Silicom Ltd (SILC) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$33.54 -5.01% NASDAQ β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $33.17

Silicom Ltd (SILC) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 30/100 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 E β€’ RED ALERT Cap $202.9M
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As of 2026-11-02, Silicom Ltd (NASDAQ: SILC) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 30/100 at a spot price of $33.54 (-5.01% 1D, market cap $202.9M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 5/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 3/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, SILC ranks #608 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Computer Communications Equipment), SILC carries a Roarable E (30/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 30.6%, and ROIC of -11.8%. By comparison, LTRX (Lantronix Inc.) holds a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -14.2%, cap $299.1M) and ALLT (Allot Ltd.) posts a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E 118.0x, ROIC 3.0%, cap $437.4M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BOSC leads on earnings multiple (8.6x) while ATEN leads on capital efficiency (26.5% ROIC).

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Per SILC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000916793), Silicom Ltd generated $61.9M in revenue (+6.6% YoY), -$11.5M in net income, and -$3.3M in free cash flow against $152.2M 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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12M PRICE TARGET CONE-12.6% Base Target
$66 Bull$29 Base$23 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for SILC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (30/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY SILC SCORES 30/100 (E) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+14/20 pts (47% of score)

Altman Z-Score 5.21 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 5/9

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+5/20 pts (17% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0% FCF Margin ($0 FCF) & 30.6% Gross Margin

β–Ό #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

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
38
Grade E$55.42-25.9% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
35
Grade E$41.08-2.4% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
33
Grade E$40.10-16.4% Next Q
Current
30
Grade E$33.54-9.6% Hist 90D Ξ±
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While SILC currently carries a cautious 30/100 (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.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($45.98) and Max Pain ($35.22) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $66.15.

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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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SILC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -19.06%πŸ“ HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-02O $44.16H $44.16L $33.54C $33.54VOL 411.1K
RES: $68.28SUP: $28.19SMA50: $45.98SMA200: $36.10
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SILC Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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. +6.6% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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πŸ“Š Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (SILC)

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (SILC vs. LTRX, ALLT, BOSC, ATEN)

Industry: Computer Communications Equipment (14 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Silicom Ltd (SILC) ranks #608 by composite RQD confidence (30/100, grade E) and #475 by equity capitalization ($202.9M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BOSC leads on earnings valuation at 8.6x trailing P/E, while ATEN leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 26.5% ROIC and 79.3% gross margin. BOSC currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 65/100 (C) compared with SILC at 30/100 (E).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
SILC ACTIVE
Silicom Ltd
E 30/100 β€” 30.6% -11.8% -5.01% $202.9M Benchmark Subject
LTRX
Lantronix Inc.
D 48/100 β€” 42.1% -14.2% -5.80% $299.1M /ltrx-vs-silc β†’
ALLT
Allot Ltd.
D+ 57/100 118.0x 71.1% 3.0% -2.91% $437.4M /allt-vs-silc β†’
BOSC
B.O.S. Better Online Solutions
C 65/100 8.6x 23.9% 12.9% -3.42% $30.9M /bosc-vs-silc β†’
ATEN
A10 Networks Inc.
C- 61/100 44.5x 79.3% 26.5% -5.26% $1.88B /aten-vs-silc β†’

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-12-31 β€’ CIK 0000916793

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Silicom Ltd (SILC) reported GAAP revenue of $61.9M (+6.6% vs. FY2024 revenue of $58.1M , and -50.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$11.5M, operating cash flow of -$2.2M, and free cash flow of -$3.3M (-119.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, SILC closed FY2025 with $152.2M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 5.21, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $61.9M -$11.5M -$2.2M -$3.3M $152.2M β€”
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $58.1M -$13.7M $18.3M $17.4M $150.4M β€”
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $124.1M -$26.4M $31.9M $31.9M β€” β€”

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

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

As of 2026-11-02, Silicom Ltd (NASDAQ: SILC) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 30/100 at a spot price of $33.54 (-5.01% 1D, market cap $202.9M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 5/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 3/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, SILC ranks #608 in composite RQD confidence.

How does SILC compare to LTRX and ALLT in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Communications Equipment), SILC carries a Roarable E (30/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 30.6%, and ROIC of -11.8%. By comparison, LTRX (Lantronix Inc.) holds a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -14.2%, cap $299.1M) and ALLT (Allot Ltd.) posts a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E 118.0x, ROIC 3.0%, cap $437.4M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BOSC leads on earnings multiple (8.6x) while ATEN leads on capital efficiency (26.5% ROIC).

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

Per SILC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000916793), Silicom Ltd generated $61.9M in revenue (+6.6% YoY), -$11.5M in net income, and -$3.3M in free cash flow against $152.2M 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.

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

SILC last traded at $33.54 (-5.01% on volume of 207,772 shares), positioning the stock -27.06% below its 50-day simple moving average ($45.98) and -7.09% below its 200-day simple moving average ($36.10). Across its 52-week range of $13.34 to $63.00, SILC sits at the 40.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 37.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±12.5% ($29.35 to $37.73).

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What is SILC's options positioning and volatility profile?

Roarable tracks verified CBOE unusual options sweeps, put/call ratios, and OHLCV realized volatility bands for SILC.

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SILC β€” Silicom Ltd: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, SILC scores 30 out of 100, graded E, with the verdict "Roarable Strong Sell β€” Forensic Risk / Avoid." The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 5 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this reflects ROIC of -11.8% and FCF yield of -1.65%. For a prospective investor, the cash-generation case is weak: the company is currently destroying capital on a return basis and not producing free cash yield at the current price.
  • Whale 13F Flow: 5 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar covers institutional accumulation and options positioning. The score is low, and the holders section of the source data contains no institutional detail to explain it further, so the implication is limited institutional conviction in the data provided.
  • Insider Conviction: 3 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. The low score indicates the source-data signal does not support insider confidence.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 3 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, beta is 1.0 with sector sensitivity considered. A beta of 1.0 means the stock is expected to move in line with the market; the low score indicates limited favorable regime alignment.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 14 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, Altman Z is 5.21, Piotroski F is 5/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. This is the strongest pillar and the main partial offset: the balance sheet screens as far healthier than the operating and cash-flow metrics.

Investor implications: the upside case rests on the balance-sheet pillar and the recovery signals in the news wire (revenue growth and an outlook raise), not on current profitability or cash generation. Valuation tradeoffs are significant because trailing earnings metrics are unavailable in the source data, so the stock cannot be anchored to a P/E. The price is down 20.04% on the most recent session and sits well below its 52-week high of $63, while the 52-week low is $13.34, indicating high volatility. Second-order risk: a weak cash engine means the balance sheet is the buffer, and that buffer erodes if losses continue.

Business

Per the profile, Silicom Ltd (SILC) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Technology sector, operating in Computer Communications Equipment. Per the market data, gross margin is 30.6%. Not available in source data for product lines, customer base, or revenue model detail.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$61.9M$-12.3M$-11.5MN/A$-3.3M$35.2MN/A
FY 2024$58.1M$-13.3M$-13.7MN/A$17.4M$51.3MN/A
FY 2023$124.1M$-28.7M$-26.4MN/A$31.9MN/AN/A

Per the market data, operating margin is -19.8% and net margin is -18.5%, with ROIC at -11.8%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 5.21 and the Piotroski F-Score is 5/9, with Debt/Equity at 0.5. Revenue fell from $124.1M in FY 2023 to $61.9M in FY 2025, and FCF turned negative in FY 2025, while cash declined from $51.3M to $35.2M across FY 2024 to FY 2025.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news and catalysts section:

  • RISK WATCH (RED): A Yahoo Finance report headlined that SILC stock sinks as Q3 results revive profit but risk lingers.
  • CATALYST (GREEN): A Stock Titan report states revenue jumps 71% as SILC raises its 2026 outlook.
  • CATALYST (GREEN): A GuruFocus report covers a 4.7% gain with a GF Value of $22.13 versus a price of $40.10.
  • MARKET WIRE (YELLOW): Seeking Alpha, Yahoo Finance, and Quiver Quantitative items cover Q3 earnings and positioning.

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, no supply-chain links or proprietary signals are provided. The news wire is therefore the only catalyst source, and its signals are mixed: a revenue-growth and outlook catalyst is offset by a red-flagged risk item on continued risk after Q3.

Open Questions

  • What drove the FY 2023 to FY 2025 revenue decline from $124.1M to $61.9M, and is the reported 71% revenue jump in the news wire tied to a specific period?
  • What are trailing EPS and forward P/E, given that both are unavailable in the source data?
  • What is the debt balance behind the Debt/Equity ratio of 0.5, since debt is N/A in every reported period?
  • Why did the stock fall 20.04% in the latest session, and what do the Q3 results actually show on margins and cash flow?
  • What are the upstream suppliers and downstream customers, given that no supply-chain links are mapped?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is SILC (E β€’ RQD 30/100) a Buy at $35.31?

Welcome to the SILC (Silicom Ltd) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 30/100 (Roarable Strong Sell β€” Forensic Risk / Avoid) in Computer Communications Equipment. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

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Spot @ $35.31

Pump the brakes on SILC β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on SILC, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 30.6% gross margins. Unless Silicom Ltd 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 πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $43.08 (+22.0%)
Spot @ $35.31

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on SILC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Computer Communications Equipment and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $35.31 (52-wk range $13.34 - $63.00), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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