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Optical Cable Corporation, headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, manufactures fiber optical cable. The company's cable is largely used for telecommunications and is sold both in the US and seventy other countries worldwide.3 From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Optical Cable Corporation, headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, manufactures fiber optical cable. The company's cable is largely used for telecommunications and is sold both in the US and seventy other countries worldwide. OCC also manufactures military land tactical fiber optic cable for the U.S. military.3
From the company’s reports to the SEC. Every number links to the filing it came from.
Revenue by product, business segment and region, as the company reports it to the SEC.
United States brought in 79% of the revenue Optical Cable Corporation broke down this way in fiscal 2025.
| Regions | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $52.4M | $57.8M |
| Outside the United States | $14.3M | $15.2M |
Out of $73.0M in revenue.5 The company lost money this year.
Out of $1.4M of cash from operations.5
Every line of the income statement as filed: the last 2 fiscal years (annual) or 8 quarters (quarterly), latest first.5
| Period ending | 2025-10-31 | 2024-10-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Net sales | $73.0M | $66.7M |
| Cost of goods sold | $50.4M | $48.5M |
| Gross profit | $22.6M | $18.2M |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | $23.0M | $21.5M |
| Royalty expense, net | $26.3K | $26.4K |
| Amortization of intangible assets | $54.4K | $54.1K |
| Loss from operations | -$450.3K | -$3.4M |
| Interest expense | -$1.0M | -$1.2M |
| Gain on insurance proceeds, net | $0 | $304.3K |
| Other, net | $31.1K | $49.1K |
| Other expense, net | -$974.2K | -$813.2K |
| Loss before income taxes | -$1.4M | -$4.2M |
| Income tax expense | $30.3K | $20.7K |
| Net loss | -$1.5M | -$4.2M |
| Net loss per share - basic and diluted (in dollars per share) | -$0.18 | -$0.54 |
| Period ending | 2025-10-31 | 2025-07-31 | 2025-04-30 | 2025-01-31 | 2024-10-31 | 2024-07-31 | 2024-04-30 | 2024-01-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | $19.8M | $19.9M | $17.5M | $15.7M | $19.5M | $16.2M | $16.1M | $14.9M |
| Gross profit | $6.3M | $6.3M | $5.3M | $4.6M | $6.5M | $3.9M | $4.0M | $3.7M |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | $6.0M | $5.7M | $5.7M | $5.5M | $5.9M | $5.2M | $5.3M | $5.1M |
| Loss from operations | $268.7K | $562.5K | -$429.2K | -$852.4K | $662.1K | -$1.3M | -$1.3M | -$1.4M |
| Loss before income taxes | $47.6K | $306.4K | -$683.1K | -$1.1M | $373.2K | -$1.6M | -$1.6M | -$1.4M |
| Net loss | $48.6K | $301.9K | -$697.9K | -$1.1M | $373.5K | -$1.6M | -$1.6M | -$1.4M |
| Net loss per share - basic and diluted (in dollars per share) | $0.01 | $0.04 | -$0.09 | -$0.14 | $0.05 | -$0.20 | -$0.21 | -$0.18 |
Every line of the balance sheet as filed: the last 3 fiscal years (annual) or 3 quarters (quarterly), latest first.5
| Period ending | 2025-10-31 | 2024-10-31 | 2023-10-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $237.5K | $244.2K | |
| Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $72,909 in 2025 and $92,125 in 2024 | $10.3M | $10.9M | |
| Income taxes refundable - current | $13.5K | $5.0K | |
| Other receivables | $19.9K | $60.5K | |
| Inventories | $19.8M | $18.7M | |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | $402.5K | $618.9K | |
| Total current assets | $30.8M | $30.6M | |
| Property and equipment, net | $6.6M | $6.9M | |
| Intangible assets, net | $481.2K | $514.0K | |
| Other assets, net | $2.2M | $2.4M | |
| Total assets | $40.1M | $40.4M | |
| Current installments of long-term debt | $2.6M | $57.2K | |
| Note payable, revolver - current | $5.6M | $8.3M | |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6.8M | $5.2M | |
| Accrued compensation and payroll taxes | $1.8M | $1.6M | |
| Income taxes payable | $24.7K | $18.5K | |
| Total current liabilities | $16.9M | $15.1M | |
| Long-term debt, excluding current installments | $0 | $2.6M | |
| Other noncurrent liabilities | $1.6M | $1.8M | |
| Total liabilities | $18.5M | $19.5M | |
| Redeemable restricted common stock, no par value, 642,199 shares issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2025 and no shares issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2024 | $5.1M | $0 | |
| Preferred stock, no par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued and outstanding | $0 | $0 | |
| Common stock, no par value, authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 8,227,871 shares in 2025 and 8,220,344 shares in 2024 | $15.7M | $15.5M | |
| Retained earnings | $763.2K | $5.4M | |
| Total shareholders equity | $16.5M | $20.8M | $24.7M |
| Total liabilities, redeemable common stock and shareholders' equity | $40.1M | $40.4M | |
| Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current | $72.9K | $92.1K | $71.2K |
| Temporary Equity, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share) | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| Temporary Equity, Shares Issued (in shares) | 642.2K shares | 0 shares | |
| Temporary Equity, Shares Outstanding (in shares) | 642.2K shares | 0 shares | |
| Preferred Stock, No Par Value (in dollars per share) | $0 | $0 | |
| Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares) | 1.0M shares | 1.0M shares | |
| Preferred Stock, Shares Issued (in shares) | 0 shares | 0 shares | |
| Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares) | 0 shares | 0 shares | |
| Common Stock, No Par Value (in dollars per share) | $0 | $0 | |
| Common Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares) | 50.0M shares | 50.0M shares | |
| Common Stock, Shares, Issued (in shares) | 8.2M shares | 8.2M shares | |
| Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding (in shares) | 8.2M shares | 8.2M shares |
| Period ending | 2025-10-31 | 2024-10-31 | 2023-10-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $237.5K | $244.2K | |
| Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $72,909 in 2025 and $92,125 in 2024 | $10.3M | $10.9M | |
| Income taxes refundable - current | $13.5K | $5.0K | |
| Other receivables | $19.9K | $60.5K | |
| Inventories | $19.8M | $18.7M | |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | $402.5K | $618.9K | |
| Total current assets | $30.8M | $30.6M | |
| Property and equipment, net | $6.6M | $6.9M | |
| Intangible assets, net | $481.2K | $514.0K | |
| Other assets, net | $2.2M | $2.4M | |
| Total assets | $40.1M | $40.4M | |
| Current installments of long-term debt | $2.6M | $57.2K | |
| Note payable, revolver - current | $5.6M | $8.3M | |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6.8M | $5.2M | |
| Accrued compensation and payroll taxes | $1.8M | $1.6M | |
| Income taxes payable | $24.7K | $18.5K | |
| Total current liabilities | $16.9M | $15.1M | |
| Long-term debt, excluding current installments | $0 | $2.6M | |
| Other noncurrent liabilities | $1.6M | $1.8M | |
| Total liabilities | $18.5M | $19.5M | |
| Redeemable restricted common stock, no par value, 642,199 shares issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2025 and no shares issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2024 | $5.1M | $0 | |
| Preferred stock, no par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued and outstanding | $0 | $0 | |
| Common stock, no par value, authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 8,227,871 shares in 2025 and 8,220,344 shares in 2024 | $15.7M | $15.5M | |
| Retained earnings | $763.2K | $5.4M | |
| Total shareholders equity | $16.5M | $20.8M | $24.7M |
| Total liabilities, redeemable common stock and shareholders' equity | $40.1M | $40.4M | |
| Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current | $72.9K | $92.1K | $71.2K |
| Temporary Equity, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share) | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| Temporary Equity, Shares Issued (in shares) | 642.2K shares | 0 shares | |
| Temporary Equity, Shares Outstanding (in shares) | 642.2K shares | 0 shares | |
| Preferred Stock, No Par Value (in dollars per share) | $0 | $0 | |
| Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares) | 1.0M shares | 1.0M shares | |
| Preferred Stock, Shares Issued (in shares) | 0 shares | 0 shares | |
| Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares) | 0 shares | 0 shares | |
| Common Stock, No Par Value (in dollars per share) | $0 | $0 | |
| Common Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares) | 50.0M shares | 50.0M shares | |
| Common Stock, Shares, Issued (in shares) | 8.2M shares | 8.2M shares | |
| Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding (in shares) | 8.2M shares | 8.2M shares |
Cash flow is reported year to date, not quarter by quarter, so there are no separate quarterly figures.
Every line of the cash flow as filed: the last 2 fiscal years, latest first.5
| Period ending | 2025-10-31 | 2024-10-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Net loss | -$1.5M | -$4.2M |
| Depreciation and amortization | $804.5K | $865.9K |
| Bad debt expense (recovery) | -$19.2K | $20.9K |
| Share-based compensation expense | $386.6K | $443.2K |
| Gain on insurance proceeds, net | $0 | -$304.3K |
| Loss on disposal of property and equipment | $6.3K | $3.4K |
| Trade accounts receivable | $684.8K | -$2.2M |
| Other receivables | $40.7K | $337.2K |
| Income taxes refundable | -$8.5K | $76.8K |
| Inventories | -$1.1M | $5.0M |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | $216.4K | -$23.5K |
| Other assets | $440.2K | $411.8K |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1.6M | -$829.1K |
| Accrued compensation and payroll taxes | $217.0K | -$282.5K |
| Income taxes payable | $6.2K | -$4.2K |
| Other noncurrent liabilities | -$382.2K | -$164.2K |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $1.4M | -$857.0K |
| Purchase of and deposits for the purchase of property and equipment | -$295.5K | -$369.6K |
| Insurance proceeds received | $0 | $304.3K |
| Investment in intangible assets | -$21.7K | -$1.8K |
| Net cash used in investing activities | -$317.2K | -$67.1K |
| Payroll taxes withheld and remitted on share-based payments | -$107.3K | -$113.0K |
| Principal payments on long-term debt | -$57.2K | -$47.3K |
| Payments for financing costs | -$100.0K | -$100.0K |
| Issuance of redeemable common stock, net of issuance costs | $1.9M | $0 |
| Principal payments on financing lease | -$49.7K | -$37.5K |
| Net cash used in financing activities | -$1.1M | -$300.3K |
| Net decrease in cash | -$6.7K | -$1.2M |
| Cash payments for interest | $891.3K | $1.1M |
| Income taxes paid, net of refunds | -$25.8K | -$53.4K |
| Capital expenditures accrued in accounts payable at year end | $55.8K | $15.0K |
No quarter-by-quarter statement was filed.
Founded in 1983 by Bob Thompson and Robert Kopstein, OCC designs and manufactures telecommunications cable products. OCC currently employs a worldwide network of distributors for its range of products.
Since 1996, OCC has been publicly traded (NASDAQ GM: OCC), with customers in more than 70 countries.
From Wikipedia’s article on Optical Cable Corporation, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.7
Who has led Optical Cable Corporation, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
People the company listed in its private-offering notices.
In recent years, OCC has acquired two companies. Acquired on June 2, 2008, the business formerly known as SMP Data Communications develops products for connectivity and networking. On November 1, 2009, OCC acquired Applied Optical Systems, a facility that manufactures specialty fiber optic connectors and connectivity solutions for military and harsh environment applications.
In addition, the company offers a broad range of Mine Safety and Health Administration–approved cable.
From Wikipedia’s article on Optical Cable Corporation, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.7
131 filings to the SEC since October 2021: 5 annual reports, 15 quarterly reports, 34 major events, 54 insider forms, 4 large holders, 1 private raises, 18 other. The latest 20:
The 131 filings since October 2021 can be filtered by form type and year here when JavaScript is on.
Every filing from the last five years, summarized. The full record is on SEC EDGAR.
9 open-market trades by officers, directors and large owners since October 2021: 0 buys and 9 sales. Grants, option exercises and gifts are left out.
| Date | Who | Trade | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | SMITH TRACY GEVP and CFO | Sale | 16,453 | $17.23 | $283.5K | Form 4 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | SMITH TRACY GEVP and CFO | Sale | 32 | $22.00 | $704 | Form 4 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | WILKIN NEIL D JRChairman, President and CEO | Sale | 19,089 | $21.51 | $410.6K | Form 4 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | WEBER CRAIG HDirector | Sale | 23,700 | $19.85 | $470.4K | Form 4 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | WILKIN NEIL D JRChairman, President and CEO | Sale | 5,911 | $20.70 | $122.4K | Form 4 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | WEBER CRAIG HDirector | Sale | 739 | $23.15 | $17.1K | Form 4 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | WEBER CRAIG HDirector | Sale | 1,661 | $23.00 | $38.2K | Form 4 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | FRAZIER RANDALL HDirector | Sale | 10,000 | $21.01 | $210.1K | Form 4 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | FRAZIER RANDALL HDirector | Sale | 35,000 | $24.74 | $865.8K | Form 4 |
From Forms 4 filed with the SEC.
Investors who own more than 5% of the shares must tell the SEC: a 13D if they may seek to influence the company, a 13G if they hold passively.
Private offerings the company reported to the SEC on Form D.
The largest holders among investment managers' 13F reports for the quarter ending Jun 30, 2026, the top 25 of 42. Change is in shares since the quarter before.
13F reports cover disclosed long positions in U.S. stocks only.
The numbers on this page point here. Each one links to the record it came from.