Manny Stukakis

- Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) reported a strong Q3 2025, with net sales increasing **22.8%** to **$19.9 million** and gross profit growing **61.2%** to **$6.3 million** compared to the same period last year.  **[1000230_2139187_2]**  The company also achieved net income of **$0.04** per basic and diluted share, a significant improvement from a net loss in Q3 2024.  **[1000230_2139187_2]** 
- OCC entered a strategic collaboration with Laterra in early July to expand product offerings for the enterprise and data center sectors, with Laterra making an investment and holding **7.24%** of OCC's common shares.  **[1000230_2139187_1]** **[1000230_2139187_4]**  This partnership is anticipated to provide growth opportunities.  **[1000230_2139187_1]** **[1000230_2139187_5]** 
- The company is experiencing **strength in its targeted markets** and benefiting from increased demand, contributing to its top-line results.  **[1000230_2139187_1]** **[1000230_2139187_3]**  Management remains optimistic about the industry's recovery and believes demand is holding strong.  **[1000230_2139187_3]** **[1000230_2139187_6]**

Optical Cable Corporation Reports Strong Q3 2025 Results and Details Laterra Collaboration

- Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) reported strong financial results for Q3 fiscal year 2025, with net sales increasing **22.8%** to **$19.9 million** and gross profit growing **61.2%** to **$6.3 million** compared to the same period last year.  **[1000230_2139138_2]**  This resulted in a net income of **$302,000**, or **$0.04 per basic and diluted share**, a significant improvement from a net loss in Q3 2024.  **[1000230_2139138_2]** 
- OCC highlighted its strategic collaboration agreement with Laterra, initiated in early July 2025, aimed at expanding product offerings and solutions for the enterprise and data center sectors.  **[1000230_2139138_1]**  Laterra's investment resulted in it holding **7.24%** of OCC's outstanding common shares.  **[1000230_2139138_1]** **[1000230_2139138_4]** 
- The company's gross profit margin improved to **31.7%** in Q3 2025, attributed to production efficiencies from higher volumes and operating leverage.  **[1000230_2139138_2]** **[1000230_2139138_7]**  Management expressed optimism about current market strength and confirmed sufficient capacity to meet anticipated demand.  **[1000230_2139138_3]** **[1000230_2139138_6]** **[1000230_2139138_8]** 
- Sales order backlog and forward load stood at **$7.1 million** at the end of Q3 2025, a minimal decline from the previous quarter, which is not seen as an indicator of weaker demand.  **[1000230_2139138_2]** **[1000230_2139138_3]**

OCC Reports Strong Q3 2025 Financial Results and Highlights Laterra Collaboration

- Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) reported strong financial results for Q3 fiscal 2025, with consolidated net sales increasing **22.8%** to **$19.9 million** and gross profit rising **61.2%** to **$6.3 million**, resulting in a net income of **$302,000** or **$0.04 per basic and diluted share**.  **[1000230_2139204_2]** 
- For the first nine months of fiscal 2025, net sales grew **12.8%** to **$53.2 million**, and gross profit increased **39.5%** to **$16.3 million**.  **[1000230_2139204_2]** 
- OCC entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with Lightera in early July 2025 to expand product offerings and solutions, particularly for the enterprise and data center sectors, with Lightera holding a **7.24%** interest in OCC's outstanding common shares.  **[1000230_2139204_1]** **[1000230_2139204_4]** 
- The company is experiencing **strength in its targeted markets** and is optimistic about future growth opportunities, benefiting from the industry's recovery and its strategic collaboration, while believing it has sufficient capacity to meet anticipated demand.  **[1000230_2139204_3]** **[1000230_2139204_6]** **[1000230_2139204_9]**

Optical Cable Corporation Reports Strong Q3 2025 Results and Strategic Collaboration

- Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) reported a **net income of $302,000**, or **$0.04 per basic and diluted share**, for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 (ended July 31, 2025), a significant improvement from a net loss of $1.6 million, or $0.20 per share, in the prior year's third quarter.  **[1000230_20250911NY71159:0]** **[1000230_20250911NY71159:3]** 
- **Net sales** for Q3 FY2025 increased **22.8%** year-over-year to **$19.9 million**, and **gross profit** increased **61.2%** to **$6.3 million**, benefiting from increased volumes and operating leverage.  **[1000230_20250911NY71159:0]** **[1000230_20250911NY71159:3]** 
- For the first nine months of fiscal year 2025, net sales grew **12.8%** to **$53.2 million**, and gross profit increased **39.5%** to **$16.3 million**, compared to the same period last year.  **[1000230_20250911NY71159:0]** **[1000230_20250911NY71159:1]** **[1000230_20250911NY71159:3]** 
- The company's **gross profit margin** improved to **31.7%** in Q3 FY2025 from 24.2% in Q3 FY2024, and to 30.6% for the first nine months of FY2025 from 24.7% in the prior year period.  **[1000230_20250911NY71159:0]** **[1000230_20250911NY71159:1]** 
- OCC announced a **strategic collaboration** with Lightera, LLC on July 7, 2025, which includes Lightera purchasing shares and holding **7.24%** of OCC's outstanding shares, aiming to expand product offerings and solutions.  **[1000230_20250911NY71159:1]**

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