THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ring Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: REI) (“Ring” or the “Company”) today announced the timing of its third quarter 2026 earnings release and conference call. Ring pla
Why REI Stock advanced +0.71% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Ring Energy Inc. (REI) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 36/100 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.
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FRED Regime × Technicals: 50% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 57.2 (BULLISH MOMENTUM)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 49.1% FCF Margin ($150.8M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin
Dilution Drag (+1.28% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment
⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: What Could Spark a REI Turnaround Squeeze
While REI currently carries a cautious 36/100 (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.
Established market leader in Energy with deep daily trading liquidity.
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($1.41) and Max Pain ($1.49) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $2.10.
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+1.28% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
Why REI Stock advanced +0.71% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Ring Energy Inc. (REI) advanced +0.71% to $1.42, trading at 50% of its 52-week range ($0.83 – $2). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-3% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 50% of its 52-week range ($0.83 – $2) with RSI-14 at 57.2 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±9.7% around $1.42 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D- (Sell) backed by 52% gross margin and $150.8M annual free cash flow.
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REI Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. -16.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
No active Ellis Vennor swing setup published on REI today. View full Setup Ledger →
No direct multi-tier Butterfly edges indexed yet for REI. Explore sector supply chains on /butterfly.
📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (REI)
1. Head-to-Head Energy Peer Comparison (REI vs. PNRG, NUAI, GTE, FTW)
Industry: Oil & Gas Production (106 Tracked Issuers)Across 211 tracked Energy securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Ring Energy Inc. (REI) ranks #189 by composite RQD confidence (36/100, grade D-) and #158 by equity capitalization ($370.0M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, PNRG leads on earnings valuation at 13.7x trailing P/E, while PNRG leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 12.2% ROIC and 96.0% gross margin. PNRG currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 61/100 (C-) compared with REI at 36/100 (D-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REI
ACTIVE
Ring Energy Inc. | D- | 36/100 | — | — | -3.2% | +0.71% | $370.0M | Benchmark Subject |
| PNRG PrimeEnergy Resources Corporation | C- | 61/100 | 13.7x | 96.0% | 12.2% | +0.04% | $359.8M | /pnrg-vs-rei → |
| NUAI New Era Energy & Digital Inc. | E | 25/100 | — | — | -35.0% | -14.26% | $344.9M | /nuai-vs-rei → |
| GTE Gran Tierra Energy Inc. | D- | 40/100 | — | 55.5% | -35.0% | -2.25% | $400.2M | /gte-vs-rei → |
| FTW Presidio Production Company (Class A) | D | 51/100 | — | — | — | +0.10% | $324.1M | /ftw-vs-rei → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001384195In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Ring Energy Inc. (REI) reported GAAP revenue of $307.2M (-16.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $366.3M , and -14.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$34.7M, operating cash flow of $150.8M, and free cash flow of $150.8M (-22.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, REI closed FY2025 with $1.41B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.53, 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 | $307.2M | -$34.7M | $150.8M | $150.8M | $1.41B | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $366.3M | $67.5M | $194.4M | $194.4M | $1.41B | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $361.1M | $104.9M | $198.2M | $198.2M | — | — |
3. REI Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs REI stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, Ring Energy Inc. (NYSE: REI) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 36/100 at a spot price of $1.42 (+0.71% 1D, market cap $370.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 9/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 3/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 211 tracked Energy issuers, REI ranks #189 in composite RQD confidence.
How does REI compare to PNRG and NUAI in the Energy sector?
Within the Energy sector (Oil & Gas Production), REI carries a Roarable D- (36/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -3.2%. By comparison, PNRG (PrimeEnergy Resources Corporation) holds a C- grade (61/100 RQD, P/E 13.7x, ROIC 12.2%, cap $359.8M) and NUAI (New Era Energy & Digital Inc.) posts a E grade (25/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $344.9M). Among the 5-stock peer group, PNRG leads on earnings multiple (13.7x) while PNRG leads on capital efficiency (12.2% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for REI?
Per REI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001384195), Ring Energy Inc. generated $307.2M in revenue (-16.1% YoY), -$34.7M in net income, and $150.8M in free cash flow against $1.41B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Energy 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 REI trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
REI last traded at $1.42 (+0.71% on volume of 2,730,931 shares), positioning the stock +0.71% above its 50-day simple moving average ($1.41) and +5.19% above its 200-day simple moving average ($1.35). Across its 52-week range of $0.83 to $2.00, REI sits at the 50.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 57.2 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.7% ($1.28 to $1.56).
REI Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is REI stock moving today?
Why REI Stock advanced +0.71% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-3% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.