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Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in Arq Stock?Yahoo Finance report covering Arq Inc. (ARQ) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Why ARQ Stock Traded Steady Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$1.77 0.00% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $1.77
Arq Inc. (ARQ) 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.
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As of 2026-11-02, Arq Inc. (NASDAQ: ARQ) 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 $1.77 (0.00% 1D, market cap $77.3M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, ARQ ranks #232 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does ARQ compare to FSI and LNZA in the Materials sector?
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Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), ARQ carries a Roarable E (31/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -24.6%. By comparison, FSI (Flexible Solutions International Inc. (CDA)) holds a D grade (49/100 RQD, P/E 101.5x, ROIC 8.5%, cap $79.8M) and LNZA (LanzaTech Global Inc.) posts a E grade (26/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $73.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, FSI leads on earnings multiple (101.5x) while FSI leads on capital efficiency (8.5% ROIC).
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Per ARQ's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001515156), Arq Inc. generated $0 in revenue, -$52.6M in net income, and -$2.7M in free cash flow against $231.0M in total assets and $8.5M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Materials 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: $1.77 (-0.19%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 7/20 (D-) • 0% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk D
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-12.4% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ARQ)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±11.3%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (31/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY ARQ SCORES 31/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+10/20 pts (32% of score)
Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 3/9
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+8/20 pts (26% of score)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 4% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 39.6 (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 E$1.96-9.2% Next Q
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Q2 (-2Q)Grade E$1.78-2.2% Next Q
36
Q3 (-1Q)Grade E$1.74+1.7% Next Q
34
CurrentGrade E$1.77-9.4% Hist 90D α
31
Trajectory: E (39) → E (31)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: What Could Spark a ARQ Turnaround Squeeze
While ARQ 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.
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Established market leader in Materials with deep daily trading liquidity.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($2.01) and Max Pain ($1.86) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $7.15.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3
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 ARQ Stock Traded Steady Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Arq Inc. (ARQ) slipped 0.00% to $1.77, trading at 4% of its 52-week range ($1.54 – $6.81). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-25% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 4% of its 52-week range ($1.54 – $6.81) with RSI-14 at 39.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±11.3% around $1.77 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable E (Strong Sell) backed by 52% gross margin and $0 annual free cash flow.
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ARQ // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -27.76%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $1.85H $1.85L $1.77C $1.77VOL 221.3K
RES: $1.94SUP: $1.63SMA50: $2.01SMA200: $2.47
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ARQ 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. +6.0% 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 (ARQ)
Materials Rank #232 of 270
⚔️ FSI vs ARQ Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Materials Peer Comparison (ARQ vs. FSI, LNZA, AMTX, CITR)
Industry: Major Chemicals (67 Tracked Issuers)Across 270 tracked Materials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Arq Inc. (ARQ) ranks #232 by composite RQD confidence (31/100, grade E) and #236 by equity capitalization ($77.3M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, FSI leads on earnings valuation at 101.5x trailing P/E, while FSI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 8.5% ROIC and 32.6% gross margin. FSI currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 49/100 (D) compared with ARQ at 31/100 (E).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Arq Inc. | E | 31/100 | — | — | -24.6% | 0.00% | $77.3M | Benchmark Subject |
| FSI Flexible Solutions International Inc. (CDA) | D | 49/100 | 101.5x | 32.6% | 8.5% | -1.44% | $79.8M | /fsi-vs-arq → |
| LNZA LanzaTech Global Inc. | E | 26/100 | — | — | -35.0% | -8.06% | $73.0M | /lnza-vs-arq → |
| AMTX Aemetis Inc. | E | 28/100 | — | -0.4% | -35.0% | -3.10% | $93.1M | /amtx-vs-arq → |
| CITR CitroTech Inc. | E | 18/100 | — | 22.3% | -35.0% | +1.59% | $62.9M | /citr-vs-arq → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001515156In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Arq Inc. (ARQ) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of -$52.6M, operating cash flow of -$2.7M, and free cash flow of -$2.7M (-126.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, ARQ closed FY2025 with $231.0M in total assets against $8.5M 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) | 2025-12-31 | $0 | -$52.6M | -$2.7M | -$2.7M | $231.0M | $8.5M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $0 | -$5.1M | $10.5M | $10.5M | $284.4M | $9.4M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $0 | -$12.2M | -$16.7M | -$16.7M | — | — |
3. ARQ Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs ARQ stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-02, Arq Inc. (NASDAQ: ARQ) 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 $1.77 (0.00% 1D, market cap $77.3M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, ARQ ranks #232 in composite RQD confidence.
How does ARQ compare to FSI and LNZA in the Materials sector?
Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), ARQ carries a Roarable E (31/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -24.6%. By comparison, FSI (Flexible Solutions International Inc. (CDA)) holds a D grade (49/100 RQD, P/E 101.5x, ROIC 8.5%, cap $79.8M) and LNZA (LanzaTech Global Inc.) posts a E grade (26/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $73.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, FSI leads on earnings multiple (101.5x) while FSI leads on capital efficiency (8.5% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ARQ?
Per ARQ's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001515156), Arq Inc. generated $0 in revenue, -$52.6M in net income, and -$2.7M in free cash flow against $231.0M in total assets and $8.5M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Materials 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 ARQ trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
ARQ last traded at $1.77 (0.00% on volume of 281,253 shares), positioning the stock -11.94% below its 50-day simple moving average ($2.01) and -28.34% below its 200-day simple moving average ($2.47). Across its 52-week range of $1.54 to $6.81, ARQ sits at the 4.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 39.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±11.3% ($1.57 to $1.97).
ARQ Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is ARQ stock moving today?
Why ARQ Stock Traded Steady Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-25% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 31/100 (E)
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ARQ — Arq Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Per the Roarable RQD rating, ARQ scores 31 out of 100 with a letter grade of E, labeled "Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 7/20 (ROIC -24.6%; FCF yield -3.53%), Whale 13F Flow at 3/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction at 3/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit at 8/20 (beta 1.0; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet at 10/20 (Altman Z 2.5; Piotroski F 3/9; Debt/Equity 0.05). The weakest pillars are Insider Conviction and Whale 13F Flow, each at 3 of 20, which means the rating finds little supportive ownership or insider signal. The strongest pillar, Forensic Balance Sheet, still sits at only half its maximum, and the Cash Engine pillar reflects negative return on invested capital and negative free-cash-flow yield. For a prospective investor, the upside case would have to rest on a turnaround in cash generation that the rating does not currently see, while valuation tradeoffs are difficult to assess because earnings-based multiples are not available in source data. The verdict is a forensic-risk warning rather than a directional price forecast.
Financial Trend
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $0.0M | $-53.0M | $-52.6M | N/A | $-2.7M | $6.6M | $8.5M |
| FY 2024 | $0.0M | $-2.0M | $-5.1M | N/A | $10.5M | $13.5M | $9.4M |
| FY 2023 | $0.0M | $-13.3M | $-12.2M | N/A | $-16.7M | N/A | N/A |
Per the SEC financials, reported revenue is $0.0M in each listed period, and operating and net losses appear across all three years, with the FY 2025 loss the largest at $-53.0M operating and $-52.6M net. Gross, operating, and net margins are each recorded as 0% in the market data, so margin trend cannot be meaningfully assessed. Per the market data, ROIC is -24.6% and FCF yield is -3.53%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, Altman Z-Score is 2.5 and Piotroski F-Score is 3/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.05. Cash fell from $13.5M in FY 2024 to $6.6M in FY 2025 while debt was $8.5M at FY 2025 versus $9.4M at FY 2024.
Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis
- Options positioning: a Yahoo Finance headline asks whether options traders are betting on a large move in ARQ stock.
- Earnings scheduling: a Yahoo Finance item reports that Arq schedules its third quarter 2026 earnings conference call.
- Revenue estimate: a TradingView item cites a Q3'26 revenue estimate of 35.23M USD.
- Estimates coverage: a TradingView item titled "Arq, Inc. Estimates" appears in the feed.
- Aggregator coverage: Stocktwits and Binance items cover ARQ market information without additional fundamental detail.
All six news items are tagged YELLOW with impact label MARKET WIRE. Risk watch items include the -4.32% price change, volume of 221,278, and the FY 2025 operating loss. The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph lists sector Materials, industry Major Chemicals, supply chain "NONE," zero butterfly links, and zero proprietary signals.
Open Questions
- What products and customers generate ARQ's revenue, given that reported revenue is $0.0M across the listed periods?
- What is the reason for the FY 2025 operating loss of $-53.0M, and what drove the shift from positive FY 2024 free cash flow of $10.5M to $-2.7M?
- What are the forward earnings and EBITDA expectations, given that P/E, EPS, and EV/EBITDA are unavailable?
- Who are the institutional holders and insiders, and how have their positions changed, given the holders section is empty?
- What is the company's cash runway, given cash declined to $6.6M while FY 2025 free cash flow was negative?
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ARQ Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $1.77?
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RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $1.56 (-11.9%)
📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is ARQ (E • RQD 31/100) a Buy at $1.77?
Welcome to the ARQ (Arq Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 31/100 (Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid) in Major Chemicals. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
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🎯 Target: $1.33 (-24.9%)
Spot @ $1.77 Pump the brakes on ARQ — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on ARQ, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with tightening sector spreads. Unless Arq Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
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🎯 Target: $2.09 (+18.1%)
Spot @ $1.77 ARQ cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on ARQ, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Major Chemicals and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $1.77 (52-wk range $1.54 - $6.81), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.