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HealthStream Inc. (HSTM) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$33.80 +0.21% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

HealthStream Inc. (HSTM) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 66/100 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 $1.03B

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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+3.6% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for HSTM)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.7%

CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

2.16% Total Yield

0.36% Cash ($0.12/yr) + 1.8% Buybacks

PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER

88/100 • FORTRESS PAYOUT

FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO

14% of FCF

8 consecutive years of payout growth

INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (5.7% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $17,408

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $376/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$10.6K

Yr 1

$11.2K

Yr 2

$11.8K

Yr 3

$12.5K

Yr 4

$13.2K

Yr 5

$13.9K

Yr 6

$14.7K

Yr 7

$15.6K

Yr 8

$16.5K

Yr 9

$17.4K

Yr 10

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HSTM // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +62.81%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL

2026-10-30O $33.86H $34.04L $33.17C $33.80VOL 151.6K

RES: $35.90SUP: $30.27SMA50: $30.94SMA200: $25.58

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

39.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +4.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Technology Rank #162 of 714 ⚔️ TRIP vs HSTM Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (HSTM vs. TRIP, VNET, SIFY, CEVA)

Industry: Computer Software: Programming Data Processing (72 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, HealthStream Inc. (HSTM) ranks #162 by composite RQD confidence (66/100, grade C+) and #350 by equity capitalization ($1.03B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, TRIP leads on earnings valuation at 27.0x trailing P/E, while VNET leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and — gross margin. HSTM currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 66/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
HSTM ACTIVE HealthStream Inc.	C+	66/100	56.4x	—	5.0%	+0.21%	$1.03B	Benchmark Subject
TRIP TripAdvisor Inc.	D+	57/100	27.0x	92.3%	13.0%	+3.13%	$1.08B	/trip-vs-hstm →
VNET VNET Group Inc.	D	46/100	—	—	85.0%	-9.16%	$959.9M	/vnet-vs-hstm →
SIFY Sify Technologies Limited	D+	52/100	—	—	—	+0.40%	$914.8M	/sify-vs-hstm →
CEVA CEVA Inc.	D-	35/100	—	87.1%	-3.0%	-0.68%	$905.2M	/ceva-vs-hstm →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001095565

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), HealthStream Inc. (HSTM) reported GAAP revenue of $304.1M (+4.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $291.6M , and +9.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $18.3M, operating cash flow of $63.3M, and free cash flow of $59.6M (+6.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, HSTM closed FY2025 with $520.4M 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
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$304.1M	$18.3M	$63.3M	$59.6M	$520.4M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$291.6M	$20.0M	$57.7M	$56.3M	$510.8M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$279.1M	$15.2M	$64.0M	$64.0M	—	—

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

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

As of 2026-11-01, HealthStream Inc. (NASDAQ: HSTM) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 66/100 at a spot price of $33.80 (+0.21% 1D, market cap $1.03B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, HSTM ranks #162 in composite RQD confidence.

How does HSTM compare to TRIP and VNET in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Programming Data Processing), HSTM carries a Roarable C+ (66/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 56.4x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 5.0%. By comparison, TRIP (TripAdvisor Inc.) holds a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E 27.0x, ROIC 13.0%, cap $1.08B) and VNET (VNET Group Inc.) posts a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 85.0%, cap $959.9M). Among the 5-stock peer group, TRIP leads on earnings multiple (27.0x) while VNET leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

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

Per HSTM's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001095565), HealthStream Inc. generated $304.1M in revenue (+4.3% YoY), $18.3M in net income, and $59.6M in free cash flow against $520.4M 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: Priced at 56x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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

HSTM last traded at $33.80 (+0.21% on volume of 129,800 shares), positioning the stock +9.24% above its 50-day simple moving average ($30.94) and +32.13% above its 200-day simple moving average ($25.58). Across its 52-week range of $19.50 to $35.61, HSTM sits at the 88.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 60.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.7% ($31.87 to $35.73).

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Does HSTM pay a dividend and is it safe?

HealthStream Inc. (HSTM) offers a 0.36% cash dividend yield ($0.12 annualized) and 2.16% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as FORTRESS PAYOUT.

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