Optical Cable Corporation

Optical Cable Corporation reported Q1 2026 net sales of $16.4 million, a 4.4% increase from $15.7 million in Q1 2025. Despite revenue growth, the company recorded a net loss of $398K, a significant improvement from the $1.1 million net loss in the prior-year quarter. Gross profit increased to $5.4 million with gross margin expanding to 32.7% from 29.4% in Q1 2025. Operating loss narrowed to $208K from $852K in the prior-year period. The company generated positive operating cash flow of $1.2 million, though cash decreased by $112K during the quarter due to $164K in investing activities and $1.1 million in financing activities. Total assets stood at $38.8 million with $29.6 million in current assets, while total liabilities were $17.7 million, resulting in shareholders' equity of $18.1 million.

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