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Why HSTM Stock advanced +0.21% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$33.80 +0.21% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

HealthStream Inc. (HSTM) 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+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $1.03B

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Why HSTM Stock advanced +0.21% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

HealthStream Inc. (HSTM) advanced +0.21% to $33.80, trading at 89% of its 52-week range ($19.5 – $35.61). Solid steady margins (5% return on capital), mixed timing at 56x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

▸Technical Tape: Trading at 89% of its 52-week range ($19.5 – $35.61) with RSI-14 at 60.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±5.7% around $33.80 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C+ (Hold) backed by 52% gross margin and $59.6M annual free cash flow.

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2026-10-30O $33.86H $34.04L $33.17C $33.80VOL 151.6K

RES: $35.90SUP: $30.27SMA50: $30.94SMA200: $25.58

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39.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +4.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (HSTM vs. TRIP, VNET, SIFY, CEVA)

Industry: Computer Software: Programming Data Processing (72 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, HealthStream Inc. (HSTM) ranks #162 by composite RQD confidence (66/100, grade C+) and #350 by equity capitalization ($1.03B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, TRIP leads on earnings valuation at 27.0x trailing P/E, while VNET leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and — gross margin. HSTM currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 66/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
HSTM ACTIVE HealthStream Inc.	C+	66/100	56.4x	—	5.0%	+0.21%	$1.03B	Benchmark Subject
TRIP TripAdvisor Inc.	D+	57/100	27.0x	92.3%	13.0%	+3.13%	$1.08B	/trip-vs-hstm →
VNET VNET Group Inc.	D	46/100	—	—	85.0%	-9.16%	$959.9M	/vnet-vs-hstm →
SIFY Sify Technologies Limited	D+	52/100	—	—	—	+0.40%	$914.8M	/sify-vs-hstm →
CEVA CEVA Inc.	D-	35/100	—	87.1%	-3.0%	-0.68%	$905.2M	/ceva-vs-hstm →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001095565

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), HealthStream Inc. (HSTM) reported GAAP revenue of $304.1M (+4.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $291.6M , and +9.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $18.3M, operating cash flow of $63.3M, and free cash flow of $59.6M (+6.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, HSTM closed FY2025 with $520.4M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$304.1M	$18.3M	$63.3M	$59.6M	$520.4M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$291.6M	$20.0M	$57.7M	$56.3M	$510.8M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$279.1M	$15.2M	$64.0M	$64.0M	—	—

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

As of 2026-11-01, HealthStream Inc. (NASDAQ: HSTM) 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 $33.80 (+0.21% 1D, market cap $1.03B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, HSTM ranks #162 in composite RQD confidence.

How does HSTM compare to TRIP and VNET in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Programming Data Processing), HSTM carries a Roarable C+ (66/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 56.4x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 5.0%. By comparison, TRIP (TripAdvisor Inc.) holds a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E 27.0x, ROIC 13.0%, cap $1.08B) and VNET (VNET Group Inc.) posts a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 85.0%, cap $959.9M). Among the 5-stock peer group, TRIP leads on earnings multiple (27.0x) while VNET leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

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

Per HSTM's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001095565), HealthStream Inc. generated $304.1M in revenue (+4.3% YoY), $18.3M in net income, and $59.6M in free cash flow against $520.4M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 56x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is HSTM trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

HSTM last traded at $33.80 (+0.21% on volume of 129,800 shares), positioning the stock +9.24% above its 50-day simple moving average ($30.94) and +32.13% above its 200-day simple moving average ($25.58). Across its 52-week range of $19.50 to $35.61, HSTM sits at the 88.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 60.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.7% ($31.87 to $35.73).

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Why is HSTM stock moving today?

Why HSTM Stock advanced +0.21% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid steady margins (5% return on capital), mixed timing at 56x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

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