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Acorn Energy Inc. (ACFN) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$17.17 -0.23% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $17.13

Acorn Energy Inc. (ACFN) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 58/100 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: Scores of 58/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY) →

ROARABLE D+ • SELL / AVOID Cap $43.1M

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $17.13 (-0.23%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 14/20 (B-) • 18.2% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 58/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 52.7% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk D

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ACFN)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±10.5%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (58/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY ACFN SCORES 58/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (28% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+14/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 18.2% FCF Margin ($2.1M FCF) & 76.8% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-12 pts vs max)

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

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade B-$18.69-1.9% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C+$18.33-5.9% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade C$17.24-0.4% Next Q

Current

Grade D+$17.17+0% Hist 90D α

Trajectory: B- (66) → D+ (58)Full Audit →

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Even with a 58/100 (D+) score, ACFN faces multiple-compression risk if 17.2x 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

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 ($19.37) or 200D SMA ($18.47) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($17.17) toward Bear Floor ($13.39).

🎲 LIVE PREDICTION MARKET ODDS TIED TO $ACFN• $2.4M Crowd Pool • Kalshi / Polymarket Composite

Contract: “ACFN Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”

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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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ACFN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -12.13%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT

2026-10-30O $17.17H $17.70L $16.76C $17.17VOL 155.4K

RES: $23.09SUP: $16.75SMA50: $19.37SMA200: $18.47

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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)

10.2%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +4.5% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (ACFN)

Consumer Discretionary Rank #456 of 1011 ⚔️ JLHL vs ACFN Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (ACFN vs. JLHL, OFAL, MG, WLDN)

Industry: Military/Government/Technical (43 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Acorn Energy Inc. (ACFN) ranks #456 by composite RQD confidence (58/100, grade D+) and #826 by equity capitalization ($43.1M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ACFN leads on earnings valuation at 17.2x trailing P/E, while ACFN leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 41.4% ROIC and 76.8% gross margin. WLDN currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 70/100 (B-) compared with ACFN at 58/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
ACFN ACTIVE Acorn Energy Inc.	D+	58/100	17.2x	76.8%	41.4%	-0.23%	$43.1M	Benchmark Subject
JLHL Julong Holding Limited (Class A)	D-	40/100	32.7x	16.1%	—	-4.25%	$120.1M	/jlhl-vs-acfn →
OFAL OFA Group (Class A)	D	46/100	—	22.9%	—	+1.57%	$8.2M	/ofal-vs-acfn →
MG Mistras Group Inc	D+	56/100	38.2x	28.2%	8.6%	-1.32%	$643.4M	/mg-vs-acfn →
WLDN Willdan Group Inc.	B-	70/100	22.4x	37.5%	12.2%	+1.60%	$1.18B	/wldn-vs-acfn →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000880984

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Acorn Energy Inc. (ACFN) reported GAAP revenue of $11.5M (+4.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $11.0M , and +42.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $2.5M, operating cash flow of $2.1M, and free cash flow of $2.1M (+130.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, ACFN closed FY2025 with $13.3M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.20, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$11.5M	$2.5M	$2.1M	$2.1M	$13.3M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$11.0M	$6.3M	$905.0K	$905.0K	$10.6M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$8.1M	$119.0K	$72.0K	$72.0K	—	—

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

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

As of 2026-11-01, Acorn Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: ACFN) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 58/100 at a spot price of $17.17 (-0.23% 1D, market cap $43.1M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, ACFN ranks #456 in composite RQD confidence.

How does ACFN compare to JLHL and OFAL in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Military/Government/Technical), ACFN carries a Roarable D+ (58/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 17.2x, gross margin of 76.8%, and ROIC of 41.4%. By comparison, JLHL (Julong Holding Limited (Class A)) holds a D- grade (40/100 RQD, P/E 32.7x, ROIC —, cap $120.1M) and OFAL (OFA Group (Class A)) posts a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $8.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, ACFN leads on earnings multiple (17.2x) while ACFN leads on capital efficiency (41.4% ROIC).

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

Per ACFN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000880984), Acorn Energy Inc. generated $11.5M in revenue (+4.5% YoY), $2.5M in net income, and $2.1M in free cash flow against $13.3M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. 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.

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

ACFN last traded at $17.17 (-0.23% on volume of 81,864 shares), positioning the stock -11.36% below its 50-day simple moving average ($19.37) and -7.04% below its 200-day simple moving average ($18.47). Across its 52-week range of $12.42 to $25.30, ACFN sits at the 36.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 33.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±10.5% ($15.37 to $18.97).

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Does ACFN pay a dividend and is it safe?

Acorn Energy Inc. (ACFN) 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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