Optical Cable Corporation (OCC)

Optical Cable Corp.'s stock price was impacted by several key events. OCC announced a strategic collaboration agreement with Lightera, LLC in July 2025, leading to a surge in OCC's stock price. In September 2025, OCC reported strong financial results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2025, causing OCC's stock to surge. In December 2025, OCC released its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025, and the stock experienced a drop in pre-market trading following the announcement.

Optical Cable Corp.'s management anticipates stable revenue for fiscal year 2026, with stronger performance expected in the second half of the year. The market for fiber optic and copper data communication cabling and connectivity solutions is experiencing significant and continuous demand, driven by the proliferation of devices, the increasing need for bandwidth, the expansion of data centers, the growth of cloud computing services, the adoption of AI and IoT technologies, and the global rollout of 5G networks.

Optical Cable Corp. (OCC) is a manufacturer of fiber optic and copper data communication cabling and connectivity solutions, operating in the Technology sector, specifically in the Communication Equipment and Fiber Optics industry. The company designs and manufactures cabling and connectivity products, including fiber optic and copper cabling, connectors, patch cords, cable assemblies, cabinets, enclosures, patch panels, faceplates, multimedia boxes, and fiber optic reels. OCC's solutions cater to enterprise networks, data centers, residential, campus, POL installations, military, industrial, mining, petrochemical, renewable energy, broadcast applications, and the wireless carrier market. The company is a manufacturer of military ground tactical fiber optic cable for the U.S. military.

OCC is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, and has offices, manufacturing, and warehouse facilities in Roanoke, Virginia, near Asheville, North Carolina, and near Dallas, Texas. Its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 registered, and the Dallas facility is MIL-STD-790F certified. The company sells its products to customers in over 70 countries through a worldwide network of distributors.

Optical Cable Corp. has a strong brand reputation, recognized for service excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. The company is committed to quality, performance, and service, and is known for pioneering innovative fiber optic and copper communications technologies. OCC has an established history of exceeding high standards and is a leader in the engineering and manufacturing of high-performance cabling and connectivity solutions. Its reputation is strong in providing rugged and reliable solutions for mission-critical applications, including for the U.S. military.

Optical Cable Corp. has a mix of institutional, individual, and retail ownership. Major institutional owners include Gendell Jeffrey L, Dimensional Fund Advisors Lp, Legacy Financial Advisors, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc, Renaissance Technologies Llc, and Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. Major individual owners include Neil D. Wilkin Jr., Tracy G. Smith, Craig H. Weber, John B. Williamson III, and John M. Holland. Institutional shareholders collectively hold 18.72% of the stock, insiders own 25.40%, and retail investors hold the remaining 55.88%.