LSB Industries Inc. (LXU) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$11.12 +8.07% NYSE β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

LSB Industries Inc. (LXU) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 68/100 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+ β€’ HOLD / WATCH Cap $800.6M
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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH β€’ C+
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.5% Base Target
$18 Bull$12 Base$9 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for LXU)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±9.8%
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MAX-PAIN EXPIRATION MAGNET
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HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING
Β±9.8%
Derived from 20D OHLCV bars (No Active Options Snapshot)

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β€” (No Active Options Snapshot) β€” No unusual CBOE strike concentration anomalies recorded in the current database snapshot for LXU.

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LXU // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -25.37%⚑ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-10-30O $11.27H $11.76L $11.12C $11.12VOL 1.31M
RES: $11.63SUP: $9.35SMA50: $10.55SMA200: $11.79
$15.96$14.17$12.39$10.60$8.82RES $11.63SUP $9.35$11.122026-04-302026-06-152026-07-312026-09-162026-10-30
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LXU 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)
25.1%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +17.8% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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πŸ“Š Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (LXU)

1. Head-to-Head Materials Peer Comparison (LXU vs. KRO, FMC, FTK, GPRE)

Industry: Major Chemicals (67 Tracked Issuers)

Across 270 tracked Materials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, LSB Industries Inc. (LXU) ranks #23 by composite RQD confidence (68/100, grade C+) and #149 by equity capitalization ($800.6M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, FTK leads on earnings valuation at 30.5x trailing P/E, while FTK leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 17.1% ROIC and 25.2% gross margin. LXU currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 68/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
LXU ACTIVE
LSB Industries Inc.
C+ 68/100 32.5x 17.0% 4.8% +8.07% $800.6M Benchmark Subject
KRO
Kronos Worldwide Inc
E 34/100 β€” 11.5% -2.3% -3.25% $857.5M /kro-vs-lxu β†’
FMC
FMC Corporation
D 45/100 β€” 37.0% -30.2% +6.26% $738.9M /fmc-vs-lxu β†’
FTK
Flotek Industries Inc.
D+ 56/100 30.5x 25.2% 17.1% -1.53% $930.1M /ftk-vs-lxu β†’
GPRE
Green Plains Inc.
D 48/100 β€” 72.5% -5.6% -0.73% $954.7M /gpre-vs-lxu β†’

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-12-31 β€’ CIK 0000060714

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), LSB Industries Inc. (LXU) reported GAAP revenue of $615.2M (+17.8% vs. FY2024 revenue of $522.4M , and +3.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $24.6M, operating cash flow of $95.5M, and free cash flow of $18.1M (+415.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, LXU closed FY2025 with $1.17B in total assets against $440.3M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $615.2M $24.6M $95.5M $18.1M $1.17B $440.3M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $522.4M -$19.4M $86.6M -$5.7M $1.19B $476.2M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $593.7M $27.9M $137.5M $137.5M β€” β€”

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

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

As of 2026-11-01, LSB Industries Inc. (NYSE: LXU) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $11.12 (+8.07% 1D, market cap $800.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, LXU ranks #23 in composite RQD confidence.

How does LXU compare to KRO and FMC in the Materials sector?

Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), LXU carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.5x, gross margin of 17.0%, and ROIC of 4.8%. By comparison, KRO (Kronos Worldwide Inc) holds a E grade (34/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -2.3%, cap $857.5M) and FMC (FMC Corporation) posts a D grade (45/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -30.2%, cap $738.9M). Among the 5-stock peer group, FTK leads on earnings multiple (30.5x) while FTK leads on capital efficiency (17.1% ROIC).

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

Per LXU's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000060714), LSB Industries Inc. generated $615.2M in revenue (+17.8% YoY), $24.6M in net income, and $18.1M in free cash flow against $1.17B in total assets and $440.3M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. 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 LXU trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

LXU last traded at $11.12 (+8.07% on volume of 1,603,210 shares), positioning the stock +5.40% above its 50-day simple moving average ($10.55) and -5.68% below its 200-day simple moving average ($11.79). Across its 52-week range of $8.12 to $17.22, LXU sits at the 33.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 66.8 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±9.8% ($10.03 to $12.21).

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What is LXU's options positioning and volatility profile?

Roarable tracks verified CBOE unusual options sweeps, put/call ratios, and OHLCV realized volatility bands for LXU.

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