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DAQO New Energy Corp. each representing five (DQ) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$11.26 +3.21% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $11.30

DAQO New Energy Corp. each representing five (DQ) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 41/100 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 Warning: Scores below 50 (41/100 · D-) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows →

ROARABLE D- • RED ALERT Cap $761.9M

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $11.30 (+0.39%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 7/20 (D-) • 0% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (41/100 · D-) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-7.2% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D- · Rk D-

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-7.6% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for DQ)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±8.3%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (41/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY DQ SCORES 41/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+14/20 pts (34% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±8.3% realized swing band)

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

FRED Regime × Technicals: 5% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 47.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment

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

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade E$11.00-7% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade E$10.23-0.3% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade E$10.20+10.4% Next Q

Current

Grade D-$11.26-7.2% Hist 90D α

Trajectory: E (33) → D- (41)Full Audit →

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While DQ currently carries a cautious 41/100 (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.

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Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($11.62) and Max Pain ($11.82) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $38.42.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

0.6% Total Yield

0% Cash ($0.00/yr) + 0.6% 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: $102/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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DQ // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -41.42%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE

2026-10-30O $11.11H $11.26L $10.67C $11.26VOL 621.5K

RES: $11.22SUP: $9.67SMA50: $11.62SMA200: $17.05

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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)

8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -35.3% 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 (DQ)

Technology Rank #535 of 714 ⚔️ KOPN vs DQ Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (DQ vs. KOPN, AOSL, TE, CSIQ)

Industry: Semiconductors (95 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, DAQO New Energy Corp. each representing five (DQ) ranks #535 by composite RQD confidence (41/100, grade D-) and #382 by equity capitalization ($761.9M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, DQ leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while CSIQ leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 2.4% ROIC and 18.3% gross margin. TE currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 55/100 (D+) compared with DQ at 41/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
DQ ACTIVE DAQO New Energy Corp. each representing five	D-	41/100	—	-20.7%	-6.0%	+3.21%	$761.9M	Benchmark Subject
KOPN Kopin Corporation	D-	41/100	—	—	-20.8%	+3.33%	$749.1M	/kopn-vs-dq →
AOSL Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited	D	44/100	—	23.1%	-3.6%	+0.16%	$748.8M	/aosl-vs-dq →
TE T1 Energy Inc.	D+	55/100	—	7.4%	-35.0%	+8.74%	$856.6M	/te-vs-dq →
CSIQ Canadian Solar Inc. (ON)	E	27/100	—	18.3%	2.4%	-2.50%	$634.1M	/csiq-vs-dq →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001477641

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), DAQO New Energy Corp. each representing five (DQ) reported GAAP revenue of $665.4M (-35.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.03B , and -71.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$170.5M, operating cash flow of $49.7M, and free cash flow of -$123.3M (+84.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, DQ closed FY2025 with $6.45B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.84, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$665.4M	-$170.5M	$49.7M	-$123.3M	$6.45B	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$1.03B	-$345.2M	-$435.4M	-$794.3M	$6.42B	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$2.31B	$429.5M	$1.62B	$1.62B	—	—

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

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

As of 2026-11-01, DAQO New Energy Corp. each representing five (NYSE: DQ) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 41/100 at a spot price of $11.26 (+3.21% 1D, market cap $761.9M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 7/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, DQ ranks #535 in composite RQD confidence.

How does DQ compare to KOPN and AOSL in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Semiconductors), DQ carries a Roarable D- (41/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of -20.7%, and ROIC of -6.0%. By comparison, KOPN (Kopin Corporation) holds a D- grade (41/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -20.8%, cap $749.1M) and AOSL (Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited) posts a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -3.6%, cap $748.8M). Among the 5-stock peer group, DQ leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while CSIQ leads on capital efficiency (2.4% ROIC).

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

Per DQ's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001477641), DAQO New Energy Corp. each representing five generated $665.4M in revenue (-35.3% YoY), -$170.5M in net income, and -$123.3M in free cash flow against $6.45B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology 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 DQ trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

DQ last traded at $11.26 (+3.21% on volume of 636,857 shares), positioning the stock -3.10% below its 50-day simple moving average ($11.62) and -33.96% below its 200-day simple moving average ($17.05). Across its 52-week range of $9.89 to $36.59, DQ sits at the 5.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 47.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.3% ($10.33 to $12.19).

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Does DQ pay a dividend and is it safe?

DAQO New Energy Corp. each representing five (DQ) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 0.6% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

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