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Ocean Power Technologies Inc. (OPTT) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±12.5% Move

$0.41 0.00% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $0.41

Ocean Power Technologies Inc. (OPTT) 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, Ocean Power Technologies Inc. (NYSE: OPTT) 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 $0.41 (0.00% 1D, market cap $4.3M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 3/20. Across 116 tracked Utilities issuers, OPTT ranks #111 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Utilities sector (Electric Utilities: Central), OPTT carries a Roarable E (27/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of -30.0%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, BESS (Bimergen Energy Corporation) holds a D grade (47/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -20.5%, cap $16.8M) and SPRU (Spruce Power Holding Corporation (Class A)) posts a E grade (19/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 2.7%, cap $25.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, OPTT leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while SPRU leads on capital efficiency (2.7% ROIC).

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Per OPTT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-04-30, CIK 0001378140), Ocean Power Technologies Inc. generated $700.0K in revenue (-88.1% YoY), -$48.9M in net income, and -$24.8M in free cash flow against $41.1M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Utilities 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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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $0.41 (-0.19%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+1.28% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 8/20 (D-) • 0% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw E · Rk E
Cash (8)Whales (3)SEC (5)Macro (8)CEO (3)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-14.6% Base Target
$23 Bull$0 Base$0 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for OPTT)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (27/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY OPTT SCORES 27/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+8/20 pts (30% of score)

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

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+8/20 pts (30% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 2% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 23.4 (OVERSOLD (<32))

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Dilution Drag (+1.28% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
35
Grade E$0.72-23.6% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
32
Grade E$0.55+16.4% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
30
Grade E$0.64-35.9% Next Q
Current
27
Grade E$0.41-10.3% Hist 90D α
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While OPTT currently carries a cautious 27/100 (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 Utilities with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($2.17) and Max Pain ($0.43) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $22.68.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+1.28% 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

±$0.05 Expected Swing
$1.00 (-12.5%)Spot $0.41$0.46 (+12.5%)
MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

OPTT Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 27/100

Trailing EPS: $4.25 • YoY Revenue Growth: -65%

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 20252026-04-30$700.0K-$48.9M-$24.8M-50%
FY 20242025-04-30$5.9M-$24.5M-$19.1M28.3%
FY 20232024-04-30$5.5M-$27.5M-$29.8M8%
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OPTT // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -96.20%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-03O $0.42H $0.42L $0.41C $0.41VOL 626.1K
RES: $1.28SUP: $-0.34SMA50: $2.17SMA200: $8.05
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Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -88.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Utilities Rank #111 of 116 ⚔️ BESS vs OPTT Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Utilities Peer Comparison (OPTT vs. BESS, SPRU, WAVE, HDRN)

Industry: Electric Utilities: Central (56 Tracked Issuers)

Across 116 tracked Utilities securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Ocean Power Technologies Inc. (OPTT) ranks #111 by composite RQD confidence (27/100, grade E) and #113 by equity capitalization ($4.3M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, OPTT leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while SPRU leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 2.7% ROIC and — gross margin. BESS currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 47/100 (D) compared with OPTT at 27/100 (E).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
OPTT ACTIVE
Ocean Power Technologies Inc.
E 27/100 — -30.0% -35.0% 0.00% $4.3M Benchmark Subject
BESS
Bimergen Energy Corporation
D 47/100 — — -20.5% +14.41% $16.8M /bess-vs-optt →
SPRU
Spruce Power Holding Corporation (Class A)
E 19/100 — — 2.7% +1.54% $25.0M /spru-vs-optt →
WAVE
Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ)
D 45/100 — — — -0.84% $29.6M /wave-vs-optt →
HDRN
Hadron Energy Inc.
D 45/100 — — — +0.03% $47.2M /hdrn-vs-optt →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-04-30 • CIK 0001378140 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-04-30), Ocean Power Technologies Inc. (OPTT) reported GAAP revenue of $700.0K (-88.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $5.9M , and -87.3% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$48.9M, operating cash flow of -$20.8M, and free cash flow of -$24.8M (-29.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, OPTT closed FY2025 with $41.1M 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) 2026-04-30 $700.0K -$48.9M -$20.8M -$24.8M $41.1M —
FY2024 (FY) 2025-04-30 $5.9M -$24.5M -$18.6M -$19.1M $34.4M —
FY2023 (FY) 2024-04-30 $5.5M -$27.5M -$29.8M -$29.8M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, Ocean Power Technologies Inc. (NYSE: OPTT) 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 $0.41 (0.00% 1D, market cap $4.3M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 3/20. Across 116 tracked Utilities issuers, OPTT ranks #111 in composite RQD confidence.

How does OPTT compare to BESS and SPRU in the Utilities sector?

Within the Utilities sector (Electric Utilities: Central), OPTT carries a Roarable E (27/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of -30.0%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, BESS (Bimergen Energy Corporation) holds a D grade (47/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -20.5%, cap $16.8M) and SPRU (Spruce Power Holding Corporation (Class A)) posts a E grade (19/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 2.7%, cap $25.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, OPTT leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while SPRU leads on capital efficiency (2.7% ROIC).

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

Per OPTT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-04-30, CIK 0001378140), Ocean Power Technologies Inc. generated $700.0K in revenue (-88.1% YoY), -$48.9M in net income, and -$24.8M in free cash flow against $41.1M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Utilities 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 OPTT trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

OPTT last traded at $0.41 (0.00% on volume of 525,461 shares), positioning the stock -81.11% below its 50-day simple moving average ($2.17) and -94.91% below its 200-day simple moving average ($8.05). Across its 52-week range of $0.29 to $21.60, OPTT sits at the 0.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 23.4 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($1.00 to $0.46).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 27/100 (E) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

OPTT — Ocean Power Technologies Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2026-04-30

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

Ocean Power Technologies Inc. (OPTT) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 27/100, corresponding to a E letter grade (Roarable Strong Sell) at a spot price of $0.41 (0.00% 1D, market capitalization $4.3M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (8/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of -35.0%, gross margin of -30.0%, operating margin of -60.0%, and free cash flow yield of —.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (3/20) + Insider Conviction (3/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (8/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (5/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 2/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

. Is a NYSE-listed issuer classified in the Utilities sector and the Electric Utilities: Central industry. Per the market data, its gross margin is -30%, operating margin -60%, and net margin -60%.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2026-04-30), Ocean Power Technologies Inc. (OPTT) reported $700.0K in annual revenue (up from $5.9M in FY2024, -88.1% YoY) and -$48.9M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($5.5M revenue, -$27.5M net income) through FY2025, OPTT scaled operating cash flow to -$20.8M and free cash flow to -$24.8M, backed by $41.1M 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 Utilities with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of — and institutional whale pillar of 3/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 8/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 3/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $0.29 – $21.60 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 -60.0% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

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  • Key Question #1: Can OPTT sustain or expand its -60.0% operating margin and -35.0% ROIC against Electric Utilities: Central peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $700.0K and free cash flow of -$24.8M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is OPTT's equity valuation to Utilities capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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MA MacroHawk_NYC RQD DEBATE OPENER • Cross-Asset Macro Desk 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $0.50 (+22.0%)
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Two U.S. government evaluations of its Powerbuoy 2.0 Solar and Wind Mini could open a commercial pathway.

Two U.S. government evaluations of its Powerbuoy 2.0 Solar and Wind Mini could open a commercial pathway.. When you look under the hood at OPTT, Fundamental Cash Engine is 8/20 with -30.0% gross margins and -35.0% ROIC. Bears are staring in the rearview mirror while institutional 13F flow (3/20) has been quietly accumulating below $21.60. My 12M target is $0.50.

EarningsSniper 🐂 BULL

@RedlineAuditor Shorting a 3/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $0.41 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Utilities.

RE RedlineAuditor RQD DEBATE OPENER • Accounting Quality Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $0.31 (-24.4%)
Spot @ $0.41

Revenue fell to $0.7M in FY 2025 while FCF was -$24.8M against $7.1M of cash.

Here is the bear case nobody on the bull side wants to address on OPTT: Revenue fell to $0.7M in FY 2025 while FCF was -$24.8M against $7.1M of cash.. At current EV/EBITDA multiples, even a small guidance miss in Electric Utilities: Central triggers a 12-15% air pocket.

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