ZeroStack Corp. (ZSTK) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$2.78 -5.12% NASDAQ β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $2.75

ZeroStack Corp. (ZSTK) 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 $63.9M
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As of 2026-11-02, ZeroStack Corp. (NASDAQ: ZSTK) 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 $2.78 (-5.12% 1D, market cap $63.9M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 4/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 5/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, ZSTK ranks #949 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Health Care sector (Other Pharmaceuticals), ZSTK carries a Roarable E (25/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 4.6%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, ESYN (EnerSyn Global Inc.) holds a D- grade (40/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $54.4M) and COSM (Cosmos Health Inc.) posts a E grade (29/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $27.9M). Among the 5-stock peer group, ZSTK leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while NUS leads on capital efficiency (6.7% ROIC).

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Per ZSTK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001790169), ZeroStack Corp. generated $35.7M in revenue (-0.5% YoY), $0 in net income, and -$8.8M in free cash flow against $130.2M in total assets and $50.8M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Health Care 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: $2.75 (-1.11%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)βš™οΈ Cash Engine: 4/20 (E) β€’ 0% FCF Margin
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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (25/100 Β· E) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-10.7% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 29.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E Β· Rk D-
Cash (4)Whales (3)SEC (10)Macro (5)CEO (3)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-14.7% Base Target
$16 Bull$2 Base$2 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ZSTK)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (25/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY ZSTK SCORES 25/100 (E) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+10/20 pts (40% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 2/9

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+5/20 pts (20% of score)

FRED Regime Γ— Technicals: 11% of 52W Range β€’ RSI-14 at 30.3 (OVERSOLD (<32))

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$4.37-11% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
30
Grade E$3.89-19.5% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
28
Grade E$3.13-11.2% Next Q
Current
25
Grade E$2.78-10.7% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: E (33) β†’ E (25)Full Audit β†’
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While ZSTK 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 Health Care with deep daily trading liquidity.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($4.37) and Max Pain ($2.92) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $15.79.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

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 β€’ 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 β†’ $17,081

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $102/yr
$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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ZSTK // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -44.06%πŸ“ HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-02O $2.94H $2.94L $2.78C $2.78VOL 79.4K
SUP: $-1.94SMA50: $4.37SMA200: $5.15
$13.37$10.10$6.84$3.57$0.31SUP $-1.94$2.782026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-172026-11-02
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ZSTK Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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. -0.5% 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 (ZSTK)

1. Head-to-Head Health Care Peer Comparison (ZSTK vs. ESYN, COSM, NUS, MEDS)

Industry: Other Pharmaceuticals (10 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1016 tracked Health Care securities in the Roarable RQD universe, ZeroStack Corp. (ZSTK) ranks #949 by composite RQD confidence (25/100, grade E) and #720 by equity capitalization ($63.9M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ZSTK leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while NUS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 6.7% ROIC and 69.4% gross margin. NUS currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 53/100 (D+) compared with ZSTK at 25/100 (E).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
ZSTK ACTIVE
ZeroStack Corp.
E 25/100 β€” 4.6% -35.0% -5.12% $63.9M Benchmark Subject
ESYN
EnerSyn Global Inc.
D- 40/100 β€” 53.0% -35.0% -4.37% $54.4M /esyn-vs-zstk β†’
COSM
Cosmos Health Inc.
E 29/100 β€” 12.1% -35.0% +10.96% $27.9M /cosm-vs-zstk β†’
NUS
Nu Skin Enterprises Inc.
D+ 53/100 β€” 69.4% 6.7% -0.85% $228.3M /nus-vs-zstk β†’
MEDS
DataMeds AI Inc.
E 28/100 β€” -27.5% -35.0% -5.42% $9.8M /meds-vs-zstk 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 0001790169

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), ZeroStack Corp. (ZSTK) reported GAAP revenue of $35.7M (-0.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $35.9M , and -53.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $0, operating cash flow of -$8.7M, and free cash flow of -$8.8M (-70.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, ZSTK closed FY2025 with $130.2M in total assets against $50.8M 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) 2025-12-31 $35.7M $0 -$8.7M -$8.8M $130.2M $50.8M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $35.9M -$15.9M -$5.0M -$5.2M $26.2M $0
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $76.1M -$57.0M -$8.4M -$8.4M β€” β€”

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

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

As of 2026-11-02, ZeroStack Corp. (NASDAQ: ZSTK) 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 $2.78 (-5.12% 1D, market cap $63.9M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 4/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 5/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, ZSTK ranks #949 in composite RQD confidence.

How does ZSTK compare to ESYN and COSM in the Health Care sector?

Within the Health Care sector (Other Pharmaceuticals), ZSTK carries a Roarable E (25/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 4.6%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, ESYN (EnerSyn Global Inc.) holds a D- grade (40/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $54.4M) and COSM (Cosmos Health Inc.) posts a E grade (29/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $27.9M). Among the 5-stock peer group, ZSTK leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while NUS leads on capital efficiency (6.7% ROIC).

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

Per ZSTK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001790169), ZeroStack Corp. generated $35.7M in revenue (-0.5% YoY), $0 in net income, and -$8.8M in free cash flow against $130.2M in total assets and $50.8M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Health Care 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 ZSTK trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

ZSTK last traded at $2.78 (-5.12% on volume of 3,949 shares), positioning the stock -36.38% below its 50-day simple moving average ($4.37) and -46.02% below its 200-day simple moving average ($5.15). Across its 52-week range of $1.32 to $15.04, ZSTK sits at the 10.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 30.3 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±12.5% ($2.43 to $3.13).

ZSTK Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index

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Does ZSTK pay a dividend and is it safe?

ZeroStack Corp. (ZSTK) 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.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF β€’ RQD 25/100 (E) βœ“ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

ZSTK β€” ZeroStack Corp.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:46:03Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, ZSTK scores 25 out of 100, grading E, with the verdict "Roarable Strong Sell β€” Forensic Risk / Avoid." The fundamental cash engine pillar scores 4 of 20, reflecting ROIC of -35% and an FCF yield of -13.77%, which indicates the business is not currently generating returns on invested capital or free cash flow to shareholders. Whale/13F flow scores 3 of 20 and insider conviction scores 3 of 20, meaning institutional and insider activity signals are weak. The macro regime fit pillar scores 5 of 20, with a beta of 1.0 and a sector sensitivity profile the rating treats as a drag. The forensic balance sheet pillar scores 10 of 20, citing an Altman Z of 2.5, a Piotroski F of 2 out of 9, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72. For a prospective investor, the upside case rests on a recovery in cash generation and ROIC, which the source data does not show yet; the valuation tradeoff is that the stock trades at a $63.9M market cap with negative cash returns; and the rating's central message is forensic risk, meaning the balance sheet and earnings quality warrant heightened scrutiny before any position is considered.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$35.7M$-154.7M$0.0MN/A$-8.8M$5.6M$50.8M
FY 2024$35.9M$-8.9M$-15.9MN/A$-5.2M$5.2M$0.0M
FY 2023$76.1M$-50.4M$-57.0MN/A$-8.4MN/AN/A

Per the market data, gross margin is 4.6%, operating margin is -60%, net margin is 0%, and ROIC is -35%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.5 and the Piotroski F-Score is 2 out of 9, with debt-to-equity at 0.72. Reported revenue declined from $76.1M in FY 2023 to $35.9M in FY 2024 and $35.7M in FY 2025, while FY 2025 operating income was $-154.7M against $-8.9M in FY 2024. Cash moved from $5.2M to $5.6M and debt rose from $0.0M to $50.8M over the FY 2024 to FY 2025 span.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Three headlines reference ZSTK in the news feed, each tagged as market wire with a yellow signal light: a TradingView estimates report, a kalkine.ca pre-market report listing ZSTK among stocks that fell 7% to 10%, and a Traders Union price prediction piece. The summaries are generic and contain no specific fundamental catalyst. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, no supply-chain links or proprietary signals are recorded for this ticker.

Open Questions

  • What drove the decline in reported revenue from $76.1M in FY 2023 to $35.7M in FY 2025, and is it expected to stabilize?
  • What accounts for the FY 2025 operating loss of $-154.7M relative to the $-8.9M loss in FY 2024?
  • How is the $50.8M debt balance structured, including maturities and covenants, given the rise from $0.0M in FY 2024?
  • What are the EPS, forward P/E, and EV/EBITDA figures, which are absent from the source data?
  • What is the current institutional and insider ownership composition, which the holders section does not provide?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is ZSTK (E β€’ RQD 25/100) a Buy at $2.93?

Welcome to the ZSTK (ZeroStack Corp.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 25/100 (Roarable Strong Sell β€” Forensic Risk / Avoid) in Other Pharmaceuticals. 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.

SH ShortSeller_Dan Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $2.20 (-24.9%)
Spot @ $2.93

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

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on ZSTK, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 4.6% gross margins. Unless ZeroStack Corp. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

MA MacroHawk_NYC Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $3.75 (+28.0%)
Spot @ $2.93

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on ZSTK, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Other Pharmaceuticals and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $2.93 (52-wk range $1.32 - $15.04), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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