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Model output · Signal date 2026-11-06
Ouster, Inc. (OUST) Stock Forecast Nov. 6, 2026
Analysis updated on Nov. 6, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
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Alpha
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Rank correlation · 90D
-13.0%
Spearman, 357 dates
Market Cap
$2.51B
mid-cap · #5 of 14 peers
Summary
Ouster, Inc. (OUST) stock forecast summary
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Ouster, Inc. is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $2.51B. It ranks number 5 by market capitalization among the 14 General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, NEC issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For OUST, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is -13.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-08-07 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 8.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-10-07. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4629 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-08-04 produced a positive net return in 92.9% 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 ≥ +3.1%, buy ≥ +1.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-11-06 signals)
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Cross-section · 2026-11-06
How OUST ranks among 5150 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals · 2026-09-30
Ouster, Inc. (OUST) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, NEC peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | OUST | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.51B | 5/14 |
| P/B Ratio | 4.47x | 5/11 |
| EPS | $-0.90 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $7.78 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $3.12 | – |
| FCF/Share | $-1.35 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | OUST | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | -8.2% | 4/7 |
| ROA | -7.0% | 4/7 |
| ROIC | -9.9% | 6/9 |
| Gross Margin | 49.1% | 3/11 |
| Operating Margin | -25.6% | 6/11 |
| Net Margin | -20.4% | 4/7 |
| EBT Margin | -20.2% | 6/11 |
| Tax Rate | -0.8% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | OUST | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 7.13x | 5/12 |
| Quick Ratio | 6.63x | 4/10 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.16x | 9/13 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.16x | 9/12 |
| Interest Coverage | -19.2x | 8/10 |
| Working Capital | $450M | 5/12 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | OUST | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -$65M | 10/11 |
| Free Cash Flow | -$97M | 7/8 |
| Capital Spending | -$33M | 5/8 |
| FCF/Sales | -43.4% | 6/8 |
| CapEx/Sales | 14.5% | 3/8 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | OUST | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.34x | 6/8 |
| Receivables Turnover | 5.7x | 7/9 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.1x | 3/8 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 5.7x | 5/9 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 64 days | 3/9 |
| Days Inventory | 116 days | 6/9 |
| Payables Period | 73 days | 3/11 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 107 days | 3/7 |
Income Statement
| Metric | OUST | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $225M | 5/9 |
| Operating Income | -$58M | 9/11 |
| Net Income | -$46M | 6/7 |
| R&D Expense | $69M | 3/9 |
| SG&A Expense | $202M | 5/7 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $114M | 6/11 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | OUST | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 72M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $524M | 80.1% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $89M | 13.6% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $39M | 6.0% of assets |
| Inventory | $37M | 5.6% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $92M | 14.1% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $51M | 7.7% of assets |
Quarterly Financial Reports
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Industry Peers · General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, NEC
Ouster, Inc. (OUST) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Ouster, Inc. (General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, NEC): 14 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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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| OUST Ouster, Inc. | $2.51B | |
| SYM Symbotic Inc. | $22.27B | |
| NDSN Nordson Corp | $17.26B | |
| RRX Regal Rexnord Corp | $11.26B | |
| ESAB Esab Corp | $5.15B | |
| ATS Ats Corp /Ats | $1.66B | |
| CHRN Chronoscale Holdings Corp | $1.57B | |
| SERV Serve Robotics Inc. /De/ | $279M | |
| AZ A2z Cust2mate Solutions Corp. | $255M | |
| HLP Hongli Group Inc. | $247M | |
| RR Richtech Robotics Inc. | $189M | |
| TAYD Taylor Devices, Inc. | $184M | |
| KITT Nauticus Robotics, Inc. | $1M | |
| INLF Inlif Ltd | $380K |
Where OUST sits on the market map
Technology · General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, NEC
News
Ouster, Inc. (OUST) stock news
Ouster, Inc. (OUST) reports Q3 loss, beats revenue estimates
Ouster, Inc. (OUST) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.2 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.3. This compares to a loss of $0.37 per share a year ago. These figures are ...
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FAQ
Ouster, Inc. (OUST) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Ouster, Inc. (OUST) stock forecast?
Our AI scores Ouster, Inc. every trading day against every stock it covers. Create a free account and follow it to see its rating and price target.
How accurate are Ouster, Inc. stock predictions?
For OUST, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is -13.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-08-07 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 8.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-10-07. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4629 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-08-04 produced a positive net return in 92.9% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Ouster, Inc. forecasts updated?
Ouster, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Nov. 6, 2026.
Which companies are Ouster, Inc.'s industry peers?
14 issuers in our coverage, OUST included, share the SEC industry code General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, NEC. The largest are: Symbotic Inc. (SYM), Nordson Corp (NDSN), Regal Rexnord Corp (RRX), Esab Corp (ESAB), Ats Corp /Ats (ATS), Chronoscale Holdings Corp (CHRN).
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