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ScanSource Inc. (SCSC) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$58.98 -0.77% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $58.79

ScanSource Inc. (SCSC) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 61/100 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.

📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 61/100 (C-) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.5% avg 90D alpha vs SPY) →

ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH Cap $1.20B

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $58.79 (-0.33%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 3.7% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 61/100 (C-) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.5% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 53.9% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH • C-

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C- · Rk C

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+1.4% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for SCSC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.1%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (61/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY SCSC SCORES 61/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+13/20 pts (21% of score)

Altman Z-Score 4.04 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 6/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-12 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade B-$60.93-1.5% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade B-$60.02+1.7% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade C+$61.05-3.4% Next Q

Current

Grade C-$58.98+0.5% Hist 90D α

Trajectory: B- (69) → C- (61)Full Audit →

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Even with a 61/100 (C-) score, SCSC faces multiple-compression risk if 16.8x 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 (-2.36% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 15.0% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($58.62) or 200D SMA ($47.84) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($59.78) toward Bear Floor ($46.63).

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CALL VS. PUT WHALE SHARE

— (No Active Options Snapshot)

Put/Call Ratio: — (No Active Options Snapshot)

MAX-PAIN EXPIRATION MAGNET

— (No Active Options Snapshot)

No active options chain max-pain snapshot on file

HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING

±7.1%

Derived from 20D OHLCV bars (No Active Options Snapshot)

Active Strike Call vs. Put Concentration Ladder (SCSC)

— (No Active Options Snapshot) — No unusual CBOE strike concentration anomalies recorded in the current database snapshot for SCSC.

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SCSC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +43.43%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE

2026-10-30O $58.93H $58.98L $55.79C $58.98VOL 416.8K

RES: $62.23SMA50: $58.62SMA200: $47.84

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SCSC Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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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)

9.6%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -6.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK

📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (SCSC)

Technology Rank #238 of 714 ⚔️ CLMB vs SCSC Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (SCSC vs. CLMB, PLUS, INGM, SNX)

Industry: Retail: Computer Software & Peripheral Equipment (8 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, ScanSource Inc. (SCSC) ranks #238 by composite RQD confidence (61/100, grade C-) and #341 by equity capitalization ($1.20B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, SCSC leads on earnings valuation at 16.8x trailing P/E, while CLMB leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 28.8% ROIC and 16.1% gross margin. CLMB currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 75/100 (B) compared with SCSC at 61/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
SCSC ACTIVE ScanSource Inc.	C-	61/100	16.8x	13.4%	7.3%	-0.77%	$1.20B	Benchmark Subject
CLMB Climb Global Solutions Inc.	B	75/100	36.6x	16.1%	28.8%	+26.29%	$780.8M	/clmb-vs-scsc →
PLUS ePlus inc.	D+	52/100	18.8x	25.2%	17.8%	+0.35%	$2.49B	/plus-vs-scsc →
INGM Ingram Micro Holding Corporation	B	75/100	20.1x	6.7%	13.5%	+0.74%	$6.60B	/ingm-vs-scsc →
SNX TD SYNNEX Corporation	D	46/100	24.6x	7.0%	6.6%	-0.65%	$20.35B	/snx-vs-scsc →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-06-30 • CIK 0000918965

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-06-30), ScanSource Inc. (SCSC) reported GAAP revenue of $3.04B (-6.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $3.26B , and -19.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $71.5M, operating cash flow of $112.3M, and free cash flow of $112.3M (-69.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, SCSC closed FY2025 with $1.74B in total assets against $99.8M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.04, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-06-30	$3.04B	$71.5M	$112.3M	$112.3M	$1.74B	$99.8M
FY2024 (FY)	2024-06-30	$3.26B	$77.1M	$371.6M	$371.6M	$1.70B	$132.0M
FY2023 (FY)	2023-06-30	$3.79B	$89.8M	—	—	—	—

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

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

As of 2026-11-01, ScanSource Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 61/100 at a spot price of $58.98 (-0.77% 1D, market cap $1.20B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, 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 714 tracked Technology issuers, SCSC ranks #238 in composite RQD confidence.

How does SCSC compare to CLMB and PLUS in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Retail: Computer Software & Peripheral Equipment), SCSC carries a Roarable C- (61/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 16.8x, gross margin of 13.4%, and ROIC of 7.3%. By comparison, CLMB (Climb Global Solutions Inc.) holds a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 36.6x, ROIC 28.8%, cap $780.8M) and PLUS (ePlus inc.) posts a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 18.8x, ROIC 17.8%, cap $2.49B). Among the 5-stock peer group, SCSC leads on earnings multiple (16.8x) while CLMB leads on capital efficiency (28.8% ROIC).

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

Per SCSC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-06-30, CIK 0000918965), ScanSource Inc. generated $3.04B in revenue (-6.7% YoY), $71.5M in net income, and $112.3M in free cash flow against $1.74B in total assets and $99.8M 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 SCSC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

SCSC last traded at $58.98 (-0.77% on volume of 278,942 shares), positioning the stock +0.61% above its 50-day simple moving average ($58.62) and +23.29% above its 200-day simple moving average ($47.84). Across its 52-week range of $33.76 to $66.78, SCSC sits at the 76.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 41.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.1% ($54.79 to $63.17).