Does HURC pay a dividend and is it safe?

Hurco Companies Inc. (HURC) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 1.8% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

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Hurco Companies Inc. (HURC) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$21.89 -0.73% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $21.82

Hurco Companies Inc. (HURC) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 57/100 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+ • SELL / AVOID Cap $142.8M

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As of 2026-11-03, Hurco Companies Inc. (NASDAQ: HURC) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 57/100 at a spot price of $21.89 (-0.73% 1D, market cap $142.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 9/20. Across 486 tracked Industrials issuers, HURC ranks #157 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), HURC carries a Roarable D+ (57/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 18.5%, and ROIC of -5.5%. By comparison, NEOV (NeoVolta Inc.) holds a E grade (29/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $127.5M) and OWLT (Owlet Inc. (Class A)) posts a E grade (21/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $118.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, TAYD leads on earnings multiple (21.4x) while TAYD leads on capital efficiency (8.9% ROIC).

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Per HURC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-10-31, CIK 0000315374), Hurco Companies Inc. generated $178.6M in revenue (-4.3% YoY), -$15.1M in net income, and $16.7M in free cash flow against $261.5M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Industrials 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:

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $21.82 (-0.32%)🧬 Disciplined Float (-0.40% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 9.3% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 57/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-0.2% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 52.2% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw D+ · Rk D+

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-0.5% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for HURC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.7%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (57/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY HURC SCORES 57/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+13/20 pts (23% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±7.7% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+12/20 pts (21% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 9.3% FCF Margin ($16.7M FCF) & 18.5% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution9/20 pts (-11 pt drag)

Disciplined Float (-0.40% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 11 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade D$21.24-0.8% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C-$21.07+1% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade C-$21.29+2.8% Next Q

Current

Grade D+$21.89-0.2% Hist 90D α

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Even with a 57/100 (D+) score, HURC faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($21.85) or 200D SMA ($19.31) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($21.79) toward Bear Floor ($17.00).

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

1.8% Total Yield

0% Cash ($0.00/yr) + 1.8% Buybacks

PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER

74/100 • REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS

FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO

0% (100% Reinvested)

Retains cash flow for R&D and share repurchases

INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (5.5% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $17,081

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $307/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$10.6K

Yr 1

$11.1K

Yr 2

$11.7K

Yr 3

$12.4K

Yr 4

$13.1K

Yr 5

$13.8K

Yr 6

$14.5K

Yr 7

$15.3K

Yr 8

$16.2K

Yr 9

$17.1K

Yr 10

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HURC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +30.53%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE

2026-11-03O $22.25H $22.25L $21.89C $21.89VOL 21.5K

RES: $25.08SUP: $20.40SMA50: $21.85SMA200: $19.31

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle

8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -4.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Industrials Rank #157 of 486 ⚔️ NEOV vs HURC Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (HURC vs. NEOV, OWLT, TAYD, AIRJ)

Industry: Industrial Machinery/Components (208 Tracked Issuers)

Across 486 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Hurco Companies Inc. (HURC) ranks #157 by composite RQD confidence (57/100, grade D+) and #362 by equity capitalization ($142.8M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, TAYD leads on earnings valuation at 21.4x trailing P/E, while TAYD leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 8.9% ROIC and 44.1% gross margin. HURC currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 57/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
HURC ACTIVE Hurco Companies Inc.	D+	57/100	—	18.5%	-5.5%	-0.73%	$142.8M	Benchmark Subject
NEOV NeoVolta Inc.	E	29/100	—	17.9%	-35.0%	-8.80%	$127.5M	/neov-vs-hurc →
OWLT Owlet Inc. (Class A)	E	21/100	—	50.9%	-35.0%	+6.17%	$118.3M	/owlt-vs-hurc →
TAYD Taylor Devices Inc.	D	49/100	21.4x	44.1%	8.9%	+1.15%	$180.5M	/tayd-vs-hurc →
AIRJ AirJoule Technologies Corporation (Class A)	E	30/100	—	—	-4.0%	-2.36%	$191.0M	/airj-vs-hurc →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-10-31 • CIK 0000315374 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-10-31), Hurco Companies Inc. (HURC) reported GAAP revenue of $178.6M (-4.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $186.6M , and -21.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$15.1M, operating cash flow of $17.6M, and free cash flow of $16.7M (+542.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, HURC closed FY2025 with $261.5M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-10-31	$178.6M	-$15.1M	$17.6M	$16.7M	$261.5M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-10-31	$186.6M	-$16.6M	-$2.5M	-$3.8M	$255.8M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-10-31	$227.8M	$4.4M	-$12.8M	-$12.8M	—	—

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

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

How does HURC compare to NEOV and OWLT in the Industrials sector?

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

Where is HURC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

HURC last traded at $21.89 (-0.73% on volume of 22,285 shares), positioning the stock +0.18% above its 50-day simple moving average ($21.85) and +13.36% above its 200-day simple moving average ($19.31). Across its 52-week range of $14.50 to $24.49, HURC sits at the 74.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 56.2 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.7% ($20.20 to $23.58).

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HURC — Hurco Companies Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit

Updated: 2025-10-31

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

Hurco Companies Inc. (HURC) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 57/100, corresponding to a D+ letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $21.89 (-0.73% 1D, market capitalization $142.8M).

Fundamental Cash Engine (12/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of -5.5%, gross margin of 18.5%, operating margin of -5.8%, and free cash flow yield of 11.56%.
Whale 13F & Options Flow (13/20) + Insider Conviction (9/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
Macro Regime Fit (12/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (11/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 5/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Hurco Companies Inc. Is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified in the Industrials sector and the Industrial Machinery/Components industry. Market capitalization is listed as $0.1B in the profile. Per the market data, gross margin is 18.5%, operating margin is -5.8%, and net margin is -8.5%.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-10-31), Hurco Companies Inc. (HURC) reported $178.6M in annual revenue (up from $186.6M in FY2024, -4.3% YoY) and -$15.1M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($227.8M revenue, $4.4M net income) through FY2025, HURC scaled operating cash flow to $17.6M and free cash flow to $16.7M, backed by $261.5M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

🐂 Primary Bull Case (D+ • RQD 57/100): Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of 11.56% and institutional whale pillar of 13/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 12/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 13/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $14.50 – $24.49 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 -5.8% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

There are no upstream or downstream links and no proprietary signals recorded for HURC. The source data therefore does not establish dependencies on suppliers, customers, or sector peers.

Key Question #1: Can HURC sustain or expand its -5.8% operating margin and -5.5% ROIC against Industrial Machinery/Components peers over the next 4 quarters?
Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $178.6M and free cash flow of $16.7M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
Key Question #3: How sensitive is HURC's equity valuation to Industrials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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📌 Pinned Debate

The 11.56% FCF yield and $16.7M of FY 2025 free cash flow show the business generated positive cash despite the reported losses.

Here is why I am bullish on HURC here at $22.05: The 11.56% FCF yield and $16.7M of FY 2025 free cash flow show the business generated positive cash despite the reported losses.. Compare HURC's -5.8% operating margin and -5.5% ROIC against the rest of Industrial Machinery/Components. As long as cash conversion holds up, dips toward $20.95 are getting bought.

EarningsSniper 🐂 BULL

@RedlineAuditor Shorting a 13/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $22.05 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Industrials.

RE RedlineAuditor RQD DEBATE OPENER • Accounting Quality Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $16.76 (-24.0%)

Spot @ $22.05

ROIC of -5.5%, a net loss of -$15.1M in FY 2025, and revenue falling from $227.8M to $178.6M point to weakening fundamentals.

ROIC of -5.5%, a net loss of -$15.1M in FY 2025, and revenue falling from $227.8M to $178.6M point to weakening fundamentals.. Look at the math on HURC: paying current EV/EBITDA multiples for -5.5% ROIC and -5.8% operating margins leaves zero margin of safety if Industrial Machinery/Components demand softens. I'd wait for a retest of $19.40 before getting long.