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Why HCKT Stock surged +2.96% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$13.20 +2.96% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $13.30

Hackett Group Inc . (HCKT) earns a Roarable Rating of B- (Buy) with 70/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (38.3% gross margin, 15% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

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As of 2026-11-03, Hackett Group Inc . (NASDAQ: HCKT) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 70/100 at a spot price of $13.20 (+2.96% 1D, market cap $318.9M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 16/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, HCKT ranks #161 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Professional Services), HCKT carries a Roarable B- (70/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 24.3x, gross margin of 38.3%, and ROIC of 14.8%. By comparison, TBI (TrueBlue Inc.) holds a D- grade (41/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -11.7%, cap $297.4M) and III (Information Services Group Inc.) posts a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 31.5x, ROIC 11.2%, cap $295.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, RCMT leads on earnings multiple (15.6x) while RCMT leads on capital efficiency (46.0% ROIC).

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Per HCKT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-26, CIK 0001057379), Hackett Group Inc . generated $305.6M in revenue (-2.6% YoY), $12.9M in net income, and $32.4M in free cash flow against $206.4M in total assets and $75.8M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (38.3% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $13.30 (+0.77%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 17/20 (A-) • 10.6% FCF Margin
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for HCKT)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.4%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (70/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY HCKT SCORES 70/100 (B-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+17/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 10.6% FCF Margin ($32.4M FCF) & 38.3% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (23% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning11/20 pts (-9 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-9 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
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Grade C+$11.85+2.9% Next Q
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Even with a 70/100 (B-) score, HCKT faces multiple-compression risk if 24.3x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

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Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

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Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 35.8% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($11.23) or 200D SMA ($12.22) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($13.91) toward Bear Floor ($10.82).

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Why HCKT Stock surged +2.96% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

Hackett Group Inc . (HCKT) surged +2.96% to $13.20, trading at 35% of its 52-week range ($9.16 – $20.68). High-quality cash engine (38.3% gross margin, 15% return on capital) with steady institutional support.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 35% of its 52-week range ($9.16 – $20.68) with RSI-14 at 67.6 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±6.4% around $13.20 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable B- (Buy) backed by 38.3% gross margin and $32.4M annual free cash flow.
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HCKT // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -3.65%▲ RESISTANCE BREAKOUT
2026-11-03O $12.62H $13.20L $12.62C $13.20VOL 173.5K
RES: $11.93SUP: $9.87SMA50: $11.23SMA200: $12.22
$18.59$16.03$13.48$10.92$8.37RES $11.93SUP $9.87$13.202026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
18.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -2.6% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #161 of 1009 ⚔️ TBI vs HCKT Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (HCKT vs. TBI, III, ROMA, RCMT)

Industry: Professional Services (48 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Hackett Group Inc . (HCKT) ranks #161 by composite RQD confidence (70/100, grade B-) and #636 by equity capitalization ($318.9M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, RCMT leads on earnings valuation at 15.6x trailing P/E, while RCMT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 46.0% ROIC and 27.5% gross margin. RCMT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 77/100 (B+) compared with HCKT at 70/100 (B-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
HCKT ACTIVE
Hackett Group Inc .
B- 70/100 24.3x 38.3% 14.8% +2.96% $318.9M Benchmark Subject
TBI
TrueBlue Inc.
D- 41/100 — 22.8% -11.7% +1.02% $297.4M /tbi-vs-hckt →
III
Information Services Group Inc.
B- 71/100 31.5x 43.1% 11.2% +2.95% $295.3M /iii-vs-hckt →
ROMA
Roma Green Finance Limited (Class A)
E 30/100 — 17.1% — +1.71% $383.0M /roma-vs-hckt →
RCMT
RCM Technologies Inc.
B+ 77/100 15.6x 27.5% 46.0% -0.65% $250.4M /rcmt-vs-hckt →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-26 • CIK 0001057379 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-26), Hackett Group Inc . (HCKT) reported GAAP revenue of $305.6M (-2.6% vs. FY2024 revenue of $313.9M , and +3.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $12.9M, operating cash flow of $40.3M, and free cash flow of $32.4M (-25.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, HCKT closed FY2025 with $206.4M in total assets against $75.8M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.95, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-26 $305.6M $12.9M $40.3M $32.4M $206.4M $75.8M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-27 $313.9M $29.6M $47.7M $43.6M $193.3M $12.7M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-29 $296.6M $34.2M $37.4M $37.4M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, Hackett Group Inc . (NASDAQ: HCKT) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 70/100 at a spot price of $13.20 (+2.96% 1D, market cap $318.9M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 16/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, HCKT ranks #161 in composite RQD confidence.

How does HCKT compare to TBI and III in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Professional Services), HCKT carries a Roarable B- (70/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 24.3x, gross margin of 38.3%, and ROIC of 14.8%. By comparison, TBI (TrueBlue Inc.) holds a D- grade (41/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -11.7%, cap $297.4M) and III (Information Services Group Inc.) posts a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 31.5x, ROIC 11.2%, cap $295.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, RCMT leads on earnings multiple (15.6x) while RCMT leads on capital efficiency (46.0% ROIC).

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

Per HCKT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-26, CIK 0001057379), Hackett Group Inc . generated $305.6M in revenue (-2.6% YoY), $12.9M in net income, and $32.4M in free cash flow against $206.4M in total assets and $75.8M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (38.3% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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

HCKT last traded at $13.20 (+2.96% on volume of 319,079 shares), positioning the stock +17.54% above its 50-day simple moving average ($11.23) and +8.02% above its 200-day simple moving average ($12.22). Across its 52-week range of $9.16 to $20.68, HCKT sits at the 35.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 67.6 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.4% ($12.36 to $14.04).

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HCKT — Hackett Group Inc .: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-26

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Hackett Group Inc . (HCKT) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 70/100, corresponding to a B- letter grade (Roarable Buy) at a spot price of $13.20 (+2.96% 1D, market capitalization $318.9M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (17/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 14.8%, gross margin of 38.3%, operating margin of 7.7%, and free cash flow yield of 10.33%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (11/20) + Insider Conviction (16/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (13/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (13/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 3.95, Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of 1.11x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Hackett Group Inc . Is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Professional Services industry, and profile. — for detailed product lines, customer segments, or revenue mechanics beyond the sector and industry classification. The company's reported revenue of $305.6M for FY 2025 is the only top-line figure available in the source data.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-26), Hackett Group Inc . (HCKT) reported $305.6M in annual revenue (up from $313.9M in FY2024, -2.6% YoY) and $12.9M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($296.6M revenue, $34.2M net income) through FY2025, HCKT scaled operating cash flow to $40.3M and free cash flow to $32.4M, backed by $206.4M in total assets against $75.8M in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (B- • RQD 70/100): Strong cash generator (38.3% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 17/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 11/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $9.16 – $20.68 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 24.3x trailing P/E and 12.3x EV/EBITDA against 7.7% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Upstream and downstream dependencies, sector correlations, and second-order bottlenecks are — The only sector-level context is the Consumer Discretionary / Professional Services classification and the beta of 1.0.

  • Key Question #1: Can HCKT sustain or expand its 7.7% operating margin and 14.8% ROIC against Professional Services peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $305.6M and free cash flow of $32.4M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $75.8M in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is HCKT's 22.6x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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Per the RQD rating, the Fundamental Cash Engine scores 17 of 20 on ROIC of 14.8% and a 10.33% FCF yield.

Don't sleep on HCKT's setup in Consumer Discretionary. Per the RQD rating, the Fundamental Cash Engine scores 17 of 20 on ROIC of 14.8% and a 10.33% FCF yield.. Beta of 1.0 means it moves fast when momentum turns, and the 5-pillar RQD gauge (70/100) backs up the fundamental quality.

ArenaChamp_24 🐂 BULL

@AlphaFlow_Cap Agree on the RQD 70/100 quality, though with 1.0 beta I'm scaling in with half-size at $12.82 and keeping dry powder in case we test $11.92.

MU MultipleCompression RQD DEBATE OPENER • Valuation Discipline 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $10.64 (-17.0%)
Spot @ $12.82

Net income fell from $34.2M in FY 2023 to $12.9M in FY 2025 while debt rose to $75.8M against $18.2M of cash.

Fading this rally in HCKT at $12.82. Net income fell from $34.2M in FY 2023 to $12.9M in FY 2025 while debt rose to $75.8M against $18.2M of cash.. With a beta of 1.0 and the stock sitting at $12.82 (52-wk range $9.16–$20.68), the easy multiple expansion is already priced in.

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