Hackett Group Inc . (HCKT) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$12.62 +0.72% NASDAQ β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Hackett Group Inc . (HCKT) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 66/100 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+ β€’ HOLD / WATCH Cap $314.0M
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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH β€’ C+
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ Β· Rk C
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+3.6% Base Target
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for HCKT)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±6.7%
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MAX-PAIN EXPIRATION MAGNET
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HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING
Β±6.7%
Derived from 20D OHLCV bars (No Active Options Snapshot)

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β€” (No Active Options Snapshot) β€” No unusual CBOE strike concentration anomalies recorded in the current database snapshot for HCKT.

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HCKT // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -2.25%β–² RESISTANCE BREAKOUT
2026-10-30O $12.68H $12.86L $12.56C $12.62VOL 173.3K
RES: $11.92SUP: $9.85SMA50: $11.16SMA200: $12.29
$18.69$16.11$13.53$10.94$8.36RES $11.92SUP $9.85$12.622026-04-302026-06-152026-07-312026-09-162026-10-30
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HCKT 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)
18.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -2.6% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #269 of 1011 βš”οΈ TBI vs HCKT Full Matrix β†’

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (HCKT vs. TBI, III, RCMT, ROMA)

Industry: Professional Services (48 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Hackett Group Inc . (HCKT) ranks #269 by composite RQD confidence (66/100, grade C+) and #643 by equity capitalization ($314.0M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, RCMT leads on earnings valuation at 15.6x trailing P/E, while RCMT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 46.0% ROIC and 27.5% gross margin. RCMT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 76/100 (B+) compared with HCKT at 66/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
HCKT ACTIVE
Hackett Group Inc .
C+ 66/100 24.3x 38.3% 14.8% +0.72% $314.0M Benchmark Subject
TBI
TrueBlue Inc.
D- 38/100 β€” 22.8% -11.7% +0.41% $297.1M /tbi-vs-hckt β†’
III
Information Services Group Inc.
B- 70/100 31.5x 43.1% 11.2% +0.33% $294.4M /iii-vs-hckt β†’
RCMT
RCM Technologies Inc.
B+ 76/100 15.6x 27.5% 46.0% -0.69% $255.3M /rcmt-vs-hckt β†’
ROMA
Roma Green Finance Limited (Class A)
E 30/100 β€” 17.1% β€” -5.43% $394.3M /roma-vs-hckt β†’

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-12-26 β€’ CIK 0001057379

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-26), Hackett Group Inc . (HCKT) reported GAAP revenue of $305.6M (-2.6% vs. FY2024 revenue of $313.9M , and +3.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $12.9M, operating cash flow of $40.3M, and free cash flow of $32.4M (-25.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, HCKT closed FY2025 with $206.4M in total assets against $75.8M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.95, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-26 $305.6M $12.9M $40.3M $32.4M $206.4M $75.8M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-27 $313.9M $29.6M $47.7M $43.6M $193.3M $12.7M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-29 $296.6M $34.2M $37.4M $37.4M β€” β€”

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

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

As of 2026-11-01, Hackett Group Inc . (NASDAQ: HCKT) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 66/100 at a spot price of $12.62 (+0.72% 1D, market cap $314.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, HCKT ranks #269 in composite RQD confidence.

How does HCKT compare to TBI and III in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Professional Services), HCKT carries a Roarable C+ (66/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 24.3x, gross margin of 38.3%, and ROIC of 14.8%. By comparison, TBI (TrueBlue Inc.) holds a D- grade (38/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -11.7%, cap $297.1M) and III (Information Services Group Inc.) posts a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E 31.5x, ROIC 11.2%, cap $294.4M). Among the 5-stock peer group, RCMT leads on earnings multiple (15.6x) while RCMT leads on capital efficiency (46.0% ROIC).

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

Per HCKT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-26, CIK 0001057379), Hackett Group Inc . generated $305.6M in revenue (-2.6% YoY), $12.9M in net income, and $32.4M in free cash flow against $206.4M in total assets and $75.8M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (38% 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 HCKT trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

HCKT last traded at $12.62 (+0.72% on volume of 206,684 shares), positioning the stock +13.08% above its 50-day simple moving average ($11.16) and +2.69% above its 200-day simple moving average ($12.29). Across its 52-week range of $9.16 to $20.68, HCKT sits at the 30.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 69.8 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±6.7% ($11.77 to $13.47).

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What is HCKT's options positioning and volatility profile?

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

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