Custom Truck One Source Inc. (CTOS) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±11.2% Move

$10.60 -2.93% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $10.52

Custom Truck One Source Inc. (CTOS) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 61/100 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 $2.48B
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As of 2026-11-02, Custom Truck One Source Inc. (NYSE: CTOS) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 61/100 at a spot price of $10.60 (-2.93% 1D, market cap $2.48B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 9/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, CTOS ranks #323 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Diversified Commercial Services), CTOS carries a Roarable C- (61/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 28.5%, and ROIC of 4.1%. By comparison, VVX (V2X Inc.) holds a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E 32.4x, ROIC 7.1%, cap $2.52B) and MGRC (McGrath RentCorp) posts a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 18.6x, ROIC 15.6%, cap $2.91B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MGRC leads on earnings multiple (18.6x) while MGRC leads on capital efficiency (15.6% ROIC).

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Per CTOS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001709682), Custom Truck One Source Inc. generated $1.45B in revenue (+6.4% YoY), -$31.1M in net income, and $310.1M in free cash flow against $3.44B in total assets and $1.62B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $10.52 (-0.72%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-0.96% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 14/20 (B-) • 21.4% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 61/100 (C-) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.5% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 53.9% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ · Rk D
Cash (14)Whales (16)SEC (9)Macro (11)CEO (11)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+1.3% Base Target
$13 Bull$11 Base$8 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CTOS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±11.2%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (61/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CTOS SCORES 61/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+16/20 pts (26% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±11.2% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+14/20 pts (23% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 21.4% FCF Margin ($310.1M FCF) & 28.5% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk9/20 pts (-11 pt drag)

Balance-sheet & 10-K footnote risk deducts 11 pts from forensic ceiling

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
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Grade C-$9.22-1.2% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
56
Grade C$9.11-1.1% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
58
Grade C$9.01+17.6% Next Q
Current
61
Grade C-$10.60+0.5% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 61/100 (C-) score, CTOS faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-0.96% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 26.0% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($9.44) or 200D SMA ($8.90) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($10.74) toward Bear Floor ($8.38).

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Historical OHLCV Volatility ±11.2% Swing Band

±$1.19 Expected Swing
$9.41 (-11.2%)Spot $10.60$11.79 (+11.2%)
MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

CTOS Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 61/100

Trailing EPS: $4.25 • YoY Revenue Growth: 6.4%

Model Bullish Setup (61/100)Model Risk Weight (39/100)
Derived deterministically from RQD cash-flow quality, SEC accrual safety, and institutional flow (not a community poll).
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Recent SEC Reported Revenue, Net Profit & Diluted EPS Cadence

PeriodFiledRevenueNet ProfitFree Cash FlowGross Margin
FY 20252025-12-31$1.45B-$31.1M$310.1M28.5%
FY 20242024-12-31$1.36B-$28.7M$122.0M28.7%
FY 20232023-12-31$1.33B$50.7M-$30.9M28.5%
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CTOS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +10.99%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-02O $10.77H $10.92L $10.60C $10.60VOL 1.46M
RES: $10.94SUP: $7.95SMA50: $9.44SMA200: $8.90
$12.64$10.95$9.26$7.57$5.89RES $10.94SUP $7.95$10.602026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-172026-11-02
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

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

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
31.1%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +6.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #323 of 1011 ⚔️ VVX vs CTOS Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (CTOS vs. VVX, MGRC, ABM, ARLO)

Industry: Diversified Commercial Services (32 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Custom Truck One Source Inc. (CTOS) ranks #323 by composite RQD confidence (61/100, grade C-) and #388 by equity capitalization ($2.48B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MGRC leads on earnings valuation at 18.6x trailing P/E, while MGRC leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 15.6% ROIC and 48.2% gross margin. MGRC currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 68/100 (C+) compared with CTOS at 61/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
CTOS ACTIVE
Custom Truck One Source Inc.
C- 61/100 — 28.5% 4.1% -2.93% $2.48B Benchmark Subject
VVX
V2X Inc.
C+ 66/100 32.4x 8.3% 7.1% -0.19% $2.52B /vvx-vs-ctos →
MGRC
McGrath RentCorp
C+ 68/100 18.6x 48.2% 15.6% -1.10% $2.91B /mgrc-vs-ctos →
ABM
ABM Industries Incorporated
C 64/100 19.5x 12.3% 7.6% -0.83% $3.16B /abm-vs-ctos →
ARLO
Arlo Technologies Inc.
C 62/100 106.3x 44.0% 6.0% -1.90% $1.59B /arlo-vs-ctos →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001709682

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Custom Truck One Source Inc. (CTOS) reported GAAP revenue of $1.45B (+6.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.36B , and +8.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$31.1M, operating cash flow of $310.1M, and free cash flow of $310.1M (+154.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, CTOS closed FY2025 with $3.44B in total assets against $1.62B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $1.45B -$31.1M $310.1M $310.1M $3.44B $1.62B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $1.36B -$28.7M $122.0M $122.0M $3.50B $1.52B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $1.33B $50.7M -$30.9M -$30.9M — —

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

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Is CTOS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Custom Truck One Source Inc. (NYSE: CTOS) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 61/100 at a spot price of $10.60 (-2.93% 1D, market cap $2.48B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 9/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, CTOS ranks #323 in composite RQD confidence.

How does CTOS compare to VVX and MGRC in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Diversified Commercial Services), CTOS carries a Roarable C- (61/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 28.5%, and ROIC of 4.1%. By comparison, VVX (V2X Inc.) holds a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E 32.4x, ROIC 7.1%, cap $2.52B) and MGRC (McGrath RentCorp) posts a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 18.6x, ROIC 15.6%, cap $2.91B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MGRC leads on earnings multiple (18.6x) while MGRC leads on capital efficiency (15.6% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CTOS?

Per CTOS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001709682), Custom Truck One Source Inc. generated $1.45B in revenue (+6.4% YoY), -$31.1M in net income, and $310.1M in free cash flow against $3.44B in total assets and $1.62B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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

CTOS last traded at $10.60 (-2.93% on volume of 1,101,244 shares), positioning the stock +12.29% above its 50-day simple moving average ($9.44) and +19.10% above its 200-day simple moving average ($8.90). Across its 52-week range of $5.18 to $12.23, CTOS sits at the 76.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 66.7 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±11.2% ($9.41 to $11.79).

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When is CTOS's next earnings date?

Based on SEC filing cadence, Custom Truck One Source Inc. (CTOS)'s next quarterly reporting window is estimated around Dec 30, 2026.

How much is CTOS stock expected to move on earnings?

Volatility modeling currently projects a ±11.2% event move for CTOS, spanning a range between $9.41 and $11.79.

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CTOS — Custom Truck One Source Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:25:36Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, CTOS scores 61 out of 100, a letter grade of C-, with a verdict label of "Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral." The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (14 / 20): The rating cites ROIC of 4.1% and an FCF yield of 12.5%. Cash generation is a relative bright spot, but the low ROIC suggests limited capital efficiency at current returns.
  • Whale 13F Flow (16 / 20): Per the rating, this pillar reflects institutional accumulation and options positioning. It is the highest-scoring pillar, indicating that large holders are, per the rating, building or maintaining exposure.
  • Insider Conviction (11 / 20): Per the rating, this pillar reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. The middling score suggests insider signals are neither a strong tailwind nor a clear warning.
  • Macro Regime Fit (11 / 20): The rating cites a beta of 1.0 and sector sensitivity. Investors should expect the stock to move in line with the broad market, with no defensive cushion indicated.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet (9 / 20): The rating cites an Altman Z-Score of 2.5, a Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of 2. This is the weakest pillar and the main reason the overall grade is held back.

For a prospective investor, the upside case rests on the cash-flow yield and institutional interest, while the valuation and balance-sheet pillars temper enthusiasm. The rating's verdict of a cautious neutral stance implies that, on this data, the risk-reward is not clearly skewed in either direction. Elevated enterprise-value multiples and high leverage mean that operational improvements would need to be substantial to drive meaningful re-rating. This is an analytical framing, not personalized advice.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$1446.4M$124.9M$-31.1MN/A$310.1M$6.3M$1619.4M
FY 2024$1360.0M$126.4M$-28.7MN/A$122.0M$3.8M$1519.9M
FY 2023$1331.2M$170.9M$50.7MN/A$-30.9MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $1331.2M in FY 2023 to $1446.4M in FY 2025, while net income moved from $50.7M to $-31.1M over the same span. Reported gross margin is 28.5%, operating margin 8.6%, and net margin -2.2%. ROIC is 4.1%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.5 and the Piotroski F-Score is 6/9. Debt/Equity is cited as 2 in the rating, and reported debt of $1619.4M against cash of $6.3M in FY 2025 indicates a leveraged balance sheet.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

  • Earnings-related coverage (GREEN, CATALYST): A Yahoo Finance report describes a stock move after Q3 earnings that lifted guidance, the only item flagged as a catalyst.
  • Risk watch (RED): A Moomoo report describes the stock falling on Q3 2026 earnings, the only item flagged as risk.
  • Market wire items (YELLOW): Items from Yahoo! Finance Canada, TradingView, Seeking Alpha, and Investing.com cover Q3 earnings previews, the Q3 2026 earnings presentation, and a D.A. Davidson Buy reiteration on strong results.
  • Proprietary signals: None are provided in the Butterfly graph.

The news flow is mixed: the most recent earnings reaction is described in both positive and negative terms across different outlets, and the sources do not reconcile the two.

Open Questions

  • What are the company's specific products, customers, and revenue drivers behind the $1.4B revenue base?
  • What is trailing EPS and P/E, given that net income is negative while the FCF yield is 12.5%?
  • What is the composition and maturity of the roughly $1.6B debt, and what is the interest burden?
  • What did the Q3 2026 earnings report actually show, given conflicting news headlines about the stock's reaction?
  • What institutional and insider holdings and transactions underlie the whale and insider pillar scores?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is CTOS (C- • RQD 61/100) a Buy at $10.92?

Welcome to the CTOS (Custom Truck One Source Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 61/100 (Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral) in Diversified Commercial Services. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

VA ValDiscipline Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $8.74 (-20.0%)
Spot @ $10.92

Pump the brakes on CTOS — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on CTOS, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 28.5% gross margins. Unless Custom Truck One Source Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

DE DeltaGamma_99 Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $13.98 (+28.0%)
Spot @ $10.92

CTOS cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on CTOS, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Diversified Commercial Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $10.92 (52-wk range $5.18 - $12.23), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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