Optex Systems
Builds optical sighting systems and assemblies for military platforms.
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Makes optical sighting systems, periscopes, and related assemblies for U.S. military platforms and prime-contractor channels. Its Richardson operation and Applied Optics Center segment combine sighting-system production with precision optical filters for periscope assemblies.
Produces optical sighting systems and assemblies for defense and security applications, including periscopes, rifle and surveillance sights, night-vision optical assemblies, and precision optical components. Its products serve U.S. military vehicle platforms and flow through military and prime-contractor channels.
The Optex Systems–Richardson segment produces optical sighting systems and assemblies. The Applied Optics Center segment supplies laser-coated filters used in periscope assemblies, adding precision-optics and thin-film-coating capability.
Operations are centered in Texas, with Richardson as headquarters and Dallas as the location of the Applied Optics Center. The business depends on demand from U.S. military platforms and the related defense supply chain.
Company facts
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Key statistics
Year to date −23.4% · Average volume (30d) 32.3K
Analysts
No analyst consensus on record.
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026Q3 FY26 | $0.23 | $0.18 | −21.7% | $12.3M | $9.7M | −20.9% | −2.84% |
| May 11, 2026Q2 FY26 | $0.20 | $0.19 | −5.0% | $12.7M | $9.6M | −24.2% | +12.76% |
| Feb 11, 2026Q1 FY26 | — | $0.03 | — | — | $9.1M | — | −0.76% |
| Dec 17, 2025Q4 FY25 | — | $0.24 | — | — | $11.3M | — | +6.67% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | Q3 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $10.7M | $11.1M | $11.3M | $9.1M | $9.6M | $9.7M | |
| Gross profit | $3.4M | $3.2M | $3.4M | $2.1M | $3.4M | $3.3M | |
| Operating income | $2.2M | $1.9M | $2.1M | $149.0K | $1.7M | $1.4M | |
| Net income | $1.8M | $1.5M | $1.0M | $242.0K | $1.3M | $1.3M | |
| Diluted EPS | $0.26 | $0.22 | $0.15 | $0.03 | $0.19 | $0.18 | |
| Gross margin | 31.3% | 28.5% | 30.1% | 22.9% | 35.2% | 34.2% | |
| Operating margin | 20.8% | 17.2% | 18.3% | 1.6% | 17.3% | 14.3% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $18.2M · FY22 $22.4M · FY23 $25.7M · FY24 $34.0M · FY25 $41.3M
Revenue by product · Q3 FY26
Balance sheet, Jun 28, 2026Cash & short-term investments $6.2M · Total debt $1.5M · Total assets $32.5M · Shareholders' equity $27.7M
Dividends
No dividends on record.
Ownership
Shares outstanding 6.96M · Float —
Float — provider float is below the insider stake.
The provider's float is smaller than the insider stake it should exclude, so it is not shown.
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judd Dayton · director, 10 percent owner: | 837.6K | 12.03% | Form 4 | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Danny Robert Schoening · director, 10 percent owner: | 796.7K | 11.45% | Form 4 | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Topline Capital Management, LLC | 579.4K | 8.32% | 13F | May 15, 2026 |
| Wasatch Advisors LP | 398.1K | 5.70% | 13G | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Punch & Associates Investment Management, Inc. | 323.5K | 4.65% | 13F | May 15, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | Chad Michael George | director, officer: CEO and President | −7,035 | $13.62 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Danny Robert Schoening | director, 10 percent owner: | −28,924 | $14.06 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Danny Robert Schoening | director, 10 percent owner: | −27,946 | $13.44 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Danny Robert Schoening | director, 10 percent owner: | −14,066 | $13.02 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Danny Robert Schoening | director, 10 percent owner: | −5,495 | $13.08 |
Peers
- Materion
Direct overlap in thin-film optical coatings and filters
- Teledyne Technologies
Overlap in military vehicle vision and weapon sights
- Elbit Systems
Overlap in combat-vehicle sighting and situational-awareness systems
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optex Systems | $10.03 | 0.00% | $70.1M | 18.2 | 11.1 | 1.8 | −12.4% |
| Materion | $237.74 | +0.16% | $4.95B | 55.4 | 30.1 | 2.4 | +42.2% |
| Teledyne Technologies | $621.96 | +0.02% | $28.83B | 30.0 | 24.4 | 4.5 | +9.8% |
| Elbit Systems | $708.68 | −0.18% | $33.20B | 53.0 | — | 3.9 | +15.9% |
| Median | 53.0 | 27.3 | 3.9 | +15.9% |





