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C3is Inc. (CISS) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±12.5% Move

$0.50 +1.02% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $0.50

C3is Inc. (CISS) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 27/100 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, C3is Inc. (NASDAQ: CISS) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 27/100 at a spot price of $0.50 (+1.02% 1D, market cap $741.0K). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 3/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 7/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, CISS ranks #921 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Marine Transportation), CISS carries a Roarable E (27/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 1.1%. By comparison, TOPS (TOP Ships Inc.) holds a D- grade (36/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 7.6%, cap $3.7M) and ICON (Icon Energy Corp.) posts a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 0.8%, cap $3.9M). Among the 5-stock peer group, CISS leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while TOPS leads on capital efficiency (7.6% ROIC).

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Per CISS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001951067), C3is Inc. generated $34.8M in revenue (-17.8% YoY), $10.5M in net income, and $3.8M in free cash flow against $98.5M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary 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 · Rk D-
Cash (3)Whales (3)SEC (7)Macro (8)CEO (7)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-14% Base Target
$12783 Bull$0 Base$0 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CISS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (27/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CISS SCORES 27/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+8/20 pts (30% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 2% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 22.3 (OVERSOLD (<32))

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+7/20 pts (26% of score)

Altman Z-Score 0.82 (DISTRESS RISK (<1.8)) • Piotroski F-Score 5/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-16 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
35
Grade E$0.63-11.1% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
32
Grade E$0.56-12.5% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
30
Grade E$0.49+2% Next Q
Current
27
Grade E$0.50-10.3% Hist 90D α
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While CISS currently carries a cautious 27/100 (E) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (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 Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($1.06) and Max Pain ($0.53) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $12,783.12.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.16% 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

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MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

CISS Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 27/100

Trailing EPS: $4.25 • YoY Revenue Growth: -17.8%

Model Bullish Setup (27/100)Model Risk Weight (73/100)
Derived deterministically from RQD cash-flow quality, SEC accrual safety, and institutional flow (not a community poll).
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Recent SEC Reported Revenue, Net Profit & Diluted EPS Cadence

PeriodFiledRevenueNet ProfitFree Cash FlowGross Margin
FY 20252025-12-31$34.8M$10.5M$3.8M52%
FY 20242024-12-31$42.3M-$2.7M$23.4M52%
FY 20232023-12-31$28.7M$9.3M$5.6M52%
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CISS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -99.64%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-03O $0.54H $0.54L $0.50C $0.50VOL 219.9K
SUP: $0.34SMA50: $1.06SMA200: $150.5
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Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -17.8% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #921 of 1009 ⚔️ TOPS vs CISS Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (CISS vs. TOPS, ICON, HTCO, CTRM)

Industry: Marine Transportation (67 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, C3is Inc. (CISS) ranks #921 by composite RQD confidence (27/100, grade E) and #1006 by equity capitalization ($741.0K). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CISS leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while TOPS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 7.6% ROIC and — gross margin. HTCO currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 45/100 (D) compared with CISS at 27/100 (E).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
CISS ACTIVE
C3is Inc.
E 27/100 — — 1.1% +1.02% $741.0K Benchmark Subject
TOPS
TOP Ships Inc.
D- 36/100 — — 7.6% +6.04% $3.7M /tops-vs-ciss →
ICON
Icon Energy Corp.
D 44/100 — — 0.8% -0.97% $3.9M /icon-vs-ciss →
HTCO
High-Trend International Group (Class A)
D 45/100 — 3.2% — 0.00% $8.9M /htco-vs-ciss →
CTRM
Castor Maritime Inc.
D- 40/100 — — -3.9% -0.69% $14.0M /ctrm-vs-ciss →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001951067 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), C3is Inc. (CISS) reported GAAP revenue of $34.8M (-17.8% vs. FY2024 revenue of $42.3M , and +20.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $10.5M, operating cash flow of $4.0M, and free cash flow of $3.8M (-83.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, CISS closed FY2025 with $98.5M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.82, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $34.8M $10.5M $4.0M $3.8M $98.5M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $42.3M -$2.7M $25.0M $23.4M $100.5M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $28.7M $9.3M $5.6M $5.6M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, C3is Inc. (NASDAQ: CISS) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 27/100 at a spot price of $0.50 (+1.02% 1D, market cap $741.0K). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 3/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 7/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, CISS ranks #921 in composite RQD confidence.

How does CISS compare to TOPS and ICON in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Marine Transportation), CISS carries a Roarable E (27/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 1.1%. By comparison, TOPS (TOP Ships Inc.) holds a D- grade (36/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 7.6%, cap $3.7M) and ICON (Icon Energy Corp.) posts a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 0.8%, cap $3.9M). Among the 5-stock peer group, CISS leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while TOPS leads on capital efficiency (7.6% ROIC).

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

Per CISS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001951067), C3is Inc. generated $34.8M in revenue (-17.8% YoY), $10.5M in net income, and $3.8M in free cash flow against $98.5M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary 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 CISS trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

CISS last traded at $0.50 (+1.02% on volume of 172,367 shares), positioning the stock -52.83% below its 50-day simple moving average ($1.06) and -99.67% below its 200-day simple moving average ($150.46). Across its 52-week range of $0.46 to $12,174.40, CISS sits at the 0.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 22.3 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($1.00 to $0.56).

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CISS — C3is Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

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

C3is Inc. (CISS) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 27/100, corresponding to a E letter grade (Roarable Strong Sell) at a spot price of $0.50 (+1.02% 1D, market capitalization $741.0K).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (3/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 1.1%, gross margin of —, operating margin of 3.9%, and free cash flow yield of —.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (3/20) + Insider Conviction (7/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (8/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (7/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 0.82, Piotroski F-Score of 5/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

C3is Inc. Is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Marine Transportation industry,. The news wire references Aframax tanker and MR product tanker activity, including voyage charter contracts and a vessel delivery, per the Recent News and Catalysts section.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), C3is Inc. (CISS) reported $34.8M in annual revenue (up from $42.3M in FY2024, -17.8% YoY) and $10.5M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($28.7M revenue, $9.3M net income) through FY2025, CISS scaled operating cash flow to $4.0M and free cash flow to $3.8M, backed by $98.5M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (E • RQD 27/100): Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of — and institutional whale pillar of 3/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 3/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 3/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $0.46 – $12,174.40 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 3.9% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

No upstream or downstream dependencies, sector correlations, or proprietary signal links are recorded for CISS. For an investor, this means the source data offers no mapped second-order ripple paths.

  • Key Question #1: Can CISS sustain or expand its 3.9% operating margin and 1.1% ROIC against Marine Transportation peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $34.8M and free cash flow of $3.8M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is CISS's equity valuation to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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MI MidwestValue RQD DEBATE OPENER • Fundamental Long-Only 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $0.59 (+18.0%)
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A reported Aframax voyage charter contract and second MR product tanker delivery offer a visible near-term revenue catalyst.

Don't sleep on CISS's setup in Consumer Discretionary. A reported Aframax voyage charter contract and second MR product tanker delivery offer a visible near-term revenue catalyst.. Beta of 1.0 means it moves fast when momentum turns, and the 5-pillar RQD gauge (27/100) backs up the fundamental quality.

VolSurface_Trader 🐂 BULL

Both sides have a point here — CISS's 7/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

MU MultipleCompression RQD DEBATE OPENER • Valuation Discipline 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $0.41 (-18.0%)
Spot @ $0.50

A 0.82 Altman Z-Score, 1.1% ROIC, and 0% FCF yield signal distress risk with no cash-generation support for the price.

Sitting on the sidelines or leaning short CISS above $0.50. A 0.82 Altman Z-Score, 1.1% ROIC, and 0% FCF yield signal distress risk with no cash-generation support for the price.. Until Fundamental Cash Engine (2/20) and FCF yield (0.0%) inflect higher, upside is capped near $12174.40.

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