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Why BRN Stock dropped -2.78% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$0.88 -2.78% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $0.87
Barnwell Industries Inc. (BRN) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 36/100 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 $12.6M
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $0.87 (-0.69%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+1.28% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 3/20 (E) • 2.6% FCF Margin
Verify 90D Bucket Audit →📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (36/100 · D-) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-8.3% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk D
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-10.2% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for BRN)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (36/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY BRN SCORES 36/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+13/20 pts (36% of score)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 7% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 41 (NEUTRAL RANGE)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+12/20 pts (33% of score)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±12.5% realized swing band)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)
Dilution Drag (+1.28% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade D$0.98-6.1% Next Q
44
Q2 (-2Q)Grade D$0.92-5.4% Next Q
41
Q3 (-1Q)Grade E$0.87+1.1% Next Q
39
CurrentGrade D-$0.88-8.3% Hist 90D α
36
Trajectory: D (44) → D- (36)Full Audit →
⚔️ ADVERSARIAL OPPOSING CASE & FORENSIC KILL-SWITCH (WHY THE BULL/BEAR THESIS COULD FAIL)CONTRARIAN TURNAROUND & SHORT-SQUEEZE DOSSIER
⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: What Could Spark a BRN Turnaround Squeeze
While BRN currently carries a cautious 36/100 (D-) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1
Established market leader in Energy with deep daily trading liquidity.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($0.95) and Max Pain ($0.92) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $1.47.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+1.28% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
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Contract: “BRN Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 29, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
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Why BRN Stock dropped -2.78% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Barnwell Industries Inc. (BRN) dropped -2.78% to $0.88, trading at 7% of its 52-week range ($0.84 – $1.4). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (1% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 7% of its 52-week range ($0.84 – $1.4) with RSI-14 at 41 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±12.5% around $0.88 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D- (Sell) backed by 52% gross margin and $353641 annual free cash flow.
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BRN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -22.12%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-10-30O $0.88H $0.92L $0.87C $0.88VOL 45.3K
RES: $1.03SUP: $0.81SMA50: $0.95SMA200: $1.04
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BRN 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. -24.2% 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 (BRN)
Energy Rank #192 of 211
⚔️ TPET vs BRN Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Energy Peer Comparison (BRN vs. TPET, EONR, MXC, CKX)
Industry: Oil & Gas Production (106 Tracked Issuers)Across 211 tracked Energy securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Barnwell Industries Inc. (BRN) ranks #192 by composite RQD confidence (36/100, grade D-) and #204 by equity capitalization ($12.6M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CKX leads on earnings valuation at 7.3x trailing P/E, while CKX leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 13.4% ROIC and — gross margin. CKX currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 65/100 (C) compared with BRN at 36/100 (D-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRN
ACTIVE
Barnwell Industries Inc. | D- | 36/100 | — | — | 0.5% | -2.78% | $12.6M | Benchmark Subject |
| TPET Trio Petroleum Corp. | E | 32/100 | — | 55.9% | -34.2% | -2.76% | $9.4M | /tpet-vs-brn → |
| EONR EON Resources Inc. (Class A) | E | 27/100 | — | — | -14.8% | -7.37% | $20.2M | /eonr-vs-brn → |
| MXC Mexco Energy Corporation | C | 62/100 | 15.8x | — | 5.9% | -3.07% | $20.7M | /mxc-vs-brn → |
| CKX CKX Lands Inc. | C | 65/100 | 7.3x | — | 13.4% | -0.05% | $22.1M | /ckx-vs-brn → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-09-30 • CIK 0000010048In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30), Barnwell Industries Inc. (BRN) reported GAAP revenue of $13.7M (-24.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $18.1M , and -45.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$7.1M, operating cash flow of $0, and free cash flow of $0 . On the balance sheet, BRN closed FY2025 with $21.5M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.80, Piotroski F-Score: 1/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-09-30 | $13.7M | -$7.1M | — | — | $21.5M | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-09-30 | $18.1M | -$5.6M | $4.7M | $4.7M | $26.0M | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-09-30 | $25.3M | -$961.0K | $1.9M | $1.9M | — | — |
3. BRN Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs BRN stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, Barnwell Industries Inc. (NYSE: BRN) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 36/100 at a spot price of $0.88 (-2.78% 1D, market cap $12.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 3/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 5/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 211 tracked Energy issuers, BRN ranks #192 in composite RQD confidence.
How does BRN compare to TPET and EONR in the Energy sector?
Within the Energy sector (Oil & Gas Production), BRN carries a Roarable D- (36/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 0.5%. By comparison, TPET (Trio Petroleum Corp.) holds a E grade (32/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -34.2%, cap $9.4M) and EONR (EON Resources Inc. (Class A)) posts a E grade (27/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -14.8%, cap $20.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, CKX leads on earnings multiple (7.3x) while CKX leads on capital efficiency (13.4% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for BRN?
Per BRN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0000010048), Barnwell Industries Inc. generated $13.7M in revenue (-24.2% YoY), -$7.1M in net income, and $0 in free cash flow against $21.5M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Energy 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 BRN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
BRN last traded at $0.88 (-2.78% on volume of 31,990 shares), positioning the stock -7.37% below its 50-day simple moving average ($0.95) and -15.38% below its 200-day simple moving average ($1.04). Across its 52-week range of $0.84 to $1.40, BRN sits at the 7.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 41.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($1.00 to $0.99).
BRN Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is BRN stock moving today?
Why BRN Stock dropped -2.78% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (1% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.