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Optex Secures $2.79M XM157 Contract; Backlog Exceeds $26.5M

Aug 27, 2026, 10:18 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Contract win and backlog expansion signal improved revenue visibility and potential margin leverage if production scales; positive but limited immediate impact given 2027 delivery window and microcap liquidity history.

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Optex Systems (OPXS) announced a $2.79 million order for Laser Filter Units tied to the XM157 Next Generation Fire Control Scope, with deliveries scheduled from January to October 2027. The new contract lifts Optex's backlog to more than $26.5 million, signaling revenue visibility into 2027. While near-term upside hinges on production, the backlog expansion supports longer-term profitability if yields and utilization improve.

Optex wins $2.79M XM157 laser filter units contract. Deliveries Jan–Oct 2027.
Backlog now exceeds $26.5M, improving revenue visibility into 2027.
Applied Optics Center reiterates focus on XM157 program; potential margin upside if yields improve.

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