BioCardia Inc. (BCDA) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±12.5% Move

$0.86 -7.02% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $0.85

BioCardia Inc. (BCDA) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 37/100 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 $13.0M
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As of 2026-11-03, BioCardia Inc. (NASDAQ: BCDA) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 37/100 at a spot price of $0.86 (-7.02% 1D, market cap $13.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, BCDA ranks #549 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Health Care sector (Biotechnology: Biological Products (No Diagnostic Substances)), BCDA carries a Roarable D- (37/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, ATYR (aTyr Pharma Inc.) holds a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $12.4M) and ABOS (Acumen Pharmaceuticals Inc.) posts a E grade (33/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $15.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BCDA leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while BCDA leads on capital efficiency (-35.0% ROIC).

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Per BCDA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000925741), BioCardia Inc. generated $0 in revenue, -$8.2M in net income, and -$7.4M in free cash flow against $3.4M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Health Care 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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12M PRICE TARGET CONE-9.3% Base Target
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for BCDA)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (37/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY BCDA SCORES 37/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+10/20 pts (27% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 2/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+9/20 pts (24% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 10% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 40 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)

Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 15 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
45
Grade D$0.99+5.1% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
42
Grade D$1.04-11.5% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
40
Grade D$0.92-6.5% Next Q
Current
37
Grade D-$0.86-8.1% Hist 90D α
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While BCDA currently carries a cautious 37/100 (D-) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (5/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

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Established market leader in Health Care with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($1.04) and Max Pain ($0.90) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $1.89.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Historical OHLCV Volatility ±12.5% Swing Band

±$0.11 Expected Swing
$1.00 (-12.5%)Spot $0.86$0.97 (+12.5%)
MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

BCDA Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 37/100

Trailing EPS: $4.25 • YoY Revenue Growth: 12.4%

Model Bullish Setup (37/100)Model Risk Weight (63/100)
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Recent SEC Reported Revenue, Net Profit & Diluted EPS Cadence

PeriodFiledRevenueNet ProfitFree Cash FlowGross Margin
FY 20252025-12-31$0-$8.2M-$7.4M52%
FY 20242024-12-31$0-$7.9M-$7.9M52%
FY 20232023-12-31$0-$11.6M-$10.0M52%
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BCDA // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -23.89%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-03O $0.92H $0.92L $0.86C $0.86VOL 79.3K
RES: $1.49SUP: $0.86SMA50: $1.04SMA200: $1.07
$1.87$1.57$1.26$0.96$0.66RES $1.49SUP $0.86$0.862026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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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. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Health Care Rank #549 of 1016 ⚔️ ATYR vs BCDA Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Health Care Peer Comparison (BCDA vs. ATYR, ABOS, DYAI, PASG)

Industry: Biotechnology: Biological Products (No Diagnostic Substances) (156 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1016 tracked Health Care securities in the Roarable RQD universe, BioCardia Inc. (BCDA) ranks #549 by composite RQD confidence (37/100, grade D-) and #864 by equity capitalization ($13.0M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BCDA leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while BCDA leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -35.0% ROIC and — gross margin. ATYR currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 46/100 (D) compared with BCDA at 37/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
BCDA ACTIVE
BioCardia Inc.
D- 37/100 — — -35.0% -7.02% $13.0M Benchmark Subject
ATYR
aTyr Pharma Inc.
D 46/100 — — -35.0% -8.01% $12.4M /atyr-vs-bcda →
ABOS
Acumen Pharmaceuticals Inc.
E 33/100 — — -35.0% -90.82% $15.2M /abos-vs-bcda →
DYAI
Dyadic International Inc.
E 31/100 — 24.9% -35.0% +5.32% $15.2M /dyai-vs-bcda →
PASG
Passage Bio Inc.
E 34/100 — — -35.0% -1.99% $11.1M /pasg-vs-bcda →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000925741

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), BioCardia Inc. (BCDA) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of -$8.2M, operating cash flow of -$7.4M, and free cash flow of -$7.4M (+5.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, BCDA closed FY2025 with $3.4M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 2/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $0 -$8.2M -$7.4M -$7.4M $3.4M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $0 -$7.9M -$7.9M -$7.9M $3.7M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $0 -$11.6M -$10.0M -$10.0M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, BioCardia Inc. (NASDAQ: BCDA) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 37/100 at a spot price of $0.86 (-7.02% 1D, market cap $13.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, BCDA ranks #549 in composite RQD confidence.

How does BCDA compare to ATYR and ABOS in the Health Care sector?

Within the Health Care sector (Biotechnology: Biological Products (No Diagnostic Substances)), BCDA carries a Roarable D- (37/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, ATYR (aTyr Pharma Inc.) holds a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $12.4M) and ABOS (Acumen Pharmaceuticals Inc.) posts a E grade (33/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $15.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BCDA leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while BCDA leads on capital efficiency (-35.0% ROIC).

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

Per BCDA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000925741), BioCardia Inc. generated $0 in revenue, -$8.2M in net income, and -$7.4M in free cash flow against $3.4M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Health Care 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 BCDA trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

BCDA last traded at $0.86 (-7.02% on volume of 79,320 shares), positioning the stock -17.31% below its 50-day simple moving average ($1.04) and -19.63% below its 200-day simple moving average ($1.07). Across its 52-week range of $0.75 to $1.80, BCDA sits at the 10.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 40.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($1.00 to $0.97).

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When is BCDA's next earnings date?

Based on SEC filing cadence, BioCardia Inc. (BCDA)'s next quarterly reporting window is estimated around Dec 30, 2026.

How much is BCDA stock expected to move on earnings?

Volatility modeling currently projects a ±12.5% event move for BCDA, spanning a range between $1 and $0.97.

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BCDA — BioCardia 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, BCDA scores 38 out of 100 with a letter grade of D-, labeled "Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow."

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (8 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC is -35% and FCF yield is 0%. For an investor, this indicates the business is not currently generating returns on invested capital or free cash, so any valuation rests on future outcomes rather than present earnings.
  • Whale 13F Flow (6 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, institutional accumulation and options positioning score weakly. Institutional support is a potential upside driver; its absence limits confidence in near-term demand for the shares.
  • Insider Conviction (5 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow score weakly. Per the news wire, a single small CEO share purchase appears in the headlines, but the rating does not treat it as a cluster signal.
  • Macro Regime Fit (9 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, beta is 1.0 and sector sensitivity is scored as a moderate weakness. This means price movement is not dampened relative to the market.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet (10 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, Altman Z is 2.5, Piotroski F is 2/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. These readings signal financial fragility and weak fundamental quality, which is a key valuation tradeoff: the low share price and small market capitalization reflect this risk profile.

Overall, for a prospective investor evaluating the stock today, the rating points to a high-risk, pre-profit profile where upside depends on catalysts (see news wire) rather than current cash generation.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$0.0M$-8.3M$-8.2MN/A$-7.4M$2.5MN/A
FY 2024$0.0M$-8.0M$-7.9MN/A$-7.9M$2.4MN/A
FY 2023$0.0M$-11.6M$-11.6MN/A$-10.0MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, operating and net losses persist across all three reported periods, and the market data shows a 0% gross, operating, and net margin with ROIC of -35%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.5, the Piotroski F-Score is 2/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. Reported cash was $2.5M in FY 2025 and $2.4M in FY 2024, against FCF outflows of $-7.4M and $-7.9M, respectively. Balance sheet posture is therefore thin relative to annual cash burn, with debt reported as N/A.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news wire, the main items are:

  • A report that the CEO bought $475 in BCDA shares (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE).
  • A report that the FDA agreed the heart-failure trial may support approval of its cell treatment (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE).
  • A report of an FDA procedural step, with the stock up 6% pre-market (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE).
  • A report that the FDA accepted the Helix Catheter De Novo pre-submission for marketing clearance (RED, RISK WATCH).
  • A report of a CEO purchase of 500 shares at $0.95 across two purchases (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE).
  • A report that a heart-treatment device has data from 15 trials and nearly 500 patients, with its FDA package accepted (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE).

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, supply chain is NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

  • What is the company's revenue model and expected timing of any commercial revenue, given $0.0M reported revenue?
  • What is the current cash runway against the reported annual free cash outflows of $-7.4M (FY 2025)?
  • What is the status and timing of the Helix Catheter marketing clearance process referenced in the news wire?
  • Is any debt outstanding, given debt is reported as N/A across all periods?
  • What are the precise terms and size of the insider share purchases referenced in the news wire?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is BCDA (D- • RQD 38/100) a Buy at $0.93?

Welcome to the BCDA (BioCardia Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 38/100 (Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow) in Biotechnology: Biological Products (No Diagnostic Substances). 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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Spot @ $0.93

Pump the brakes on BCDA — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on BCDA, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with tightening sector spreads. Unless BioCardia 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.

QU QuantViper Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $1.18 (+26.9%)
Spot @ $0.93

BCDA cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on BCDA, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Biotechnology: Biological Products (No Diagnostic Substances) and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $0.93 (52-wk range $0.75 - $1.80), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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