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Kforce Inc. (KFRC) Insider, 13F Hedge Fund & Politician Buy/Sell Thermometer

$58.27 +1.50% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $58.57

Kforce Inc. (KFRC) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 75/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (27.2% gross margin, 32% 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.

ROARABLE B • BUY Cap $1.03B
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As of 2026-11-03, Kforce Inc. (NYSE: KFRC) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 75/100 at a spot price of $58.27 (+1.50% 1D, market cap $1.03B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 14/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, KFRC ranks #65 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Professional Services), KFRC carries a Roarable B (75/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 29.8x, gross margin of 27.2%, and ROIC of 32.3%. By comparison, KELYB (Kelly Services Inc. (Class B)) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -5.8%, cap $949.7M) and BBSI (Barrett Business Services Inc.) posts a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 14.4x, ROIC 33.6%, cap $788.4M). Among the 5-stock peer group, EFOR leads on earnings multiple (13.4x) while BBSI leads on capital efficiency (33.6% ROIC).

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Per KFRC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000930420), Kforce Inc. generated $1.33B in revenue (-5.4% YoY), $34.8M in net income, and $46.8M in free cash flow against $365.6M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (27.2% 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: $58.57 (+0.51%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 18/20 (A) • 3.5% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 75/100 (B) historically ranked in the Top 12% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 69.7% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B+ · Rk C+
Cash (18)Whales (16)SEC (16)Macro (11)CEO (14)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+7.7% Base Target
$74 Bull$63 Base$48 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for KFRC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.9%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (75/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY KFRC SCORES 75/100 (B) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+18/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 3.5% FCF Margin ($46.8M FCF) & 27.2% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+16/20 pts (21% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±7.9% realized swing band)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit11/20 pts (-9 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (62.6) create a -9 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
67
Grade B-$51.37-1.2% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
70
Grade B$50.73+12.1% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
72
Grade B$56.86+2.5% Next Q
Current
75
Grade B$58.27+7.4% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 75/100 (B) score, KFRC faces multiple-compression risk if 29.8x 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

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

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 24.7% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($53.47) or 200D SMA ($44.25) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($62.73) toward Bear Floor ($47.78).

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▲ Disclosed Buys: 0 ($0)▼ Disclosed Sales: 0 ($0)

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KFRC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +35.10%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-03O $57.87H $58.27L $57.41C $58.27VOL 242.4K
RES: $61.76SUP: $43.20SMA50: $53.47SMA200: $44.25
$63.96$54.79$45.61$36.44$27.26RES $61.76SUP $43.20$58.272026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
23.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -5.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #65 of 1009 ⚔️ KELYB vs KFRC Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (KFRC vs. KELYB, BBSI, BWMN, EFOR)

Industry: Professional Services (48 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Kforce Inc. (KFRC) ranks #65 by composite RQD confidence (75/100, grade B) and #505 by equity capitalization ($1.03B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, EFOR leads on earnings valuation at 13.4x trailing P/E, while BBSI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 33.6% ROIC and 21.0% gross margin. KFRC currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 75/100 (B).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
KFRC ACTIVE
Kforce Inc.
B 75/100 29.8x 27.2% 32.3% +1.50% $1.03B Benchmark Subject
KELYB
Kelly Services Inc. (Class B)
C 62/100 — 20.1% -5.8% -2.58% $949.7M /kelyb-vs-kfrc →
BBSI
Barrett Business Services Inc.
C+ 68/100 14.4x 21.0% 33.6% +2.67% $788.4M /bbsi-vs-kfrc →
BWMN
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.
C- 60/100 57.8x 53.4% 6.2% -0.02% $743.7M /bwmn-vs-kfrc →
EFOR
Everforth Inc.
B- 71/100 13.4x 28.9% 6.5% -1.78% $1.57B /efor-vs-kfrc →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000930420 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Kforce Inc. (KFRC) reported GAAP revenue of $1.33B (-5.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.41B , and -13.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $34.8M, operating cash flow of $61.6M, and free cash flow of $46.8M (-41.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, KFRC closed FY2025 with $365.6M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 9.07, 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 $1.33B $34.8M $61.6M $46.8M $365.6M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $1.41B $50.4M $86.9M $79.3M $357.8M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $1.53B $61.1M $91.5M $91.5M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, Kforce Inc. (NYSE: KFRC) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 75/100 at a spot price of $58.27 (+1.50% 1D, market cap $1.03B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 14/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, KFRC ranks #65 in composite RQD confidence.

How does KFRC compare to KELYB and BBSI in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Professional Services), KFRC carries a Roarable B (75/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 29.8x, gross margin of 27.2%, and ROIC of 32.3%. By comparison, KELYB (Kelly Services Inc. (Class B)) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -5.8%, cap $949.7M) and BBSI (Barrett Business Services Inc.) posts a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 14.4x, ROIC 33.6%, cap $788.4M). Among the 5-stock peer group, EFOR leads on earnings multiple (13.4x) while BBSI leads on capital efficiency (33.6% ROIC).

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

Per KFRC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000930420), Kforce Inc. generated $1.33B in revenue (-5.4% YoY), $34.8M in net income, and $46.8M in free cash flow against $365.6M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (27.2% 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 KFRC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

KFRC last traded at $58.27 (+1.50% on volume of 277,761 shares), positioning the stock +8.98% above its 50-day simple moving average ($53.47) and +31.68% above its 200-day simple moving average ($44.25). Across its 52-week range of $24.49 to $61.75, KFRC sits at the 90.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 62.6 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.9% ($53.67 to $62.87).

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KFRC — Kforce 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

Kforce Inc. (KFRC) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 75/100, corresponding to a B letter grade (Roarable Buy) at a spot price of $58.27 (+1.50% 1D, market capitalization $1.03B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (18/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 32.3%, gross margin of 27.2%, operating margin of 3.8%, and free cash flow yield of 4.52%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (16/20) + Insider Conviction (14/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (11/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (16/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 9.07, Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Kforce Inc. (KFRC) is a NYSE-listed operating company in the Professional Services industry (Consumer Discretionary sector) with an equity market capitalization of $1.03B. The business operates with a gross margin of 27.2%, an operating margin of 3.8%, and a return on invested capital (ROIC) of 32.3% (free cash flow yield of 4.52%). Within the Professional Services peer group, investor evaluation centers on operating leverage, unit margin durability, and capital allocation efficiency across market cycles.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Kforce Inc. (KFRC) reported $1.33B in annual revenue (up from $1.41B in FY2024, -5.4% YoY) and $34.8M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($1.53B revenue, $61.1M net income) through FY2025, KFRC scaled operating cash flow to $61.6M and free cash flow to $46.8M, backed by $365.6M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (B • RQD 75/100): Strong cash generator (27.2% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 18/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 16/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $24.49 – $61.75 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 29.8x trailing P/E and 16.5x EV/EBITDA against 3.8% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

Operating in Professional Services (Consumer Discretionary), KFRC carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of 27.2%.

  • Key Question #1: Can KFRC sustain or expand its 3.8% operating margin and 32.3% ROIC against Professional Services peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $1.33B and free cash flow of $46.8M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is KFRC's 27.7x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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AL AlphaFlow_Cap RQD DEBATE OPENER • Verified $100K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $69.47 (+21.0%)
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Exceptional 32.3% ROIC and 4.52% FCF yield, supported by a strong 9.07 Altman Z-Score, underpin a 75 RQD score.

Exceptional 32.3% ROIC and 4.52% FCF yield, supported by a strong 9.07 Altman Z-Score, underpin a 75 RQD score.. When you look under the hood at KFRC, Fundamental Cash Engine is 18/20 with 27.2% gross margins and 32.3% ROIC. Bears are staring in the rearview mirror while institutional 13F flow (16/20) has been quietly accumulating below $61.75. My 12M target is $69.47.

RetailWhale_TX 🐂 BULL

@CreditSpread_Watch Shorting a 16/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $57.41 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Consumer Discretionary.

CR CreditSpread_Watch RQD DEBATE OPENER • Balance Sheet Analyst 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $47.65 (-17.0%)
Spot @ $57.41

Revenue fell from $1.53B to $1.33B over three years while the stock trades at 29.8x trailing earnings with a 2.6% net margin.

Fading this rally in KFRC at $57.41. Revenue fell from $1.53B to $1.33B over three years while the stock trades at 29.8x trailing earnings with a 2.6% net margin.. With a beta of 1.0 and the stock sitting at $57.41 (52-wk range $24.49–$61.75), the easy multiple expansion is already priced in.

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