Optical Cable Q2 sales rise 26.6% to $22.2 million; net income $1.1 million
Optical Cable Corporation reported second quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended April 30, 2026, with net sales up 26.6% year over year to $22.2 million and net income of $1.1 million, or $0.12 per share, compared with a net loss of $698,000 a year earlier. The company also said its sales order backlog rose to $13.3 million, which may support future revenue for shareholders, though the filing gives no financial guidance.
Key points
- Net sales rose 26.6% to $22.2 million from $17.5 million a year earlier; gross profit rose 42.4% to $7.6 million.
- Net income was $1.1 million, or $0.12 per basic and diluted share, versus a net loss of $698,000, or $0.09 per share, in the prior-year quarter.
- Sales order backlog and forward load increased to $13.3 million at April 30, 2026, up from $10.4 million on January 31, 2026.
- Results were discussed on a conference call held June 8, 2026, and the filing does not include updated financial guidance.
The filing
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