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Vivakor Inc. (VIVK) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

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

As of 2026-11-01, Vivakor Inc. (NASDAQ: VIVK) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 31/100 at a spot price of $1.50 (-2.60% 1D, market cap $2.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 3/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 5/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 117 tracked Utilities issuers, VIVK ranks #112 in composite RQD confidence.

Q: How does VIVK compare to RENX and AWX in the Utilities sector?

Within the Utilities sector (Environmental Services), VIVK carries a Roarable E (31/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 36.1%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, RENX (RenX Enterprises Corp.) holds a E grade (25/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $3.8M) and AWX (Avalon Holdings Corporation) posts a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 30.7x, ROIC 2.6%, cap $9.9M). Among the 5-stock peer group, AWX leads on earnings multiple (30.7x) while AWX leads on capital efficiency (2.6% ROIC).

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

Per VIVK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001450704), Vivakor Inc. generated $104.4M in revenue (+16.3% YoY), -$110.2M in net income, and -$15.8M in free cash flow against $113.5M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Utilities 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 VIVK trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

VIVK last traded at $1.50 (-2.60% on volume of 146,126 shares), positioning the stock -79.34% below its 50-day simple moving average ($7.26) and -99.54% below its 200-day simple moving average ($327.84). Across its 52-week range of $0.86 to $14,040.00, VIVK sits at the 0.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 20.4 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($1.31 to $1.69).

Q: Does VIVK pay a dividend and is it safe?

Vivakor Inc. (VIVK) 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.

$1.50 -2.60% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $1.49

Vivakor Inc. (VIVK) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 31/100 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 (31/100 · E) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows →

ROARABLE E • RED ALERT Cap $2.4M

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $1.49 (-0.66%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+1.28% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 3/20 (E) • 0% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (31/100 · E) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-9.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk D

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-12% Base Target

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

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (31/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY VIVK SCORES 31/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+13/20 pts (42% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 2% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 20.4 (OVERSOLD (<32))

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+7/20 pts (23% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±12.5% realized swing band)

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

Dilution Drag (+1.28% 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$3.80-61.1% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade E$1.48-1.4% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade E$1.46+2.7% Next Q

Current

Grade E$1.50-9.4% Hist 90D α

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While VIVK currently carries a cautious 31/100 (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 Utilities with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($7.26) and Max Pain ($1.58) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $14,742.00.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

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.

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Contract: “VIVK Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”

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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 (10.8% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $27,887

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $502/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$11.1K

Yr 1

$12.3K

Yr 2

$13.6K

Yr 3

$15.1K

Yr 4

$16.7K

Yr 5

$18.5K

Yr 6

$20.5K

Yr 7

$22.7K

Yr 8

$25.2K

Yr 9

$27.9K

Yr 10

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VIVK // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -99.77%▲ RESISTANCE BREAKOUT

2026-10-30O $1.73H $1.75L $0.86C $1.50VOL 9.86M

RES: $-27.53SUP: $-0.93SMA50: $7.26SMA200: $327.8

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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)

8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +16.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Utilities Rank #112 of 117 ⚔️ RENX vs VIVK Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Utilities Peer Comparison (VIVK vs. RENX, AWX, QRHC, OIO)

Industry: Environmental Services (13 Tracked Issuers)

Across 117 tracked Utilities securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Vivakor Inc. (VIVK) ranks #112 by composite RQD confidence (31/100, grade E) and #117 by equity capitalization ($2.4M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, AWX leads on earnings valuation at 30.7x trailing P/E, while AWX leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 2.6% ROIC and 19.5% gross margin. AWX currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 59/100 (C-) compared with VIVK at 31/100 (E).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
VIVK ACTIVE Vivakor Inc.	E	31/100	—	36.1%	-35.0%	-2.60%	$2.4M	Benchmark Subject
RENX RenX Enterprises Corp.	E	25/100	—	29.1%	-35.0%	-1.82%	$3.8M	/renx-vs-vivk →
AWX Avalon Holdings Corporation	C-	59/100	30.7x	19.5%	2.6%	-2.68%	$9.9M	/awx-vs-vivk →
QRHC Quest Resource Holding Corporation	D-	35/100	—	17.0%	-12.3%	-6.72%	$23.4M	/qrhc-vs-vivk →
OIO OIO Group	D+	56/100	—	—	—	-3.08%	$657.8M	/oio-vs-vivk →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001450704

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Vivakor Inc. (VIVK) reported GAAP revenue of $104.4M (+16.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $89.8M , and +76.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$110.2M, operating cash flow of -$15.8M, and free cash flow of -$15.8M (-971.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, VIVK closed FY2025 with $113.5M 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	$104.4M	-$110.2M	-$15.8M	-$15.8M	$113.5M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$89.8M	-$26.4M	$1.8M	$1.8M	$241.0M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$59.3M	-$10.8M	-$764.9K	-$764.9K	—	—

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

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

As of 2026-11-01, Vivakor Inc. (NASDAQ: VIVK) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 31/100 at a spot price of $1.50 (-2.60% 1D, market cap $2.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 3/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 5/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 117 tracked Utilities issuers, VIVK ranks #112 in composite RQD confidence.

How does VIVK compare to RENX and AWX in the Utilities sector?

Within the Utilities sector (Environmental Services), VIVK carries a Roarable E (31/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 36.1%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, RENX (RenX Enterprises Corp.) holds a E grade (25/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $3.8M) and AWX (Avalon Holdings Corporation) posts a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 30.7x, ROIC 2.6%, cap $9.9M). Among the 5-stock peer group, AWX leads on earnings multiple (30.7x) while AWX leads on capital efficiency (2.6% ROIC).

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

Per VIVK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001450704), Vivakor Inc. generated $104.4M in revenue (+16.3% YoY), -$110.2M in net income, and -$15.8M in free cash flow against $113.5M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Utilities 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 VIVK trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

VIVK last traded at $1.50 (-2.60% on volume of 146,126 shares), positioning the stock -79.34% below its 50-day simple moving average ($7.26) and -99.54% below its 200-day simple moving average ($327.84). Across its 52-week range of $0.86 to $14,040.00, VIVK sits at the 0.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 20.4 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($1.31 to $1.69).

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Does VIVK pay a dividend and is it safe?

Vivakor Inc. (VIVK) 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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