Brand Engagement Network Inc. (BNAI) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$4.19 -0.71% NASDAQ β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $4.18

Brand Engagement Network Inc. (BNAI) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 25/100 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 E β€’ RED ALERT Cap $31.4M
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As of 2026-11-03, Brand Engagement Network Inc. (NASDAQ: BNAI) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 25/100 at a spot price of $4.19 (-0.71% 1D, market cap $31.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 6/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 5/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, BNAI ranks #672 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), BNAI carries a Roarable E (25/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of β€”, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, MLGO (MicroAlgo Inc. (Class A)) holds a D- grade (39/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 1.6%, cap $32.0M) and CREX (Creative Realities Inc.) posts a E grade (15/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -11.8%, cap $28.8M). Among the 5-stock peer group, MBAI leads on earnings multiple (7.7x) while MLGO leads on capital efficiency (1.6% ROIC).

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Per BNAI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001838163), Brand Engagement Network Inc. generated $275.1K in revenue (+175.7% YoY), -$8.6M in net income, and -$5.1M in free cash flow against $15.3M in total assets and $0 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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12M PRICE TARGET CONE-14.8% Base Target
$91 Bull$4 Base$3 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for BNAI)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (25/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY BNAI SCORES 25/100 (E) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+8/20 pts (32% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 3/9

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+6/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0% FCF Margin ($0 FCF) & 52% 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)
33
Grade E$5.14+1% Next Q
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30
Grade E$5.19-6.6% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
28
Grade E$4.85-13.6% Next Q
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25
Grade E$4.19-10.7% Hist 90D Ξ±
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While BNAI currently carries a cautious 25/100 (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.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($7.07) and Max Pain ($4.40) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $90.59.

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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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HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING
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BNAI // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -82.15%β–² RESISTANCE BREAKOUT
2026-11-03O $4.22H $4.22L $4.19C $4.19VOL 119.2K
RES: $2.86SUP: $3.76SMA50: $7.07SMA200: $20.55
$40.06$30.27$20.48$10.69$0.90RES $2.86SUP $3.76$4.192026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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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. +175.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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πŸ“Š Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (BNAI)

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (BNAI vs. MLGO, CREX, BLIV, MBAI)

Industry: EDP Services (163 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Brand Engagement Network Inc. (BNAI) ranks #672 by composite RQD confidence (25/100, grade E) and #586 by equity capitalization ($31.4M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MBAI leads on earnings valuation at 7.7x trailing P/E, while MLGO leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 1.6% ROIC and 25.8% gross margin. BLIV currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 49/100 (D) compared with BNAI at 25/100 (E).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
BNAI ACTIVE
Brand Engagement Network Inc.
E 25/100 β€” β€” -35.0% -0.71% $31.4M Benchmark Subject
MLGO
MicroAlgo Inc. (Class A)
D- 39/100 β€” 25.8% 1.6% -2.65% $32.0M /mlgo-vs-bnai β†’
CREX
Creative Realities Inc.
E 15/100 β€” 44.9% -11.8% +1.43% $28.8M /crex-vs-bnai β†’
BLIV
BeLive Holdings Ordinary Share
D 49/100 β€” β€” β€” +14.22% $28.8M /bliv-vs-bnai β†’
MBAI
MBody AI Ltd. Ordinary Share
E 29/100 7.7x β€” -35.0% -10.05% $28.8M /mbai-vs-bnai β†’

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-12-31 β€’ CIK 0001838163

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Brand Engagement Network Inc. (BNAI) reported GAAP revenue of $275.1K (+175.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $99.8K , and +681.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$8.6M, operating cash flow of -$5.1M, and free cash flow of -$5.1M (+63.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, BNAI closed FY2025 with $15.3M in total assets against $0 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) 2025-12-31 $275.1K -$8.6M -$5.1M -$5.1M $15.3M β€”
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $99.8K -$33.7M -$14.0M -$14.1M $18.1M β€”
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $35.2K -$11.7M -$5.1M -$5.1M β€” β€”

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, Brand Engagement Network Inc. (NASDAQ: BNAI) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 25/100 at a spot price of $4.19 (-0.71% 1D, market cap $31.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 6/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 5/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, BNAI ranks #672 in composite RQD confidence.

How does BNAI compare to MLGO and CREX in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), BNAI carries a Roarable E (25/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of β€”, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, MLGO (MicroAlgo Inc. (Class A)) holds a D- grade (39/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 1.6%, cap $32.0M) and CREX (Creative Realities Inc.) posts a E grade (15/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -11.8%, cap $28.8M). Among the 5-stock peer group, MBAI leads on earnings multiple (7.7x) while MLGO leads on capital efficiency (1.6% ROIC).

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

Per BNAI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001838163), Brand Engagement Network Inc. generated $275.1K in revenue (+175.7% YoY), -$8.6M in net income, and -$5.1M in free cash flow against $15.3M in total assets and $0 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 BNAI trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

BNAI last traded at $4.19 (-0.71% on volume of 119,190 shares), positioning the stock -40.74% below its 50-day simple moving average ($7.07) and -79.61% below its 200-day simple moving average ($20.55). Across its 52-week range of $1.18 to $86.28, BNAI sits at the 3.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 23.1 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±12.5% ($3.67 to $4.71).

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Roarable tracks verified CBOE unusual options sweeps, put/call ratios, and OHLCV realized volatility bands for BNAI.

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BNAI β€” Brand Engagement Network Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Engine: anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5
As of: 2026-11-02T15:48:32Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

The per-the Roarable RQD rating assigns a score of 25 and a letter grade of E, with the verdict "Roarable Strong Sell β€” Forensic Risk / Avoid." The five pillars, each scored out of 20, are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 6 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of -35% and an FCF yield of -16.14%. For a prospective investor, this means the business is not currently generating returns on invested capital or free cash flow; any valuation case must rest on future improvement rather than present cash generation.
  • Whale 13F Flow: 3 / 20. This pillar covers institutional accumulation and options positioning. The low score indicates weak institutional support in the source data, which limits the signal that large holders are building positions.
  • Insider Conviction: 3 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar combines SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. The low score indicates the insider and congressional flow evidence in the source is not supportive.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 5 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, beta is 1.0 with a sector-sensitivity read. A beta of 1.0 means the stock is modeled to move in line with the broad market, so it offers no defensive cushion in a downturn.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 8 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects an Altman Z of 2.5, a Piotroski F of 3/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.5. The Altman Z sits in a range that is not a clear distress signal on its own, but the weak Piotroski score and negative operating economics temper that comfort.

Taken together, the rating frames BNAI as high-risk. The strongest near-term upside argument, a recovery in the cash engine, is not yet visible in the reported numbers. A prospective investor should weigh the sharp price decline against the 52-week range and the absence of positive institutional and insider confirmation before treating any rebound as durable.

Business

Brand Engagement Network Inc. is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Technology sector, operating in the EDP Services industry. Per the profile, the company has a market capitalization of $0.0B, which is consistent with a very small-cap listing. The source data does not describe its specific products, customers, or revenue model beyond its sector and industry classification.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$0.3M$-12.6M$-8.6MN/A$-5.1M$0.2MN/A
FY 2024$0.1M$-36.5M$-33.7MN/A$-14.1M$0.1MN/A
FY 2023$0.0M$-11.7M$-11.7MN/A$-5.1MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, the company reported operating losses in every period shown, with operating margin at -60% and net margin at -60% per the market data. Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC is -35%. The Altman Z of 2.5 and Piotroski F of 3/9 appear in the RQD forensic pillar, and Debt/Equity is listed at 0.5; gross margin is reported as 0%. Cash is small in each reported year, and debt is not available in source data for these periods.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

The news feed contains six items, all tagged to BNAI and all carrying a YELLOW light and MARKET WIRE impact label. The headlines reference a Vatican invitation for a co-founder to speak on AI, an analysis of the Cataneo acquisition, and several items that are general quote or chart pages for BNAI and unrelated tickers. The source data does not contain the article text, so the substance of the acquisition and the Vatican event cannot be verified. The butterfly graph reports no supply chain and no proprietary signals, so there are no structured catalyst links to add. Risk watch items include the unexplained acquisition reference and the absence of verifiable operating detail.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is recorded as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Upstream and downstream dependencies, sector correlations, and second-order bottlenecks cannot be mapped from the source data. A prospective investor should note that the absence of mapped links means this analysis cannot identify which customers, suppliers, or sector peers would transmit a shock to BNAI.

Open Questions

  • What is the content and financial impact of the Cataneo acquisition referenced in the news feed?
  • What products or services generate the reported revenue, and who are the customers?
  • What are the P/E, EPS, and EV/EBITDA figures, which the source data leaves unavailable?
  • What drove the sharp decline toward the $1.18 low of the 52-week range, and what is the debt position in FY 2024 and FY 2025?
  • Does the Vatican speaking engagement or any other news item correspond to a disclosed operating or financing event?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is BNAI (E β€’ RQD 25/100) a Buy at $4.22?

Welcome to the BNAI (Brand Engagement Network Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 25/100 (Roarable Strong Sell β€” Forensic Risk / Avoid) in EDP Services. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

SK SkepticalCFA Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $3.54 (-16.1%)
Spot @ $4.22

Pump the brakes on BNAI β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

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

CA CashFlowKing Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $5.23 (+23.9%)
Spot @ $4.22

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on BNAI, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in EDP Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $4.22 (52-wk range $1.18 - $86.28), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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