Hurco Companies Inc. (HURC) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±7.7% Move

$21.89 -0.73% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $21.82

Hurco Companies Inc. (HURC) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 57/100 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.

ROARABLE D+ • SELL / AVOID Cap $142.8M
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As of 2026-11-03, Hurco Companies Inc. (NASDAQ: HURC) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 57/100 at a spot price of $21.89 (-0.73% 1D, market cap $142.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 11/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, HURC ranks #156 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), HURC carries a Roarable D+ (57/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 18.5%, and ROIC of -5.5%. By comparison, NEOV (NeoVolta Inc.) holds a E grade (29/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $127.5M) and OWLT (Owlet Inc. (Class A)) posts a E grade (21/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $118.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, TAYD leads on earnings multiple (21.4x) while TAYD leads on capital efficiency (8.9% ROIC).

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Per HURC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-10-31, CIK 0000315374), Hurco Companies Inc. generated $178.6M in revenue (-4.3% YoY), -$15.1M in net income, and $16.7M in free cash flow against $261.5M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Industrials 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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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk D+
Cash (12)Whales (13)SEC (11)Macro (12)CEO (9)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-0.5% Base Target
$26 Bull$22 Base$17 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for HURC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.7%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (57/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY HURC SCORES 57/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+13/20 pts (23% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±7.7% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+12/20 pts (21% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 9.3% FCF Margin ($16.7M FCF) & 18.5% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution9/20 pts (-11 pt drag)

Disciplined Float (-0.40% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 11 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
49
Grade D$21.24-0.8% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
52
Grade C-$21.07+1% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
54
Grade C-$21.29+2.8% Next Q
Current
57
Grade D+$21.89-0.2% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 57/100 (D+) score, HURC faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($21.85) or 200D SMA ($19.31) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($21.79) toward Bear Floor ($17.00).

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Historical OHLCV Volatility ±7.7% Swing Band

±$1.69 Expected Swing
$20.20 (-7.7%)Spot $21.89$23.58 (+7.7%)
MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

HURC Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 57/100

Trailing EPS: $4.25 • YoY Revenue Growth: -4.3%

Model Bullish Setup (57/100)Model Risk Weight (43/100)
Derived deterministically from RQD cash-flow quality, SEC accrual safety, and institutional flow (not a community poll).
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Recent SEC Reported Revenue, Net Profit & Diluted EPS Cadence

PeriodFiledRevenueNet ProfitFree Cash FlowGross Margin
FY 20252025-10-31$178.6M-$15.1M$16.7M18.5%
FY 20242024-10-31$186.6M-$16.6M-$3.8M20.2%
FY 20232023-10-31$227.8M$4.4M-$12.8M18.5%
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HURC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +30.53%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-03O $22.25H $22.25L $21.89C $21.89VOL 21.5K
RES: $25.08SUP: $20.40SMA50: $21.85SMA200: $19.31
$25.09$22.60$20.10$17.60$15.11RES $25.08SUP $20.40$21.892026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-172026-11-03
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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. -4.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Industrials Rank #156 of 485 ⚔️ NEOV vs HURC Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (HURC vs. NEOV, OWLT, TAYD, AIRJ)

Industry: Industrial Machinery/Components (208 Tracked Issuers)

Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Hurco Companies Inc. (HURC) ranks #156 by composite RQD confidence (57/100, grade D+) and #361 by equity capitalization ($142.8M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, TAYD leads on earnings valuation at 21.4x trailing P/E, while TAYD leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 8.9% ROIC and 44.1% gross margin. HURC currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 57/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
HURC ACTIVE
Hurco Companies Inc.
D+ 57/100 — 18.5% -5.5% -0.73% $142.8M Benchmark Subject
NEOV
NeoVolta Inc.
E 29/100 — 17.9% -35.0% -8.80% $127.5M /neov-vs-hurc →
OWLT
Owlet Inc. (Class A)
E 21/100 — 50.9% -35.0% +6.17% $118.3M /owlt-vs-hurc →
TAYD
Taylor Devices Inc.
D 49/100 21.4x 44.1% 8.9% +1.15% $180.5M /tayd-vs-hurc →
AIRJ
AirJoule Technologies Corporation (Class A)
E 30/100 — — -4.0% -2.36% $191.0M /airj-vs-hurc →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-10-31 • CIK 0000315374

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-10-31), Hurco Companies Inc. (HURC) reported GAAP revenue of $178.6M (-4.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $186.6M , and -21.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$15.1M, operating cash flow of $17.6M, and free cash flow of $16.7M (+542.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, HURC closed FY2025 with $261.5M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-10-31 $178.6M -$15.1M $17.6M $16.7M $261.5M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-10-31 $186.6M -$16.6M -$2.5M -$3.8M $255.8M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-10-31 $227.8M $4.4M -$12.8M -$12.8M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, Hurco Companies Inc. (NASDAQ: HURC) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 57/100 at a spot price of $21.89 (-0.73% 1D, market cap $142.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 11/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, HURC ranks #156 in composite RQD confidence.

How does HURC compare to NEOV and OWLT in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), HURC carries a Roarable D+ (57/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 18.5%, and ROIC of -5.5%. By comparison, NEOV (NeoVolta Inc.) holds a E grade (29/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $127.5M) and OWLT (Owlet Inc. (Class A)) posts a E grade (21/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $118.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, TAYD leads on earnings multiple (21.4x) while TAYD leads on capital efficiency (8.9% ROIC).

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

Per HURC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-10-31, CIK 0000315374), Hurco Companies Inc. generated $178.6M in revenue (-4.3% YoY), -$15.1M in net income, and $16.7M in free cash flow against $261.5M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Industrials 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.

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

HURC last traded at $21.89 (-0.73% on volume of 22,285 shares), positioning the stock +0.18% above its 50-day simple moving average ($21.85) and +13.36% above its 200-day simple moving average ($19.31). Across its 52-week range of $14.50 to $24.49, HURC sits at the 74.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 56.2 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.7% ($20.20 to $23.58).

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HURC — Hurco Companies Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:42:46Z

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

HURC scores 57 out of 100, a D+ grade with the verdict "Roarable Sell — Weak Fundamentals / Trim." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 12/20 (citing ROIC of -5.5% and an FCF yield of 11.56%); Whale 13F Flow at 11/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction at 9/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit at 14/20 (beta of 1.0 and sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet at 11/20 (Altman Z of 2.5, Piotroski F of 5/9, Debt/Equity of 0.5). The lowest-scoring pillar is Insider Conviction, while Macro Regime Fit is the strongest. For a prospective investor, the upside case rests on the 11.56% FCF yield and the 52-week price range that has moved from $14.5 to $24.49 with the stock at $22.05. The valuation tradeoff is that the company's reported ROIC is negative at -5.5%, and the most recent period shows a net loss of -$15.1M. The balance-sheet pillar is middling rather than distressed, but the rating as a whole signals that the current evidence does not favor a bullish reading. Educational framing only; not personalized advice.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Hurco Companies Inc. Is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified in the Industrials sector and the Industrial Machinery/Components industry. Market capitalization is listed as $0.1B in the profile. Per the market data, gross margin is 18.5%, operating margin is -5.8%, and net margin is -8.5%.

Revenue declined from $227.8M in FY 2023 to $178.6M in FY 2025, and operating income has been negative in both of the two most recent periods. Per the market data, ROIC is -5.5%, operating margin is -5.8%, and net margin is -8.5%. The Altman Z-Score is 2.5 and the Piotroski F-Score is 5/9, with Debt/Equity at 0.5. Cash increased from $41.8M to $48.0M in FY 2025, and FCF was positive at $16.7M that year after negative values in the prior two periods.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case: The 11.56% FCF yield and $16.7M of FY 2025 free cash flow show the business generated positive cash despite the reported losses. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 12/20 (ROIC -5.5%, FCF yield 11.56%) and Institutional Whale Flow at 13/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the top of the $14.50 – $24.49 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case: ROIC of -5.5%, a net loss of -$15.1M in FY 2025, and revenue falling from $227.8M to $178.6M point to weakening fundamentals. Investors must weigh current valuation against -5.8% operating margins and a 1.00 macro beta if sector demand softens.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

There are no upstream or downstream links and no proprietary signals recorded for HURC. The source data therefore does not establish dependencies on suppliers, customers, or sector peers.

  • Key Question #1: What drove the revenue decline from $227.8M in FY 2023 to $178.6M in FY 2025, and is the trend expected to continue?
  • Key Question #2: Why is the cash balance for FY 2023 unavailable, and how does FY 2025 cash compare on a consistent basis?
  • Key Question #3: What is the company's business mix, customer base, and supply-chain exposure, given that the supply-chain graph is empty?

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The 11.56% FCF yield and $16.7M of FY 2025 free cash flow show the business generated positive cash despite the reported losses.

Here is why I am bullish on HURC here at $22.05: The 11.56% FCF yield and $16.7M of FY 2025 free cash flow show the business generated positive cash despite the reported losses.. Compare HURC's -5.8% operating margin and -5.5% ROIC against the rest of Industrial Machinery/Components. As long as cash conversion holds up, dips toward $20.95 are getting bought.

EarningsSniper 🐂 BULL

@RedlineAuditor Shorting a 13/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $22.05 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Industrials.

RE RedlineAuditor Accounting Quality Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $16.76 (-24.0%)
Spot @ $22.05

ROIC of -5.5%, a net loss of -$15.1M in FY 2025, and revenue falling from $227.8M to $178.6M point to weakening fundamentals.

ROIC of -5.5%, a net loss of -$15.1M in FY 2025, and revenue falling from $227.8M to $178.6M point to weakening fundamentals.. Look at the math on HURC: paying current EV/EBITDA multiples for -5.5% ROIC and -5.8% operating margins leaves zero margin of safety if Industrial Machinery/Components demand softens. I'd wait for a retest of $19.40 before getting long.

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