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Hudson Technologies Inc. (HDSN) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

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

As of 2026-11-01, Hudson Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: HDSN) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 35/100 at a spot price of $4.42 (-15.49% 1D, market cap $186.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, Executive Insider Alignment 9/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, HDSN ranks #902 in composite RQD confidence.

Q: How does HDSN compare to ASLE and VIRC in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Industrial Specialties), HDSN carries a Roarable D- (35/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 11.2x, gross margin of 25.2%, and ROIC of 7.2%. By comparison, ASLE (AerSale Corporation) holds a D- grade (43/100 RQD, P/E 26.1x, ROIC 2.3%, cap $223.8M) and VIRC (Virco Manufacturing Corporation) posts a D- grade (41/100 RQD, P/E 38.2x, ROIC 3.0%, cap $98.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, YDDL leads on earnings multiple (5.2x) while YDDL leads on capital efficiency (22.9% ROIC).

Q: What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for HDSN?

Per HDSN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000925528), Hudson Technologies Inc. generated $246.6M in revenue (+4.0% YoY), $16.7M in net income, and -$8.2M in free cash flow against $318.6M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary 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.

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

HDSN last traded at $4.42 (-15.49% on volume of 3,546,647 shares), positioning the stock -15.33% below its 50-day simple moving average ($5.22) and -25.34% below its 200-day simple moving average ($5.92). Across its 52-week range of $4.10 to $9.10, HDSN sits at the 6.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 23.8 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.9% ($4.12 to $4.72).

Q: Does HDSN pay a dividend and is it safe?

Hudson Technologies Inc. (HDSN) 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.

$4.42 -15.49% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $4.29

Hudson Technologies Inc. (HDSN) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 35/100 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 (35/100 · D-) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows →

ROARABLE D- • RED ALERT Cap $186.0M

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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (35/100 · D-) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-8.5% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).

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Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-10.4% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for HDSN)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.9%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (35/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY HDSN SCORES 35/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+9/20 pts (26% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.66 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 3/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+8/20 pts (23% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 6% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 23.8 (OVERSOLD (<32))

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-16 pts vs max)

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

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade D$5.14-2.5% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade D$5.01+7.2% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade E$5.37-17.7% Next Q

Current

Grade D-$4.42-8.5% Hist 90D α

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While HDSN currently carries a cautious 35/100 (D-) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (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 Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($5.22) and Max Pain ($4.64) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $9.55.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+1.36% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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

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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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HDSN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -29.39%▼ SUPPORT BREAKDOWN

2026-10-30O $4.24H $4.42L $4.10C $4.42VOL 1.46M

RES: $6.52SUP: $4.83SMA50: $5.22SMA200: $5.92

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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)

1.1%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +4.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #902 of 1011 ⚔️ ASLE vs HDSN Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (HDSN vs. ASLE, VIRC, WBX, YDDL)

Industry: Industrial Specialties (55 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Hudson Technologies Inc. (HDSN) ranks #902 by composite RQD confidence (35/100, grade D-) and #702 by equity capitalization ($186.0M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, YDDL leads on earnings valuation at 5.2x trailing P/E, while YDDL leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 22.9% ROIC and 23.9% gross margin. WBX currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 58/100 (D+) compared with HDSN at 35/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
HDSN ACTIVE Hudson Technologies Inc.	D-	35/100	11.2x	25.2%	7.2%	-15.49%	$186.0M	Benchmark Subject
ASLE AerSale Corporation	D-	43/100	26.1x	31.5%	2.3%	+2.40%	$223.8M	/asle-vs-hdsn →
VIRC Virco Manufacturing Corporation	D-	41/100	38.2x	40.7%	3.0%	-0.80%	$98.2M	/virc-vs-hdsn →
WBX Wallbox N.V. (Class A)	D+	58/100	—	—	—	0.00%	$66.9M	/wbx-vs-hdsn →
YDDL One and One Green Technologies. Inc (Class A)	D	49/100	5.2x	23.9%	22.9%	-1.79%	$61.6M	/yddl-vs-hdsn →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000925528

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Hudson Technologies Inc. (HDSN) reported GAAP revenue of $246.6M (+4.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $237.1M , and -14.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $16.7M, operating cash flow of -$3.2M, and free cash flow of -$8.2M (-109.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, HDSN closed FY2025 with $318.6M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.66, Piotroski F-Score: 3/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$246.6M	$16.7M	-$3.2M	-$8.2M	$318.6M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$237.1M	$24.4M	$91.8M	$86.5M	$302.7M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$289.0M	$52.2M	$58.5M	$58.5M	—	—

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

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

As of 2026-11-01, Hudson Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: HDSN) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 35/100 at a spot price of $4.42 (-15.49% 1D, market cap $186.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, Executive Insider Alignment 9/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, HDSN ranks #902 in composite RQD confidence.

How does HDSN compare to ASLE and VIRC in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Industrial Specialties), HDSN carries a Roarable D- (35/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 11.2x, gross margin of 25.2%, and ROIC of 7.2%. By comparison, ASLE (AerSale Corporation) holds a D- grade (43/100 RQD, P/E 26.1x, ROIC 2.3%, cap $223.8M) and VIRC (Virco Manufacturing Corporation) posts a D- grade (41/100 RQD, P/E 38.2x, ROIC 3.0%, cap $98.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, YDDL leads on earnings multiple (5.2x) while YDDL leads on capital efficiency (22.9% ROIC).

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

Per HDSN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000925528), Hudson Technologies Inc. generated $246.6M in revenue (+4.0% YoY), $16.7M in net income, and -$8.2M in free cash flow against $318.6M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary 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 HDSN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

HDSN last traded at $4.42 (-15.49% on volume of 3,546,647 shares), positioning the stock -15.33% below its 50-day simple moving average ($5.22) and -25.34% below its 200-day simple moving average ($5.92). Across its 52-week range of $4.10 to $9.10, HDSN sits at the 6.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 23.8 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.9% ($4.12 to $4.72).

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Does HDSN pay a dividend and is it safe?

Hudson Technologies Inc. (HDSN) 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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