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Why APOG Stock surged +2.39% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$45.80 +2.39% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $46.11
Apogee Enterprises Inc. (APOG) earns a Roarable Rating of B- (Buy) with 70/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (23% profit margin, 9% 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.
ROARABLE B- • BUY
Cap $957.0M
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $46.11 (+0.67%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 6.8% FCF Margin
Verify 90D Bucket Audit →📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 70/100 (B-) historically ranked in the Top 15% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+6.6% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 68.1% hit rate).
Audit Bucket Track Record →RQD QUANT TACHOMETERBUY • B-
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ · Rk B
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+5.4% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for APOG)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±8.6%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (70/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY APOG SCORES 70/100 (B-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+16/20 pts (23% of score)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 75% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 68.5 (BULLISH MOMENTUM)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+15/20 pts (21% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 6.8% FCF Margin ($95.2M FCF) & 22.7% Gross Margin
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning11/20 pts (-9 pt drag)
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-9 pts vs max)
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C+$40.59+1.9% Next Q
62
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C+$41.38+5.4% Next Q
65
Q3 (-1Q)Grade B-$43.63+5% Next Q
67
CurrentGrade B-$45.80+6.6% Hist 90D α
70
Trajectory: C+ (62) → B- (70)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the APOG Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 70/100 (B-) score, APOG faces multiple-compression risk if 17.7x 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
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 20.2% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($39.75) or 200D SMA ($38.60) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($48.27) toward Bear Floor ($37.56).
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Contract: “APOG Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Nov 28, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
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Why APOG Stock surged +2.39% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Apogee Enterprises Inc. (APOG) surged +2.39% to $45.80, trading at 75% of its 52-week range ($30.75 – $50.88). High-quality cash engine (23% profit margin, 9% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 75% of its 52-week range ($30.75 – $50.88) with RSI-14 at 68.5 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±8.6% around $45.80 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable B- (Buy) backed by 22.7% gross margin and $95.2M annual free cash flow.
Live APOG Headlines & Catalysts
RISK WATCHBenzinga • 3d ago
Matthew S. Christian Executes Sell Order: Offloads $53K In Apogee Enterprises StockMatthew S. Christian, President at Apogee Enterprises (NASDAQ:APOG), reported an insider sell on October 28, according to a new SEC filing. What Happened: A Form 4 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
MARKET WIREYahoo • 4d ago
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights O-I Glass, Inc. and Apogee EnterprisesO-I Glass and Apogee Enterprises could benefit from rising demand for sustainable glass packaging, energy-efficient windows and innovative construction products.
CATALYSTYahoo • 5d ago
2 Glass Products Stocks to Watch in a Promising IndustrySolid end-market demand and focus on unveiling innovative products will aid the Zacks Glass Products industry's growth. This bodes well for stocks like OI and APOG.
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CATALYSTYahoo • 13d ago
Best Momentum Stock to Buy for October 19thAPOG, CNQ and EOG made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on October 19, 2026.
CATALYSTYahoo • 13d ago
Best Income Stocks to Buy for October 19thVSNT, CNQ and APOG made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on October 19, 2026.
CATALYSTYahoo • 13d ago
New Strong Buy Stocks for October 19thACIC, APOG, EOG, CRCL and ASAIY have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on October 19, 2026.
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APOG // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +25.82%▲ RESISTANCE BREAKOUT
2026-10-30O $45.69H $46.02L $45.05C $45.80VOL 305.9K
RES: $42.38SUP: $33.49SMA50: $39.75SMA200: $38.60
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APOG 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)
10.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +3.2% 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 APOG today. View full Setup Ledger →
🦋 Documented & Second-Order Butterfly Connections
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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK
📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (APOG)
Consumer Discretionary Rank #178 of 1011
⚔️ SMP vs APOG Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (APOG vs. SMP, DCH, AEVA, ADNT)
Industry: Auto Parts:O.E.M. (36 Tracked Issuers)Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Apogee Enterprises Inc. (APOG) ranks #178 by composite RQD confidence (70/100, grade B-) and #513 by equity capitalization ($957.0M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, APOG leads on earnings valuation at 17.7x trailing P/E, while APOG leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 9.2% ROIC and 22.7% gross margin. APOG currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 70/100 (B-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APOG
ACTIVE
Apogee Enterprises Inc. | B- | 70/100 | 17.7x | 22.7% | 9.2% | +2.39% | $957.0M | Benchmark Subject |
| SMP Standard Motor Products Inc. | C | 65/100 | 20.2x | 31.2% | 8.6% | +0.98% | $854.5M | /smp-vs-apog → |
| DCH Dauch Corporation | D- | 40/100 | — | 12.1% | 2.2% | +1.84% | $1.19B | /dch-vs-apog → |
| AEVA Aeva Technologies Inc. | E | 23/100 | — | -3.7% | -35.0% | -7.02% | $692.9M | /aeva-vs-apog → |
| ADNT Adient plc | D | 50/100 | — | 6.6% | -16.2% | +0.52% | $1.34B | /adnt-vs-apog → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-02-28 • CIK 0000006845In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-02-28), Apogee Enterprises Inc. (APOG) reported GAAP revenue of $1.40B (+3.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.36B , and -0.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $54.1M, operating cash flow of $122.5M, and free cash flow of $95.2M (+6.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, APOG closed FY2025 with $1.12B in total assets against $255.0M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2026-02-28 | $1.40B | $54.1M | $122.5M | $95.2M | $1.12B | $255.0M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2025-03-01 | $1.36B | $85.1M | $125.2M | $89.6M | $1.18B | $272.0M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2024-03-02 | $1.42B | $99.6M | $204.2M | $204.2M | — | — |
3. APOG Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs APOG stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, Apogee Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 70/100 at a spot price of $45.80 (+2.39% 1D, market cap $957.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, APOG ranks #178 in composite RQD confidence.
How does APOG compare to SMP and DCH in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Auto Parts:O.E.M.), APOG carries a Roarable B- (70/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 17.7x, gross margin of 22.7%, and ROIC of 9.2%. By comparison, SMP (Standard Motor Products Inc.) holds a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 20.2x, ROIC 8.6%, cap $854.5M) and DCH (Dauch Corporation) posts a D- grade (40/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 2.2%, cap $1.19B). Among the 5-stock peer group, APOG leads on earnings multiple (17.7x) while APOG leads on capital efficiency (9.2% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for APOG?
Per APOG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-02-28, CIK 0000006845), Apogee Enterprises Inc. generated $1.40B in revenue (+3.2% YoY), $54.1M in net income, and $95.2M in free cash flow against $1.12B in total assets and $255.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (23% profit 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 APOG trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
APOG last traded at $45.80 (+2.39% on volume of 278,858 shares), positioning the stock +15.22% above its 50-day simple moving average ($39.75) and +18.65% above its 200-day simple moving average ($38.60). Across its 52-week range of $30.75 to $50.88, APOG sits at the 74.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 68.5 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.6% ($41.86 to $49.74).
APOG Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is APOG stock moving today?
Why APOG Stock surged +2.39% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (23% profit margin, 9% return on capital) with steady institutional support.