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Information Services Group Inc. (III) 12-Month Stock Forecast & Price Target Cone

$6.28 +2.95% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $6.33

Information Services Group Inc. (III) earns a Roarable Rating of B- (Buy) with 71/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (43.1% gross margin, 11% 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, Information Services Group Inc. (NASDAQ: III) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 71/100 at a spot price of $6.28 (+2.95% 1D, market cap $295.3M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, III ranks #142 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Professional Services), III carries a Roarable B- (71/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 31.5x, gross margin of 43.1%, and ROIC of 11.2%. By comparison, TBI (TrueBlue Inc.) holds a D- grade (41/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -11.7%, cap $297.4M) and HCKT (Hackett Group Inc .) posts a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E 24.3x, ROIC 14.8%, cap $318.9M). 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 III's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001371489), Information Services Group Inc. generated $244.7M in revenue (-1.2% YoY), $9.3M in net income, and $25.0M in free cash flow against $211.0M in total assets and $59.2M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. 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: $6.33 (+0.77%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 10.2% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 71/100 (B-) historically ranked in the Top 14% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+6.8% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 68.4% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw B- · Rk B
Cash (12)Whales (15)SEC (14)Macro (15)CEO (15)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+5.9% Base Target
$8 Bull$7 Base$5 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for III)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.9%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (71/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY III SCORES 71/100 (B-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+15/20 pts (21% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±5.9% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+15/20 pts (21% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 94% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 66.3 (BULLISH MOMENTUM)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality12/20 pts (-8 pt drag)

Capital intensity & 7.3% operating margin leave 8 pts on the table

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
63
Grade C+$5.88-1% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
66
Grade B-$5.82+4.6% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
68
Grade B-$6.09+3.1% Next Q
Current
71
Grade B-$6.28+6.8% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 71/100 (B-) score, III faces multiple-compression risk if 31.5x 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

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

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 40.6% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($5.54) or 200D SMA ($4.70) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($6.65) toward Bear Floor ($5.15).

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12M Bear Case FloorTarget $5.15
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Wall Street Analyst Breakdown & Historical Accuracy Audit (34 Desks)

Street Historical Accuracy: 64/100
● Strong Buy / Buy: 23● Hold: 9● Sell: 2
Wall Street FirmStance12M Target1Y AccuracyTrack Grade
Morgan StanleyInstitutional Equity DeskOUTPERFORM$774%A
Goldman SachsSector Coverage LeadBUY$769%B
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RES: $6.30SUP: $5.41SMA50: $5.54SMA200: $4.70
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
24.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -1.2% 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 (III)

Consumer Discretionary Rank #142 of 1009 ⚔️ TBI vs III Full Matrix →

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

Industry: Professional Services (48 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Information Services Group Inc. (III) ranks #142 by composite RQD confidence (71/100, grade B-) and #644 by equity capitalization ($295.3M). 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 III at 71/100 (B-).

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

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001371489 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Information Services Group Inc. (III) reported GAAP revenue of $244.7M (-1.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $247.6M , and -15.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $9.3M, operating cash flow of $29.0M, and free cash flow of $25.0M (+46.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, III closed FY2025 with $211.0M in total assets against $59.2M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.66, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $244.7M $9.3M $29.0M $25.0M $211.0M $59.2M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $247.6M $2.8M $19.9M $17.0M $204.5M $59.2M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $291.1M $6.2M $12.3M $12.3M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, Information Services Group Inc. (NASDAQ: III) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 71/100 at a spot price of $6.28 (+2.95% 1D, market cap $295.3M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, III ranks #142 in composite RQD confidence.

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

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Professional Services), III carries a Roarable B- (71/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 31.5x, gross margin of 43.1%, and ROIC of 11.2%. By comparison, TBI (TrueBlue Inc.) holds a D- grade (41/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -11.7%, cap $297.4M) and HCKT (Hackett Group Inc .) posts a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E 24.3x, ROIC 14.8%, cap $318.9M). 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 III?

Per III's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001371489), Information Services Group Inc. generated $244.7M in revenue (-1.2% YoY), $9.3M in net income, and $25.0M in free cash flow against $211.0M in total assets and $59.2M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. 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 III trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

III last traded at $6.28 (+2.95% on volume of 914,584 shares), positioning the stock +13.36% above its 50-day simple moving average ($5.54) and +33.62% above its 200-day simple moving average ($4.70). Across its 52-week range of $3.74 to $6.45, III sits at the 93.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 66.3 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.9% ($5.91 to $6.65).

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III — Information Services Group 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

Information Services Group Inc. (III) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 71/100, corresponding to a B- letter grade (Roarable Buy) at a spot price of $6.28 (+2.95% 1D, market capitalization $295.3M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (12/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 11.2%, gross margin of 43.1%, operating margin of 7.3%, and free cash flow yield of 8.49%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (15/20) + Insider Conviction (15/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (15/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (14/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 2.66, Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.63x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Information Services Group Inc. Is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified under the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Professional Services industry. Per the market data, the company reports a gross margin of 43.1%, an operating margin of 7.3%, and a net margin of 3.8%.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Information Services Group Inc. (III) reported $244.7M in annual revenue (up from $247.6M in FY2024, -1.2% YoY) and $9.3M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($291.1M revenue, $6.2M net income) through FY2025, III scaled operating cash flow to $29.0M and free cash flow to $25.0M, backed by $211.0M in total assets against $59.2M in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (B- • RQD 71/100): Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 12/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 15/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $3.74 – $6.45 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 31.5x trailing P/E and 15.3x EV/EBITDA against 7.3% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

Operating in Professional Services (Consumer Discretionary), III carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of 43.1%.

  • Key Question #1: Can III sustain or expand its 7.3% operating margin and 11.2% ROIC against Professional Services peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $244.7M and free cash flow of $25.0M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $59.2M in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is III's 29.3x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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Strong cash engine with an 8.49% FCF yield, a Piotroski F-Score of 8 of 9, and a reported earnings beat.

Picked up a starter position in III in my $100K Virtual Cash book at $6.10. Strong cash engine with an 8.49% FCF yield, a Piotroski F-Score of 8 of 9, and a reported earnings beat.. Trading inside a $3.74–$6.45 52-week range with 8.49% FCF yield gives solid downside support if Professional Services multiples expand this quarter.

ArenaChamp_24 🐂 BULL

@ShortSeller_Dan Fair point on 31.5x trailing P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Professional Services. If gross margin (43.1%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.

SH ShortSeller_Dan RQD DEBATE OPENER • Forensic Short Bias 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $5.25 (-13.9%)
Spot @ $6.10

Valuation & margin reality check on III at $6.10 before chasing here

Valuation & margin reality check on III at $6.10 before chasing here. Look at the math on III: paying 31.5x trailing P/E for 11.2% ROIC and 7.3% operating margins leaves zero margin of safety if Professional Services demand softens. I'd wait for a retest of $5.37 before getting long.

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