CDREStock and Options Trade Setup — Cadre Holdings, Inc.
NYSE · Defense & Public Safety (Survivability Equipment) · Low-liquidity options · Small-mid cap · ~$1.4B
Cadre is one of the few publicly-traded pure-plays on law enforcement and federal defense survivability equipment — a fragmented industry where Cadre is roll-up-consolidating smaller specialty manufacturers (Med-Eng, ICOR, EOD9, others). Demand is structurally stable: U.S. law enforcement agencies and federal contracts replace body armor and tactical gear on multi-year cycles regardless of political administration, and international defense customers (NATO allies) are accelerating budget-driven orders. Cadre's scale advantage in distribution + product breadth provides a moat against fragmented specialty competitors. Margins are expanding as the M&A book matures and pricing power compounds. Capital allocation has been disciplined with a balanced mix of M&A, debt repayment, and dividends. Valuation reflects a small-cap defense industrial multiple even though the recurring-replacement revenue profile and gov-customer credit quality should warrant a re-rating. Options liquidity is limited; medium-duration directional setups around earnings have been most productive.
Score History & Signal Changelog
Preview dataThis page is updated every 72 hours with the latest Scan results. Each data point below represents one complete algorithmic snapshot in time.
Signal Breakdown
Today's Trade Card
Options Profile
Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move CDRE against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.M&A integration costs over-runs compressing near-term operating margins
- 2.Federal contract budget cycle reductions in next continuing resolution
- 3.Body armor commoditisation pressure if low-cost Asian manufacturers enter U.S. market
CDRE Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is CDRE a good options trade today?+
Cadre Holdings, Inc. (CDRE) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 67/100, ranking it top 27% of today's scan. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a bullish setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is CDRE's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
CDRE's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 62%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past CDRE trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for CDRE?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the CDRE setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh CDRE's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If CDRE drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for CDRE?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to CDRE: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is CDRE outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. CDRE currently scores 67.
How does CDRE compare to other Defense & Public Safety (Survivability Equipment) setups?+
CDRE's sector rank and percentile against other Defense & Public Safety (Survivability Equipment) tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Defense & Public Safety (Survivability Equipment) Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
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