Optical Cable Corp.
- OCC · Nasdaq
- Drawing & Insulating of Nonferrous Wire
- Roanoke, VA
- 348 employees
- CIK 0001000230
Updated from SEC filings through
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Executives
- Neil D. Wilkin Jr Chairman, President and CEO 4/A, 2026-07-02
- Tracy G. Smith EVP and CFO 4, 2026-07-10
What leadership is saying
“Our third quarter results demonstrate the strength of our team, the disciplined execution of our strategy, and the momentum we are building across our targeted market sectors. Net sales increased 22.0% in the third quarter, reflecting strong demand in our enterprise, data center, and specialty markets. Gross profit increased 43.9% in the third quarter, due to increased volumes and the positive impact of our manufacturing operating leverage. With compelling opportunities ahead”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed September 11, 2026
Optical Cable Corp is a U.S. public company in drawing & insulating of nonferrous wire (SIC 3357), headquartered in Roanoke, VA. It trades as OCC on Nasdaq. Revenue was $73.0M in the fiscal year ending October 31, 2025, +9.5% from the year before. It reported about 348 employees. Neil D. Wilkin Jr is Chairman, President and CEO.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $73.0M 10-K, 2025-12-18 | $66.7M 10-K, 2025-12-18 | $72.2M 10-K, 2024-12-23 | $69.1M 10-K, 2023-12-20 | $59.1M 10-K, 2023-12-20 |
| Operating income | -$450K 10-K, 2025-12-18 | -$3.4M 10-K, 2025-12-18 | $993K 10-K, 2024-12-23 | $473K 10-K, 2023-12-20 | -$2.0M 10-K, 2023-12-20 |
| SG&A | $23.0M 10-K, 2025-12-18 | $21.5M 10-K, 2025-12-18 | $21.2M 10-K, 2024-12-23 | $20.0M 10-K, 2023-12-20 | $18.2M 10-K, 2023-12-20 |
| Net income | -$1.5M 10-K, 2025-12-18 | -$4.2M 10-K, 2025-12-18 | $2.1M 10-K, 2024-12-23 | -$347K 10-K, 2023-12-20 | $6.6M 10-K, 2023-12-20 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Neil D. Wilkin Jr Chairman, President & CEO at Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) | Chairman, President and CEO | 4/A, 2026-07-02 |
| Tracy G. Smith | EVP and CFO | 4, 2026-07-10 |
| Craig H. Weber | Director | 10-K, 2025-12-18 |
| John A. Nygren | Director | 10-K, 2025-12-18 |
| John M. Holland | Director | 10-K, 2025-12-18 |
| Randall H. Frazier | Director | 10-K, 2025-12-18 |
What Optical Cable Corp does
Optical Cable Corporation was incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1983. We are headquartered at 5290 Concourse Drive, Roanoke, Virginia 24019 and our telephone number is (540) 265-0690. Optical Cable Corporation, together with our wholly owned subsidiaries, including Applied Optical Systems, Inc. (“AOS”), has offices, manufacturing and warehouse facilities located in Roanoke, Virginia, near Asheville, North Carolina and near Dallas, Texas.
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 8.8 million (as of September 2, 2026) | 10-Q, September 9, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $18.7M (as of April 30, 2025) | 10-K, December 18, 2025 |
| Reportable segments | 1 (period ending July 31, 2026) | 10-Q, September 9, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting March 31, 2026 (filed February 27, 2026) | DEF 14A, February 27, 2026 |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | Tracy G. Smith EVP and CFO | Sale | 16,485 | $284K | Form 4, July 10, 2026 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-09-11
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-06-10
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-05-06
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 1.02 Termination of a material definitive agreement
- 8-K filed 2026-04-01
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-03-12
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-12-19
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-09-16
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-07-10
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 3.02 Unregistered sales of equity securities
- 8-K filed 2025-06-06
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-03-26
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
Frequently asked questions about Optical Cable Corp
- What does Optical Cable Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "Optical Cable Corporation was incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1983. We are headquartered at 5290 Concourse Drive, Roanoke, Virginia 24019 and our telephone number is (540) 265-0690. Optical Cable Corporation, together with our wholly owned subsidiaries, including Applied Optical Systems, Inc. (“AOS”), has offices, manufacturing and warehouse facilities located in Roanoke, Virginia, near Asheville, North Carolina and near Dallas, Texas."
- What is Optical Cable Corp's revenue?
- $73.0M for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed December 18, 2025.
- Is Optical Cable Corp profitable?
- Optical Cable Corp reported net income of -$1.5M for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Optical Cable Corp have?
- About 348 as of October 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Optical Cable Corp?
- Neil D. Wilkin Jr, Chairman, President and CEO, as named in a 4/A filed July 2, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Optical Cable Corp?
- Tracy G. Smith, EVP and CFO, as named in a 4 filed July 10, 2026.
- Where is Optical Cable Corp headquartered?
- Roanoke, VA.
- What is Optical Cable Corp's stock ticker?
- OCC on Nasdaq.
- What industry is Optical Cable Corp in?
- Drawing & Insulating of Nonferrous Wire, SIC code 3357.
- What is Optical Cable Corp's website?
- occfiber.com.
- When does Optical Cable Corp report earnings next?
- December 17, 2026. Source: pg_future_events.
- Is Optical Cable Corp a public company?
- Yes. Optical Cable Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0001000230 and trades as OCC.
- How many shares of Optical Cable Corp are outstanding?
- 8.8 million shares as of September 2, 2026, from its 10-Q filed September 9, 2026.
- What is Optical Cable Corp's public float?
- $18.7M as of April 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed December 18, 2025.
- How many business segments does Optical Cable Corp report?
- 1 reportable segment for the period ending July 31, 2026, from its 10-Q filed September 9, 2026.
- When is Optical Cable Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- March 31, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed February 27, 2026.
- Have Optical Cable Corp insiders traded stock recently?
- Since July 9, 2026, officers and directors reported 1 open-market sale worth about $284K and 0 purchases on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Tracy G. Smith (EVP and CFO) sold 16,485 shares on July 9, 2026.