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PureCycle Technologies Inc. (PCT) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±12.5% Move

$3.36 +0.90% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $3.36

PureCycle Technologies Inc. (PCT) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 19/100 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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ROARABLE E • RED ALERT Cap $669.0M
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As of 2026-11-02, PureCycle Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PCT) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 19/100 at a spot price of $3.36 (+0.90% 1D, market cap $669.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 3/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, Executive Insider Alignment 5/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 5/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, PCT ranks #265 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), PCT carries a Roarable E (19/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, FMC (FMC Corporation) holds a E grade (27/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -30.2%, cap $738.9M) and TROX (Tronox Holdings plc (UK)) posts a D- grade (36/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -16.4%, cap $589.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, LXU leads on earnings multiple (32.5x) while LXU leads on capital efficiency (4.8% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for PCT?
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Per PCT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001830033), PureCycle Technologies Inc. generated $8.4M in revenue, -$182.6M in net income, and -$183.6M in free cash flow against $922.7M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Materials 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: $3.36 (-0.03%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+1.28% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 3/20 (E) • 0% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk E
Cash (3)Whales (4)SEC (5)Macro (5)CEO (3)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-17.6% Base Target
$15 Bull$3 Base$2 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for PCT)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (19/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY PCT SCORES 19/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+5/20 pts (26% of score)

Altman Z-Score 0.20 (DISTRESS RISK (<1.8)) • Piotroski F-Score 3/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+5/20 pts (26% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 7% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 39.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

▼ #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)
27
Grade E$3.60-18.9% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
24
Grade E$2.92-8.6% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
22
Grade E$2.67+25.8% Next Q
Current
19
Grade E$3.36-12% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: E (27) → E (19)Full Audit →
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While PCT currently carries a cautious 19/100 (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.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Materials with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($4.71) and Max Pain ($3.53) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $14.90.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

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

±$0.42 Expected Swing
$2.94 (-12.5%)Spot $3.36$3.78 (+12.5%)
MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

PCT Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 19/100

Trailing EPS: $4.25 • YoY Revenue Growth: 12.4%

Model Bullish Setup (19/100)Model Risk Weight (81/100)
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 20252025-12-31$8.4M-$182.6M-$183.6M52%
FY 20242024-12-31$0-$289.1M-$200.4M52%
FY 20232023-12-31$0-$101.7M-$94.9M52%
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PCT // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -54.29%▲ RESISTANCE BREAKOUT
2026-11-02O $3.17H $3.36L $3.17C $3.36VOL 8.26M
RES: $3.29SUP: $2.29SMA50: $4.71SMA200: $7.26
$15.00$11.64$8.27$4.91$1.55RES $3.29SUP $2.29$3.362026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-172026-11-02
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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. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (PCT)

Materials Rank #265 of 270 ⚔️ FMC vs PCT Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Materials Peer Comparison (PCT vs. FMC, TROX, LXU, KRO)

Industry: Major Chemicals (67 Tracked Issuers)

Across 270 tracked Materials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, PureCycle Technologies Inc. (PCT) ranks #265 by composite RQD confidence (19/100, grade E) and #161 by equity capitalization ($669.0M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, LXU leads on earnings valuation at 32.5x trailing P/E, while LXU leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 4.8% ROIC and 17.0% gross margin. LXU currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 58/100 (D+) compared with PCT at 19/100 (E).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
PCT ACTIVE
PureCycle Technologies Inc.
E 19/100 — — -35.0% +0.90% $669.0M Benchmark Subject
FMC
FMC Corporation
E 27/100 — 37.0% -30.2% +30.53% $738.9M /fmc-vs-pct →
TROX
Tronox Holdings plc (UK)
D- 36/100 — 9.3% -16.4% -2.44% $589.3M /trox-vs-pct →
LXU
LSB Industries Inc.
D+ 58/100 32.5x 17.0% 4.8% +3.60% $800.6M /lxu-vs-pct →
KRO
Kronos Worldwide Inc
D- 36/100 — 11.5% -2.3% +0.67% $857.5M /kro-vs-pct →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001830033

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), PureCycle Technologies Inc. (PCT) reported GAAP revenue of $8.4M (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of -$182.6M, operating cash flow of -$142.7M, and free cash flow of -$183.6M (+8.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, PCT closed FY2025 with $922.7M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.20, Piotroski F-Score: 3/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $8.4M -$182.6M -$142.7M -$183.6M $922.7M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $0 -$289.1M -$144.8M -$200.4M $798.4M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $0 -$101.7M -$94.9M -$94.9M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-02, PureCycle Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PCT) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 19/100 at a spot price of $3.36 (+0.90% 1D, market cap $669.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 3/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, Executive Insider Alignment 5/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 5/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, PCT ranks #265 in composite RQD confidence.

How does PCT compare to FMC and TROX in the Materials sector?

Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), PCT carries a Roarable E (19/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, FMC (FMC Corporation) holds a E grade (27/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -30.2%, cap $738.9M) and TROX (Tronox Holdings plc (UK)) posts a D- grade (36/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -16.4%, cap $589.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, LXU leads on earnings multiple (32.5x) while LXU leads on capital efficiency (4.8% ROIC).

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

Per PCT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001830033), PureCycle Technologies Inc. generated $8.4M in revenue, -$182.6M in net income, and -$183.6M in free cash flow against $922.7M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Materials 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 PCT trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

PCT last traded at $3.36 (+0.90% on volume of 6,788,708 shares), positioning the stock -28.66% below its 50-day simple moving average ($4.71) and -53.72% below its 200-day simple moving average ($7.26). Across its 52-week range of $2.59 to $14.19, PCT sits at the 6.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 39.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($2.94 to $3.78).

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When is PCT's next earnings date?

Based on SEC filing cadence, PureCycle Technologies Inc. (PCT)'s next quarterly reporting window is estimated around Dec 30, 2026.

How much is PCT stock expected to move on earnings?

Volatility modeling currently projects a ±12.5% event move for PCT, spanning a range between $2.94 and $3.78.

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PCT — PureCycle Technologies Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:33:57Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, PCT scores 19 out of 100 with a letter grade of E, labeled "Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 2/20 (ROIC -35%; FCF yield 0%), Whale 13F Flow at 4/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction at 3/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit at 5/20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet at 5/20 (Altman Z 0.2; Piotroski F 3/9; Debt/Equity 0.5). For a prospective investor, the weakest pillar is the cash engine: the source data shows no gross margin, a -60% operating margin, and zero FCF yield, meaning the company is not currently generating cash from operations to support valuation. The forensic readings (Altman Z 0.2, Piotroski F 3/9) point to elevated financial distress risk. Any upside case would depend on a commercialization inflection not visible in the reported figures; the rating frames the stock as a high-risk avoid under this framework rather than a valuation opportunity.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$8.4M$-181.4M$-182.6MN/A$-183.6M$156.7MN/A
FY 2024$0.0M$-145.4M$-289.1MN/A$-200.4M$15.7MN/A
FY 2023$0.0M$-113.9M$-101.7MN/A$-94.9MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, every reported period shows operating and net losses, with FY 2025 operating income of $-181.4M against revenue of $8.4M. Per the market data, gross margin is 0%, operating margin -60%, net margin -60%, and ROIC -35%. The forensic metrics per the Roarable RQD rating are an Altman Z-Score of 0.2, a Piotroski F-Score of 3/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.5. Cash rose to $156.7M in FY 2025 from $15.7M in FY 2024 per the SEC financials, while debt is reported as N/A for each period.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news feed, catalysts are headline-level only, with no quantified content in the source data:

  • A Seeking Alpha item titled to a longer wait for food packaging demand (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE).
  • A Benzinga item referencing a Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE).
  • A Simply Wall St stock analysis item (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE).
  • A Seeking Alpha item on a 37% selloff and commercialization risk (RED, RISK WATCH).
  • A Quiver Quantitative item reporting short interest rising to 38.55% (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE).
  • A Stock Titan item noting a Nov. 4 results date with live Q&A (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE).

The RED risk-watch flag is the commercialization-risk item. The short-interest headline is the most quantified signal in the feed. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is listed as NONE with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

  • What are PureCycle's specific products, customers, and revenue contracts that generated the $8.4M FY 2025 revenue?
  • What are the P/E, EPS, and EV/EBITDA figures, given that current earnings are negative and these fields are unavailable?
  • What drove the cash increase from $15.7M to $156.7M in FY 2025, and what is the debt position given that debt is reported as N/A?
  • What did the Q2 2026 earnings call disclose about commercialization timing and food packaging demand?
  • What is the basis for the 38.55% short-interest figure, and how does it relate to the 37% selloff referenced in the news feed?

PCT Live News Feed, Press Releases & Catalyst Wire

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PCT Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $3.36?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is PCT (E • RQD 19/100) a Buy at $3.33?

Welcome to the PCT (PureCycle Technologies Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 19/100 (Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid) in Major Chemicals. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

SH ShortSeller_Dan Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $2.66 (-20.1%)
Spot @ $3.33

Pump the brakes on PCT — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on PCT, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with tightening sector spreads. Unless PureCycle Technologies Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

AL AlphaFlow_Cap Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $4.10 (+23.1%)
Spot @ $3.33

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on PCT, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Major Chemicals and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $3.33 (52-wk range $2.59 - $14.19), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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