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Optical Cable reports third-quarter profit growth: what it means for Optical Cable stock

Published on 10/02/2026 at 04:12 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Third-quarter sales rose 22.00 percent to USD 24.3 million in fiscal 2026. Optical Cable stock had a EUR 15.40 prior close on September 30, 2026.

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Optical Cable Corporation (ISIN US6838272085) reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 net income of USD 1.9 million on September 9, 2026, compared with USD 302,000 a year earlier. PR Newswire reported the results for the quarter ended July 31, 2026, giving Optical Cable stock a fundamentals-driven story despite the microcap profile.

Profit growth changes the picture

Consolidated net sales increased 22.00 percent to USD 24.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, from USD 19.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, according to PR Newswire. Demand increased in enterprise, data center and specialty markets, while sales outside the United States rose 28.80 percent year over year.

Gross profit grew 43.90 percent to USD 9.1 million from USD 6.3 million, and gross margin expanded to 37.40 percent from 31.70 percent in the comparable quarter. The margin gain exceeded the sales increase, pointing to higher manufacturing leverage as volumes improved.

What the results mean for OCC

For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, sales reached USD 62.9 million, up 18.30 percent from USD 53.2 million in the same period of fiscal 2025. Nasdaq also reported that gross profit rose 35.50 percent to USD 22.1 million for the nine-month period, while gross margin increased to 35.00 percent from 30.60 percent.

The order backlog and forward load stood at USD 13.5 million on July 31, 2026, compared with USD 13.3 million on April 30, 2026 and USD 7.3 million on October 31, 2025, according to PR Newswire. That progression gives investors a concrete measure of demand beyond the quarterly income statement.

Market value and Nasdaq range

On October 1, 2026, Optical Cable had a USD 153.2 million market capitalization, while the Nasdaq 52-week range was USD 4.02 to USD 27.98. The Lang & Schwarz prior close was EUR 15.40 on September 30, 2026.