Does PENG pay a dividend and is it safe?

Penguin Solutions Inc. (PENG) 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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$47.50 -8.53% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $46.68

Penguin Solutions Inc. (PENG) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 58/100 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 D+ • SELL / AVOID Cap $3.13B

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As of 2026-11-03, Penguin Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: PENG) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 58/100 at a spot price of $47.50 (-8.53% 1D, market cap $3.13B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 11/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, PENG ranks #240 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Semiconductors), PENG carries a Roarable D+ (58/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 139.5x, gross margin of 28.8%, and ROIC of 12.4%. By comparison, OSIS (OSI Systems Inc.) holds a D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E 21.9x, ROIC 11.4%, cap $3.14B) and IPGP (IPG Photonics Corporation) posts a E grade (29/100 RQD, P/E 103.5x, ROIC 0.6%, cap $3.09B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ENPH leads on earnings multiple (19.9x) while PENG leads on capital efficiency (12.4% ROIC).

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Per PENG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-08-29, CIK 0001616533), Penguin Solutions Inc. generated $1.37B in revenue (+16.9% YoY), $25.4M in net income, and $100.1M in free cash flow against $1.60B in total assets and $442.3M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $46.68 (-1.73%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-0.96% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 7.3% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 58/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 52.7% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk C

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0% Base Target

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

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (58/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY PENG SCORES 58/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (28% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.61 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+13/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 7.3% FCF Margin ($100.1M FCF) & 28.8% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit9/20 pts (-11 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (42.8) create a -11 pt regime headwind

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

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade B-$67.59-13.6% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C+$58.38+4.1% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade C$60.80-21.9% Next Q

Current

Grade D+$47.50+0% Hist 90D α

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Even with a 58/100 (D+) score, PENG faces multiple-compression risk if 139.5x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Priced at 140x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($56.52) or 200D SMA ($44.54) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($47.50) toward Bear Floor ($37.05).

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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 (11.1% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $28,651

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $516/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$11.1K

Yr 1

$12.3K

Yr 2

$13.7K

Yr 3

$15.2K

Yr 4

$16.9K

Yr 5

$18.8K

Yr 6

$20.9K

Yr 7

$23.2K

Yr 8

$25.8K

Yr 9

$28.7K

Yr 10

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PENG // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +46.60%▼ SUPPORT BREAKDOWN

2026-11-03O $58.79H $58.79L $47.50C $47.50VOL 2.45M

RES: $86.36SUP: $48.94SMA50: $56.52SMA200: $44.54

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

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle

48.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +16.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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

Technology Rank #240 of 714 ⚔️ OSIS vs PENG Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (PENG vs. OSIS, IPGP, ENPH, AMBA)

Industry: Semiconductors (95 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Penguin Solutions Inc. (PENG) ranks #240 by composite RQD confidence (58/100, grade D+) and #247 by equity capitalization ($3.13B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ENPH leads on earnings valuation at 19.9x trailing P/E, while PENG leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 12.4% ROIC and 28.8% gross margin. PENG currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 58/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
PENG ACTIVE Penguin Solutions Inc.	D+	58/100	139.5x	28.8%	12.4%	-8.53%	$3.13B	Benchmark Subject
OSIS OSI Systems Inc.	D+	53/100	21.9x	34.3%	11.4%	-0.27%	$3.14B	/osis-vs-peng →
IPGP IPG Photonics Corporation	E	29/100	103.5x	38.0%	0.6%	+0.44%	$3.09B	/ipgp-vs-peng →
ENPH Enphase Energy Inc.	D	44/100	19.9x	46.6%	10.5%	+8.89%	$3.39B	/enph-vs-peng →
AMBA Ambarella Inc.	D	49/100	—	59.2%	-16.1%	-2.30%	$2.79B	/amba-vs-peng →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-08-29 • CIK 0001616533 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-08-29), Penguin Solutions Inc. (PENG) reported GAAP revenue of $1.37B (+16.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.17B , and -5.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $25.4M, operating cash flow of $109.1M, and free cash flow of $100.1M (+73.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, PENG closed FY2025 with $1.60B in total assets against $442.3M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.61, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-08-29	$1.37B	$25.4M	$109.1M	$100.1M	$1.60B	$442.3M
FY2024 (FY)	2024-08-30	$1.17B	-$52.5M	$77.2M	$57.8M	$1.58B	$658.1M
FY2023 (FY)	2023-08-25	$1.44B	-$187.5M	$104.4M	$39.5M	$1.95B	$455.8M

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

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

PENG last traded at $47.50 (-8.53% on volume of 2,259,600 shares), positioning the stock -15.96% below its 50-day simple moving average ($56.52) and +6.65% above its 200-day simple moving average ($44.54). Across its 52-week range of $16.04 to $89.86, PENG sits at the 42.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 42.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($41.56 to $53.44).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 58/100 (D+) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

PENG — Penguin Solutions Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit

Updated: 2025-08-29

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

Penguin Solutions Inc. (PENG) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 58/100, corresponding to a D+ letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $47.50 (-8.53% 1D, market capitalization $3.13B).

Fundamental Cash Engine (13/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 12.4%, gross margin of 28.8%, operating margin of 4.2%, and free cash flow yield of 2.83%.
Whale 13F & Options Flow (9/20) + Insider Conviction (11/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
Macro Regime Fit (9/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (16/20): Incorporates a 1.30x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 3.61, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of 1.14x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Penguin Solutions Inc. (PENG) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified in the Technology sector and Semiconductors industry. Per the market data, its gross margin is 28.8%, operating margin 4.2%, and net margin 1.9%. —: a detailed description of specific products, customer segments, or revenue model beyond the sector and industry classification.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-08-29), Penguin Solutions Inc. (PENG) reported $1.37B in annual revenue (up from $1.17B in FY2024, +16.9% YoY) and $25.4M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($1.44B revenue, -$187.5M net income) through FY2025, PENG scaled operating cash flow to $109.1M and free cash flow to $100.1M, backed by $1.60B in total assets against $442.3M in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

🐂 Primary Bull Case (D+ • RQD 58/100): Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. Free cash flow yield of 2.83% and institutional whale pillar of 9/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 13/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 9/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $16.04 – $89.86 52-week range.
🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 139.5x trailing P/E and 53.5x EV/EBITDA against 4.2% operating margins and a 1.30x macro beta.

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

Operating in Semiconductors (Technology), PENG carries a macro regime beta of 1.30 and gross margin of 28.8%.

Key Question #1: Can PENG sustain or expand its 4.2% operating margin and 12.4% ROIC against Semiconductors peers over the next 4 quarters?
Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $1.37B and free cash flow of $100.1M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $442.3M in total debt?
Key Question #3: How sensitive is PENG's 117.2x forward P/E multiple to Technology capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.30x)?

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PENG Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $47.50?

🐂 67% BULLISH CONVICTION COMMUNITY TUG-OF-WAR ON PENG 🐻 33% BEARISH CONVICTION

DE DeltaGamma_99 RQD DEBATE OPENER • Options Flow Specialist 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $60.24 (+16.0%)

📌 Pinned Debate

Forensic balance sheet scores 16/20 with an Altman Z of 3.61 and Piotroski F of 7/9, while operating income grew from $8.7M in FY 2023

Picked up a starter position in PENG in my $100K Virtual Cash book at $51.93. Forensic balance sheet scores 16/20 with an Altman Z of 3.61 and Piotroski F of 7/9, while operating income grew from $8.7M in FY 2023 to $58.1M in FY 2025.. Trading inside a $16.04–$89.86 52-week range with 2.83% FCF yield gives solid downside support if Semiconductors multiples expand this quarter.

RetailWhale_TX 🐂 BULL

@ForensicBear Shorting a 9/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $51.93 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Technology.

FO ForensicBear RQD DEBATE OPENER • 10-K Footnote Auditor 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $43.10 (-17.0%)

Spot @ $51.93

Macro regime fit scores only 9/20 at a Beta of 1.3, and a P/E of 139.5 against a 2.83% FCF yield leaves the valuation thinly supported

Careful chasing PENG at $51.93. Macro regime fit scores only 9/20 at a Beta of 1.3, and a P/E of 139.5 against a 2.83% FCF yield leaves the valuation thinly supported by cash generation.. Gross margin is 28.8%, but operating margin is 4.2%, which shows SG&A and reinvestment are eating into bottom-line EPS. Target $43.10 on multiple compression.