Does CMCM pay a dividend and is it safe?

Cheetah Mobile Inc. each representing fifty (50) (Class A) (CMCM) 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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Cheetah Mobile Inc. each representing fifty (50) (Class A) (CMCM) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

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

CMCM last traded at $2.46 (+1.24% on volume of 8,344 shares), positioning the stock -10.55% below its 50-day simple moving average ($2.75) and -43.45% below its 200-day simple moving average ($4.35). Across its 52-week range of $2.05 to $9.00, CMCM sits at the 5.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 44.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($2.15 to $2.77).

$2.46 +1.24% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $2.46

Cheetah Mobile Inc. each representing fifty (50) (Class A) (CMCM) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 24/100 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 $75.8M

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As of 2026-11-03, Cheetah Mobile Inc. each representing fifty (50) (Class A) (NYSE: CMCM) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 24/100 at a spot price of $2.46 (+1.24% 1D, market cap $75.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 3/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 5/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, CMCM ranks #672 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), CMCM carries a Roarable E (24/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 72.5%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, CCLD (CareCloud Inc.) holds a D grade (51/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 15.1%, cap $74.8M) and QXL (Quantum X Labs Inc.) posts a D- grade (41/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $79.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, FATN leads on earnings multiple (15.1x) while CCLD leads on capital efficiency (15.1% ROIC).

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Per CMCM's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001597835), Cheetah Mobile Inc. each representing fifty (50) (Class A) generated $164.5M in revenue (+48.8% YoY), -$36.9M in net income, and -$24.6M in free cash flow against $669.8M 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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12M PRICE TARGET CONE-15.4% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CMCM)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (24/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY CMCM SCORES 24/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+8/20 pts (33% of score)

Altman Z-Score 0.20 (DISTRESS RISK (<1.8)) • Piotroski F-Score 5/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+6/20 pts (25% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 6% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 44.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

▼ #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

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Grade E$2.46-10.9% Hist 90D α

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While CMCM currently carries a cautious 24/100 (E) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

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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 ($2.75) and Max Pain ($2.58) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $9.45.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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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 (16.3% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $45,269

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $815/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$11.6K

Yr 1

$13.5K

Yr 2

$15.7K

Yr 3

$18.3K

Yr 4

$21.3K

Yr 5

$24.7K

Yr 6

$28.8K

Yr 7

$33.5K

Yr 8

$38.9K

Yr 9

$45.3K

Yr 10

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2026-11-03O $2.44H $2.46L $2.43C $2.46VOL 7.7K

RES: $2.93SUP: $1.99SMA50: $2.75SMA200: $4.35

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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. +48.8% 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 (CMCM vs. CCLD, QXL, FATN, AISP)

Industry: Computer Software: Prepackaged Software (222 Tracked Issuers)

Across 715 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Cheetah Mobile Inc. each representing fifty (50) (Class A) (CMCM) ranks #672 by composite RQD confidence (24/100, grade E) and #536 by equity capitalization ($75.8M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, FATN leads on earnings valuation at 15.1x trailing P/E, while CCLD leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 15.1% ROIC and — gross margin. FATN currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 55/100 (D+) compared with CMCM at 24/100 (E).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
CMCM ACTIVE Cheetah Mobile Inc. each representing fifty (50) (Class A)	E	24/100	—	72.5%	-35.0%	+1.24%	$75.8M	Benchmark Subject
CCLD CareCloud Inc.	D	51/100	—	—	15.1%	-2.27%	$74.8M	/ccld-vs-cmcm →
QXL Quantum X Labs Inc.	D-	41/100	—	—	-35.0%	+11.72%	$79.2M	/qxl-vs-cmcm →
FATN FatPipe Inc.	D+	55/100	15.1x	91.0%	13.4%	-1.96%	$72.1M	/fatn-vs-cmcm →
AISP Airship AI Holdings Inc. (Class A)	E	16/100	—	—	-35.0%	-3.36%	$71.6M	/aisp-vs-cmcm →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001597835 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Cheetah Mobile Inc. each representing fifty (50) (Class A) (CMCM) reported GAAP revenue of $164.5M (+48.8% vs. FY2024 revenue of $110.5M , and +74.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$36.9M, operating cash flow of -$24.6M, and free cash flow of -$24.6M (+24.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, CMCM closed FY2025 with $669.8M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.20, 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	$164.5M	-$36.9M	-$24.6M	-$24.6M	$669.8M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$110.5M	-$84.6M	-$32.6M	-$32.6M	$754.1M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$94.3M	-$84.9M	$77.5M	$77.5M	—	—

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

CMCM last traded at $2.46 (+1.24% on volume of 8,344 shares), positioning the stock -10.55% below its 50-day simple moving average ($2.75) and -43.45% below its 200-day simple moving average ($4.35). Across its 52-week range of $2.05 to $9.00, CMCM sits at the 5.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 44.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($2.15 to $2.77).

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CMCM — Cheetah Mobile Inc. each representing fifty (50) (Class A): 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

Cheetah Mobile Inc. Each representing fifty (50) (Class A) (CMCM) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 24/100, corresponding to a E letter grade (Roarable Strong Sell) at a spot price of $2.46 (+1.24% 1D, market capitalization $75.8M).

Fundamental Cash Engine (3/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of -35.0%, gross margin of 72.5%, operating margin of -15.6%, and free cash flow yield of —.
Whale 13F & Options Flow (3/20) + Insider Conviction (5/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
Macro Regime Fit (6/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (8/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 0.20, Piotroski F-Score of 5/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

. Each representing fifty (50) (Class A) (CMCM) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Technology sector, operating in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software. The profile lists a market capitalization of $0.1B. Reported revenue was $164.5M for FY 2025.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Cheetah Mobile Inc. Each representing fifty (50) (Class A) (CMCM) reported $164.5M in annual revenue (up from $110.5M in FY2024, +48.8% YoY) and -$36.9M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($94.3M revenue, -$84.9M net income) through FY2025, CMCM scaled operating cash flow to -$24.6M and free cash flow to -$24.6M, backed by $669.8M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

🐂 Primary Bull Case (E • RQD 24/100): Established market leader in Technology 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 $2.05 – $9.00 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 -15.6% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

Sector is Technology and industry is Computer Software: Prepackaged Software.

Key Question #1: Can CMCM sustain or expand its -15.6% operating margin and -35.0% ROIC against Computer Software: Prepackaged Software peers over the next 4 quarters?
Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $164.5M and free cash flow of -$24.6M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
Key Question #3: How sensitive is CMCM's equity valuation to Technology capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 52d ago

Cheetah Mobile Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 53d ago

Cheetah Mobile Announces Second Quarter 2026 Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results

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Cheetah Mobile To Report Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on September 11, 2026

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Cheetah Mobile Inc (CMCM) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Robust Growth in Robotics and AI ...

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 146d ago

Cheetah Mobile Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

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Cheetah Mobile Announces First Quarter 2026 Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results

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Reported revenue grew from $94.3M in FY 2023 to $164.5M in FY 2025, and cash of $215.4M remains substantial relative to the $76.1M mark

Here is why I am bullish on CMCM here at $2.43: Reported revenue grew from $94.3M in FY 2023 to $164.5M in FY 2025, and cash of $215.4M remains substantial relative to the $76.1M market capitalization.. Compare CMCM's -15.6% operating margin and -35.0% ROIC against the rest of Computer Software: Prepackaged Software. As long as cash conversion holds up, dips toward $2.31 are getting bought.

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@TapeReader_Pro Agree on the RQD 24/100 quality, though with 1.0 beta I'm scaling in with half-size at $2.43 and keeping dry powder in case we test $2.26.

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Spot @ $2.43

The RQD rating assigns a 0.2 Altman Z-Score and a -35% ROIC alongside an FCF yield of 0%, with operating losses in every reported perio

Careful chasing CMCM at $2.43. The RQD rating assigns a 0.2 Altman Z-Score and a -35% ROIC alongside an FCF yield of 0%, with operating losses in every reported period.. Gross margin is 72.5%, but operating margin is -15.6%, which shows SG&A and reinvestment are eating into bottom-line EPS. Target $1.82 on multiple compression.