CATALYSTSeekingAlpha • 4d ago
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Why FDBC Stock surged +3.65% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$65.83 +3.65% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $66.14
Fidelity D & D Bancorp Inc. (FDBC) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 69/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $382.4M
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Is FDBC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
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As of 2026-11-01, Fidelity D & D Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: FDBC) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 69/100 at a spot price of $65.83 (+3.65% 1D, market cap $382.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, FDBC ranks #193 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does FDBC compare to ISTR and MVBF in the Financials sector?
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Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), FDBC carries a Roarable C+ (69/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 13.6x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 11.8%. By comparison, ISTR (Investar Holding Corporation) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 16.7x, ROIC 7.6%, cap $383.4M) and MVBF (MVB Financial Corp.) posts a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 0.0%, cap $385.7M). Among the 5-stock peer group, PKBK leads on earnings multiple (10.3x) while FDBC leads on capital efficiency (11.8% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for FDBC?
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Per FDBC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001098151), Fidelity D & D Bancorp Inc. generated $0 in revenue, $28.2M in net income, and $24.8M in free cash flow against $2.75B 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: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $66.14 (+0.47%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 0.6% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ · Rk B
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+5% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for FDBC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.3%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (69/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY FDBC SCORES 69/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+16/20 pts (23% of score)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 96% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 75.5 (OVERBOUGHT (>70))
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (23% of score)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning12/20 pts (-8 pt drag)
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-8 pts vs max)
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C$54.73+6.2% Next Q
61
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C+$58.15+10.9% Next Q
64
Q3 (-1Q)Grade B-$64.51+2% Next Q
66
CurrentGrade C+$65.83+2% Hist 90D α
69
Trajectory: C (61) → C+ (69)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the FDBC Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 69/100 (C+) score, FDBC faces multiple-compression risk if 13.6x 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
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($56.52) or 200D SMA ($49.73) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($69.09) toward Bear Floor ($53.89).
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Why FDBC Stock surged +3.65% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Fidelity D & D Bancorp Inc. (FDBC) surged +3.65% to $65.83, trading at 96% of its 52-week range ($41 – $67). Solid steady margins (12% return on capital), mixed timing at 14x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 96% of its 52-week range ($41 – $67) with RSI-14 at 75.5 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±5.3% around $65.83 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C+ (Hold) backed by 52% gross margin and $24.8M annual free cash flow.
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CATALYSTSeekingAlpha • 9d ago
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CATALYSTYahoo • 10d ago
Fidelity D & D Bancorp (FDBC) Stock Rallies As Q3 Earnings Support Value CaseFidelity D & D Bancorp just handed investors a surprise on the day. The stock jumped 6% in regular trading to US$62.50, even though the Q3 2026 headline was fairly simple. Earnings per share landed at about US$1.54 on to
CATALYSTYahoo • 10d ago
Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. Raises Quarterly Dividend 7% to $0.46 per Share, Marking Twelve Consecutive Years of IncreasesDUNMORE, Pa., Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FDBC), parent company of The Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank, announce their declaration of the Company’s
CATALYSTBenzinga • 10d ago
Fidelity D & D Bancorp Raises Quarterly Dividend From $0.43 To $0.47 Per ShareThe Board of Directors of Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:FDBC), parent company of The Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank, announce their declaration of the Company’s fourth quarter dividend of $0.46 per share,
MARKET WIREYahoo • 11d ago
Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial ResultsSCRANTON, Pa., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FDBC) and its banking subsidiary, Fidelity Bank, announced its unaudited, consolidated financial results for the three and nine-month
MARKET WIREBenzinga • 11d ago
Fidelity D & D Bancorp Q3 EPS $1.53 Up From $1.27 YoY, Sales $27.936M Up From $23.534M YoYFidelity D & D Bancorp (NASDAQ:FDBC) reported quarterly earnings of $1.53 per share. This is a 20.47 percent increase over earnings of $1.27 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $27.936
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FDBC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +46.00%▲ RESISTANCE BREAKOUT
2026-10-30O $66.30H $67.00L $65.82C $65.83VOL 13.1K
RES: $64.41SUP: $55.65SMA50: $56.52SMA200: $49.73
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FDBC 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)
5.1%/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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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (FDBC)
Financials Rank #193 of 1096
⚔️ ISTR vs FDBC Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (FDBC vs. ISTR, MVBF, PKBK, NWFL)
Industry: Major Banks (248 Tracked Issuers)Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Fidelity D & D Bancorp Inc. (FDBC) ranks #193 by composite RQD confidence (69/100, grade C+) and #764 by equity capitalization ($382.4M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, PKBK leads on earnings valuation at 10.3x trailing P/E, while FDBC leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 11.8% ROIC and — gross margin. PKBK currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 70/100 (B-) compared with FDBC at 69/100 (C+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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| FDBC
ACTIVE
Fidelity D & D Bancorp Inc. | C+ | 69/100 | 13.6x | — | 11.8% | +3.65% | $382.4M | Benchmark Subject |
| ISTR Investar Holding Corporation | C | 63/100 | 16.7x | — | 7.6% | +0.62% | $383.4M | /istr-vs-fdbc → |
| MVBF MVB Financial Corp. | D+ | 58/100 | — | — | 0.0% | +0.34% | $385.7M | /mvbf-vs-fdbc → |
| PKBK Parke Bancorp Inc. | B- | 70/100 | 10.3x | — | 11.6% | +0.37% | $387.5M | /pkbk-vs-fdbc → |
| NWFL Norwood Financial Corp. | C | 65/100 | 14.0x | — | 11.5% | -0.67% | $388.5M | /nwfl-vs-fdbc → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001098151In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Fidelity D & D Bancorp Inc. (FDBC) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of $28.2M, operating cash flow of $42.4M, and free cash flow of $24.8M (-0.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, FDBC closed FY2025 with $2.75B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $0 | $28.2M | $42.4M | $24.8M | $2.75B | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $0 | $20.8M | $29.6M | $24.9M | $2.58B | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $0 | $18.2M | $29.7M | $29.7M | — | — |
3. FDBC Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs FDBC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, Fidelity D & D Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: FDBC) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 69/100 at a spot price of $65.83 (+3.65% 1D, market cap $382.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, FDBC ranks #193 in composite RQD confidence.
How does FDBC compare to ISTR and MVBF in the Financials sector?
Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), FDBC carries a Roarable C+ (69/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 13.6x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 11.8%. By comparison, ISTR (Investar Holding Corporation) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 16.7x, ROIC 7.6%, cap $383.4M) and MVBF (MVB Financial Corp.) posts a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 0.0%, cap $385.7M). Among the 5-stock peer group, PKBK leads on earnings multiple (10.3x) while FDBC leads on capital efficiency (11.8% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for FDBC?
Per FDBC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001098151), Fidelity D & D Bancorp Inc. generated $0 in revenue, $28.2M in net income, and $24.8M in free cash flow against $2.75B 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: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is FDBC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
FDBC last traded at $65.83 (+3.65% on volume of 14,711 shares), positioning the stock +16.47% above its 50-day simple moving average ($56.52) and +32.37% above its 200-day simple moving average ($49.73). Across its 52-week range of $41.00 to $67.00, FDBC sits at the 95.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 75.5 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.3% ($62.34 to $69.32).
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100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is FDBC stock moving today?
Why FDBC Stock surged +3.65% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid steady margins (12% return on capital), mixed timing at 14x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.