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DAQO New Energy Corp. each representing five (DQ) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$10.77 -4.35% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $10.67

DAQO New Energy Corp. each representing five (DQ) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 27/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (27/100 · E) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows →

ROARABLE E • RED ALERT Cap $761.9M

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As of 2026-11-02, DAQO New Energy Corp. each representing five (NYSE: DQ) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 27/100 at a spot price of $10.77 (-4.35% 1D, market cap $761.9M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 7/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 3/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, DQ ranks #646 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Semiconductors), DQ carries a Roarable E (27/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of -20.7%, and ROIC of -6.0%. By comparison, KOPN (Kopin Corporation) holds a E grade (32/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -20.8%, cap $749.1M) and AOSL (Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited) posts a E grade (31/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -3.6%, cap $748.8M). Among the 5-stock peer group, DQ leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while CSIQ leads on capital efficiency (2.4% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for DQ?

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Per DQ's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001477641), DAQO New Energy Corp. each representing five generated $665.4M in revenue (-35.3% YoY), -$170.5M in net income, and -$123.3M in free cash flow against $6.45B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $10.67 (-0.97%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 7/20 (D-) • 0% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (27/100 · E) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-10.3% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk E

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-13.9% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for DQ)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±8.4%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (27/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY DQ SCORES 27/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+7/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0% FCF Margin ($0 FCF) & 0% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+7/20 pts (26% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±8.4% realized swing band)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade E$10.95-7.7% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade E$10.11+0% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade E$10.11+6.5% Next Q

Current

Grade E$10.77-10.3% Hist 90D α

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While DQ currently carries a cautious 27/100 (E) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

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Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($11.57) and Max Pain ($11.31) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $38.42.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

0.6% Total Yield

0% Cash ($0.00/yr) + 0.6% Buybacks

PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER

74/100 • REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS

FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO

0% (100% Reinvested)

Retains cash flow for R&D and share repurchases

INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (5.5% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $17,081

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $102/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$10.6K

Yr 1

$11.1K

Yr 2

$11.7K

Yr 3

$12.4K

Yr 4

$13.1K

Yr 5

$13.8K

Yr 6

$14.5K

Yr 7

$15.3K

Yr 8

$16.2K

Yr 9

$17.1K

Yr 10

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DQ // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -46.02%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE

2026-11-02O $10.91H $11.26L $10.77C $10.77VOL 636.9K

RES: $11.22SUP: $9.65SMA50: $11.57SMA200: $16.97

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -35.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (DQ)

Technology Rank #646 of 714 ⚔️ KOPN vs DQ Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (DQ vs. KOPN, AOSL, TE, CSIQ)

Industry: Semiconductors (95 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, DAQO New Energy Corp. each representing five (DQ) ranks #646 by composite RQD confidence (27/100, grade E) and #382 by equity capitalization ($761.9M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, DQ leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while CSIQ leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 2.4% ROIC and 18.3% gross margin. TE currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 38/100 (D-) compared with DQ at 27/100 (E).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
DQ ACTIVE DAQO New Energy Corp. each representing five	E	27/100	—	-20.7%	-6.0%	-4.35%	$761.9M	Benchmark Subject
KOPN Kopin Corporation	E	32/100	—	—	-20.8%	-5.95%	$749.1M	/kopn-vs-dq →
AOSL Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited	E	31/100	—	23.1%	-3.6%	-7.00%	$748.8M	/aosl-vs-dq →
TE T1 Energy Inc.	D-	38/100	—	7.4%	-35.0%	-5.59%	$856.6M	/te-vs-dq →
CSIQ Canadian Solar Inc. (ON)	E	21/100	—	18.3%	2.4%	-0.96%	$634.1M	/csiq-vs-dq →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001477641

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), DAQO New Energy Corp. each representing five (DQ) reported GAAP revenue of $665.4M (-35.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.03B , and -71.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$170.5M, operating cash flow of $49.7M, and free cash flow of -$123.3M (+84.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, DQ closed FY2025 with $6.45B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.84, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$665.4M	-$170.5M	$49.7M	-$123.3M	$6.45B	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$1.03B	-$345.2M	-$435.4M	-$794.3M	$6.42B	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$2.31B	$429.5M	$1.62B	$1.62B	—	—

3. DQ Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is DQ stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does DQ compare to KOPN and AOSL in the Technology sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for DQ?

Where is DQ trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

DQ last traded at $10.77 (-4.35% on volume of 621,588 shares), positioning the stock -6.91% below its 50-day simple moving average ($11.57) and -36.54% below its 200-day simple moving average ($16.97). Across its 52-week range of $9.89 to $36.59, DQ sits at the 3.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 54.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.4% ($9.87 to $11.67).

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Does DQ pay a dividend and is it safe?

DAQO New Energy Corp. each representing five (DQ) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 0.6% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

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DQ — DAQO New Energy Corp. each representing five: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:33:11Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, DQ scores 27 out of 100 with a letter grade of E, labeled "Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 7/20 (ROIC of -6%; FCF yield of -16.19%); Whale 13F Flow at 7/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction at 3/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit at 3/20 (Beta of 1.0; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet at 7/20 (Altman Z of 1.84; Piotroski F of 4/9; Debt/Equity of 0.5). For a prospective investor, the lowest-scoring pillars (insider conviction and macro fit) and the negative cash-generation metrics mean the rating's evidence leans against the thesis at present. The balance sheet and institutional-flow pillars are the main offsets, but the rating frames the stock as elevated risk rather than an attractive entry point. Any valuation tradeoff is hard to assess from this data because forward earnings multiples are not available in source data.

Financial Trend

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025	$665.4M	$-270.2M	$-170.5M	N/A	$-123.3M	$856.1M	N/A
FY 2024	$1029.1M	$-564.1M	$-345.2M	N/A	$-794.3M	$1006.5M	N/A
FY 2023	$2307.7M	$783.4M	$429.5M	N/A	$1616.0M	N/A	N/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue declined from $2307.7M (FY 2023) to $1029.1M (FY 2024) and $665.4M (FY 2025), with operating losses in the last two reported years. Per the market data, gross margin is -20.7%, operating margin -40.6%, and net margin -25.6%, with ROIC of -6%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 1.84, the Piotroski F-Score is 4/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. Reported cash of $856.1M (FY 2025) is noted in the SEC financials, but debt figures are N/A in the source data.

Open Questions

What products or services generate DQ's revenue, and who are its principal customers?
What explains the decline in revenue and widening operating losses across FY 2023 through FY 2025?
What are the reported debt figures, and how do they reconcile with the stated Debt/Equity of 0.5?
What are the forward earnings and valuation multiples, given that P/E, forward P/E, and EV/EBITDA are unavailable?
What is the company's status regarding cash burn sustainability, given reported FCF of $-123.3M and cash of $856.1M?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Fintel • 1d ago

Daqo New Energy - Depositary Receipt Price Target Decreased by 15.60% to $20.91

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🔴 RISK WATCH Yahoo • 4d ago

Daqo New Energy (DQ) Stock Fair Value Falls As Analysts Split On Recovery Outlook

Daqo New Energy is back in focus after mixed price target moves, with JPMorgan lowering its target from US$35.50 to US$22 and Goldman Sachs cutting its target to US$10 alongside a Sell rating. These shifts reflect a spli

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Fintel • 4d ago

Daqo New Energy Corp. Announces Unaudited Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Benzinga • 5d ago

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Daqo New Energy, Lowers Price Target to $18.5

JP Morgan maintains Daqo New Energy (NYSE:DQ) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $22 to $18.5.

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🔴 RISK WATCH Yahoo • 5d ago

Daqo New Energy (DQ) Q3 Results Deepen Focus On Margin Losses

Daqo New Energy came into its Q3 2026 report with a stock that had already cooled, down over the past month and lower again today by about 3% to US$10.69. The solar materials story around Daqo has long been about low cos

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🔴 RISK WATCH Yahoo • 6d ago

DAQO New Energy Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

DAQO New Energy (NYSE:DQ) reported sharply higher third-quarter revenue and a narrower net loss as polysilicon shipments rose following a shift toward a more market-oriented sales strategy, while management said the comp

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🟡 MARKET WIRE SeekingAlpha • 6d ago

Daqo New Energy Corp. (DQ) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Daqo New Energy Corp. (DQ) Q3 2026 Earnings Call October 27, 2026 8:00 AM EDTCompany ParticipantsJessie Zhao - Investor Relations DirectorXiaoyu XuMing Yang...

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🟢 CATALYST ChartMill • 6d ago

DAQO New Energy Corp-ADR (NYSE:DQ) Q3 Revenue Beats Big, Loss Wider Than Expected

DAQO New Energy Q3 2026 revenue beat at $194.2M vs $63.8M consensus, but non-GAAP loss widened to $0.78; shares rose premarket.

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DQ Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $10.77?

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RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $9.91 (-12.0%)

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is DQ (E • RQD 27/100) a Buy at $11.26?

Welcome to the DQ (DAQO New Energy Corp. each representing five) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 27/100 (Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid) in Semiconductors. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

SK SkepticalCFA Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $9.23 (-18.0%)

Spot @ $11.26

Pump the brakes on DQ — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on DQ, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with -20.7% gross margins. Unless DAQO New Energy Corp. each representing five expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

SI SiliconVal_Bull Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $14.19 (+26.0%)

Spot @ $11.26

DQ cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on DQ, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Semiconductors and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $11.26 (52-wk range $9.89 - $36.59), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.