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Palladyne AI Corp. (PDYN) Revenue-to-Profit Sankey Flow & SEC XBRL Financials

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

As of 2026-11-01, Palladyne AI Corp. (NASDAQ: PDYN) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 18/100 at a spot price of $3.68 (-6.83% 1D, market cap $181.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 3/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, Executive Insider Alignment 4/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 4/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, PDYN ranks #714 in composite RQD confidence.

Q: How does PDYN compare to AEYE and ZENA in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), PDYN carries a Roarable E (18/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 18.1x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, AEYE (AudioEye Inc.) holds a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -12.1%, cap $179.1M) and ZENA (ZenaTech Inc.) posts a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $185.8M). Among the 5-stock peer group, PDYN leads on earnings multiple (18.1x) while AEYE leads on capital efficiency (-12.1% ROIC).

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

Per PDYN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001826681), Palladyne AI Corp. generated $5.2M in revenue (-32.6% YoY), $10.0M in net income, and -$28.4M in free cash flow against $95.7M 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: 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 PDYN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

PDYN last traded at $3.68 (-6.83% on volume of 744,519 shares), positioning the stock -27.42% below its 50-day simple moving average ($5.07) and -39.87% below its 200-day simple moving average ($6.12). Across its 52-week range of $3.26 to $10.00, PDYN sits at the 6.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 25.2 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($3.22 to $4.14).

Q: How profitable is Palladyne AI Corp. (PDYN)?

In FY 2025 (10-K), PDYN converted $5.2M of revenue into a 48.7% gross margin, 0% operating margin, and $0 in free cash flow (0% FCF margin).

$3.68 -6.83% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $3.63

Palladyne AI Corp. (PDYN) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 18/100 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 (18/100 · E) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows →

ROARABLE E • RED ALERT Cap $181.6M

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $3.63 (-1.42%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+2.20% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 3/20 (E) • 0% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (18/100 · E) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-12.2% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk E

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-17.9% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for PDYN)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (18/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY PDYN SCORES 18/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+6/20 pts (33% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 6% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 25.2 (OVERSOLD (<32))

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+4/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0% FCF Margin ($0 FCF) & 48.7% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Dilution Drag (+2.20% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment

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

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade E$5.04-24.8% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade E$3.79-2.4% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade E$3.70-0.5% Next Q

Current

Grade E$3.68-12.2% Hist 90D α

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While PDYN currently carries a cautious 18/100 (E) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (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 Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($5.07) and Max Pain ($3.86) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $10.50.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+2.20% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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VISUAL REVENUE-TO-PROFIT SANKEY WATERFALL • FY 2025 (10-K)

How PDYN Turns Every Dollar of Sales Into Real Bottom-Line Profit

Free Cash Flow:$0 (0% FCF Margin)

Multi-Year SEC EDGAR XBRL Revenue, Net Profit & Free Cash Flow Trajectory

■ Revenue■ Net Profit■ Free Cash Flow

FY23

Rev $6.1M

FY24

Rev $7.8M

FY25

Rev $5.2M

Fiscal Year	Revenue	Gross Margin	Op Margin	Net Profit	Free Cash Flow	ROIC %
FY 2025	$5.2M	48.7%	-80%	$10.0M	-$28.4M	-45%
FY 2024	$7.8M	55.2%	-80%	-$72.6M	-$22.9M	-45%
FY 2023	$6.1M	48.7%	-80%	-$115.6M	-$76.6M	-35%

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PDYN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -39.57%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL

2026-10-30O $3.54H $3.68L $3.26C $3.68VOL 861.6K

RES: $4.27SUP: $2.54SMA50: $5.07SMA200: $6.12

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PDYN 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)

11.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -32.6% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Technology Rank #714 of 714 ⚔️ AEYE vs PDYN Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (PDYN vs. AEYE, ZENA, GIBO, SWMR)

Industry: Computer Software: Prepackaged Software (222 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Palladyne AI Corp. (PDYN) ranks #714 by composite RQD confidence (18/100, grade E) and #487 by equity capitalization ($181.6M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, PDYN leads on earnings valuation at 18.1x trailing P/E, while AEYE leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -12.1% ROIC and 78.3% gross margin. ZENA currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 54/100 (D+) compared with PDYN at 18/100 (E).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
PDYN ACTIVE Palladyne AI Corp.	E	18/100	18.1x	—	-35.0%	-6.83%	$181.6M	Benchmark Subject
AEYE AudioEye Inc.	D	46/100	—	78.3%	-12.1%	+18.26%	$179.1M	/aeye-vs-pdyn →
ZENA ZenaTech Inc.	D+	54/100	—	—	—	-0.05%	$185.8M	/zena-vs-pdyn →
GIBO GIBO Holdings Limited (Class A)	D	45/100	—	—	-35.0%	+2.42%	$192.2M	/gibo-vs-pdyn →
SWMR Swarmer Inc	D-	40/100	—	41.2%	-35.0%	+12.84%	$167.4M	/swmr-vs-pdyn →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001826681

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Palladyne AI Corp. (PDYN) reported GAAP revenue of $5.2M (-32.6% vs. FY2024 revenue of $7.8M , and -14.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $10.0M, operating cash flow of -$27.6M, and free cash flow of -$28.4M (-23.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, PDYN closed FY2025 with $95.7M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.20, 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	$5.2M	$10.0M	-$27.6M	-$28.4M	$95.7M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$7.8M	-$72.6M	-$22.6M	-$22.9M	$56.3M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$6.1M	-$115.6M	-$76.6M	-$76.6M	—	—

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

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

As of 2026-11-01, Palladyne AI Corp. (NASDAQ: PDYN) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 18/100 at a spot price of $3.68 (-6.83% 1D, market cap $181.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 3/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, Executive Insider Alignment 4/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 4/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, PDYN ranks #714 in composite RQD confidence.

How does PDYN compare to AEYE and ZENA in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), PDYN carries a Roarable E (18/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 18.1x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, AEYE (AudioEye Inc.) holds a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -12.1%, cap $179.1M) and ZENA (ZenaTech Inc.) posts a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $185.8M). Among the 5-stock peer group, PDYN leads on earnings multiple (18.1x) while AEYE leads on capital efficiency (-12.1% ROIC).

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

Per PDYN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001826681), Palladyne AI Corp. generated $5.2M in revenue (-32.6% YoY), $10.0M in net income, and -$28.4M in free cash flow against $95.7M 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: 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 PDYN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

PDYN last traded at $3.68 (-6.83% on volume of 744,519 shares), positioning the stock -27.42% below its 50-day simple moving average ($5.07) and -39.87% below its 200-day simple moving average ($6.12). Across its 52-week range of $3.26 to $10.00, PDYN sits at the 6.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 25.2 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($3.22 to $4.14).