What is DQ's options positioning and volatility profile?

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DAQO New Energy Corp. each representing five (DQ) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$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 25/100 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 (25/100 · E) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows →

ROARABLE E • RED ALERT Cap $728.8M

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As of 2026-11-03, 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 25/100 at a spot price of $10.77 (-4.35% 1D, market cap $728.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, 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 #659 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Semiconductors), DQ carries a Roarable E (25/100 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 (28/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -20.8%, cap $704.5M) and AOSL (Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited) posts a E grade (29/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -3.6%, cap $696.4M). 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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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 (25/100 · E) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-10.7% 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-14.9% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for DQ)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±8.6%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (25/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY DQ SCORES 25/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+7/20 pts (28% of score)

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

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+7/20 pts (28% of score)

Altman Z-Score 1.84 (WATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 4/9

▼ #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$11.09-6.9% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade E$10.32+6.5% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade E$10.99-2% Next Q

Current

Grade E$10.77-10.7% Hist 90D α

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While DQ currently carries a cautious 25/100 (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.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($11.50) 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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CALL VS. PUT WHALE SHARE

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Put/Call Ratio: — (No Active Options Snapshot)

MAX-PAIN EXPIRATION MAGNET

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No active options chain max-pain snapshot on file

HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING

±8.6%

Derived from 20D OHLCV bars (No Active Options Snapshot)

Active Strike Call vs. Put Concentration Ladder (DQ)

— (No Active Options Snapshot) — No unusual CBOE strike concentration anomalies recorded in the current database snapshot for DQ.

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

2026-11-03O $11.26H $11.26L $10.77C $10.77VOL 621.6K

RES: $11.15SUP: $9.62SMA50: $11.50SMA200: $16.90

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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).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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Technology Rank #659 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 #659 by composite RQD confidence (25/100, grade E) and #382 by equity capitalization ($728.8M). 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 35/100 (D-) compared with DQ at 25/100 (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	25/100	—	-20.7%	-6.0%	-4.35%	$728.8M	Benchmark Subject
KOPN Kopin Corporation	E	28/100	—	—	-20.8%	-5.95%	$704.5M	/kopn-vs-dq →
AOSL Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited	E	29/100	—	23.1%	-3.6%	-7.00%	$696.4M	/aosl-vs-dq →
TE T1 Energy Inc.	D-	35/100	—	7.4%	-35.0%	-5.59%	$808.6M	/te-vs-dq →
CSIQ Canadian Solar Inc. (ON)	E	22/100	—	18.3%	2.4%	-0.96%	$628.0M	/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 -6.35% below its 50-day simple moving average ($11.50) and -36.27% below its 200-day simple moving average ($16.90). Across its 52-week range of $9.89 to $36.59, DQ sits at the 3.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 47.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.6% ($9.84 to $11.70).

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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.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is recorded as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Upstream and downstream dependencies, sector correlations, and second-order bottlenecks are —

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?

DQ Live News Feed, Press Releases & Catalyst Wire

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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?

🐂 67% BULLISH CONVICTION COMMUNITY TUG-OF-WAR ON DQ 🐻 33% BEARISH CONVICTION

DE DeepValue_CFA Institutional Buy-Side 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $12.82 (+19.0%)

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The balance sheet and institutional-flow pillars score 7/20 each, supported by a reported cash balance of $856.1M against a 0.5 Debt/Eq

Don't sleep on DQ's setup in Technology. The balance sheet and institutional-flow pillars score 7/20 each, supported by a reported cash balance of $856.1M against a 0.5 Debt/Equity ratio.. Beta of 1.0 means it moves fast when momentum turns, and the 5-pillar RQD gauge (25/100) backs up the fundamental quality.

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@FadeTheHype Shorting a 5/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $10.77 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Technology.

FA FadeTheHype Contrarian Tape Reader 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $9.05 (-16.0%)

Spot @ $10.77

Revenue fell from $2307.7M in FY 2023 to $665.4M in FY 2025 while operating margin sits at -40.6% and FCF yield at -16.19%.

Sitting on the sidelines or leaning short DQ above $10.77. Revenue fell from $2307.7M in FY 2023 to $665.4M in FY 2025 while operating margin sits at -40.6% and FCF yield at -16.19%.. Until Fundamental Cash Engine (7/20) and FCF yield (-16.19%) inflect higher, upside is capped near $36.59.