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Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. (KLIC) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$74.21 -6.86% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $73.15

Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. (KLIC) 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.

📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 66/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY) →

ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $4.17B

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As of 2026-11-02, Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) 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 $74.21 (-6.86% 1D, market cap $4.17B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, KLIC ranks #153 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Semiconductors), KLIC carries a Roarable C+ (66/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 42.5%, and ROIC of -0.5%. By comparison, DIOD (Diodes Incorporated) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 61.1x, ROIC 1.9%, cap $4.04B) and AXTI (AXT Inc) posts a D- grade (38/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -5.4%, cap $3.99B). Among the 5-stock peer group, DIOD leads on earnings multiple (61.1x) while PENG leads on capital efficiency (12.4% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for KLIC?

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Per KLIC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-10-04, CIK 0000056978), Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. generated $654.1M in revenue (-7.4% YoY), $213.0K in net income, and $96.4M in free cash flow against $1.11B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.. 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.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $73.16 (-1.42%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-0.68% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 14/20 (B-) • 14.7% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 66/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 56.0% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk B+

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+3.6% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for KLIC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±9.5%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (66/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY KLIC SCORES 66/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (27% of score)

Altman Z-Score 11.50 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+14/20 pts (21% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 14.7% FCF Margin ($96.4M FCF) & 42.5% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)

Cannibal Buyback (-0.68% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 10 pts from alignment

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

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade B+$92.01-14.5% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade B$78.63-6.3% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade B-$73.71+0.7% Next Q

Current

Grade C+$74.21+1.4% Hist 90D α

Trajectory: B+ (74) → C+ (66)Full Audit →

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Even with a 66/100 (C+) score, KLIC faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-0.68% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 40.0% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($84.73) or 200D SMA ($86.47) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($76.88) toward Bear Floor ($59.97).

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

1.8% Total Yield

0% Cash ($0.00/yr) + 1.8% 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: $307/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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KLIC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -13.20%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT

2026-10-30O $74.90H $76.27L $72.62C $74.21VOL 541.9K

RES: $101.1SUP: $71.91SMA50: $84.73SMA200: $86.47

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KLIC Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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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. -7.4% 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 (KLIC)

Technology Rank #153 of 714 ⚔️ DIOD vs KLIC Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (KLIC vs. DIOD, AXTI, SYNA, PENG)

Industry: Semiconductors (95 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. (KLIC) ranks #153 by composite RQD confidence (66/100, grade C+) and #222 by equity capitalization ($4.17B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, DIOD leads on earnings valuation at 61.1x trailing P/E, while PENG leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 12.4% ROIC and 28.8% gross margin. KLIC 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
KLIC ACTIVE Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc.	C+	66/100	—	42.5%	-0.5%	-6.86%	$4.17B	Benchmark Subject
DIOD Diodes Incorporated	C	63/100	61.1x	31.2%	1.9%	-8.76%	$4.04B	/diod-vs-klic →
AXTI AXT Inc	D-	38/100	—	12.7%	-5.4%	-9.56%	$3.99B	/axti-vs-klic →
SYNA Synaptics Incorporated $0.001 Par Value	C-	61/100	—	44.7%	-3.0%	-0.04%	$4.68B	/syna-vs-klic →
PENG Penguin Solutions Inc.	C	62/100	139.5x	28.8%	12.4%	-11.67%	$3.54B	/peng-vs-klic →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-10-04 • CIK 0000056978

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-10-04), Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. (KLIC) reported GAAP revenue of $654.1M (-7.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $706.2M , and -11.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $213.0K, operating cash flow of $113.6M, and free cash flow of $96.4M (+547.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, KLIC closed FY2025 with $1.11B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 11.50, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-10-04	$654.1M	$213.0K	$113.6M	$96.4M	$1.11B	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-09-28	$706.2M	-$69.0M	$31.0M	$14.9M	$1.25B	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-09-30	$742.5M	$57.1M	$173.4M	$173.4M	—	—

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

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

How does KLIC compare to DIOD and AXTI in the Technology sector?

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

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

KLIC last traded at $74.21 (-6.86% on volume of 542,079 shares), positioning the stock -12.42% below its 50-day simple moving average ($84.73) and -14.18% below its 200-day simple moving average ($86.47). Across its 52-week range of $35.02 to $135.80, KLIC sits at the 38.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 36.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.5% ($67.16 to $81.26).

KLIC Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index

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Does KLIC pay a dividend and is it safe?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. (KLIC) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 1.8% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

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KLIC — Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, KLIC scores 66 out of 100 (letter grade C+), with the verdict "Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout." Pillar breakdown:

Fundamental Cash Engine: 14 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of -0.5% and an FCF yield of 2.31%. Negative ROIC means the company is not currently earning returns above its cost of capital on invested capital; the modest FCF yield provides some cash-generation support but is not strong on its own.
Whale / 13F Flow: 11 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar captures institutional accumulation and options positioning. The score sits in the lower-middle range, indicating limited evidence of strong smart-money conviction in the source data.
Insider Conviction: 10 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. This is among the weaker pillars, and the source data contains no holder detail to explain it further (see Analyst View section).
Macro Regime Fit: 13 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, beta is 1.0 with a sector sensitivity assessment. This implies the stock moves roughly in line with the broad market; it offers neither defensive insulation nor high-beta amplification.
Forensic Balance Sheet: 18 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, Altman Z is 11.5, Piotroski F is 7/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. This is the strongest pillar and suggests balance-sheet stress is not the primary risk.

For a prospective investor, the picture is mixed: the balance sheet is a clear strength, while weak operating returns, limited insider conviction, and modest institutional signals explain the "Hold" verdict. The "Watch for Breakout" label implies the rating could improve if operating returns turn positive and flow indicators strengthen, but the source data does not establish that trajectory. Valuation tradeoffs are difficult to assess because P/E and EV/EBITDA are not available in source data, and the market cap of $4.17B with a 52-week range of $35.02 - $135.8 indicates substantial price volatility over the period.

Business

Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. (KLIC) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Technology sector, operating in the Semiconductors industry, per the company profile. Per the SEC financials, the company generated revenue of $654.1M in FY 2025. The source data does not describe specific products, customer segments, or revenue model details beyond sector and industry classification.

Financial Trend

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025	$654.1M	$-3.2M	$0.2M	N/A	$96.4M	$282.1M	N/A
FY 2024	$706.2M	$-92.5M	$-69.0M	N/A	$14.9M	$278.3M	N/A
FY 2023	$742.5M	$39.4M	$57.1M	N/A	$173.4M	N/A	N/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue declined from $742.5M (FY 2023) to $706.2M (FY 2024) and to $654.1M (FY 2025). Operating income moved from $39.4M to $-92.5M, then to $-3.2M, and FY 2025 net income was $0.2M. Per the market data, gross margin is 42.5%, operating margin -0.5%, and net margin 0%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 11.5 and the Piotroski F-Score is 7/9, with Debt/Equity at 0.5; ROIC is -0.5%.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news feed, the headlines reference a SEMI award recognition, a Q3 report described as "Strong Earnings, Weak Cash Conversion," a Q2 earnings buy/sell/hold discussion, commentary from a media personality describing the company as "Terrific," and a view that the stock "Still Looks Stretched After AI Demand Update." All items are tagged with YELLOW light status and MARKET WIRE impact label.

Watch item: The Q3 headline's "Weak Cash Conversion" framing aligns with the FY 2025 operating loss alongside positive FCF of $96.4M, a divergence the source data does not reconcile.
Valuation debate: Headlines describing the stock as "Fairly Priced" and "Stretched" conflict; the source data lacks the multiples needed to resolve this.
Proprietary signals: Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, no proprietary signals are present.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, supply chain is listed as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Upstream and downstream dependencies, sector correlations, and second-order bottlenecks are therefore not available in source data. Investors should note that the company's Semiconductors classification implies sensitivity to sector-wide demand, but the source data does not quantify that exposure.

Open Questions

What are the forward P/E, EV/EBITDA, and EPS (TTM) values, given that all valuation multiples are absent from the source data?
What drove the divergence between positive FY 2025 FCF of $96.4M and an operating loss of $-3.2M, and is cash conversion improving?
What are the specific holders, 13F positions, and Form 4 insider transactions behind the Insider Conviction and Whale Flow scores?
Which products, end markets, and customers generate KLIC's revenue, and how exposed is the company to AI-related demand cited in headlines?
What is the source of the "AI Demand Update" and SEMI award references, and do they translate into reported financial results?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 13h ago

Kulicke And Soffa Industries (KLIC) Stock Looks Fairly Priced Despite SEMI Award Recognition

Yahoo Finance report covering Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. (KLIC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Seeking Alpha • 16h ago

Kulicke and Soffa: Strong Earnings, Weak Cash Conversion In Q3 (NASDAQ:KLIC)

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🟡 MARKET WIRE TradingView • 19h ago

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. Estimates – NASDAQ:KLIC

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 22h ago

Kulicke and Soffa (KLIC): buy, sell, or hold post Q2 earnings?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Benzinga • 1d ago

Jim Cramer Calls Kulicke & Soffa ‘Terrific,’ But Prefers These 2 Chip Equipment Stocks

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Simply Wall St • 1d ago

Kulicke And Soffa Industries (KLIC) Stock Still Looks Stretched After AI Demand Update

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🟡 MARKET WIRE MarketBeat • 1d ago

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:KLIC) Stock Now Rated "Hold" by Sell-Side Analysts

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🟡 MARKET WIRE TradingView • 1d ago

Kulicke and Soffa Industries Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is KLIC (C+ • RQD 66/100) a Buy at $74.21?

Welcome to the KLIC (Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 66/100 (Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout) in Semiconductors. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

BE BearTrap_Alert Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $58.63 (-21.0%)

Spot @ $74.21

Pump the brakes on KLIC — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on KLIC, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 42.5% gross margins. Unless Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

SI SiliconVal_Bull Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $84.60 (+14.0%)

Spot @ $74.21

KLIC cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on KLIC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Semiconductors and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $74.21 (52-wk range $35.02 - $135.80), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.