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Bridgeline Digital Inc. (BLIN) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$0.69 +5.00% NASDAQ β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $0.69

Bridgeline Digital Inc. (BLIN) 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 2026-11-03, Bridgeline Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: BLIN) 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 $0.69 (+5.00% 1D, market cap $8.3M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 3/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, BLIN ranks #582 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), BLIN carries a Roarable E (31/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 66.6%, and ROIC of -23.3%. By comparison, VWAV (VisionWave Holdings Inc.) holds a D- grade (35/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $8.6M) and HPAI (Helport AI Limited) posts a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E 5.1x, ROIC β€”, cap $8.7M). Among the 5-stock peer group, HPAI leads on earnings multiple (5.1x) while WIMI leads on capital efficiency (-3.4% ROIC).

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Per BLIN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0001378590), Bridgeline Digital Inc. generated $15.4M in revenue (+0.2% YoY), -$2.5M in net income, and -$1.1M in free cash flow against $15.7M in total assets and $150.0K in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology 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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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw E Β· Rk E
Cash (8)Whales (9)SEC (5)Macro (6)CEO (3)
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE-11.6% Base Target
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for BLIN)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (31/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY BLIN SCORES 31/100 (E) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+9/20 pts (29% of score)

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

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+8/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0% FCF Margin ($0 FCF) & 66.6% Gross Margin

β–Ό #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

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
39
Grade E$0.76-9.2% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
36
Grade E$0.69+4.3% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
34
Grade E$0.72-4.2% Next Q
Current
31
Grade E$0.69-9.4% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: E (39) β†’ E (31)Full Audit β†’
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While BLIN 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 Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($0.82) and Max Pain ($0.72) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $1.49.

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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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2026-11-03O $0.70H $0.70L $0.66C $0.69VOL 13.8K
RES: $0.90SUP: $0.58SMA50: $0.82SMA200: $0.94
$1.47$1.25$1.03$0.80$0.58RES $0.90SUP $0.58$0.692026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +0.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Technology Rank #582 of 715 βš”οΈ VWAV vs BLIN Full Matrix β†’

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (BLIN vs. VWAV, HPAI, DTSS, WIMI)

Industry: Computer Software: Prepackaged Software (222 Tracked Issuers)

Across 715 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Bridgeline Digital Inc. (BLIN) ranks #582 by composite RQD confidence (31/100, grade E) and #653 by equity capitalization ($8.3M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, HPAI leads on earnings valuation at 5.1x trailing P/E, while WIMI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -3.4% ROIC and β€” gross margin. HPAI currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 56/100 (D+) compared with BLIN at 31/100 (E).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
BLIN ACTIVE
Bridgeline Digital Inc.
E 31/100 β€” 66.6% -23.3% +5.00% $8.3M Benchmark Subject
VWAV
VisionWave Holdings Inc.
D- 35/100 β€” β€” -35.0% -17.67% $8.6M /vwav-vs-blin β†’
HPAI
Helport AI Limited
D+ 56/100 5.1x 54.9% β€” +1.56% $8.7M /hpai-vs-blin β†’
DTSS
Datasea Intelligent Technology Ltd. (Class A)
D- 40/100 β€” 3.5% β€” -7.24% $8.9M /dtss-vs-blin β†’
WIMI
WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc. (Class B)
E 27/100 β€” β€” -3.4% +2.46% $9.0M /wimi-vs-blin β†’

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-09-30 β€’ CIK 0001378590 β†—

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30), Bridgeline Digital Inc. (BLIN) reported GAAP revenue of $15.4M (+0.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $15.4M , and -3.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$2.5M, operating cash flow of -$1.1M, and free cash flow of -$1.1M (-41.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, BLIN closed FY2025 with $15.7M in total assets against $150.0K 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
FY2025 (FY) 2025-09-30 $15.4M -$2.5M -$1.1M -$1.1M $15.7M $150.0K
FY2024 (FY) 2024-09-30 $15.4M -$2.0M -$765.0K -$794.0K $15.5M β€”
FY2023 (FY) 2023-09-30 $15.9M -$9.4M $277.0K $277.0K β€” β€”

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, Bridgeline Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: BLIN) 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 $0.69 (+5.00% 1D, market cap $8.3M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 3/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, BLIN ranks #582 in composite RQD confidence.

How does BLIN compare to VWAV and HPAI in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), BLIN carries a Roarable E (31/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 66.6%, and ROIC of -23.3%. By comparison, VWAV (VisionWave Holdings Inc.) holds a D- grade (35/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $8.6M) and HPAI (Helport AI Limited) posts a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E 5.1x, ROIC β€”, cap $8.7M). Among the 5-stock peer group, HPAI leads on earnings multiple (5.1x) while WIMI leads on capital efficiency (-3.4% ROIC).

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

Per BLIN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0001378590), Bridgeline Digital Inc. generated $15.4M in revenue (+0.2% YoY), -$2.5M in net income, and -$1.1M in free cash flow against $15.7M in total assets and $150.0K in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology 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 BLIN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

BLIN last traded at $0.69 (+5.00% on volume of 34,067 shares), positioning the stock -15.85% below its 50-day simple moving average ($0.82) and -26.60% below its 200-day simple moving average ($0.94). Across its 52-week range of $0.65 to $1.42, BLIN sits at the 5.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 36.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±12.5% ($1.00 to $0.78).

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BLIN β€” Bridgeline Digital Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-09-30

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Bridgeline Digital Inc. (BLIN) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 31/100, corresponding to a E letter grade (Roarable Strong Sell) at a spot price of $0.69 (+5.00% 1D, market capitalization $8.3M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (8/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of -23.3%, gross margin of 66.6%, operating margin of -15.8%, and free cash flow yield of -12.80%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (9/20) + Insider Conviction (3/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (6/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (5/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 3/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.02x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Bridgeline Digital Inc. (BLIN) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Technology sector, within the Computer Software: Prepackaged Software industry..0B.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-09-30), Bridgeline Digital Inc. (BLIN) reported $15.4M in annual revenue (up from $15.4M in FY2024, +0.2% YoY) and -$2.5M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($15.9M revenue, -$9.4M net income) through FY2025, BLIN scaled operating cash flow to -$1.1M and free cash flow to -$1.1M, backed by $15.7M in total assets against $150.0K in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • πŸ‚ Primary Bull Case (E β€’ RQD 31/100): Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of -12.80% and institutional whale pillar of 9/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 8/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 9/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $0.65 – $1.42 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Investors must weigh current valuation against -15.8% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software (Technology), BLIN carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of 66.6%.

  • Key Question #1: Can BLIN sustain or expand its -15.8% operating margin and -23.3% ROIC against Computer Software: Prepackaged Software peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $15.4M and free cash flow of -$1.1M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $150.0K in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is BLIN's equity valuation to Technology capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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The 9 / 20 whale 13F flow pillar and the 66.6% gross margin show institutional interest and a high gross margin on $15.4M of revenue.

The street is overcomplicating Bridgeline Digital Inc. (BLIN). The 9 / 20 whale 13F flow pillar and the 66.6% gross margin show institutional interest and a high gross margin on $15.4M of revenue.. With an RQD score of 31/100 (E) and Forensic Balance Sheet at 5/20, any positive earnings surprise or guidance raise forces underweight funds to chase above $0.71.

CapAlloc_Nerd πŸ‚ BULL

@MeanReversion_88 Fair point on current EV/EBITDA multiples, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software. If gross margin (66.6%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.

ME MeanReversion_88 RQD DEBATE OPENER β€’ Quantitative Statistical Arb 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $0.51 (-22.7%)
Spot @ $0.66

A -23.3% ROIC, -12.8% FCF yield, and operating losses in each reported period with cash of $1.5M point to a weak cash engine and forens

Careful chasing BLIN at $0.66. A -23.3% ROIC, -12.8% FCF yield, and operating losses in each reported period with cash of $1.5M point to a weak cash engine and forensic risk.. Gross margin is 66.6%, but operating margin is -15.8%, which shows SG&A and reinvestment are eating into bottom-line EPS. Target $0.51 on multiple compression.

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