Does VUZI pay a dividend and is it safe?

Vuzix Corporation (VUZI) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 0.6% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

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$1.81 -14.86% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $1.76

Vuzix Corporation (VUZI) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 29/100 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 • RED ALERT Cap $179.0M

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As of 2026-11-03, Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 29/100 at a spot price of $1.81 (-14.86% 1D, market cap $179.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 6/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 3/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 3/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, VUZI ranks #603 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Radio And Television Broadcasting And Communications Equipment), VUZI carries a Roarable E (29/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of -16.9%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, CRNT (Ceragon Networks Ltd.) holds a D grade (47/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 4.3%, cap $188.0M) and BKTI (BK Technologies Corporation) posts a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 20.1x, ROIC 57.6%, cap $257.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BKTI leads on earnings multiple (20.1x) while BKTI leads on capital efficiency (57.6% ROIC).

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Per VUZI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001463972), Vuzix Corporation generated $6.3M in revenue (+9.1% YoY), -$32.3M in net income, and -$20.8M in free cash flow against $40.1M 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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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $1.76 (-2.86%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 6/20 (E) • 0% FCF Margin

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Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-13.3% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for VUZI)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.1%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (29/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY VUZI SCORES 29/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+14/20 pts (48% of score)

Altman Z-Score 5.60 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 4/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+6/20 pts (21% of score)

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

▼ #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

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

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Grade E$2.20+1.8% Next Q

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Grade E$2.24-19.2% Next Q

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Grade E$1.81-9.8% Hist 90D α

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While VUZI currently carries a cautious 29/100 (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 ($2.52) and Max Pain ($1.90) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $5.90.

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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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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

0.6% Total Yield

0% Cash ($0.00/yr) + 0.6% 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 (5.6% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $17,244

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $103/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$10.6K

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$11.2K

Yr 2

$11.8K

Yr 3

$12.4K

Yr 4

$13.1K

Yr 5

$13.9K

Yr 6

$14.6K

Yr 7

$15.5K

Yr 8

$16.3K

Yr 9

$17.2K

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VUZI // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -31.95%▼ SUPPORT BREAKDOWN

2026-11-03O $2.28H $2.28L $1.81C $1.81VOL 996.3K

RES: $3.06SUP: $1.88SMA50: $2.52SMA200: $2.74

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

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle

8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +9.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (VUZI vs. CRNT, BKTI, AVNW, SATL)

Industry: Radio And Television Broadcasting And Communications Equipment (21 Tracked Issuers)

Across 715 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Vuzix Corporation (VUZI) ranks #603 by composite RQD confidence (29/100, grade E) and #482 by equity capitalization ($179.0M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BKTI leads on earnings valuation at 20.1x trailing P/E, while BKTI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 57.6% ROIC and 48.8% gross margin. BKTI currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 68/100 (C+) compared with VUZI at 29/100 (E).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
VUZI ACTIVE Vuzix Corporation	E	29/100	—	-16.9%	-35.0%	-14.86%	$179.0M	Benchmark Subject
CRNT Ceragon Networks Ltd.	D	47/100	—	33.8%	4.3%	-2.43%	$188.0M	/crnt-vs-vuzi →
BKTI BK Technologies Corporation	C+	68/100	20.1x	48.8%	57.6%	-0.09%	$257.2M	/bkti-vs-vuzi →
AVNW Aviat Networks Inc.	D	50/100	—	—	—	-1.88%	$259.4M	/avnw-vs-vuzi →
SATL Satellogic Inc. (Class A)	E	12/100	—	—	-35.0%	-7.23%	$510.4M	/satl-vs-vuzi →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001463972 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Vuzix Corporation (VUZI) reported GAAP revenue of $6.3M (+9.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $5.8M , and -48.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$32.3M, operating cash flow of -$18.8M, and free cash flow of -$20.8M (+17.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, VUZI closed FY2025 with $40.1M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 5.60, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$6.3M	-$32.3M	-$18.8M	-$20.8M	$40.1M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$5.8M	-$73.5M	-$23.7M	-$25.1M	$39.4M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$12.1M	-$50.1M	-$26.3M	-$26.3M	—	—

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

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

VUZI last traded at $1.81 (-14.86% on volume of 1,297,382 shares), positioning the stock -28.17% below its 50-day simple moving average ($2.52) and -33.94% below its 200-day simple moving average ($2.74). Across its 52-week range of $1.96 to $5.62, VUZI sits at the 0.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 40.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.1% ($1.59 to $2.03).

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VUZI — Vuzix Corporation: 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

Vuzix Corporation (VUZI) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 29/100, corresponding to a E letter grade (Roarable Strong Sell) at a spot price of $1.81 (-14.86% 1D, market capitalization $179.0M).

Fundamental Cash Engine (6/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of -35.0%, gross margin of -16.9%, operating margin of -60.0%, and free cash flow yield of -10.81%.
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 (3/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (14/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 5.60, Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI) is classified in the Technology sector, within the Radio And Television Broadcasting And Communications Equipment industry. The profile describes it as a NASDAQ-listed issuer with a market capitalization of $0.2B. Recent news headlines reference smart glasses and a military training platform, but these are described only as news items, not as confirmed business segments.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Vuzix Corporation (VUZI) reported $6.3M in annual revenue (up from $5.8M in FY2024, +9.1% YoY) and -$32.3M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($12.1M revenue, -$50.1M net income) through FY2025, VUZI scaled operating cash flow to -$18.8M and free cash flow to -$20.8M, backed by $40.1M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

🐂 Primary Bull Case (E • RQD 29/100): Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of -10.81% and institutional whale pillar of 3/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 6/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 3/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $1.96 – $5.62 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

Sector correlation data is also not provided. Investors should monitor whether the distribution agreement and the military partnership referenced in the news wire translate into recurring revenue, since the revenue trend in the financials is currently declining.

Key Question #1: Can VUZI sustain or expand its -60.0% operating margin and -35.0% ROIC against Radio And Television Broadcasting And Communications Equipment peers over the next 4 quarters?
Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $6.3M and free cash flow of -$20.8M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
Key Question #3: How sensitive is VUZI's equity valuation to Technology capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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🟢 CATALYST www.marketscreener.com • 1d ago

Vuzix Corporation Enters Distribution Agreement with Commercial Electronics Systems and Begins Shipping Against Initial Six-Figure Lx1 Smart Glasses Order

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Stock Titan • 1d ago

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Recent smart-glasses distribution agreement and military training partnership signal potential new commercial revenue streams.

Here is why I am bullish on VUZI here at $2.12: Recent smart-glasses distribution agreement and military training partnership signal potential new commercial revenue streams.. Compare VUZI's -60.0% operating margin and -35.0% ROIC against the rest of Radio And Television Broadcasting And Communications Equipment. As long as cash conversion holds up, dips toward $2.01 are getting bought.

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@MultipleCompression Shorting a 3/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $2.12 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Technology.

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Spot @ $2.12

Negative ROIC of -35%, FCF yield of -10.81%, and declining revenue from $12.1M to $6.3M point to continued cash burn without demonstrat

Negative ROIC of -35%, FCF yield of -10.81%, and declining revenue from $12.1M to $6.3M point to continued cash burn without demonstrated profitability.. Look at the math on VUZI: paying current EV/EBITDA multiples for -35.0% ROIC and -60.0% operating margins leaves zero margin of safety if Radio And Television Broadcasting And Communications Equipment demand softens. I'd wait for a retest of $1.87 before getting long.