OCCTechnology · Communication EquipmentTicker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 76 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Optical Cable Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Momentum (90): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Accruals (20): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
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Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. OCC appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, Optical Cable Corp. returned +65.6% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 10% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Optical Cable Corp. has a market value of $131.0M and an enterprise value of $141.8M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $82.8M. The latest quarter grew 22.0% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $2.6M, a 3.1% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.29.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $409K.
Trailing P/E: 51.1×.
Forward dividend yield: 0.54%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Optical Cable Corp. employs 348 people — $238K of revenue per employee.
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OCC announced it will provide central counterparty clearing and settlement services for MX2 Options, a new options exchange from MEMX Group. This makes MX2 Options the newest participant exchange to be welcomed by OCC.
Why it matters — Adding a new participating exchange expands OCC's clearing and settlement business and strengthens its role in the options market.
MarketBeat reports that Optical Cable Corporation (NASDAQ: OCC) is beginning to attract market attention. The article notes the company is positioned for potential upside as accelerating demand from the AI industry drives demand for its products, referencing its recent stock price and 52-week trading range.
Why it matters — The item signals that OCC's products are gaining traction in the AI-driven demand environment, which could be relevant for investors watching the company's growth prospects.
Optical Cable Corporation reported strong fiscal third-quarter results, with 22% revenue growth driven by higher production volumes and increased factory utilization. Gross margin expanded to 37.4% and operating income surged 275%, with expansion supported by its diversified portfolio, specialty certifications, and its Lightera partnership in enterprise, data center, and specialty markets.
Why it matters — A OCC watcher would care because the results show that higher production volumes and operating leverage are directly driving significantly stronger earnings, signaling improved financial performance.
Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) held its Q3 2026 earnings call, and a transcript of the call has been published on Seeking Alpha. The excerpt provides only the headline and source, indicating the call occurred and its transcript is available.
Why it matters — OCC watchers would review the earnings call transcript for insights into the company's quarterly performance and management commentary.
Optical Cable Corp. reported higher third-quarter fiscal 2026 sales, gross profit and net income, supported by demand across its enterprise, data center and specialty markets. Management expressed confidence in a strong second half of the fiscal year while noting ongoing supply constraints involving optical fiber and certain raw materials.
Why it matters — A watcher of Optical Cable Corp. would care because the results reflect solid demand across key end markets and signal improving financial performance going forward, tempered by supply chain headwinds.
As at 19 Sept 2026, Optical Cable Corp. ranks 76 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (90 of 100).
No analyst covering Optical Cable Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for OCC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business.
Optical Cable Corp. returned +65.6% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Optical Cable Corporation is a manufacturer of fiber optic and copper data communications cabling and connectivity solutions. Optical Cable Corporation serves enterprise networks, data centers, campus and residential installations, and specialized environments that require durable, high-performance connectivity.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 15 Sept 2026): "OCC Welcomes MX2 Options as Newest Participant Exchange". OCC announced it will provide central counterparty clearing and settlement services for MX2 Options, a new options exchange from MEMX Group. This makes MX2 Options the newest participant exchange to be welcomed by OCC.
Optical Cable Corporation is a manufacturer of fiber optic and copper data communications cabling and connectivity solutions. Optical Cable Corporation serves enterprise networks, data centers, campus and residential installations, and specialized environments that require durable, high-performance connectivity. Its product portfolio includes fiber optic, hybrid, and copper cables, connectors, patch cords, cable assemblies, enclosures, and related management accessories designed to support data, video, and audio transmission. The company also addresses demanding applications in military, industrial, mining, petrochemical, renewable energy, wireless carrier, and broadcast markets, where reliability and environmental resilience are important. Through its integrated product offerings, Optical Cable Corporation plays a role in building and maintaining communication infrastructure used by businesses, institutions, and specialized end users in the United States and internationally.
CEO Mr. Neil D. Wilkin Jr. · 348 employees · United States · https://www.occfiber.com
