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Third-quarter results strengthened significantly: Sales rose 22% year over year to $24.3 million, gross margin expanded to 37.4%, and net income increased to $1.9 million, or $0.21 per share.
Demand and backlog remain elevated: Enterprise, data-center and specialty markets drove growth, while backlog and forward load reached $13.5 million. Management continues to expect a strong second half of fiscal 2026, though seasonal effects and longer data-center sales cycles remain possible.
Supply constraints limit expansion: Optical-fiber shortages and longer raw-material lead times are restricting manufacturing output, prompting the company to consider additional equipment and staffing investments while relying on working capital and its credit revolver to fund operations.
Optical Cable Corporation: Strong Earnings, But Hurdles Remain