MARKET WIREBenzinga • 2d ago
Sandisk shares are trading higher after Evercore ISI Group initiated coverage on the stock with an Outperform rating and announced a $1,200 price target.Why QMCO Stock advanced +0.24% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$20.77 +0.24% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $20.74
Quantum Corporation (QMCO) 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.
ROARABLE D- • RED ALERT
Cap $818.5M
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As of 2026-11-01, Quantum Corporation (NASDAQ: QMCO) 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 $20.77 (+0.24% 1D, market cap $818.5M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 4/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, QMCO ranks #617 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does QMCO compare to ITRN and RELL in the Technology sector?
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Within the Technology sector (Electronic Components), QMCO carries a Roarable D- (35/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 36.9%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, ITRN (Ituran Location and Control Ltd.) holds a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 18.3x, ROIC 55.3%, cap $1.06B) and RELL (Richardson Electronics Ltd.) posts a D grade (47/100 RQD, P/E 48.8x, ROIC 4.1%, cap $311.4M). Among the 5-stock peer group, ITRN leads on earnings multiple (18.3x) while ITRN leads on capital efficiency (55.3% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for QMCO?
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Per QMCO's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31, CIK 0000709283), Quantum Corporation generated $279.6M in revenue (+2.0% YoY), -$101.0M in net income, and -$39.6M in free cash flow against $149.3M 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.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $20.74 (-0.15%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 4/20 (E) • 0% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk D
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-10.4% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for QMCO)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (35/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY QMCO SCORES 35/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+10/20 pts (29% of score)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±12.5% realized swing band)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+10/20 pts (29% of score)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 53% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 36.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)
Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade D$30.43-39.3% Next Q
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Q2 (-2Q)Grade D$18.48-4.7% Next Q
40
Q3 (-1Q)Grade E$17.62+17.9% Next Q
38
CurrentGrade D-$20.77-8.5% Hist 90D α
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Trajectory: D (43) → D- (35)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: What Could Spark a QMCO Turnaround Squeeze
While QMCO currently carries a cautious 35/100 (D-) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
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Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.
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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($24.73) and Max Pain ($21.81) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $37.43.
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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
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Why QMCO Stock advanced +0.24% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Quantum Corporation (QMCO) advanced +0.24% to $20.77, trading at 53% of its 52-week range ($4.19 – $35.65). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-35% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 53% of its 52-week range ($4.19 – $35.65) with RSI-14 at 36.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±12.5% around $20.77 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D- (Sell) backed by 36.9% gross margin and $0 annual free cash flow.
Live QMCO Headlines & Catalysts
CATALYSTYahoo • 2d ago
Quantum vs. NetApp: Which Data Storage Stock is the Better Buy?QMCO and NTAP are riding rising AI and cloud storage demand, but contrasting growth trends, profitability and valuations raise a key question: Which one to buy?
MARKET WIREYahoo • 3d ago
Sandisk Corporation (SNDK) Tops Q1 Earnings and Revenue EstimatesSandisk Corporation (SNDK) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +5.34% and +3.24%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
MARKET WIREYahoo • 5d ago
Quantum to Announce Fiscal Second Quarter 2027 Financial Results on November 9, 2026CENTENNIAL, Colo., October 27, 2026--Quantum Corporation (Nasdaq: QMCO) ("Quantum" or the "Company"), today announced it will release fiscal second quarter 2027 financial results on Monday, November 9, 2026, after market
MARKET WIREYahoo • 5d ago
Can Quantum Corporation Sustain Cash Flow Amid Supply Shortages?QMCO generated positive operating cash flow in fiscal Q1 2027, backed by rising revenues and improved liquidity, but supply shortages remain a key hurdle.
CATALYSTBenzinga • 9d ago
Crude Oil Surges 4%; SLB Shares Jump Following Upbeat Q3 EarningsU.S. stocks fell Friday: Dow -1.12%, S&P 500 -0.43%, Nasdaq -0.13%. Energy and oil rose; SLB gained 7% on strong results.
RISK WATCHYahoo • 9d ago
SpaceX initiation, Apple downgrade among today's top calls on Wall StreetSpaceX initiation, Apple downgrade among today's top calls on Wall Street
CATALYSTBenzinga • 9d ago
Selective Insurance, Crown Castle, UWM Holdings And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On FridayU.S. stocks fell Friday, but Selective Insurance surged after beating EPS estimates, approving a $200M buyback and raising its dividend.
MARKET WIREBenzinga • 9d ago
This Guardant Health Analyst Begins Coverage On A Bullish Note; Here Are Top 5 Initiations For FridayAnalysts initiated coverage: VSE Sector Weight; Guardant, Quantum, Benitec and Diodes rated Buy/Overweight/Outperform with targets up to $200.
MARKET WIREBenzinga • 9d ago
Cantor Fitzgerald Initiates Coverage On Quantum with Overweight Rating, Announces Price Target of $29Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Brett Knoblauch initiates coverage on Quantum (NASDAQ:QMCO) with a Overweight rating and announces Price Target of $29.
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QMCO // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +190.90%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-10-30O $18.92H $20.77L $17.92C $20.77VOL 1.49M
RES: $39.91SUP: $17.42SMA50: $24.73SMA200: $13.09
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QMCO 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)
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +2.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Technology Rank #617 of 714
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1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (QMCO vs. ITRN, RELL, OPTX, CAMT)
Industry: Electronic Components (21 Tracked Issuers)Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Quantum Corporation (QMCO) ranks #617 by composite RQD confidence (35/100, grade D-) and #369 by equity capitalization ($818.5M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ITRN leads on earnings valuation at 18.3x trailing P/E, while ITRN leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 55.3% ROIC and 49.7% gross margin. ITRN currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 71/100 (B-) compared with QMCO at 35/100 (D-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Quantum Corporation | D- | 35/100 | — | 36.9% | -35.0% | +0.24% | $818.5M | Benchmark Subject |
| ITRN Ituran Location and Control Ltd. | B- | 71/100 | 18.3x | 49.7% | 55.3% | +1.16% | $1.06B | /itrn-vs-qmco → |
| RELL Richardson Electronics Ltd. | D | 47/100 | 48.8x | 31.2% | 4.1% | -0.81% | $311.4M | /rell-vs-qmco → |
| OPTX Syntec Optics Holdings Inc. (Class A) | D+ | 54/100 | — | 23.3% | -2.8% | +0.83% | $294.0M | /optx-vs-qmco → |
| CAMT Camtek Ltd. | D+ | 57/100 | 116.2x | 50.5% | 14.3% | -1.64% | $5.90B | /camt-vs-qmco → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-03-31 • CIK 0000709283In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31), Quantum Corporation (QMCO) reported GAAP revenue of $279.6M (+2.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $274.1M , and -10.3% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$101.0M, operating cash flow of -$37.9M, and free cash flow of -$39.6M (-38.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, QMCO closed FY2025 with $149.3M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 3/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2026-03-31 | $279.6M | -$101.0M | -$37.9M | -$39.6M | $149.3M | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2025-03-31 | $274.1M | -$115.1M | -$23.6M | -$28.6M | $168.1M | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2024-03-31 | $311.6M | -$41.3M | -$10.2M | -$10.2M | — | — |
3. QMCO Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs QMCO stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, Quantum Corporation (NASDAQ: QMCO) 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 $20.77 (+0.24% 1D, market cap $818.5M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 4/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, QMCO ranks #617 in composite RQD confidence.
How does QMCO compare to ITRN and RELL in the Technology sector?
Within the Technology sector (Electronic Components), QMCO carries a Roarable D- (35/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 36.9%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, ITRN (Ituran Location and Control Ltd.) holds a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 18.3x, ROIC 55.3%, cap $1.06B) and RELL (Richardson Electronics Ltd.) posts a D grade (47/100 RQD, P/E 48.8x, ROIC 4.1%, cap $311.4M). Among the 5-stock peer group, ITRN leads on earnings multiple (18.3x) while ITRN leads on capital efficiency (55.3% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for QMCO?
Per QMCO's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31, CIK 0000709283), Quantum Corporation generated $279.6M in revenue (+2.0% YoY), -$101.0M in net income, and -$39.6M in free cash flow against $149.3M 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 QMCO trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
QMCO last traded at $20.77 (+0.24% on volume of 691,504 shares), positioning the stock -16.01% below its 50-day simple moving average ($24.73) and +58.67% above its 200-day simple moving average ($13.09). Across its 52-week range of $4.19 to $35.65, QMCO sits at the 52.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 36.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($18.17 to $23.37).
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100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is QMCO stock moving today?
Why QMCO Stock advanced +0.24% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-35% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.