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TrueBlue Inc. (TBI) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$9.87 +1.02% NYSE β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $9.87

TrueBlue Inc. (TBI) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 41/100 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.

ROARABLE D- β€’ RED ALERT Cap $297.4M
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As of 2026-11-03, TrueBlue Inc. (NYSE: TBI) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 41/100 at a spot price of $9.87 (+1.02% 1D, market cap $297.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 4/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 3/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, TBI ranks #714 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Professional Services), TBI carries a Roarable D- (41/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 22.8%, and ROIC of -11.7%. By comparison, III (Information Services Group Inc.) holds a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 31.5x, ROIC 11.2%, cap $295.3M) 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 TBI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-28, CIK 0000768899), TrueBlue Inc. generated $1.62B in revenue (+3.1% YoY), -$48.0M in net income, and -$73.7M in free cash flow against $638.7M in total assets and $65.8M 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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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $9.87 (-0.01%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)βš™οΈ Cash Engine: 4/20 (E) β€’ 0% FCF Margin
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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (41/100 Β· D-) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-7.2% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 29.0% hit rate).
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Cash (4)Whales (14)SEC (10)Macro (10)CEO (3)
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE-7.7% Base Target
$12 Bull$9 Base$7 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for TBI)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±8.6%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (41/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY TBI SCORES 41/100 (D-) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+14/20 pts (34% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (Β±8.6% realized swing band)

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+10/20 pts (24% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.73 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 3/9

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
33
Grade E$8.83-6.1% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
36
Grade E$8.29+16.8% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
38
Grade E$9.68+2% Next Q
Current
41
Grade D-$9.87-7.2% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: E (33) β†’ D- (41)Full Audit β†’
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While TBI currently carries a cautious 41/100 (D-) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

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

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($9.39) and Max Pain ($10.36) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $11.58.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER
74/100 β€’ REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS
FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO
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INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (5.5% EST. ANNUAL)

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Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $102/yr
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2026-11-03O $9.76H $9.87L $9.76C $9.87VOL 167.3K
RES: $9.84SUP: $8.37SMA50: $9.39SMA200: $6.83
$11.52$9.50$7.48$5.46$3.44RES $9.84SUP $8.37$9.872026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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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. +3.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #714 of 1009 βš”οΈ III vs TBI Full Matrix β†’

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

Industry: Professional Services (48 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, TrueBlue Inc. (TBI) ranks #714 by composite RQD confidence (41/100, grade D-) and #643 by equity capitalization ($297.4M). 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 holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 77/100 (B+) compared with TBI at 41/100 (D-).

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

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-12-28 β€’ CIK 0000768899 β†—

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-28), TrueBlue Inc. (TBI) reported GAAP revenue of $1.62B (+3.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.57B , and +2319.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$48.0M, operating cash flow of -$58.0M, and free cash flow of -$73.7M (-78.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, TBI closed FY2025 with $638.7M in total assets against $65.8M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.73, Piotroski F-Score: 3/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-28 $1.62B -$48.0M -$58.0M -$73.7M $638.7M $65.8M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-29 $1.57B -$125.7M -$17.1M -$41.2M $675.4M $7.6M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $66.8M -$14.2M $34.8M $34.8M β€” β€”

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, TrueBlue Inc. (NYSE: TBI) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 41/100 at a spot price of $9.87 (+1.02% 1D, market cap $297.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 4/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 3/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, TBI ranks #714 in composite RQD confidence.

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

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Professional Services), TBI carries a Roarable D- (41/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 22.8%, and ROIC of -11.7%. By comparison, III (Information Services Group Inc.) holds a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 31.5x, ROIC 11.2%, cap $295.3M) 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 TBI?

Per TBI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-28, CIK 0000768899), TrueBlue Inc. generated $1.62B in revenue (+3.1% YoY), -$48.0M in net income, and -$73.7M in free cash flow against $638.7M in total assets and $65.8M 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 TBI trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

TBI last traded at $9.87 (+1.02% on volume of 164,899 shares), positioning the stock +5.11% above its 50-day simple moving average ($9.39) and +44.51% above its 200-day simple moving average ($6.83). Across its 52-week range of $3.18 to $11.03, TBI sits at the 85.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 60.8 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±8.6% ($9.02 to $10.72).

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TBI β€” TrueBlue Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-28

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

TrueBlue Inc. (TBI) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 41/100, corresponding to a D- letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $9.87 (+1.02% 1D, market capitalization $297.4M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (4/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of -11.7%, gross margin of 22.8%, operating margin of -2.9%, and free cash flow yield of -24.81%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (14/20) + Insider Conviction (3/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (10/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (10/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 3.73, Piotroski F-Score of 3/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.24x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

And profile, TrueBlue Inc. Is a NYSE-listed issuer classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector and Professional Services industry. Per the market data, the company reports a gross margin of 22.8%, an operating margin of -2.9%, and a net margin of -3%. β€” describes its specific product lines, customer base, or revenue model, so the mechanics of how it earns revenue cannot be detailed from the sources provided.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-28), TrueBlue Inc. (TBI) reported $1.62B in annual revenue (up from $1.57B in FY2024, +3.1% YoY) and -$48.0M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($66.8M revenue, -$14.2M net income) through FY2025, TBI scaled operating cash flow to -$58.0M and free cash flow to -$73.7M, backed by $638.7M in total assets against $65.8M in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • πŸ‚ Primary Bull Case (D- β€’ RQD 41/100): Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of -24.81% and institutional whale pillar of 14/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 4/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 14/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $3.18 – $11.03 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Investors must weigh current valuation against -2.9% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

Upstream and downstream dependencies are therefore β€” The only sector-level context in the sources is the news reference to tech visa rules tightening, which the news feed ties to staffing stocks generally.

  • Key Question #1: Can TBI sustain or expand its -2.9% operating margin and -11.7% ROIC against Professional Services peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $1.62B and free cash flow of -$73.7M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $65.8M in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is TBI's equity valuation to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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Revenue grew from $1.57B to $1.62B while the net loss narrowed from -$125.7M to -$48.0M.

Picked up a starter position in TBI in my $100K Virtual Cash book at $9.77. Revenue grew from $1.57B to $1.62B while the net loss narrowed from -$125.7M to -$48.0M.. Trading inside a $3.18–$11.03 52-week range with -24.81% FCF yield gives solid downside support if Professional Services multiples expand this quarter.

EarningsSniper πŸ‚ BULL

@RedlineAuditor Shorting a 14/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $9.77 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Consumer Discretionary.

RE RedlineAuditor RQD DEBATE OPENER β€’ Accounting Quality Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $7.43 (-24.0%)
Spot @ $9.77

ROIC of -11.7% and FCF of -$73.7M against rising debt of $65.8M signal continuing cash burn.

ROIC of -11.7% and FCF of -$73.7M against rising debt of $65.8M signal continuing cash burn.. Look at the math on TBI: paying current EV/EBITDA multiples for -11.7% ROIC and -2.9% operating margins leaves zero margin of safety if Professional Services demand softens. I'd wait for a retest of $8.60 before getting long.

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