Apogee Enterprises Inc. (APOG) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$45.24 -1.22% NASDAQ β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $45.25

Apogee Enterprises Inc. (APOG) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 72/100 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 β€’ BUY Cap $957.0M
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As of 2026-11-02, Apogee Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 72/100 at a spot price of $45.24 (-1.22% 1D, market cap $957.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, APOG ranks #116 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Auto Parts:O.E.M.), APOG carries a Roarable B (72/100 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 D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E 20.2x, ROIC 8.6%, cap $854.5M) and DCH (Dauch Corporation) posts a E grade (31/100 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).

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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)β€”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.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $45.25 (+0.02%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)βš™οΈ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) β€’ 6.8% FCF Margin
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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 72/100 (B) historically ranked in the Top 13% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 68.7% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B+ Β· Rk C
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+6.3% Base Target
$57 Bull$48 Base$37 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for APOG)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±8.6%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (72/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY APOG SCORES 72/100 (B) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+16/20 pts (22% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (Β±8.6% realized swing band)

β–² #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

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit13/20 pts (-7 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (70.3) create a -7 pt regime headwind

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
64
Grade C+$40.94+1.8% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
67
Grade B-$41.68+5.8% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
69
Grade B-$44.09+2.6% Next Q
Current
72
Grade B$45.24+7% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: C+ (64) β†’ B (72)Full Audit β†’
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Even with a 72/100 (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) β€” 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 ($39.83) or 200D SMA ($38.64) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($48.09) toward Bear Floor ($37.10).

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HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING
Β±8.6%
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APOG // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +30.07%⚑ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-02O $44.73H $45.80L $44.73C $45.24VOL 278.9K
RES: $46.45SUP: $33.43SMA50: $39.83SMA200: $38.64
$52.14$46.91$41.68$36.45$31.22RES $46.45SUP $33.43$45.242026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-172026-11-02
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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).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #116 of 1011 βš”οΈ SMP vs APOG Full Matrix β†’

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 #116 by composite RQD confidence (72/100, 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 72/100 (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 72/100 17.7x 22.7% 9.2% -1.22% $957.0M Benchmark Subject
SMP
Standard Motor Products Inc.
D+ 53/100 20.2x 31.2% 8.6% +10.88% $854.5M /smp-vs-apog β†’
DCH
Dauch Corporation
E 31/100 β€” 12.1% 2.2% -4.21% $1.19B /dch-vs-apog β†’
AEVA
Aeva Technologies Inc.
E 20/100 β€” -3.7% -35.0% -6.74% $692.9M /aeva-vs-apog β†’
ADNT
Adient plc
D- 37/100 β€” 6.6% -16.2% -3.80% $1.34B /adnt-vs-apog β†’

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2026-02-28 β€’ CIK 0000006845

In 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 β€” β€”

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

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

As of 2026-11-02, Apogee Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 72/100 at a spot price of $45.24 (-1.22% 1D, market cap $957.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, APOG ranks #116 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 (72/100 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 D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E 20.2x, ROIC 8.6%, cap $854.5M) and DCH (Dauch Corporation) posts a E grade (31/100 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)β€”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 $45.24 (-1.22% on volume of 305,939 shares), positioning the stock +13.58% above its 50-day simple moving average ($39.83) and +17.08% above its 200-day simple moving average ($38.64). Across its 52-week range of $30.75 to $50.88, APOG sits at the 72.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 70.3 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±8.6% ($41.35 to $49.13).

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What is APOG's options positioning and volatility profile?

Roarable tracks verified CBOE unusual options sweeps, put/call ratios, and OHLCV realized volatility bands for APOG.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF β€’ RQD 72/100 (B) βœ“ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

APOG β€” Apogee Enterprises Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:31:34Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, APOG scores 72 out of 100, graded B, with the verdict "Roarable Buy β€” Good Risk/Reward." The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 15 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 9.2% and an FCF yield of 9.94%. For an investor, this suggests the business converts capital into cash at a moderate rate, and the free cash flow yield is a meaningful support for valuation if it persists.
  • Whale 13F Flow: 16 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects institutional accumulation and options positioning. The source data does not break down the individual 13F filings, so the score is best read as a directional signal rather than a verified holder count.
  • Insider Conviction: 15 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. The underlying transactions are not itemized in the source data.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 13 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects a Beta of 1.0 and sector sensitivity. A beta of 1.0 means the stock is described as moving in line with the broader market, so it carries market-level rather than amplified sensitivity.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 13 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects an Altman Z-Score of 2.5, a Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, and a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.5. These are moderate readings rather than standout strength.

Taken together, the score indicates a stock with reasonable cash generation and a balance sheet that is not flagged as distressed, offset by moderate margins and a macro-sensitivity profile that does not add a clear tailwind. The verdict label should be read as the rating model's output, not as a recommendation. Upside drivers the data points to include the cash-flow yield and the recent catalysts; valuation tradeoffs include a trailing P/E of 17.7 against a forward P/E of 16.5, implying expected earnings growth that the data does not itemize.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
$45.8$957.0M17.716.510.92.592.32%1.0$30.75 - $50.889.2%

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$1404.7M$84.5M$54.1MN/A$95.2M$41.3M$255.0M
FY 2024$1361.0M$118.1M$85.1MN/A$89.6M$43.9M$272.0M
FY 2023$1416.9M$133.8M$99.6MN/A$204.2MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue moved from $1416.9M in FY 2023 to $1361.0M in FY 2024 and then $1404.7M in FY 2025, while net income declined from $99.6M to $85.1M to $54.1M over the same span. Per the market data, gross margin is 22.7%, operating margin is 6%, and net margin is 3.9%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC is 9.2%, the Altman Z-Score is 2.5, and the Piotroski F-Score is 6/9. Debt was $255.0M against cash of $41.3M in FY 2025, consistent with the reported Debt/Equity of 0.5.

Open Questions

  • What are the specific products, end markets, and customers behind the reported revenue?
  • What were the EPS figures for each reported fiscal year, given that the financials list EPS as N/A?
  • Why did net income decline across FY 2023 to FY 2025 while revenue held roughly flat?
  • What are the terms, size, and contribution of the acquisitions referenced in the news?
  • Which institutions and insiders drove the accumulation and cluster flow reflected in the RQD pillars?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is APOG (B β€’ RQD 72/100) a Buy at $45.80?

Welcome to the APOG (Apogee Enterprises Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 72/100 (Roarable Buy β€” Good Risk/Reward) in Auto Parts:O.E.M.. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

RI RiskArb_Desk Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $36.18 (-21.0%)
Spot @ $45.80

Pump the brakes on APOG β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on APOG, but look at what you are paying: 17.7x trailing P/E with 22.7% gross margins. Unless Apogee Enterprises Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

SI SiliconVal_Bull Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $54.50 (+19.0%)
Spot @ $45.80

APOG cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on APOG, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Auto Parts:O.E.M. and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $45.80 (52-wk range $30.75 - $50.88), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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