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UTStarcom Holdings Corp. (UTSI) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$2.22 +0.45% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

UTStarcom Holdings Corp. (UTSI) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 40/100 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 $21.1M

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk D+

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-8.1% Base Target

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

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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UTSI // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -11.20%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT

2026-10-30O $2.44H $2.44L $2.19C $2.22VOL 7.8K

RES: $2.81SUP: $2.10SMA50: $2.30SMA200: $2.45

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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. -17.5% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (UTSI)

Communication Services Rank #106 of 132 ⚔️ NXPL vs UTSI Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Communication Services Peer Comparison (UTSI vs. NXPL, KSCP, SNT, IQST)

Industry: Telecommunications Equipment (81 Tracked Issuers)

Across 132 tracked Communication Services securities in the Roarable RQD universe, UTStarcom Holdings Corp. (UTSI) ranks #106 by composite RQD confidence (40/100, grade D-) and #115 by equity capitalization ($21.1M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, SNT leads on earnings valuation at 12.0x trailing P/E, while SNT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 11.4% ROIC and 65.5% gross margin. SNT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 55/100 (D+) compared with UTSI at 40/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
UTSI ACTIVE UTStarcom Holdings Corp.	D-	40/100	—	11.7%	-35.0%	+0.45%	$21.1M	Benchmark Subject
NXPL NextPlat Corp	E	27/100	—	20.1%	-35.0%	-2.35%	$22.5M	/nxpl-vs-utsi →
KSCP Knightscope Inc. (Class A)	D-	41/100	—	-30.0%	-35.0%	-1.92%	$12.0M	/kscp-vs-utsi →
SNT Senstar Technologies Corporation	D+	55/100	12.0x	65.5%	11.4%	+2.48%	$38.5M	/snt-vs-utsi →
IQST iQSTEL Inc.	D	51/100	—	3.0%	-23.7%	-0.13%	$9.7M	/iqst-vs-utsi →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001030471

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), UTStarcom Holdings Corp. (UTSI) reported GAAP revenue of $9.0M (-17.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $10.9M , and -43.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $0, operating cash flow of -$8.8M, and free cash flow of -$9.2M (-100.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, UTSI closed FY2025 with $55.9M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 1/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$9.0M	$0	-$8.8M	-$9.2M	$55.9M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$10.9M	$0	-$4.5M	-$4.6M	$68.2M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$15.8M	$0	-$4.5M	-$4.5M	—	—

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

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

As of 2026-11-01, UTStarcom Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: UTSI) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 40/100 at a spot price of $2.22 (+0.45% 1D, market cap $21.1M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 4/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 9/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, UTSI ranks #106 in composite RQD confidence.

How does UTSI compare to NXPL and KSCP in the Communication Services sector?

Within the Communication Services sector (Telecommunications Equipment), UTSI carries a Roarable D- (40/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 11.7%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, NXPL (NextPlat Corp) holds a E grade (27/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $22.5M) and KSCP (Knightscope Inc. (Class A)) posts a D- grade (41/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $12.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, SNT leads on earnings multiple (12.0x) while SNT leads on capital efficiency (11.4% ROIC).

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

Per UTSI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001030471), UTStarcom Holdings Corp. generated $9.0M in revenue (-17.5% YoY), $0 in net income, and -$9.2M in free cash flow against $55.9M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Communication Services 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 UTSI trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

UTSI last traded at $2.22 (+0.45% on volume of 3,871 shares), positioning the stock -3.48% below its 50-day simple moving average ($2.30) and -9.39% below its 200-day simple moving average ($2.45). Across its 52-week range of $2.00 to $3.63, UTSI sits at the 13.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 44.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($1.94 to $2.50).

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Does UTSI pay a dividend and is it safe?

UTStarcom Holdings Corp. (UTSI) 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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