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Why ACCO Stock slipped -0.46% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$4.36 -0.46% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $4.35
Acco Brands Corporation (ACCO) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 62/100 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.
ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $402.5M
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $4.35 (-0.27%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 7/20 (D-) • 4.5% FCF Margin
Verify 90D Bucket Audit →📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 62/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.7% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 54.3% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C- · Rk C
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+1.8% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ACCO)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (62/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY ACCO SCORES 62/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+17/20 pts (27% of score)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 85% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+16/20 pts (26% of score)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 58% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 77.7 (OVERBOUGHT (>70))
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality7/20 pts (-13 pt drag)
Capital intensity & 6.1% operating margin leave 13 pts on the table
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade B$4.49+0.7% Next Q
70
Q2 (-2Q)Grade B-$4.52+1.1% Next Q
67
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C+$4.57-4.6% Next Q
65
CurrentGrade C$4.36+0.7% Hist 90D α
62
Trajectory: B (70) → C (62)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 ACCO Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 62/100 (C) score, ACCO faces multiple-compression risk if 9.7x 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
Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 30.3% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($4.38) or 200D SMA ($3.96) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($4.44) toward Bear Floor ($3.46).
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Contract: “ACCO Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
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Why ACCO Stock slipped -0.46% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Acco Brands Corporation (ACCO) slipped -0.46% to $4.36, trading at 58% of its 52-week range ($2.81 – $5.5). Solid 33% profit margin (5% return on capital), mixed timing at 10x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 58% of its 52-week range ($2.81 – $5.5) with RSI-14 at 77.7 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±6.5% around $4.36 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C (Hold) backed by 32.8% gross margin and $68.7M annual free cash flow.
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ACCO // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +35.83%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-10-30O $4.97H $5.50L $4.36C $4.36VOL 5.46M
RES: $5.43SUP: $4.32SMA50: $4.38SMA200: $3.96
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ACCO Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
-1.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. -8.5% 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 ACCO 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 (ACCO)
Consumer Discretionary Rank #363 of 1011
⚔️ QUAD vs ACCO Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (ACCO vs. QUAD, PMTS, DLX, WBTN)
Industry: Publishing (11 Tracked Issuers)Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Acco Brands Corporation (ACCO) ranks #363 by composite RQD confidence (62/100, grade C) and #613 by equity capitalization ($402.5M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ACCO leads on earnings valuation at 9.7x trailing P/E, while QUAD leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 19.7% ROIC and 21.6% gross margin. PMTS currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 75/100 (B) compared with ACCO at 62/100 (C).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCO
ACTIVE
Acco Brands Corporation | C | 62/100 | 9.7x | 32.8% | 5.0% | -0.46% | $402.5M | Benchmark Subject |
| QUAD Quad Graphics Inc (Class A) | D | 47/100 | 14.7x | 21.6% | 19.7% | -18.08% | $396.3M | /quad-vs-acco → |
| PMTS CPI Card Group Inc. | B | 75/100 | 20.3x | 31.3% | 17.5% | +2.14% | $304.1M | /pmts-vs-acco → |
| DLX Deluxe Corporation | C+ | 68/100 | 12.8x | 53.0% | — | 0.00% | $1.05B | /dlx-vs-acco → |
| WBTN WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. | D | 48/100 | — | 23.3% | -8.5% | +0.11% | $1.29B | /wbtn-vs-acco → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000712034In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Acco Brands Corporation (ACCO) reported GAAP revenue of $1.52B (-8.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.67B , and -16.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $41.3M, operating cash flow of $68.7M, and free cash flow of $68.7M (-53.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, ACCO closed FY2025 with $2.25B in total assets against $806.0M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.70, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $1.52B | $41.3M | $68.7M | $68.7M | $2.25B | $806.0M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $1.67B | -$101.6M | $148.2M | $148.2M | $2.23B | $783.3M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $1.83B | -$21.8M | $128.7M | $128.7M | — | — |
3. ACCO Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs ACCO stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, Acco Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 62/100 at a spot price of $4.36 (-0.46% 1D, market cap $402.5M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, ACCO ranks #363 in composite RQD confidence.
How does ACCO compare to QUAD and PMTS in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Publishing), ACCO carries a Roarable C (62/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 9.7x, gross margin of 32.8%, and ROIC of 5.0%. By comparison, QUAD (Quad Graphics Inc (Class A)) holds a D grade (47/100 RQD, P/E 14.7x, ROIC 19.7%, cap $396.3M) and PMTS (CPI Card Group Inc.) posts a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 20.3x, ROIC 17.5%, cap $304.1M). Among the 5-stock peer group, ACCO leads on earnings multiple (9.7x) while QUAD leads on capital efficiency (19.7% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ACCO?
Per ACCO's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000712034), Acco Brands Corporation generated $1.52B in revenue (-8.5% YoY), $41.3M in net income, and $68.7M in free cash flow against $2.25B in total assets and $806.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is ACCO trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
ACCO last traded at $4.36 (-0.46% on volume of 850,620 shares), positioning the stock -0.46% below its 50-day simple moving average ($4.38) and +10.10% above its 200-day simple moving average ($3.96). Across its 52-week range of $2.81 to $5.50, ACCO sits at the 57.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 77.7 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.5% ($4.08 to $4.64).
ACCO Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is ACCO stock moving today?
Why ACCO Stock slipped -0.46% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 33% profit margin (5% return on capital), mixed timing at 10x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.