Aethlon Medical Inc. (AEMD) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$5.44 -1.45% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $5.42

Aethlon Medical Inc. (AEMD) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 38/100 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- • RED ALERT Cap $8.9M
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As of 2026-11-02, Aethlon Medical Inc. (NASDAQ: AEMD) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 38/100 at a spot price of $5.44 (-1.45% 1D, market cap $8.9M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 5/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, AEMD ranks #594 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Health Care sector (Medical/Dental Instruments), AEMD carries a Roarable D- (38/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, NMTC (NeuroOne Medical Technologies Corporation) holds a E grade (33/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $8.8M) and PLSM (Pulsenmore Ltd.) posts a D grade (47/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $10.5M). Among the 5-stock peer group, AEMD leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while AEMD leads on capital efficiency (-35.0% ROIC).

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Per AEMD's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31, CIK 0000882291), Aethlon Medical Inc. generated $0 in revenue, -$7.2M in net income, and -$7.0M in free cash flow against $8.1M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Health Care 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-9% Base Target
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for AEMD)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.2%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (38/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY AEMD SCORES 38/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+10/20 pts (26% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 3/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+9/20 pts (24% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±12.2% realized swing band)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)

Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 15 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
46
Grade D$5.86-11.9% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
43
Grade D$5.16-0.2% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
41
Grade D$5.15+5.6% Next Q
Current
38
Grade D-$5.44-7.8% Hist 90D α
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While AEMD currently carries a cautious 38/100 (D-) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (5/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

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Established market leader in Health Care with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($4.53) and Max Pain ($5.71) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $28.25.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING
±12.2%
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AEMD // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -54.67%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $5.55H $5.55L $5.44C $5.44VOL 12.8K
RES: $6.87SUP: $0.25SMA50: $4.53SMA200: $7.74
$28.74$21.33$13.92$6.52$-0.89RES $6.87SUP $0.25$5.442026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-172026-11-02
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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. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Health Care Rank #594 of 1016 ⚔️ NMTC vs AEMD Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Health Care Peer Comparison (AEMD vs. NMTC, PLSM, FEMY, ICU)

Industry: Medical/Dental Instruments (120 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1016 tracked Health Care securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Aethlon Medical Inc. (AEMD) ranks #594 by composite RQD confidence (38/100, grade D-) and #904 by equity capitalization ($8.9M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, AEMD leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while AEMD leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -35.0% ROIC and — gross margin. PLSM currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 47/100 (D) compared with AEMD at 38/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
AEMD ACTIVE
Aethlon Medical Inc.
D- 38/100 — — -35.0% -1.45% $8.9M Benchmark Subject
NMTC
NeuroOne Medical Technologies Corporation
E 33/100 — 56.5% -35.0% -4.39% $8.8M /nmtc-vs-aemd →
PLSM
Pulsenmore Ltd.
D 47/100 — — — +3.09% $10.5M /plsm-vs-aemd →
FEMY
Femasys Inc.
E 30/100 — 62.0% -35.0% +1.11% $11.3M /femy-vs-aemd →
ICU
SeaStar Medical Holding Corporation
E 31/100 — 95.7% -35.0% -3.03% $12.2M /icu-vs-aemd →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-03-31 • CIK 0000882291

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31), Aethlon Medical Inc. (AEMD) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of -$7.2M, operating cash flow of -$7.0M, and free cash flow of -$7.0M (+8.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, AEMD closed FY2025 with $8.1M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 3/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2026-03-31 $0 -$7.2M -$7.0M -$7.0M $8.1M —
FY2024 (FY) 2025-03-31 $0 -$13.4M -$7.6M -$7.6M $6.5M —
FY2023 (FY) 2024-03-31 $0 -$12.2M -$10.1M -$10.1M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-02, Aethlon Medical Inc. (NASDAQ: AEMD) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 38/100 at a spot price of $5.44 (-1.45% 1D, market cap $8.9M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 5/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, AEMD ranks #594 in composite RQD confidence.

How does AEMD compare to NMTC and PLSM in the Health Care sector?

Within the Health Care sector (Medical/Dental Instruments), AEMD carries a Roarable D- (38/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, NMTC (NeuroOne Medical Technologies Corporation) holds a E grade (33/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $8.8M) and PLSM (Pulsenmore Ltd.) posts a D grade (47/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $10.5M). Among the 5-stock peer group, AEMD leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while AEMD leads on capital efficiency (-35.0% ROIC).

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

Per AEMD's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31, CIK 0000882291), Aethlon Medical Inc. generated $0 in revenue, -$7.2M in net income, and -$7.0M in free cash flow against $8.1M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Health Care 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 AEMD trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

AEMD last traded at $5.44 (-1.45% on volume of 27,685 shares), positioning the stock +20.09% above its 50-day simple moving average ($4.53) and -29.72% below its 200-day simple moving average ($7.74). Across its 52-week range of $1.41 to $26.90, AEMD sits at the 15.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 55.0 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.2% ($4.78 to $6.10).

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AEMD — Aethlon Medical Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:52:09Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

The Roarable RQD score is 38 out of 100, a letter grade of D-, with the verdict "Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow" (per the Roarable RQD rating). Across its five pillars:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 5 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this reflects ROIC of -35% and an FCF yield of 0%. For an investor, this means the business is not currently generating returns on capital or free cash flow; valuation cannot rest on earnings or cash yield.
  • Whale 13F Flow: 9 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar covers institutional accumulation and options positioning. The score is below midpoint, so institutional support signals are weak in the source data.
  • Insider Conviction: 5 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. A low score indicates insider activity does not provide a strong conviction signal.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 9 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, beta is 1.0 with sector sensitivity considered. A neutral beta combined with a low score means the stock offers no clear macro tailwind in the framework.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 10 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, Altman Z is 2.5, Piotroski F is 3/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. This is the strongest pillar, but still sub-50%, indicating balance-sheet fragility.

Investor implications: the upside case depends on a turnaround in operating cash generation, which the current data does not show. The valuation tradeoff is that the stock trades at a $8.9M market capitalization with negative ROIC, so price action is not anchored by reported earnings. The low pillar scores in cash engine, flow, and insider conviction point to limited near-term confirmation for a recovery thesis. This is an analytical summary, not personalized advice.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$0.0M$-7.3M$-7.2MN/A$-7.0M$7.0MN/A
FY 2024$0.0M$-9.3M$-13.4MN/A$-7.6M$4.8MN/A
FY 2023$0.0M$-12.6M$-12.2MN/A$-10.1MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, the company reported no revenue and operating losses in each period shown, with gross, operating, and net margins all at 0% per the market data. Per the market data, ROIC is -35%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.5 and the Piotroski F-Score is 3/9, with Debt/Equity of 0.5. Cash reported at $7.0M for FY 2025 compared with $4.8M for FY 2024, while operating losses narrowed from $-9.3M to $-7.3M over that span.

Open Questions

  • What specific products or revenue streams, if any, generate the company's income given $0.0M reported revenue?
  • What is the cash runway implied by FY 2025 cash of $7.0M against operating losses of $-7.3M?
  • What are the terms, size, and direction of the Form 4 transactions and the Jane Street subsidiary stake disclosures?
  • Why do market-cap figures differ between the profile ($0.0B) and market data ($8.9M), and which is correct?
  • What is the debt structure behind the reported Debt/Equity of 0.5 when debt is listed as N/A in every period?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is AEMD (D- • RQD 38/100) a Buy at $5.52?

Welcome to the AEMD (Aethlon Medical Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 38/100 (Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow) in Medical/Dental Instruments. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

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Spot @ $5.52

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

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on AEMD, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with tightening sector spreads. Unless Aethlon Medical Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

QU QuantViper Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $6.46 (+17.0%)
Spot @ $5.52

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on AEMD, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Medical/Dental Instruments and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $5.52 (52-wk range $1.41 - $26.90), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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