Why TACT Stock advanced +1.64% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$5.59 +1.64% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $5.60

TransAct Technologies Incorporated (TACT) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 62/100 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 $57.7M
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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $5.60 (+0.11%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-0.96% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 14.7% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 62/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.7% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 54.3% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+1.8% Base Target
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for TACT)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (62/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY TACT SCORES 62/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+14/20 pts (23% of score)

Altman Z-Score 4.37 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+14/20 pts (23% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 85% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 63 (BULLISH MOMENTUM)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution11/20 pts (-9 pt drag)

Cannibal Buyback (-0.96% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 9 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
54
Grade C-$4.49-3.1% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
57
Grade C$4.35+21.1% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
59
Grade C$5.27+6.1% Next Q
Current
62
Grade C$5.59+0.7% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 62/100 (C) score, TACT faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples 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 (-0.96% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 46.1% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($4.97) or 200D SMA ($4.35) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($5.69) toward Bear Floor ($4.44).

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Why TACT Stock advanced +1.64% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

TransAct Technologies Incorporated (TACT) advanced +1.64% to $5.59, trading at 85% of its 52-week range ($3.06 – $6.02). Solid 49% profit margin (-11% return on capital), mixed timing at current multiples—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 85% of its 52-week range ($3.06 – $6.02) with RSI-14 at 63 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±12.5% around $5.59 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C (Hold) backed by 48.6% gross margin and $7.6M annual free cash flow.
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TACT // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +67.87%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-10-30O $5.70H $5.70L $5.40C $5.59VOL 3.9K
RES: $5.81SUP: $4.14SMA50: $4.97SMA200: $4.35
$6.22$5.40$4.59$3.78$2.97RES $5.81SUP $4.14$5.592026-04-302026-06-152026-07-312026-09-162026-10-30
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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)
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +18.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Technology Rank #224 of 714 ⚔️ YIBO vs TACT Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (TACT vs. YIBO, LINK, INVE, VTIX)

Industry: Computer peripheral equipment (18 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, TransAct Technologies Incorporated (TACT) ranks #224 by composite RQD confidence (62/100, grade C) and #554 by equity capitalization ($57.7M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, TACT leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while TACT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -10.5% ROIC and 48.6% gross margin. TACT currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 62/100 (C).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
TACT ACTIVE
TransAct Technologies Incorporated
C 62/100 — 48.6% -10.5% +1.64% $57.7M Benchmark Subject
YIBO
Planet Image International Limited (Class A)
E 33/100 — 29.4% -35.0% +0.97% $61.6M /yibo-vs-tact →
LINK
Interlink Electronics Inc.
D- 35/100 — 38.9% -22.2% -1.21% $64.4M /link-vs-tact →
INVE
INVE Technologies Inc.
E 33/100 — 6.1% -35.0% -0.37% $65.0M /inve-vs-tact →
VTIX
Virtuix Holdings Inc. (Class A)
D- 37/100 — 24.6% -35.0% -8.65% $20.8M /vtix-vs-tact →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001017303

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), TransAct Technologies Incorporated (TACT) reported GAAP revenue of $51.5M (+18.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $43.4M , and -29.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$1.2M, operating cash flow of $7.7M, and free cash flow of $7.6M (+391.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, TACT closed FY2025 with $44.8M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.37, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $51.5M -$1.2M $7.7M $7.6M $44.8M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $43.4M -$9.9M $1.9M $1.5M $44.0M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $72.6M $4.7M $5.5M $5.5M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-01, TransAct Technologies Incorporated (NASDAQ: TACT) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 62/100 at a spot price of $5.59 (+1.64% 1D, market cap $57.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, TACT ranks #224 in composite RQD confidence.

How does TACT compare to YIBO and LINK in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer peripheral equipment), TACT carries a Roarable C (62/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 48.6%, and ROIC of -10.5%. By comparison, YIBO (Planet Image International Limited (Class A)) holds a E grade (33/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $61.6M) and LINK (Interlink Electronics Inc.) posts a D- grade (35/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -22.2%, cap $64.4M). Among the 5-stock peer group, TACT leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while TACT leads on capital efficiency (-10.5% ROIC).

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

Per TACT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001017303), TransAct Technologies Incorporated generated $51.5M in revenue (+18.7% YoY), -$1.2M in net income, and $7.6M in free cash flow against $44.8M 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: 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 TACT trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

TACT last traded at $5.59 (+1.64% on volume of 18,557 shares), positioning the stock +12.47% above its 50-day simple moving average ($4.97) and +28.51% above its 200-day simple moving average ($4.35). Across its 52-week range of $3.06 to $6.02, TACT sits at the 85.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 63.0 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($4.89 to $6.29).

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Why is TACT stock moving today?

Why TACT Stock advanced +1.64% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 49% profit margin (-11% return on capital), mixed timing at current multiples—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

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