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Why RCMT Stock slipped -0.65% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$34.99 -0.65% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $35.03

RCM Technologies Inc. (RCMT) earns a Roarable Rating of B+ (Buy) with 77/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (27.5% gross margin, 46% 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, RCM Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: RCMT) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 77/100 at a spot price of $34.99 (-0.65% 1D, market cap $250.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 20/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 18/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, RCMT ranks #43 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Professional Services), RCMT carries a Roarable B+ (77/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 15.6x, gross margin of 27.5%, and ROIC of 46.0%. By comparison, HQI (HireQuest Inc.) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 35.8x, ROIC 7.3%, cap $226.7M) 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 RCMT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-03, CIK 0000700841), RCM Technologies Inc. generated $319.4M in revenue (+14.7% YoY), $16.3M in net income, and $17.4M in free cash flow against $134.4M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (27.5% 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: $35.03 (+0.12%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 20/20 (A+) • 5.4% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 77/100 (B+) historically ranked in the Top 10% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.8% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 70.3% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw B+ · Rk B+
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+8.5% Base Target
$46 Bull$38 Base$29 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for RCMT)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.8%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (77/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY RCMT SCORES 77/100 (B+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+20/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 5.4% FCF Margin ($17.4M FCF) & 27.5% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (23% of score)

Altman Z-Score 5.24 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-12 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
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85
Grade A$40.11-2.6% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
82
Grade A$39.05-9% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
80
Grade A-$35.52-1.5% Next Q
Current
77
Grade B+$34.99+7.8% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 77/100 (B+) score, RCMT faces multiple-compression risk if 15.6x 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.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 25.0% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($39.64) or 200D SMA ($28.81) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($37.98) toward Bear Floor ($28.69).

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Why RCMT Stock slipped -0.65% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

RCM Technologies Inc. (RCMT) slipped -0.65% to $34.99, trading at 67% of its 52-week range ($17.26 – $43.68). High-quality cash engine (27.5% gross margin, 46% return on capital) with steady institutional support.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 67% of its 52-week range ($17.26 – $43.68) with RSI-14 at 34.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±7.8% around $34.99 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable B+ (Buy) backed by 27.5% gross margin and $17.4M annual free cash flow.
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RCMT // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +12.29%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-03O $35.90H $35.90L $34.99C $34.99VOL 58.5K
RES: $44.07SUP: $34.86SMA50: $39.64SMA200: $28.81
$45.29$38.64$31.99$25.34$18.69RES $44.07SUP $34.86$34.992026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +14.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #43 of 1009 ⚔️ HQI vs RCMT Full Matrix →

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

Industry: Professional Services (48 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, RCM Technologies Inc. (RCMT) ranks #43 by composite RQD confidence (77/100, grade B+) and #662 by equity capitalization ($250.4M). 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 leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 77/100 (B+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
RCMT ACTIVE
RCM Technologies Inc.
B+ 77/100 15.6x 27.5% 46.0% -0.65% $250.4M Benchmark Subject
HQI
HireQuest Inc.
C 62/100 35.8x — 7.3% +0.86% $226.7M /hqi-vs-rcmt →
III
Information Services Group Inc.
B- 71/100 31.5x 43.1% 11.2% +2.95% $295.3M /iii-vs-rcmt →
TBI
TrueBlue Inc.
D- 41/100 — 22.8% -11.7% +1.02% $297.4M /tbi-vs-rcmt →
HCKT
Hackett Group Inc .
B- 70/100 24.3x 38.3% 14.8% +2.96% $318.9M /hckt-vs-rcmt →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-01-03 • CIK 0000700841 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-01-03), RCM Technologies Inc. (RCMT) reported GAAP revenue of $319.4M (+14.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $278.4M , and +381.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $16.3M, operating cash flow of $19.0M, and free cash flow of $17.4M (+382.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, RCMT closed FY2025 with $134.4M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 5.24, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2026-01-03 $319.4M $16.3M $19.0M $17.4M $134.4M —
FY2024 (FY) 2025-12-28 $278.4M $13.3M $6.2M $3.6M $132.1M —
FY2023 (FY) 2024-12-30 $66.3M $16.8M $12.5M $12.5M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, RCM Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: RCMT) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 77/100 at a spot price of $34.99 (-0.65% 1D, market cap $250.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 20/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 18/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, RCMT ranks #43 in composite RQD confidence.

How does RCMT compare to HQI and III in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Professional Services), RCMT carries a Roarable B+ (77/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 15.6x, gross margin of 27.5%, and ROIC of 46.0%. By comparison, HQI (HireQuest Inc.) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 35.8x, ROIC 7.3%, cap $226.7M) 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 RCMT?

Per RCMT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-03, CIK 0000700841), RCM Technologies Inc. generated $319.4M in revenue (+14.7% YoY), $16.3M in net income, and $17.4M in free cash flow against $134.4M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (27.5% 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 RCMT trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

RCMT last traded at $34.99 (-0.65% on volume of 88,728 shares), positioning the stock -11.73% below its 50-day simple moving average ($39.64) and +21.45% above its 200-day simple moving average ($28.81). Across its 52-week range of $17.26 to $43.68, RCMT sits at the 67.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 34.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.8% ($32.26 to $37.72).

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RCMT — RCM Technologies Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2026-01-03

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

RCM Technologies Inc. (RCMT) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 77/100, corresponding to a B+ letter grade (Roarable Buy) at a spot price of $34.99 (-0.65% 1D, market capitalization $250.4M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (20/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 46.0%, gross margin of 27.5%, operating margin of 7.9%, and free cash flow yield of 6.80%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (8/20) + Insider Conviction (18/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (13/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (18/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 5.24, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

. Is a NASDAQ-listed company classified under the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Professional Services industry, with a market capitalization of $0.3B. Per the gross margin figure, the company reports a 27.5% gross margin, and per the operating margin, a 7.9% operating margin.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2026-01-03), RCM Technologies Inc. (RCMT) reported $319.4M in annual revenue (up from $278.4M in FY2024, +14.7% YoY) and $16.3M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($66.3M revenue, $16.8M net income) through FY2025, RCMT scaled operating cash flow to $19.0M and free cash flow to $17.4M, backed by $134.4M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (B+ • RQD 77/100): Strong cash generator (27.5% 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 20/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 8/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $17.26 – $43.68 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 15.6x trailing P/E and 9.5x EV/EBITDA against 7.9% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

Operating in Professional Services (Consumer Discretionary), RCMT carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of 27.5%.

  • Key Question #1: Can RCMT sustain or expand its 7.9% operating margin and 46.0% ROIC against Professional Services peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $319.4M and free cash flow of $17.4M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is RCMT's 14.5x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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DE DeltaGamma_99 RQD DEBATE OPENER • Options Flow Specialist 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $42.26 (+20.0%)
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Per the RQD cash engine pillar, 46% ROIC and a 6.8% FCF yield on a 15.6 TTM P/E suggest strong capital efficiency at a modest valuation

Long RCMT at $35.22 targeting $42.26. Per the RQD cash engine pillar, 46% ROIC and a 6.8% FCF yield on a 15.6 TTM P/E suggest strong capital efficiency at a modest valuation.. Institutional whale score is 8/20 and the risk/reward vs. the $17.26 52-week low is skewed heavily in favor of bulls.

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@MeanReversion_88 Shorting a 8/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $35.22 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Consumer Discretionary.

ME MeanReversion_88 RQD DEBATE OPENER • Quantitative Statistical Arb 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $26.41 (-25.0%)
Spot @ $35.22

Per the RQD whale pillar scoring 8/20 and the empty holders section, institutional conviction is weak and the stock trades near the upp

Sitting on the sidelines or leaning short RCMT above $35.22. Per the RQD whale pillar scoring 8/20 and the empty holders section, institutional conviction is weak and the stock trades near the upper end of its 52-week range.. Until Fundamental Cash Engine (20/20) and FCF yield (6.8%) inflect higher, upside is capped near $43.68.

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