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Why TTEK Stock surged +2.38% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$39.57 +2.38% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $39.83

Tetra Tech Inc. (TTEK) earns a Roarable Rating of B+ (Buy) with 79/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (17.7% gross margin, 13% 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, Tetra Tech Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 79/100 at a spot price of $39.57 (+2.38% 1D, market cap $9.90B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, TTEK ranks #24 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Military/Government/Technical), TTEK carries a Roarable B+ (79/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 30.6x, gross margin of 17.7%, and ROIC of 13.4%. By comparison, ACM (AECOM) holds a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E 14.5x, ROIC 16.3%, cap $8.15B) and STN (Stantec Inc) posts a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $8.13B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ACM leads on earnings multiple (14.5x) while ACM leads on capital efficiency (16.3% ROIC).

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Per TTEK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-28, CIK 0000831641), Tetra Tech Inc. generated $5.44B in revenue (+4.7% YoY), $0 in net income, and $439.1M in free cash flow against $4.26B in total assets and $834.3M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (17.7% 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: $39.84 (+0.67%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 17/20 (A-) • 8.1% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 79/100 (B+) historically ranked in the Top 9% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+8.1% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 71.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw B+ · Rk B+
Cash (17)Whales (16)SEC (18)Macro (13)CEO (15)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+9.5% Base Target
$51 Bull$43 Base$32 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for TTEK)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.1%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (79/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY TTEK SCORES 79/100 (B+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (23% of score)

Altman Z-Score 5.19 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+17/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 8.1% FCF Margin ($439.1M FCF) & 17.7% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit13/20 pts (-7 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (72.4) create a -7 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
71
Grade B$33.61+4.3% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
74
Grade B+$35.05+4.9% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
76
Grade B+$36.78+7.6% Next Q
Current
79
Grade B+$39.57+8.1% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 79/100 (B+) score, TTEK faces multiple-compression risk if 30.6x 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 15.2% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($35.46) or 200D SMA ($33.09) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($43.31) toward Bear Floor ($32.45).

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Why TTEK Stock surged +2.38% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

Tetra Tech Inc. (TTEK) surged +2.38% to $39.57, trading at 79% of its 52-week range ($25.81 – $43.14). High-quality cash engine (17.7% gross margin, 13% return on capital) with steady institutional support.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 79% of its 52-week range ($25.81 – $43.14) with RSI-14 at 72.4 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±5.1% around $39.57 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable B+ (Buy) backed by 17.7% gross margin and $439.1M annual free cash flow.
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TTEK // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +24.94%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $38.09H $39.57L $38.09C $39.57VOL 3.28M
RES: $45.42SUP: $32.64SMA50: $35.46SMA200: $33.09
$40.53$36.54$32.55$28.56$24.57RES $45.42SUP $32.64$39.572026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
23.6%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +4.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #24 of 1009 ⚔️ ACM vs TTEK Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (TTEK vs. ACM, STN, VSEC, WLDN)

Industry: Military/Government/Technical (43 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Tetra Tech Inc. (TTEK) ranks #24 by composite RQD confidence (79/100, grade B+) and #171 by equity capitalization ($9.90B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ACM leads on earnings valuation at 14.5x trailing P/E, while ACM leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 16.3% ROIC and 7.5% gross margin. TTEK currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 79/100 (B+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
TTEK ACTIVE
Tetra Tech Inc.
B+ 79/100 30.6x 17.7% 13.4% +2.38% $9.90B Benchmark Subject
ACM
AECOM
D+ 58/100 14.5x 7.5% 16.3% +3.69% $8.15B /acm-vs-ttek →
STN
Stantec Inc
D+ 57/100 32.8x — 9.9% +5.49% $8.13B /stn-vs-ttek →
VSEC
VSE Corporation
D+ 52/100 — — 4.3% +8.37% $4.15B /vsec-vs-ttek →
WLDN
Willdan Group Inc.
C 64/100 22.4x 37.5% 12.2% -2.13% $1.12B /wldn-vs-ttek →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-09-28 • CIK 0000831641 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-28), Tetra Tech Inc. (TTEK) reported GAAP revenue of $5.44B (+4.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $5.20B , and +20.3% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $0, operating cash flow of $457.7M, and free cash flow of $439.1M (+28.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, TTEK closed FY2025 with $4.26B in total assets against $834.3M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 5.19, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-09-28 $5.44B $0 $457.7M $439.1M $4.26B $834.3M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-09-29 $5.20B $0 $358.7M $340.6M $4.18B $888.5M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-10-01 $4.52B $0 $368.5M $164.9M $5.43B $1.27B

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, Tetra Tech Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 79/100 at a spot price of $39.57 (+2.38% 1D, market cap $9.90B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, TTEK ranks #24 in composite RQD confidence.

How does TTEK compare to ACM and STN in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Military/Government/Technical), TTEK carries a Roarable B+ (79/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 30.6x, gross margin of 17.7%, and ROIC of 13.4%. By comparison, ACM (AECOM) holds a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E 14.5x, ROIC 16.3%, cap $8.15B) and STN (Stantec Inc) posts a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $8.13B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ACM leads on earnings multiple (14.5x) while ACM leads on capital efficiency (16.3% ROIC).

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

Per TTEK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-28, CIK 0000831641), Tetra Tech Inc. generated $5.44B in revenue (+4.7% YoY), $0 in net income, and $439.1M in free cash flow against $4.26B in total assets and $834.3M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (17.7% 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 TTEK trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

TTEK last traded at $39.57 (+2.38% on volume of 2,273,574 shares), positioning the stock +11.59% above its 50-day simple moving average ($35.46) and +19.58% above its 200-day simple moving average ($33.09). Across its 52-week range of $25.81 to $43.14, TTEK sits at the 79.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 72.4 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.1% ($37.55 to $41.59).

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TTEK — Tetra Tech Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-09-28

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

Tetra Tech Inc. (TTEK) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 79/100, corresponding to a B+ letter grade (Roarable Buy) at a spot price of $39.57 (+2.38% 1D, market capitalization $9.90B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (17/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 13.4%, gross margin of 17.7%, operating margin of 7.5%, and free cash flow yield of 4.50%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (16/20) + Insider Conviction (15/20): 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 0.90x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 5.19, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.45x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Tetra Tech Inc. Is listed on NASDAQ and classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector within the Military/Government/Technical industry,. The profile does not describe its specific products, customers, or revenue model. — for the remaining business details.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-09-28), Tetra Tech Inc. (TTEK) reported $5.44B in annual revenue (up from $5.20B in FY2024, +4.7% YoY) and $0 in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($4.52B revenue, $0 net income) through FY2025, TTEK scaled operating cash flow to $457.7M and free cash flow to $439.1M, backed by $4.26B in total assets against $834.3M in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (B+ • RQD 79/100): Strong cash generator (17.7% 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 17/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 16/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $25.81 – $43.14 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 30.6x trailing P/E and 24.3x EV/EBITDA against 7.5% operating margins and a 0.90x macro beta.

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

Operating in Military/Government/Technical (Consumer Discretionary), TTEK carries a macro regime beta of 0.90 and gross margin of 17.7%.

  • Key Question #1: Can TTEK sustain or expand its 7.5% operating margin and 13.4% ROIC against Military/Government/Technical peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $5.44B and free cash flow of $439.1M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $834.3M in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is TTEK's 28.5x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 0.90x)?

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Strong cash engine and balance sheet (ROIC 13.4%, Altman Z 5.19, Piotroski 7/9) earn a high fundamental score despite trading near 30x

The street is overcomplicating Tetra Tech Inc. (TTEK). Strong cash engine and balance sheet (ROIC 13.4%, Altman Z 5.19, Piotroski 7/9) earn a high fundamental score despite trading near 30x trailing earnings.. With an RQD score of 79/100 (B+) and Forensic Balance Sheet at 18/20, any positive earnings surprise or guidance raise forces underweight funds to chase above $41.74.

ArenaChamp_24 🐂 BULL

@AlphaFlow_Cap Agree on the RQD 79/100 quality, though with 0.9 beta I'm scaling in with half-size at $38.65 and keeping dry powder in case we test $35.94.

ME MeanReversion_88 RQD DEBATE OPENER • Quantitative Statistical Arb 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $32.47 (-16.0%)
Spot @ $38.65

Valuation is full at a 30.6 trailing P/E and 24.3 EV/EBITDA, and the macro-fit pillar scores lowest at 13/20 with reported net income o

Sitting on the sidelines or leaning short TTEK above $38.65. Valuation is full at a 30.6 trailing P/E and 24.3 EV/EBITDA, and the macro-fit pillar scores lowest at 13/20 with reported net income of $0.0M in each period.. Until Fundamental Cash Engine (17/20) and FCF yield (4.5%) inflect higher, upside is capped near $43.14.

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