CATALYSTSeekingAlpha • 2d ago
Hamilton Beach Brands Is Attractive Even After SoaringHamilton Beach Brands Holding Company stock still looks undervalued after a 43.9% rally. Click for this HBB earnings preview and see why I remain bullish.
Why HBB Stock surged +3.21% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$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.
ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $437.0M
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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.
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How does HBB compare to ETD and XMAX in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
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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).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for HBB?
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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.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
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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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
71
Q2 (-2Q)Grade B-$33.85-1.9% Next Q
68
Q3 (-1Q)Grade B-$33.19-2% Next Q
66
CurrentGrade C$32.51+0.9% Hist 90D α
63
Trajectory: B (71) → C (63)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the HBB Bull Thesis Could Fail
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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Why HBB Stock surged +3.21% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (Class A) (HBB) surged +3.21% to $32.51, trading at 71% of its 52-week range ($13.75 – $39.99). Solid 26% profit margin (21% return on capital), mixed timing at 17x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 71% of its 52-week range ($13.75 – $39.99) with RSI-14 at 43.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±9.5% around $32.51 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C (Hold) backed by 25.7% gross margin and $11.0M annual free cash flow.
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MARKET WIREYahoo • 4d ago
HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS HOLDING COMPANY ANNOUNCES DATES OF ITS 2026 THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS RELEASE AND CONFERENCE CALLHamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (NYSE: HBB) announced today that it will release its 2026 third quarter financial results and file its 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, after the market close on Wednes
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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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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).
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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 |
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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 0001709164In 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 |
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| 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)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs 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).
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100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is HBB stock moving today?
Why HBB Stock surged +3.21% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 26% profit margin (21% return on capital), mixed timing at 17x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.