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Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (Class A) (HBB) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$32.51 +3.21% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $32.64

Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (Class A) (HBB) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 63/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 63/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.9% avg 90D alpha vs SPY) →

ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH Cap $437.0M

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $32.64 (+0.39%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 1.8% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 63/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.9% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 54.8% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH • C

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C- · Rk C+

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+2.2% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for HBB)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±9.5%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (63/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY HBB SCORES 63/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+14/20 pts (22% of score)

Altman Z-Score 4.10 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 5/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+14/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 70% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-10 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade B$34.76-2.6% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade B-$33.85-1.9% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade B-$33.19-2% Next Q

Current

Grade C$32.51+0.9% Hist 90D α

Trajectory: B (71) → C (63)Full Audit →

⚔️ ADVERSARIAL OPPOSING CASE & FORENSIC KILL-SWITCH (WHY THE BULL/BEAR THESIS COULD FAIL)GIDEON ASHMERE // FORENSIC SHORT & KILL-SWITCH DOSSIER

⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the HBB Bull Thesis Could Fail

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Even with a 63/100 (C) score, HBB faces multiple-compression risk if 16.5x 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 23.2% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($33.44) or 200D SMA ($23.92) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($33.24) toward Bear Floor ($25.93).

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Contract: “HBB Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE

43.130 Oversold · 70 Hot

ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)

4.10>3.0 Fortress Safe

PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)

5 / 99-Pt Accounting

52-WEEK LASER RANGE71% OF RANGE

L: $14$32.51H: $40

1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED

Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (26% profit margin), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: C-RQD 12 / 20

2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL

Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: C-RQD 24 / 40

3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH

SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: C+RQD 27 / 40

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ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model

NEUTRAL (60)

21.3% ROIC with 25.7% gross margin and 2.53% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI

10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard

BULLISH (70)

Altman-Z 4.10 and Piotroski 5/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI

Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq

NEUTRAL (62)

24/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 13/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like HBB

✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.

Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong

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

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HBB // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +56.22%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT

2026-10-30O $32.52H $33.18L $31.72C $32.51VOL 48.2K

RES: $43.70SUP: $31.63SMA50: $33.44SMA200: $23.92

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HBB Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

9.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -7.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

No active Ellis Vennor swing setup published on HBB today. View full Setup Ledger →

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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK

📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (HBB)

Consumer Discretionary Rank #332 of 1011 ⚔️ ETD vs HBB Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (HBB vs. ETD, XMAX, FLXS, HELE)

Industry: Home Furnishings (20 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (Class A) (HBB) ranks #332 by composite RQD confidence (63/100, grade C) and #602 by equity capitalization ($437.0M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ETD leads on earnings valuation at 9.9x trailing P/E, while HBB leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 21.3% ROIC and 25.7% gross margin. FLXS currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 72/100 (B) compared with HBB at 63/100 (C).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
HBB ACTIVE Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (Class A)	C	63/100	16.5x	25.7%	21.3%	+3.21%	$437.0M	Benchmark Subject
ETD Ethan Allen Interiors Inc.	B-	70/100	9.9x	60.5%	11.8%	+4.02%	$508.6M	/etd-vs-hbb →
XMAX XMAX Inc.	D-	42/100	—	25.0%	-5.8%	-0.98%	$524.8M	/xmax-vs-hbb →
FLXS Flexsteel Industries Inc.	B	72/100	15.6x	22.2%	14.8%	+2.18%	$314.5M	/flxs-vs-hbb →
HELE Helen of Troy Limited	D-	43/100	—	45.7%	-35.0%	+1.37%	$694.9M	/hele-vs-hbb →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001709164

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (Class A) (HBB) reported GAAP revenue of $606.9M (-7.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $654.7M , and -3.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $26.5M, operating cash flow of $13.8M, and free cash flow of $11.0M (-82.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, HBB closed FY2025 with $397.6M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.10, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$606.9M	$26.5M	$13.8M	$11.0M	$397.6M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$654.7M	$30.8M	$65.4M	$62.2M	$415.1M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$625.6M	$25.2M	$88.6M	$88.6M	—	—

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

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

As of 2026-11-01, Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (Class A) (NYSE: HBB) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 63/100 at a spot price of $32.51 (+3.21% 1D, market cap $437.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, HBB ranks #332 in composite RQD confidence.

How does HBB compare to ETD and XMAX in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Home Furnishings), HBB carries a Roarable C (63/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 16.5x, gross margin of 25.7%, and ROIC of 21.3%. By comparison, ETD (Ethan Allen Interiors Inc.) holds a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E 9.9x, ROIC 11.8%, cap $508.6M) and XMAX (XMAX Inc.) posts a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -5.8%, cap $524.8M). Among the 5-stock peer group, ETD leads on earnings multiple (9.9x) while HBB leads on capital efficiency (21.3% ROIC).

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

Per HBB's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001709164), Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (Class A) generated $606.9M in revenue (-7.3% YoY), $26.5M in net income, and $11.0M in free cash flow against $397.6M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. 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 HBB trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

HBB last traded at $32.51 (+3.21% on volume of 46,952 shares), positioning the stock -2.78% below its 50-day simple moving average ($33.44) and +35.91% above its 200-day simple moving average ($23.92). Across its 52-week range of $13.75 to $39.99, HBB sits at the 71.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 43.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.5% ($29.42 to $35.60).

HBB Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index

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Should I buy, hold, or sell HBB stock right now?

Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (Class A) (HBB) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C (Hold — HOLD) with 63/100 RQD Confidence. Solid 26% profit margin (21% return on capital), mixed timing at 17x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

What is HBB's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

HBB's 12-month base price target is $33.24 (range $25.93 to $41.99), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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