OCCTechnology · Communication EquipmentTicker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 73 of 100 as at 6 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
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 (91): 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.
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 7 Oct 2026, Optical Cable Corp. returned +78.0% against +17.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Higher than 71% of US stocks
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Higher than 46% of US stocks
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Higher than 75% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US dividend payers
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Optical Cable Corp. has a market value of $161.3M and an enterprise value of $172.1M.
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: 59.8×.
Forward dividend yield: 0.46%, 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 (CCP) and settlement services for IEX Options LLC, a new options exchange from Investors' Exchange LLC. This adds IEX to OCC's growing roster of participant exchanges.
Why it matters — Expanding its roster of participant exchanges positions OCC to handle more options trading volume and broaden its clearing and settlement business.
OCC announced the launch of an AI-powered security investigation agent built with Amazon Web Services' Amazon Bedrock. The solution is designed to strengthen the company's security operations.
Why it matters — This announcement signals OCC's investment in advanced AI-driven security capabilities, which may be of interest to investors tracking the company's technology and operational initiatives.
Optical Cable Corporation was upgraded to Buy, citing operating leverage and margin expansion signalling improved profitability. The company reported record fiscal Q3 revenue of $24.3M, up 22% year-over-year, with gross margin of 37.4% and net margin of 7.6%, while demand in enterprise and data center markets remained strong despite a flat sequential backlog.
Why it matters — A watcher of Optical Cable Corp. would care because the upgrade and record quarterly results highlight improving margins and profitability, along with continued strong demand in key enterprise and data center markets.
Orthocell Ltd has recorded the first commercial sales of its Remplir nerve repair product in Thailand, following Thai FDA approval and the appointment of MediTime as its exclusive in-country distributor. This extends the company's regenerative medicine presence in Asia and opens Thailand's estimated US$84 million nerve repair market.
Why it matters — This marks Orthocell's first revenue from a new geographic market, expanding the commercial reach of its Remplir product beyond its existing Asian footprint.
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.
As at 6 Oct 2026, Optical Cable Corp. ranks 73 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 (91 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 +78.0% over the 12 months to 7 Oct 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, 5 Oct 2026): "OCC Welcomes IEX to its Growing Roster of Participant Exchanges". OCC announced it will provide central counterparty clearing (CCP) and settlement services for IEX Options LLC, a new options exchange from Investors' Exchange LLC. This adds IEX to OCC's growing roster of participant exchanges.
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
