margin, FY2024: 27.30%Gross margin, FY2025: 30.94%Operating margin, FY2021: -3.34%Operating margin, FY2022: 0.68%Operating margin, FY2023: 1.38%Operating margin, FY2024: -5.06%Operating margin, FY2025: -0.58%Net margin, FY2021: 11.18%Net margin, FY2022: -0.50%Net margin, FY2023: 2.86%Net margin, FY2024: -6.31%Net margin, FY2025: -1.99%FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025
Gross margin FY2021 27.52%. Gross margin FY2022 29.69%. Gross margin FY2023 30.89%. Gross margin FY2024 27.30%. Gross margin FY2025 30.94%. Operating margin FY2021 -3.34%. Operating margin FY2022 0.68%. Operating margin FY2023 1.38%. Operating margin FY2024 -5.06%. Operating margin FY2025 -0.58%. Net margin FY2021 11.18%. Net margin FY2022 -0.50%. Net margin FY2023 2.86%. Net margin FY2024 -6.31%. Net margin FY2025 -1.99%.

Income trends

Revenue

73.04M USD+9.55%

Operating income

−424K USD+87.44%

Net income

−1.45M USD+65.44%
Income trends across reported periods80.76M USD49.86M USD18.96M USD−11.94M USDRevenue, FY2021: 59.14M USDRevenue, FY2022: 69.08M USDRevenue, FY2023: 72.17M USDRevenue, FY2024: 66.67M USDRevenue, FY2025: 73.04M USDOperating income, FY2021: −1.97M USDOperating income, FY2022: 473K USDOperating income, FY2023: 993.08K USDOperating income, FY2024: −3.38M USDOperating income, FY2025: −424K USDNet income, FY2021: 6.61M USDNet income, FY2022: −347K USDNet income, FY2023: 2.07M USDNet income, FY2024: −4.21M USDNet income, FY2025: −1.45M USDFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025
Revenue FY2021 59.14M USD. Revenue FY2022 69.08M USD. Revenue FY2023 72.17M USD. Revenue FY2024 66.67M USD. Revenue FY2025 73.04M USD. Operating income FY2021 −1.97M USD. Operating income FY2022 473K USD. Operating income FY2023 993.08K USD. Operating income FY2024 −3.38M USD. Operating income FY2025 −424K USD. Net income FY2021 6.61M USD. Net income FY2022 −347K USD. Net income FY2023 2.07M USD. Net income FY2024 −4.21M USD. Net income FY2025 −1.45M USD.
Metric (USD)FY2025FY2024FY2023FY2022FY2021
Revenue73.04M USD66.67M USD72.17M USD69.08M USD59.14M USD
Cost of goods sold50.44M USD48.47M USD49.88M USD48.57M USD42.86M USD
Gross profit22.6M USD18.2M USD22.29M USD20.51M USD16.27M USD
Research and development983K USD973K USD928K USD
Selling, general, and administrative22.97M USD21.5M USD21.22M USD18.99M USD17.31M USD
Operating expenses22.97M USD21.58M USD21.3M USD20.04M USD18.25M USD
Interest expense1M USD1.17M USD1.15M USD768.29K USD690.38K USD
Depreciation and amortization804.51K USD865.85K USD946.46K USD24K USD1.21M USD
Operating income−424K USD−3.38M USD993.08K USD473K USD−1.97M USD
Net income−1.45M USD−4.21M USD2.07M USD−347K USD6.61M USD

Company facts updated Aug 24, 2026.

Corporate actions

Annual dividends per share

Cash distributions grouped by calendar year; partial years are marked.

$0.08

2015 complete year+100.0% since 2011

Corporate action history

Dividend

Ex-dividend Oct 28, 2015

$0.02

Quarterly

Record Oct 30, 2015 · Payment Nov 20, 2015

Dividend

Ex-dividend Jul 27, 2015

$0.02

Quarterly

Record Jul 29, 2015 · Payment Aug 14, 2015

Dividend

Ex-dividend Apr 24, 2015

$0.02

Quarterly

Record Apr 28, 2015 · Payment May 15, 2015

Dividend

Ex-dividend Jan 23, 2015

$0.02

Quarterly

Record Jan 27, 2015 · Payment Feb 16, 2015

Dividend

Ex-dividend Oct 27, 2014

$0.02

Quarterly

Record Oct 29, 2014 · Payment Nov 14, 2014

Dividend

Ex-dividend Jul 25, 2014

$0.02

Quarterly

Record Jul 29, 2014 · Payment Aug 15, 2014

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