Optical Cable Q3 sales rise on firm demand in enterprise, data center markets

Optical Cable

09/09/2026 13:11

Overview
U.S. fiber optic cabling maker's fiscal Q3 sales rose 22% yr/yr, driven by enterprise and data center markets
Gross profit for fiscal Q3 increased 43.9% yr/yr, reflecting improved manufacturing operating leverage
Company reported net income of $1.9 mln, or $0.21 per share, for fiscal Q3

Outlook
Company did not provide specific guidance for the current or upcoming periods in the press release

Result Drivers
MARKET DEMAND - Co said Q3 sales growth was driven by increased demand in enterprise, data center, and specialty markets
MANUFACTURING LEVERAGE - Gross profit rose due to increased volumes and resulting positive impact of manufacturing operating leverage
HIGHER SG&A COSTS - SG&A expenses increased mainly due to higher employee, sales personnel, and shipping costs

Company press release: ID:nPnd8PGga

Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q3 Sales
Slight Miss*
$24.30 mln
$24.50 mln (1 Analyst)
Q3 EPS
 
$0.21
 
Q3 Net Income
 
$1.86 mln
 
Q3 Gross Profit
 
$9.10 mln
 
Q3 Income From Operations
 
$2.11 mln
 
Q3 Pretax Profit
 
$1.87 mln
 
*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.

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