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Virco Manufacturing Corporation (VIRC) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±3.6% Move

$6.20 -0.48% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $6.18

Virco Manufacturing Corporation (VIRC) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 42/100 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.

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ROARABLE D- • SELL / AVOID Cap $97.7M

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As of 2026-11-03, Virco Manufacturing Corporation (NASDAQ: VIRC) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 42/100 at a spot price of $6.20 (-0.48% 1D, market cap $97.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 6/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, VIRC ranks #705 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Industrial Specialties), VIRC carries a Roarable D- (42/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 38.2x, gross margin of 40.7%, and ROIC of 3.0%. By comparison, WBX (Wallbox N.V. (Class A)) holds a D grade (49/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $65.7M) and YDDL (One and One Green Technologies. Inc (Class A)) posts a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E 5.2x, ROIC 22.9%, cap $53.5M). Among the 5-stock peer group, YDDL leads on earnings multiple (5.2x) while YDDL leads on capital efficiency (22.9% ROIC).

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Per VIRC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31, CIK 0000751365), Virco Manufacturing Corporation generated $199.7M in revenue (-25.0% YoY), $2.6M in net income, and -$6.7M in free cash flow against $174.2M in total assets and $3.6M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary 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: $6.18 (-0.28%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+1.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 6/20 (E) • 0% FCF Margin

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Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-7.3% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for VIRC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±3.6%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (42/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY VIRC SCORES 42/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+13/20 pts (31% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 4/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+10/20 pts (24% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 45% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 43.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning6/20 pts (-14 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-14 pts vs max)

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

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade C-$6.50-1.2% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade D$6.42-4% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade D$6.16+0.6% Next Q

Current

Grade D-$6.20-7% Hist 90D α

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While VIRC currently carries a cautious 42/100 (D-) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (6/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($6.32) and Max Pain ($6.51) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $7.83.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+1.36% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Contract: “VIRC Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Jan 30, 2027) & Holds Above 200D SMA”

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NEXT EST. WINDOW: Jan 30, 2027 (~88 DAYS)

Historical OHLCV Volatility ±3.6% Swing Band

±$0.22 Expected Swing

MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

VIRC Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 42/100

Trailing EPS: $0.16 • YoY Revenue Growth: -25%

Model Bullish Setup (42/100)Model Risk Weight (58/100)

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

Period	Filed	Revenue	Net Profit	Free Cash Flow	Gross Margin
FY 2025	2026-01-31	$199.7M	$2.6M	-$6.7M	40.7%
FY 2024	2025-01-31	$266.2M	$21.6M	$26.8M	43.1%
FY 2023	2024-01-31	$269.1M	$21.9M	$27.0M	40.7%

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2026-11-03O $6.23H $6.23L $6.20C $6.20VOL 11.0K

RES: $7.04SUP: $6.12SMA50: $6.32SMA200: $6.19

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

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

29.2%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -25.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #705 of 1011 ⚔️ WBX vs VIRC Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (VIRC vs. WBX, YDDL, HDSN, ASLE)

Industry: Industrial Specialties (55 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Virco Manufacturing Corporation (VIRC) ranks #705 by composite RQD confidence (42/100, grade D-) and #755 by equity capitalization ($97.7M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, YDDL leads on earnings valuation at 5.2x trailing P/E, while YDDL leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 22.9% ROIC and 23.9% gross margin. WBX currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 49/100 (D) compared with VIRC at 42/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
VIRC ACTIVE Virco Manufacturing Corporation	D-	42/100	38.2x	40.7%	3.0%	-0.48%	$97.7M	Benchmark Subject
WBX Wallbox N.V. (Class A)	D	49/100	—	—	—	-1.79%	$65.7M	/wbx-vs-virc →
YDDL One and One Green Technologies. Inc (Class A)	D	46/100	5.2x	23.9%	22.9%	-13.16%	$53.5M	/yddl-vs-virc →
HDSN Hudson Technologies Inc.	E	30/100	11.2x	25.2%	7.2%	-2.49%	$181.4M	/hdsn-vs-virc →
ASLE AerSale Corporation	E	30/100	26.1x	31.5%	2.3%	+2.99%	$230.5M	/asle-vs-virc →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-01-31 • CIK 0000751365

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31), Virco Manufacturing Corporation (VIRC) reported GAAP revenue of $199.7M (-25.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $266.2M , and -25.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $2.6M, operating cash flow of -$841.0K, and free cash flow of -$6.7M (-125.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, VIRC closed FY2025 with $174.2M in total assets against $3.6M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2026-01-31	$199.7M	$2.6M	-$841.0K	-$6.7M	$174.2M	$3.6M
FY2024 (FY)	2025-01-31	$266.2M	$21.6M	$33.1M	$26.8M	$191.9M	$3.9M
FY2023 (FY)	2024-01-31	$269.1M	$21.9M	$27.0M	$27.0M	—	—

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

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

How does VIRC compare to WBX and YDDL in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

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

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

VIRC last traded at $6.20 (-0.48% on volume of 11,022 shares), positioning the stock -1.90% below its 50-day simple moving average ($6.32) and +0.16% above its 200-day simple moving average ($6.19). Across its 52-week range of $5.16 to $7.46, VIRC sits at the 45.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 43.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±3.6% ($5.98 to $6.42).

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When is VIRC's next earnings date?

Based on SEC filing cadence, Virco Manufacturing Corporation (VIRC)'s next quarterly reporting window is estimated around Jan 30, 2027.

How much is VIRC stock expected to move on earnings?

Volatility modeling currently projects a ±3.6% event move for VIRC, spanning a range between $5.98 and $6.42.

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VIRC — Virco Manufacturing Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:44:13Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, VIRC scores 43 out of 100, a letter grade of D-, with the verdict "Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow." The five pillars are:

Fundamental Cash Engine (6 / 20): The rating cites ROIC of 3% and an FCF yield of -6.82%. Weak returns on capital and negative free cash flow yield are the largest drags on this pillar, meaning the business is currently not generating cash in proportion to the capital tied up in it.
Whale 13F Flow (7 / 20): The pillar description references institutional accumulation and options positioning. No holder-level data is provided in the source, so the score cannot be traced to specific filers.
Insider Conviction (7 / 20): The pillar references SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. No insider transaction detail is provided in the source.
Macro Regime Fit (10 / 20): The rating cites a beta of 1.0 and sector sensitivity. This indicates the stock is expected to move in line with the broader market, with no defensive offset.
Forensic Balance Sheet (13 / 20): The rating cites an Altman Z-Score of 2.5, a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.03. This is the strongest pillar, reflecting low leverage, though the F-Score sits below midpoint.

For a prospective investor evaluating the stock today, the rating points to a weak operating engine and negative free cash flow, partly offset by low leverage. Potential upside drivers are limited in the source data: the balance sheet is lightly indebted and the dividend yield is 1.6%. Valuation tradeoffs are notable: a trailing P/E of 38.2 and forward P/E of 35.5 sit against net margin of 1.3% and ROIC of 3%, a combination the rating interprets as expensive relative to current returns. Institutional and insider pillars score poorly, suggesting limited external conviction behind the shares.

Snapshot

Price	Market Cap	P/E (TTM)	Forward P/E	EV/EBITDA	EPS (TTM)	Dividend Yield	Beta	52-Wk Range	ROIC %
$6.23	$98.2M	38.2	35.5	10.1	0.16	1.6%	1.0	$5.16 - $7.46	3%

Financial Trend

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025	$199.7M	$3.7M	$2.6M	N/A	$-6.7M	$14.4M	$3.6M
FY 2024	$266.2M	$27.9M	$21.6M	N/A	$26.8M	N/A	$3.9M
FY 2023	$269.1M	$31.9M	$21.9M	N/A	$27.0M	N/A	N/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue declined from $269.1M (FY 2023) to $266.2M (FY 2024) to $199.7M (FY 2025), while operating income fell from $31.9M to $3.7M over the same span. Per the market data, gross margin is 40.7%, operating margin 1.8%, and net margin 1.3%, with ROIC at 3%. The rating cites an Altman Z-Score of 2.5 and a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9. Debt/Equity is 0.03 per the Roarable RQD rating, and FY 2025 debt of $3.6M is set against cash of $14.4M per the SEC financials.

Open Questions

What products and end markets generate VIRC's revenue, and what drove the decline from $266.2M to $199.7M in FY 2025?
What explains the gap between FY 2024 net income of $21.6M and the current 1.3% net margin, and is operating income expected to recover?
What is the basis for the free cash flow decline from $26.8M (FY 2024) to $-6.7M (FY 2025)?
Who are the institutional and insider holders behind the whale and insider pillar scores?
Why are FY 2024 and FY 2023 cash and FY 2023 debt not reported, and what are the EPS figures for each period?

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RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $5.48 (-12.0%)

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is VIRC (D- • RQD 43/100) a Buy at $6.23?

Welcome to the VIRC (Virco Manufacturing Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 43/100 (Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow) in Industrial Specialties. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (38.2x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

MU MultipleCompression Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $4.86 (-22.0%)

Spot @ $6.23

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

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on VIRC, but look at what you are paying: 38.2x trailing P/E with 40.7% gross margins. Unless Virco Manufacturing Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

AL AlphaFlow_Cap Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $7.16 (+14.9%)

Spot @ $6.23

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on VIRC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Industrial Specialties and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $6.23 (52-wk range $5.16 - $7.46), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.