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OCC Stock Forecast: Optical Cable Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Oct 2026
$15
−5.28% on the day

Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 69 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$135.7M
Ticker Nerd rank
69 / 100
Median analyst target
—
Analysts covering
0
Revenue$24.3M+22.0% y/y
Operating income$2.1M
Net income$1.9M
Free cash flow$1.3M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 July 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−10.0%
1M
+10.2%
YTD
+226.7%
1Y
+69.3%
From 52W high
−46.0%
From 52W low
+249.5%
$4
$27
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

OCC stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 14 Oct 2026
69 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Quality
82
Issuance
74
Momentum
73
Growth
72
Size
72
Volatility
48
Value
47
Revisions
46
Accruals
20

Quality (82): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.

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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Wall Street

OCC stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on OCC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$5$10$15$20$25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26OCC

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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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.

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Performance

OCC vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Optical Cable Corp. returned +69.3% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

OCC vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

OCC analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Fundamentals

Optical Cable Corp. (OCC) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
52.9×

Cheaper than 14% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.6×

Cheaper than 56% of US stocks

Price / book
8.5×

Cheaper than 11% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
34.4×

Cheaper than 7% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
22.0%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
515.5%

Higher than 95% of US stocks

Gross margin
37.4%

Higher than 46% of US stocks

Operating margin
8.7%

Higher than 62% of US stocks

Net margin
3.1%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
15.6%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.1%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.5%

Higher than 66% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Optical Cable Corp. (OCC) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Optical Cable Corp. has a market value of $135.7M and an enterprise value of $146.5M.

  • 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 8.2M.

  • Trailing P/E: 52.9×.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.52%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Optical Cable Corp. employs 348 people — $238K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 July 2026 · market figures as at 15 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

OCC vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelCommunication Equipment
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
OCCOptical Cable Corp.$135.7M
69
CRNTCeragon Networks Ltd.$175.3M
68
AMPGAmpliTech Group, Inc.$78.4M
22
INSGInseego Corp.$69.1M
18
BKTIBK Technologies Corp.$250.4M
75
AVNWAviat Networks, Inc.$250.8M
56
SILCSilicom Ltd.$261.5M
47

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News

Latest OCC news & analysis

Orthocell reports promising prostate cancer surgery results as Remplir targets US$2 billion market

Proactive Investors · 12 Oct 2026positive

Orthocell reported early results from a five-patient case series of Remplir nerve repair in prostate cancer surgery: 80% had positive urinary continence outcomes, and 75% of eligible patients showed a return of erectile function. The company said the findings support plans for a larger clinical trial and potential US market expansion.

Why it matters — The results could support Remplir’s development in prostate surgery and expand Orthocell’s estimated addressable market from US$1.6 billion to US$2 billion.

OCC Welcomes IEX to its Growing Roster of Participant Exchanges

Business Wire · 5 Oct 2026positive

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 Strengthens Security Operations with an Agentic AI Investigation Solution Built on AWS

Business Wire · 29 Sept 2026positive

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: Q3 Gave Me More Confidence In The Bull Case

Seeking Alpha · 23 Sept 2026positive

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 records first Remplir sales in US$84 million Thai nerve repair market

Proactive Investors · 21 Sept 2026positive

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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about OCC stock

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank OCC?

As at 14 Oct 2026, Optical Cable Corp. ranks 69 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 Quality (82 of 100).

What is the OCC stock forecast for 2030?

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.

How has OCC stock performed over the past year?

Optical Cable Corp. returned +69.3% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Optical Cable Corp. do?

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.

What is the latest news on OCC?

The most recent item we track (Proactive Investors, 12 Oct 2026): "Orthocell reports promising prostate cancer surgery results as Remplir targets US$2 billion market". Orthocell reported early results from a five-patient case series of Remplir nerve repair in prostate cancer surgery: 80% had positive urinary continence outcomes, and 75% of eligible patients showed a return of erectile function. The company said the findings support plans for a larger clinical trial and potential US market expansion.

Company

About Optical Cable Corp.

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