Optical Cable Corporation reported net sales of $24.3 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, a 22.0% increase over the same period last year. Net income for the quarter reached $1.9 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, as the company leveraged strong demand across its core market sectors.
Key Highlights
- Gross profit surged 43.9% to $9.1 million, driven by increased manufacturing operating leverage on higher production volumes.
- Sales order backlog and forward load reached $13.5 million, a significant increase from $7.3 million at the start of the fiscal year.
- International sales growth outpaced domestic markets, with non-U.S. revenue increasing 28.8% year-over-year compared to 20.3% growth in the United States.