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DLH Holdings Corp. (DLHC) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±7.8% Move

$3.63 -0.82% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $3.62

DLH Holdings Corp. (DLHC) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 40/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

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ROARABLE D- • RED ALERT Cap $52.6M
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As of 2026-11-03, DLH Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: DLHC) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 40/100 at a spot price of $3.63 (-0.82% 1D, market cap $52.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, DLHC ranks #731 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Professional Services), DLHC carries a Roarable D- (40/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 5.8%. By comparison, CTM (Castellum Inc.) holds a E grade (32/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -6.2%, cap $46.0M) and BGSF (BGSF Inc.) posts a D- grade (41/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -24.2%, cap $45.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, DLHC leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while DLHC leads on capital efficiency (5.8% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for DLHC?
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Per DLHC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0000785557), DLH Holdings Corp. generated $0 in revenue, $0 in net income, and $23.2M in free cash flow against $283.5M in total assets and $116.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D- · Rk D
Cash (12)Whales (3)SEC (10)Macro (8)CEO (7)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-8% Base Target
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for DLHC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.8%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (40/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY DLHC SCORES 40/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+12/20 pts (30% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0.6% FCF Margin ($23.2M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+10/20 pts (25% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 3/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-16 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
48
Grade D$4.01-3.7% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
45
Grade D$3.86-5.7% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
43
Grade D$3.64-0.3% Next Q
Current
40
Grade D-$3.63-7.4% Hist 90D α
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While DLHC currently carries a cautious 40/100 (D-) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($3.94) and Max Pain ($3.81) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $7.22.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.16% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Historical OHLCV Volatility ±7.8% Swing Band

±$0.28 Expected Swing
$3.35 (-7.8%)Spot $3.63$3.91 (+7.8%)
MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

DLHC Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 40/100

Trailing EPS: $4.25 • YoY Revenue Growth: 12.4%

Model Bullish Setup (40/100)Model Risk Weight (60/100)
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 20252025-09-30$0$0$23.2M52%
FY 20242024-09-30$0$0$27.4M52%
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DLHC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -35.87%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $3.66H $3.66L $3.63C $3.63VOL 5.0K
RES: $5.23SUP: $2.67SMA50: $3.94SMA200: $5.15
$6.08$5.35$4.61$3.88$3.15RES $5.23SUP $2.67$3.632026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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DLHC Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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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)
3.6%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #731 of 1011 ⚔️ CTM vs DLHC Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (DLHC vs. CTM, BGSF, MHH, STRR)

Industry: Professional Services (48 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, DLH Holdings Corp. (DLHC) ranks #731 by composite RQD confidence (40/100, grade D-) and #807 by equity capitalization ($52.6M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, DLHC leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while DLHC leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 5.8% ROIC and — gross margin. MHH currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 53/100 (D+) compared with DLHC at 40/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
DLHC ACTIVE
DLH Holdings Corp.
D- 40/100 — — 5.8% -0.82% $52.6M Benchmark Subject
CTM
Castellum Inc.
E 32/100 — 36.6% -6.2% -4.00% $46.0M /ctm-vs-dlhc →
BGSF
BGSF Inc.
D- 41/100 — 35.7% -24.2% -1.17% $45.3M /bgsf-vs-dlhc →
MHH
Mastech Digital Inc
D+ 53/100 — 27.7% 0.0% -0.79% $75.4M /mhh-vs-dlhc →
STRR
Star Equity Holdings Inc.
E 18/100 — 46.4% -5.3% -0.10% $36.2M /strr-vs-dlhc →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2024–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-09-30 • CIK 0000785557

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30), DLH Holdings Corp. (DLHC) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of $0, operating cash flow of $23.2M, and free cash flow of $23.2M (-15.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, DLHC closed FY2025 with $283.5M in total assets against $116.0M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 3/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-09-30 $0 $0 $23.2M $23.2M $283.5M $116.0M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-09-30 $0 $0 $27.4M $27.4M $325.0M $134.6M

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, DLH Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: DLHC) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 40/100 at a spot price of $3.63 (-0.82% 1D, market cap $52.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, DLHC ranks #731 in composite RQD confidence.

How does DLHC compare to CTM and BGSF in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Professional Services), DLHC carries a Roarable D- (40/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 5.8%. By comparison, CTM (Castellum Inc.) holds a E grade (32/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -6.2%, cap $46.0M) and BGSF (BGSF Inc.) posts a D- grade (41/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -24.2%, cap $45.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, DLHC leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while DLHC leads on capital efficiency (5.8% ROIC).

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

Per DLHC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0000785557), DLH Holdings Corp. generated $0 in revenue, $0 in net income, and $23.2M in free cash flow against $283.5M in total assets and $116.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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

DLHC last traded at $3.63 (-0.82% on volume of 5,030 shares), positioning the stock -7.87% below its 50-day simple moving average ($3.94) and -29.51% below its 200-day simple moving average ($5.15). Across its 52-week range of $3.38 to $6.88, DLHC sits at the 7.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 38.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.8% ($3.35 to $3.91).

DLHC Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index

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When is DLHC's next earnings date?

Based on SEC filing cadence, DLH Holdings Corp. (DLHC)'s next quarterly reporting window is estimated around Dec 29, 2026.

How much is DLHC stock expected to move on earnings?

Volatility modeling currently projects a ±7.8% event move for DLHC, spanning a range between $3.35 and $3.91.

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DLHC — DLH Holdings Corp.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:46:41Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, DLHC scores 40 out of 100 with a letter grade of D-, labeled "Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 12/20 (ROIC 5.8%; FCF yield 0%), Whale 13F Flow at 3/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction at 7/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit at 8/20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet at 10/20 (Altman Z 2.5; Piotroski F 3/9; Debt/Equity 1.03). The weakest pillar is institutional flow at 3/20, and the cash engine is held back by a 0% FCF yield despite a 5.8% ROIC. A prospective investor should read the forensic pillar as the main caution: the Piotroski F-Score of 3/9 and Debt/Equity of 1.03 indicate a balance sheet with limited cushion. The upside case rests on the 52-week range of $3.38 to $8.1 against a current price of $3.66 and a ROIC of 5.8%, while the EV/EBITDA of 10.1 reflects the valuation tradeoff given the thin reported cash generation. This is an educational reading of the scores, not personalized advice.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$0.0M$16.8M$0.0MN/A$23.2M$0.3M$116.0M
FY 2024$0.0M$24.9M$0.0MN/A$27.4M$0.5M$134.6M

Per the SEC financials, operating income declined from $24.9M in FY 2024 to $16.8M in FY 2025, and free cash flow declined from $27.4M to $23.2M. Reported net margin, gross margin, and operating margin are each 0% in the market data, and revenue and net income are reported as $0.0M in both periods, so profitability trends cannot be fully assessed from these figures. Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC is 5.8%, the Altman Z-Score is 2.5, and the Piotroski F-Score is 3/9. Debt fell from $134.6M to $116.0M while cash remained minimal at $0.3M, and the Debt/Equity ratio is 1.03.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

  • Market wire (YELLOW): TradingView report on DLHC market action and fundamental catalysts; the headline is "DLH Holdings Corp. Estimates – NASDAQ:DLHC," with no further detail in source data.
  • Market wire (YELLOW): Investing.com report on a director purchase; the headline reports a director at Mink Brook Asset Management buying $208 of stock.
  • Market wire (YELLOW): Stock Titan report that about 100 days after the leadership transition, the CEO says much hard work remains.
  • Risk watch (RED): MarketBeat report that short interest fell 34.9%.
  • Risk watch (RED): Kalkine report asking how DLH is rebuilding after a 47% revenue fall.
  • Catalyst (GREEN): ad-hoc-news.de report that DLH wins an NIH order and the stock gains 6.11 percent.

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is recorded as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

  • The source data shows $0.0M for both revenue and net income in each reported period; what is the actual revenue base and net result that the 0% margins reflect?
  • The 47% revenue decline referenced in the news wire is not reconciled with the reported figures; what is the actual revenue trajectory?
  • What drove the leadership transition and what remaining work does the CEO describe?
  • What is the source of the 6.11 percent move tied to the NIH order, and how material is that contract to the cash engine?
  • What explains the gap between a 0% FCF yield and reported FCF of $23.2M in FY 2025?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is DLHC (D- • RQD 40/100) a Buy at $3.66?

Welcome to the DLHC (DLH Holdings Corp.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 40/100 (Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow) in Professional 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.

MU MultipleCompression Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $2.93 (-19.9%)
Spot @ $3.66

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

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on DLHC, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with tightening sector spreads. Unless DLH Holdings Corp. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

MI MidwestValue Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $4.68 (+27.9%)
Spot @ $3.66

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on DLHC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Professional Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $3.66 (52-wk range $3.38 - $8.10), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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