Overview

• Fiber optic cable maker's fiscal Q2 net sales rose 27% yr/yr

• Company posted net income of $1.1 mln, reversing a loss last year

• Gross profit rose 42% on higher volumes and improved manufacturing leverage

Outlook

• Company says robust demand expected in enterprise, data center and severe duty markets

• Optical Cable says sales order backlog increased to $13.3 mln at end of second qtr

Result Drivers

• MARKET DEMAND - Co said higher net sales were driven by strong demand in enterprise, data center and severe duty markets, both domestically and internationally

• OPERATING LEVERAGE - Gross profit rose faster than sales due to increased volumes and resulting manufacturing operating leverage

• BACKLOG GROWTH - Sales order backlog increased more than 27% sequentially and over 82% from October 2025, indicating continued strong demand

Company press release: ID:nPn8X9ptca

Key Details

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