Does SOTK pay a dividend and is it safe?

Sono-Tek Corporation (SOTK) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 1.8% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

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Sono-Tek Corporation (SOTK) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$4.77 -0.83% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $4.75

Sono-Tek Corporation (SOTK) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 55/100 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 $75.8M

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As of 2026-11-03, Sono-Tek Corporation (NASDAQ: SOTK) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 55/100 at a spot price of $4.77 (-0.83% 1D, market cap $75.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 12/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, SOTK ranks #280 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), SOTK carries a Roarable D+ (55/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 45.4x, gross margin of 50.5%, and ROIC of 10.5%. By comparison, LGL (LGL Group Inc.) holds a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E 125.2x, ROIC 4.6%, cap $85.1M) and TRT (Trio-Tech International) posts a E grade (27/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 1.0%, cap $50.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, SOTK leads on earnings multiple (45.4x) while SOTK leads on capital efficiency (10.5% ROIC).

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Per SOTK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-02-28, CIK 0000806172), Sono-Tek Corporation generated $20.9M in revenue (+2.0% YoY), $1.8M in net income, and $3.0M in free cash flow against $23.9M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. 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: $4.75 (-0.34%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 14/20 (B-) • 14.4% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 55/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-0.5% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 51.4% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk C-

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-1.3% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for SOTK)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (55/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY SOTK SCORES 55/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+15/20 pts (27% of score)

Altman Z-Score 12.66 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+14/20 pts (25% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 14.4% FCF Margin ($3.0M FCF) & 50.5% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-15 pts vs max)

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

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade C+$7.12-25.8% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C$5.28+1.9% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade C$5.38-11.3% Next Q

Current

Grade D+$4.77-0.5% Hist 90D α

Trajectory: C+ (63) → D+ (55)Full Audit →

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Even with a 55/100 (D+) score, SOTK faces multiple-compression risk if 45.4x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Priced at 45x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($5.36) or 200D SMA ($4.89) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($4.71) toward Bear Floor ($3.67).

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

1.8% Total Yield

0% Cash ($0.00/yr) + 1.8% 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: $307/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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SOTK // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -2.85%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE

2026-11-03O $5.20H $5.20L $4.77C $4.77VOL 238.3K

RES: $7.93SUP: $4.09SMA50: $5.36SMA200: $4.89

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor

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

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle

33.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +2.0% 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 (SOTK)

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1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (SOTK vs. LGL, TRT, ZOOZ, MVIS)

Industry: Industrial Machinery/Components (208 Tracked Issuers)

Across 715 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Sono-Tek Corporation (SOTK) ranks #280 by composite RQD confidence (55/100, grade D+) and #535 by equity capitalization ($75.8M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, SOTK leads on earnings valuation at 45.4x trailing P/E, while SOTK leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 10.5% ROIC and 50.5% gross margin. SOTK currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 55/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
SOTK ACTIVE Sono-Tek Corporation	D+	55/100	45.4x	50.5%	10.5%	-0.83%	$75.8M	Benchmark Subject
LGL LGL Group Inc.	D-	42/100	125.2x	—	4.6%	+1.48%	$85.1M	/lgl-vs-sotk →
TRT Trio-Tech International	E	27/100	—	25.1%	1.0%	-6.57%	$50.6M	/trt-vs-sotk →
ZOOZ ZOOZ Strategy Ltd.	E	29/100	—	-30.0%	-35.0%	-6.30%	$47.0M	/zooz-vs-sotk →
MVIS MicroVision Inc.	E	27/100	—	-30.0%	-35.0%	-6.67%	$40.7M	/mvis-vs-sotk →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-02-28 • CIK 0000806172 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-02-28), Sono-Tek Corporation (SOTK) reported GAAP revenue of $20.9M (+2.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $20.5M , and +6.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $1.8M, operating cash flow of $3.2M, and free cash flow of $3.0M (+5273.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, SOTK closed FY2025 with $23.9M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 12.66, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2026-02-28	$20.9M	$1.8M	$3.2M	$3.0M	$23.9M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2025-02-28	$20.5M	$1.3M	$525.0K	$56.2K	$24.3M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2024-02-29	$19.7M	$1.4M	$1.2M	$1.2M	—	—

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

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

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

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

SOTK last traded at $4.77 (-0.83% on volume of 102,259 shares), positioning the stock -11.01% below its 50-day simple moving average ($5.36) and -2.45% below its 200-day simple moving average ($4.89). Across its 52-week range of $3.40 to $7.48, SOTK sits at the 33.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 39.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($4.17 to $5.37).

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SOTK — Sono-Tek Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit

Updated: 2026-02-28

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

Sono-Tek Corporation (SOTK) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 55/100, corresponding to a D+ letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $4.77 (-0.83% 1D, market capitalization $75.8M).

Fundamental Cash Engine (14/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 10.5%, gross margin of 50.5%, operating margin of 8.7%, and free cash flow yield of 3.69%.
Whale 13F & Options Flow (5/20) + Insider Conviction (12/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
Macro Regime Fit (9/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (15/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 12.66, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Sono-Tek Corporation is a NASDAQ-listed company classified in the Technology sector and Industrial Machinery/Components industry,. The company's products, customers, and revenue model are not described in the source data beyond the sector and industry classification. — for detailed product or customer descriptions.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2026-02-28), Sono-Tek Corporation (SOTK) reported $20.9M in annual revenue (up from $20.5M in FY2024, +2.0% YoY) and $1.8M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($19.7M revenue, $1.4M net income) through FY2025, SOTK scaled operating cash flow to $3.2M and free cash flow to $3.0M, backed by $23.9M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

🐂 Primary Bull Case (D+ • RQD 55/100): Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. Free cash flow yield of 3.69% and institutional whale pillar of 5/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 14/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 5/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $3.40 – $7.48 52-week range.
🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 45.4x trailing P/E and 38.0x EV/EBITDA against 8.7% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

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Key Question #1: Can SOTK sustain or expand its 8.7% operating margin and 10.5% ROIC against Industrial Machinery/Components peers over the next 4 quarters?
Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $20.9M and free cash flow of $3.0M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
Key Question #3: How sensitive is SOTK's 42.2x forward P/E multiple to Technology capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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🟢 CATALYST Benzinga • 7d ago

Northland Capital Markets Upgrades Sono-Tek to Outperform, Maintains Price Target to $7

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🔥 THE ROAR PIT • LIVE COMMUNITY DEBATE 3 Active Posts & Replies

SOTK Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $4.77?

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CA CashFlowKing RQD DEBATE OPENER • FCF Compounder Hunter 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $5.87 (+22.0%)

📌 Pinned Debate

Forensic balance sheet is strong at Altman Z 12.66 and Piotroski F 7/9 with Debt/Equity of 0.5, and net income grew from $1.4M in FY 20

Picked up a starter position in SOTK in my $100K Virtual Cash book at $4.81. Forensic balance sheet is strong at Altman Z 12.66 and Piotroski F 7/9 with Debt/Equity of 0.5, and net income grew from $1.4M in FY 2023 to $1.8M in FY 2025.. Trading inside a $3.40–$7.48 52-week range with 3.69% FCF yield gives solid downside support if Industrial Machinery/Components multiples expand this quarter.

SectorRotator 🐂 BULL

@CashFlowKing Agree on the RQD 55/100 quality, though with 1.0 beta I'm scaling in with half-size at $4.81 and keeping dry powder in case we test $4.47.

SK SkepticalCFA RQD DEBATE OPENER • Fundamental Contrarian 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $3.80 (-21.0%)

Spot @ $4.81

Valuation is rich at P/E TTM 45.4 and EV/EBITDA 38 while FCF yield is only 3.69% and the news wire flags an earnings and revenue miss.

Here is the bear case nobody on the bull side wants to address on SOTK: Valuation is rich at P/E TTM 45.4 and EV/EBITDA 38 while FCF yield is only 3.69% and the news wire flags an earnings and revenue miss.. At 45.4x trailing P/E, even a small guidance miss in Industrial Machinery/Components triggers a 12-15% air pocket.