Innovate Corp. (VATE) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Innovate Corp. (VATE) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Innovate Corp. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Innovate Corp. is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $87M. It ranks number 4 by market capitalization among the 5 Fabricated Structural Metal Products issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for VATE is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.2%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.6%, strong sell < -1.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-14 signals)
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How VATE ranks among 4004 stocks
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Innovate Corp. (VATE) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Fabricated Structural Metal Products peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | VATE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $87M | 4/5 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.07% | – |
| EPS | $-1.86 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $111.14 | – |
| FCF/Share | $10.64 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | VATE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.2% | 4/5 |
| ROIC | -84.6% | 5/5 |
| Gross Margin | 15.9% | 4/5 |
| Operating Margin | 4.3% | 4/5 |
| Net Margin | -1.5% | 4/5 |
| EBT Margin | -1.0% | 4/5 |
| Tax Rate | -49.0% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | VATE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.44x | 5/5 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.43x | 5/5 |
| Interest Coverage | 19.2x | 2/5 |
| Working Capital | -$604M | 5/5 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | VATE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $141M | 3/5 |
| Free Cash Flow | $145M | 2/5 |
| Capital Spending | $4M | 1/5 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 259.3% | 1/5 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 505.0% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 9.6% | 2/5 |
| CapEx/Sales | 0.3% | 5/5 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | VATE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 1.51x | 1/5 |
| Receivables Turnover | 5.3x | 4/5 |
| Inventory Turnover | 86.1x | 1/5 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 11.1x | 1/5 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 68 days | 2/5 |
| Days Inventory | 4 days | 5/5 |
Income Statement
| Metric | VATE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1.52B | 3/5 |
| Operating Income | $64M | 3/5 |
| Net Income | -$22M | 5/5 |
| SG&A Expense | $161M | 4/5 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.27B | 3/5 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | VATE | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $0.13 | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 14M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $479M | 47.6% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $88M | 8.7% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $284M | 28.3% of assets |
| Inventory | $15M | 1.5% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $1.23B | 121.9% of assets |
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Innovate Corp. (VATE) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Innovate Corp. (Fabricated Structural Metal Products): 5 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Innovate Corp. (VATE) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Innovate Corp. (VATE) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Innovate Corp. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Innovate Corp. stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for VATE is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Innovate Corp. forecasts updated?
Innovate Corp. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Innovate Corp.'s industry peers?
5 issuers in our coverage, VATE included, share the SEC industry code Fabricated Structural Metal Products. The largest are: Valmont Industries Inc (VMI), Arcosa, Inc. (ACA), Proto Labs Inc (PRLB), Techprecision Corp (TPCS).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.