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Why VSTS Stock slipped -1.01% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$14.68 -1.01% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $14.63

Vestis Corporation (VSTS) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 53/100 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+ • SELL / AVOID Cap $1.96B
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As of 2026-11-03, Vestis Corporation (NYSE: VSTS) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 53/100 at a spot price of $14.68 (-1.01% 1D, market cap $1.96B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 8/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, VSTS ranks #483 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Consumer Specialties), VSTS carries a Roarable D+ (53/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 2.6%. By comparison, CENTA (Central Garden & Pet Company Nonvoting (Class A)) holds a B grade (74/100 RQD, P/E 14.9x, ROIC 9.7%, cap $2.45B) and CENT (Central Garden & Pet Company) posts a B grade (73/100 RQD, P/E 17.3x, ROIC 9.7%, cap $2.85B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CENTA leads on earnings multiple (14.9x) while SIG leads on capital efficiency (11.2% ROIC).

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Per VSTS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-10-03, CIK 0001967649), Vestis Corporation generated $2.73B in revenue (-2.5% YoY), -$40.2M in net income, and $64.2M in free cash flow against $2.88B in total assets and $1.15B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. 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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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk D
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE-2.2% Base Target
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for VSTS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.4%
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🔍 WHY VSTS SCORES 53/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+16/20 pts (30% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±7.4% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+11/20 pts (21% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 2.3% FCF Margin ($64.2M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)

Disciplined Float (-0.12% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 12 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
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Grade D$14.31+1.3% Next Q
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48
Grade D$14.49+4.6% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
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Grade C-$15.16-3.2% Next Q
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53
Grade D+$14.68-0.9% Hist 90D α
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While VSTS currently carries a cautious 53/100 (D+) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (8/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($13.83) and Max Pain ($15.41) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $17.75.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (-0.12% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Why VSTS Stock slipped -1.01% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

Vestis Corporation (VSTS) slipped -1.01% to $14.68, trading at 82% of its 52-week range ($4.83 – $16.9). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (3% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 82% of its 52-week range ($4.83 – $16.9) with RSI-14 at 55.7 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±7.4% around $14.68 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D+ (Sell) backed by 52% gross margin and $64.2M annual free cash flow.
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What a fantastic six months it’s been for Vestis. Shares of the company have skyrocketed 60%, hitting $14.13. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to

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VSTS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +64.57%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-03O $15.21H $15.21L $14.68C $14.68VOL 1.47M
RES: $15.45SUP: $11.99SMA50: $13.83SMA200: $11.52
$17.63$14.59$11.56$8.52$5.48RES $15.45SUP $11.99$14.682026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
41.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -2.5% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #483 of 1009 ⚔️ CENTA vs VSTS Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (VSTS vs. CENTA, CENT, SIG, MOV)

Industry: Consumer Specialties (11 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Vestis Corporation (VSTS) ranks #483 by composite RQD confidence (53/100, grade D+) and #418 by equity capitalization ($1.96B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CENTA leads on earnings valuation at 14.9x trailing P/E, while SIG leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 11.2% ROIC and 39.5% gross margin. SIG currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 78/100 (B+) compared with VSTS at 53/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
VSTS ACTIVE
Vestis Corporation
D+ 53/100 — — 2.6% -1.01% $1.96B Benchmark Subject
CENTA
Central Garden & Pet Company Nonvoting (Class A)
B 74/100 14.9x 31.9% 9.7% +3.35% $2.45B /centa-vs-vsts →
CENT
Central Garden & Pet Company
B 73/100 17.3x 31.9% 9.7% +3.27% $2.85B /cent-vs-vsts →
SIG
Signet Jewelers Limited
B+ 78/100 15.5x 39.5% 11.2% +2.01% $4.51B /sig-vs-vsts →
MOV
Movado Group Inc.
C 63/100 26.6x 54.2% 8.5% +2.08% $696.4M /mov-vs-vsts →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-10-03 • CIK 0001967649 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-10-03), Vestis Corporation (VSTS) reported GAAP revenue of $2.73B (-2.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.81B , and -3.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$40.2M, operating cash flow of $64.2M, and free cash flow of $64.2M (-86.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, VSTS closed FY2025 with $2.88B in total assets against $1.15B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.79, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-10-03 $2.73B -$40.2M $64.2M $64.2M $2.88B $1.15B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-09-27 $2.81B $21.0M $471.8M $471.8M $2.91B $1.13B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-09-29 $2.83B $213.2M $257.0M $257.0M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, Vestis Corporation (NYSE: VSTS) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 53/100 at a spot price of $14.68 (-1.01% 1D, market cap $1.96B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 8/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, VSTS ranks #483 in composite RQD confidence.

How does VSTS compare to CENTA and CENT in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Consumer Specialties), VSTS carries a Roarable D+ (53/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 2.6%. By comparison, CENTA (Central Garden & Pet Company Nonvoting (Class A)) holds a B grade (74/100 RQD, P/E 14.9x, ROIC 9.7%, cap $2.45B) and CENT (Central Garden & Pet Company) posts a B grade (73/100 RQD, P/E 17.3x, ROIC 9.7%, cap $2.85B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CENTA leads on earnings multiple (14.9x) while SIG leads on capital efficiency (11.2% ROIC).

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

Per VSTS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-10-03, CIK 0001967649), Vestis Corporation generated $2.73B in revenue (-2.5% YoY), -$40.2M in net income, and $64.2M in free cash flow against $2.88B in total assets and $1.15B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. 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 VSTS trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

VSTS last traded at $14.68 (-1.01% on volume of 813,722 shares), positioning the stock +6.15% above its 50-day simple moving average ($13.83) and +27.43% above its 200-day simple moving average ($11.52). Across its 52-week range of $4.83 to $16.90, VSTS sits at the 81.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 55.7 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.4% ($13.59 to $15.77).

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VSTS — Vestis Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-10-03

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

Vestis Corporation (VSTS) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 53/100, corresponding to a D+ letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $14.68 (-1.01% 1D, market capitalization $1.96B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (11/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 2.6%, gross margin of —, operating margin of 2.4%, and free cash flow yield of 3.20%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (16/20) + Insider Conviction (8/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (10/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (8/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 1.79, Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, and Debt/Equity of 1.33x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Vestis Corporation is a NYSE-listed issuer classified under the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Consumer Specialties industry,. — for detailed product lines, customer base, or monetization mechanics. The reported revenue figures in the SEC financials indicate a sizable operating base, with FY 2025 revenue of $2.73B.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-10-03), Vestis Corporation (VSTS) reported $2.73B in annual revenue (up from $2.81B in FY2024, -2.5% YoY) and -$40.2M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($2.83B revenue, $213.2M net income) through FY2025, VSTS scaled operating cash flow to $64.2M and free cash flow to $64.2M, backed by $2.88B in total assets against $1.15B in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D+ • RQD 53/100): Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Free cash flow yield of 3.20% and institutional whale pillar of 16/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 11/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 16/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $4.83 – $16.90 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 and 48.4x EV/EBITDA against 2.4% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

— The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph lists no upstream or downstream dependencies, no sector correlations, and no proprietary signals. A prospective investor should treat supply-chain and second-order exposure as unmapped in this dataset.

  • Key Question #1: Can VSTS sustain or expand its 2.4% operating margin and 2.6% ROIC against Consumer Specialties peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $2.73B and free cash flow of $64.2M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $1.15B in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is VSTS's equity valuation to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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Institutional accumulation and options positioning score 16 / 20, the strongest RQD pillar, against a stock priced well above its 52-we

The street is overcomplicating Vestis Corporation (VSTS). Institutional accumulation and options positioning score 16 / 20, the strongest RQD pillar, against a stock priced well above its 52-week low of $4.83.. With an RQD score of 53/100 (D+) and Forensic Balance Sheet at 8/20, any positive earnings surprise or guidance raise forces underweight funds to chase above $16.02.

EarningsSniper 🐂 BULL

@ShortSeller_Dan Shorting a 16/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $14.83 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Consumer Discretionary.

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Spot @ $14.83

FY 2025 net loss of -$40.2M, an Altman Z of 1.79, and an EV/EBITDA of 48.4 against a 2.6% ROIC leave little margin for error.

I respect the product at Vestis Corporation, but the stock at $14.83 is a different story. FY 2025 net loss of -$40.2M, an Altman Z of 1.79, and an EV/EBITDA of 48.4 against a 2.6% ROIC leave little margin for error.. FCF yield is 3.2% and RQD sits at 53/100 (D+) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?

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