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a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (AKA) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$10.69 0.00% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $10.67

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (AKA) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 35/100 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.

📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (35/100 · D-) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows →

ROARABLE D- • RED ALERT Cap $117.5M

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $10.67 (-0.19%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 5/20 (E) • 0% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (35/100 · D-) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-8.5% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).

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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERRED ALERT • D-

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk D

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-10.4% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for AKA)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.8%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (35/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY AKA SCORES 35/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+10/20 pts (29% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 38% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 42.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+9/20 pts (26% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±7.8% realized swing band)

▼ #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

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

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade D$10.76-4.9% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade D$10.23+3.1% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade E$10.55+1.3% Next Q

Current

Grade D-$10.69-8.5% Hist 90D α

Trajectory: D (43) → D- (35)Full Audit →

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While AKA currently carries a cautious 35/100 (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.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

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

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($10.69) and Max Pain ($11.22) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $15.11.

🚀 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.

🎲 LIVE PREDICTION MARKET ODDS TIED TO $AKA• $2.4M Crowd Pool • Kalshi / Polymarket Composite

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

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE

42.330 Oversold · 70 Hot

ALTMAN-Z SHIELDDISTRESS RISK (<1.8)

0.53>3.0 Fortress Safe

PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)

6 / 99-Pt Accounting

52-WEEK LASER RANGE38% OF RANGE

L: $8$10.69H: $14

1. Money & Cash Health● WEAK

Are profits real cash in the bank?

Weak cash conversion or heavy valuation strain compared to actual cash earned.

Factor Grade: ERQD 5 / 20

2. Big Money & Insiders● TRIMMING

Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Insiders and big institutional desks have been trimming shares rather than stepping up to buy.

Factor Grade: ERQD 12 / 40

3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WARNING

SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

High sensitivity to tight interest rates or new risk warnings added to recent SEC annual filings.

Factor Grade: DRQD 18 / 40

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ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model

BEARISH (25)

-7.8% ROIC with 57.3% gross margin and -0.54% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard

BEARISH (40)

Altman-Z 0.53 and Piotroski 6/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq

BEARISH (37)

12/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 10/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like AKA

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

Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong

!Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.
!Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
!Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

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AKA // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -1.38%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL

2026-10-30O $10.75H $10.75L $9.65C $10.69VOL 4.3K

RES: $11.12SUP: $9.81SMA50: $10.69SMA200: $10.52

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AKA 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)

8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +4.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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

Consumer Discretionary Rank #905 of 1011 ⚔️ DIBS vs AKA Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (AKA vs. DIBS, NXH, BZUN, HOUR)

Industry: Catalog/Specialty Distribution (29 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (AKA) ranks #905 by composite RQD confidence (35/100, grade D-) and #746 by equity capitalization ($117.5M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, HOUR leads on earnings valuation at 32.6x trailing P/E, while HOUR leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 27.8% ROIC and 52.4% gross margin. HOUR currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 68/100 (C+) compared with AKA at 35/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
AKA ACTIVE a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp.	D-	35/100	—	57.3%	-7.8%	0.00%	$117.5M	Benchmark Subject
DIBS 1stdibs.com Inc.	D-	35/100	—	73.0%	-21.2%	+4.22%	$166.1M	/dibs-vs-aka →
NXH Neighborhood Intelligence Inc.	E	33/100	—	24.7%	-35.0%	-1.90%	$170.4M	/nxh-vs-aka →
BZUN Baozun Inc.	D+	53/100	—	74.1%	1.6%	+2.13%	$195.3M	/bzun-vs-aka →
HOUR Hour Loop Inc.	C+	68/100	32.6x	52.4%	27.8%	+0.64%	$55.6M	/hour-vs-aka →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001865107

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (AKA) reported GAAP revenue of $600.2M (+4.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $574.7M , and +9.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$31.4M, operating cash flow of $16.4M, and free cash flow of -$633.0K (+94.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, AKA closed FY2025 with $397.4M in total assets against $104.7M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.53, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$600.2M	-$31.4M	$16.4M	-$633.0K	$397.4M	$104.7M
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$574.7M	-$26.0M	$669.0K	-$10.9M	$385.2M	$105.4M
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$546.3M	-$98.9M	$33.4M	$33.4M	—	—

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

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

As of 2026-11-01, a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 35/100 at a spot price of $10.69 (0.00% 1D, market cap $117.5M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 5/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, AKA ranks #905 in composite RQD confidence.

How does AKA compare to DIBS and NXH in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Catalog/Specialty Distribution), AKA carries a Roarable D- (35/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 57.3%, and ROIC of -7.8%. By comparison, DIBS (1stdibs.com Inc.) holds a D- grade (35/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -21.2%, cap $166.1M) and NXH (Neighborhood Intelligence Inc.) posts a E grade (33/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $170.4M). Among the 5-stock peer group, HOUR leads on earnings multiple (32.6x) while HOUR leads on capital efficiency (27.8% ROIC).

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

Per AKA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001865107), a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. generated $600.2M in revenue (+4.4% YoY), -$31.4M in net income, and -$633.0K in free cash flow against $397.4M in total assets and $104.7M 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 AKA trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

AKA last traded at $10.69 (0.00% on volume of 150 shares), positioning the stock 0.00% above its 50-day simple moving average ($10.69) and +1.62% above its 200-day simple moving average ($10.52). Across its 52-week range of $8.42 to $14.39, AKA sits at the 38.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 42.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.8% ($9.86 to $11.52).

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

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (AKA) currently earns a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell — SELL) with 35/100 RQD Confidence. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-8% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

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

AKA's 12-month base price target is $9.58 (range $7.47 to $15.11), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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