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Why CNXN Stock slipped -0.08% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$86.76 -0.08% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $86.58
PC Connection Inc. (CNXN) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 60/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $2.19B
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Is CNXN stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
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As of 2026-11-03, PC Connection Inc. (NASDAQ: CNXN) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 60/100 at a spot price of $86.76 (-0.08% 1D, market cap $2.19B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 12/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, CNXN ranks #324 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does CNXN compare to GCT and PTRN in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Catalog/Specialty Distribution), CNXN carries a Roarable C- (60/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 25.8x, gross margin of 18.8%, and ROIC of 10.9%. By comparison, GCT (GigaCloud Technology Inc (Class A)) holds a A- grade (81/100 RQD, P/E 15.8x, ROIC 85.0%, cap $2.08B) and PTRN (Pattern Group Inc. (Series A)) posts a D+ grade (55/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 6.9%, cap $2.94B). Among the 5-stock peer group, GCT leads on earnings multiple (15.8x) while GCT leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CNXN?
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Per CNXN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001050377), PC Connection Inc. generated $2.87B in revenue (+2.5% YoY), $83.7M in net income, and $58.0M in free cash flow against $1.35B in total assets and $0 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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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $86.59 (-0.20%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 2% FCF Margin
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Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0.9% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CNXN)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.6%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (60/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CNXN SCORES 60/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (27% of score)
Altman Z-Score 6.96 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 4/9
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+12/20 pts (20% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 2% FCF Margin ($58.0M FCF) & 18.8% Gross Margin
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit9/20 pts (-11 pt drag)
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (45.5) create a -11 pt regime headwind
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade B-$95.22-9.1% Next Q
68
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C+$86.58+2.3% Next Q
65
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C+$88.58-2.1% Next Q
63
CurrentGrade C-$86.76+0.4% Hist 90D α
60
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the CNXN Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 60/100 (C-) score, CNXN faces multiple-compression risk if 25.8x 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
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 16.3% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($87.13) or 200D SMA ($72.66) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($87.54) toward Bear Floor ($68.28).
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Why CNXN Stock slipped -0.08% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
PC Connection Inc. (CNXN) slipped -0.08% to $86.76, trading at 76% of its 52-week range ($54.97 – $96.91). Solid 18.8% gross margin (11% return on capital), mixed timing at 26x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 76% of its 52-week range ($54.97 – $96.91) with RSI-14 at 45.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±6.6% around $86.76 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C- (Hold) backed by 18.8% gross margin and $58.0M annual free cash flow.
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CNXN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +34.20%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-03O $85.62H $86.83L $85.62C $86.76VOL 246.7K
RES: $99.39SUP: $84.02SMA50: $87.13SMA200: $72.66
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CNXN Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
19.5%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +2.5% 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 (CNXN)
Consumer Discretionary Rank #324 of 1009
⚔️ GCT vs CNXN Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (CNXN vs. GCT, PTRN, RVLV, LUXE)
Industry: Catalog/Specialty Distribution (29 Tracked Issuers)Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, PC Connection Inc. (CNXN) ranks #324 by composite RQD confidence (60/100, grade C-) and #402 by equity capitalization ($2.19B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, GCT leads on earnings valuation at 15.8x trailing P/E, while GCT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and 23.3% gross margin. GCT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 81/100 (A-) compared with CNXN at 60/100 (C-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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PC Connection Inc. | C- | 60/100 | 25.8x | 18.8% | 10.9% | -0.08% | $2.19B | Benchmark Subject |
| GCT GigaCloud Technology Inc (Class A) | A- | 81/100 | 15.8x | 23.3% | 85.0% | -1.58% | $2.08B | /gct-vs-cnxn → |
| PTRN Pattern Group Inc. (Series A) | D+ | 55/100 | — | 43.6% | 6.9% | +0.18% | $2.94B | /ptrn-vs-cnxn → |
| RVLV Revolve Group Inc. (Class A) | C | 65/100 | 26.6x | 53.5% | 26.6% | -1.92% | $1.59B | /rvlv-vs-cnxn → |
| LUXE LuxExperience B.V. each representing one Ordinary Share | D+ | 58/100 | — | — | — | +3.00% | $1.35B | /luxe-vs-cnxn → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001050377 ↗In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), PC Connection Inc. (CNXN) reported GAAP revenue of $2.87B (+2.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.80B , and +0.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $83.7M, operating cash flow of $65.4M, and free cash flow of $58.0M (-65.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, CNXN closed FY2025 with $1.35B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 6.96, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $2.87B | $83.7M | $65.4M | $58.0M | $1.35B | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $2.80B | $87.1M | $173.9M | $166.3M | $1.30B | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $2.85B | $83.3M | $198.0M | $198.0M | — | — |
3. CNXN Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs CNXN stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-03, PC Connection Inc. (NASDAQ: CNXN) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 60/100 at a spot price of $86.76 (-0.08% 1D, market cap $2.19B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 12/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, CNXN ranks #324 in composite RQD confidence.
How does CNXN compare to GCT and PTRN in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Catalog/Specialty Distribution), CNXN carries a Roarable C- (60/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 25.8x, gross margin of 18.8%, and ROIC of 10.9%. By comparison, GCT (GigaCloud Technology Inc (Class A)) holds a A- grade (81/100 RQD, P/E 15.8x, ROIC 85.0%, cap $2.08B) and PTRN (Pattern Group Inc. (Series A)) posts a D+ grade (55/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 6.9%, cap $2.94B). Among the 5-stock peer group, GCT leads on earnings multiple (15.8x) while GCT leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CNXN?
Per CNXN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001050377), PC Connection Inc. generated $2.87B in revenue (+2.5% YoY), $83.7M in net income, and $58.0M in free cash flow against $1.35B in total assets and $0 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.
Where is CNXN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
CNXN last traded at $86.76 (-0.08% on volume of 183,267 shares), positioning the stock -0.42% below its 50-day simple moving average ($87.13) and +19.41% above its 200-day simple moving average ($72.66). Across its 52-week range of $54.97 to $96.91, CNXN sits at the 75.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 45.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.6% ($81.03 to $92.49).
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 60/100 (C-)
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CNXN — PC Connection Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31
1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
PC Connection Inc. (CNXN) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 60/100, corresponding to a C- letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $86.76 (-0.08% 1D, market capitalization $2.19B).
- Fundamental Cash Engine (12/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 10.9%, gross margin of 18.8%, operating margin of 3.5%, and free cash flow yield of 2.69%.
- Whale 13F & Options Flow (11/20) + Insider Conviction (12/20): 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 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 6.96, Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.
2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory
PC Connection Inc. (CNXN) is listed on NASDAQ and operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector, within the Catalog/Specialty Distribution industry. The profile identifies the company's market capitalization as $2.2B.
In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), PC Connection Inc. (CNXN) reported $2.87B in annual revenue (up from $2.80B in FY2024, +2.5% YoY) and $83.7M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($2.85B revenue, $83.3M net income) through FY2025, CNXN scaled operating cash flow to $65.4M and free cash flow to $58.0M, backed by $1.35B in total assets against $0 in total debt.
3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff
- 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C- • RQD 60/100): Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. Free cash flow yield of 2.69% and institutional whale pillar of 11/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 12/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 11/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $54.97 – $96.91 52-week range.
- 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 25.8x trailing P/E and 18.6x EV/EBITDA against 3.5% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.
4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch
Upstream and downstream dependency mapping is therefore — Sector classification (Consumer Discretionary / Catalog/Specialty Distribution) is the only sector context provided.
- Key Question #1: Can CNXN sustain or expand its 3.5% operating margin and 10.9% ROIC against Catalog/Specialty Distribution peers over the next 4 quarters?
- Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $2.87B and free cash flow of $58.0M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
- Key Question #3: How sensitive is CNXN's 24.0x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?
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MI MidwestValue RQD DEBATE OPENER • Fundamental Long-Only 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $113.75 (+31.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate The forensic balance sheet scores 16/20 with an Altman Z of 6.96 and Debt/Equity of 0.5, offering a strong financial foundation.
Don't sleep on CNXN's setup in Consumer Discretionary. The forensic balance sheet scores 16/20 with an Altman Z of 6.96 and Debt/Equity of 0.5, offering a strong financial foundation.. Beta of 1.0 means it moves fast when momentum turns, and the 5-pillar RQD gauge (60/100) backs up the fundamental quality.
SectorRotator 🐂 BULL
@SkepticalCFA Fair point on 25.8x trailing P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Catalog/Specialty Distribution. If gross margin (18.8%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.
SK SkepticalCFA RQD DEBATE OPENER • Fundamental Contrarian 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $71.20 (-18.0%)
Spot @ $86.83 Free cash flow fell from $198.0M in FY 2023 to $58.0M in FY 2025 while the stock trades at 25.8x TTM earnings.
Here is the bear case nobody on the bull side wants to address on CNXN: Free cash flow fell from $198.0M in FY 2023 to $58.0M in FY 2025 while the stock trades at 25.8x TTM earnings.. At 25.8x trailing P/E, even a small guidance miss in Catalog/Specialty Distribution triggers a 12-15% air pocket.