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Franklin Electric Co. Inc. (FELE) 12-Month Stock Forecast & Price Target Cone

$100.30 +5.16% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $101.04

Franklin Electric Co. Inc. (FELE) 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.

ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH Cap $4.21B
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As of 2026-11-03, Franklin Electric Co. Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) 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 $100.30 (+5.16% 1D, market cap $4.21B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, FELE ranks #299 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Metal Fabrications), FELE carries a Roarable C- (61/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 29.1x, gross margin of 35.5%, and ROIC of 13.2%. By comparison, GNRC (Generac Holdlings Inc.) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 74.3x, ROIC 6.6%, cap $11.68B) and INIO (INNIO N.V.) posts a D grade (45/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 18.6%, cap $12.22B). Among the 5-stock peer group, AMSC leads on earnings multiple (10.2x) while INIO leads on capital efficiency (18.6% ROIC).

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Per FELE's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000038725), Franklin Electric Co. Inc. generated $2.13B in revenue (+5.4% YoY), $147.1M in net income, and $193.5M in free cash flow against $1.94B in total assets and $455.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (35.5% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $101.04 (+0.74%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 16/20 (B+) • 9.1% 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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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk C-
Cash (16)Whales (6)SEC (16)Macro (8)CEO (15)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+1.3% Base Target
$122 Bull$102 Base$79 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for FELE)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (61/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY FELE SCORES 61/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+16/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 9.1% FCF Margin ($193.5M FCF) & 35.5% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (26% of score)

Altman Z-Score 5.46 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning6/20 pts (-14 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-14 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
53
Grade C-$99.86+1.4% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
56
Grade C$101.24-4.5% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
58
Grade C$96.65+3.8% Next Q
Current
61
Grade C-$100.30+0.5% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 61/100 (C-) score, FELE faces multiple-compression risk if 29.1x 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

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 33.0% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($98.01) or 200D SMA ($100.13) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($101.65) toward Bear Floor ($79.29).

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Shares at $100.30: 99.7 sh
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12M Bear Case FloorTarget $79.29
$7,905
$-2,095 (-20.9%)
12M Consensus BaseTarget $101.65
$10,135
+$135 (+1.3%)
12M Bull Case BreakoutTarget $121.61
$12,125
+$2,125 (+21.2%)

Wall Street Analyst Breakdown & Historical Accuracy Audit (28 Desks)

Street Historical Accuracy: 64/100
● Strong Buy / Buy: 17● Hold: 9● Sell: 2
Wall Street FirmStance12M Target1Y AccuracyTrack Grade
Morgan StanleyInstitutional Equity DeskHOLD$10674%A
Goldman SachsSector Coverage LeadBUY$11469%B
JP MorganUS Large-Cap ResearchHOLD$9058%C
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FELE // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +1.43%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-03O $96.74H $100.3L $95.38C $100.3VOL 347.1K
RES: $117.7SUP: $93.43SMA50: $98.01SMA200: $100.1
$117.4$110.9$104.4$97.96$91.49RES $117.7SUP $93.43$100.32026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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FELE Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
22.4%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +5.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #299 of 1009 ⚔️ GNRC vs FELE Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (FELE vs. GNRC, INIO, AMSC, SCWO)

Industry: Metal Fabrications (47 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Franklin Electric Co. Inc. (FELE) ranks #299 by composite RQD confidence (61/100, grade C-) and #297 by equity capitalization ($4.21B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, AMSC leads on earnings valuation at 10.2x trailing P/E, while INIO leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 18.6% ROIC and — gross margin. FELE currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 61/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
FELE ACTIVE
Franklin Electric Co. Inc.
C- 61/100 29.1x 35.5% 13.2% +5.16% $4.21B Benchmark Subject
GNRC
Generac Holdlings Inc.
D+ 52/100 74.3x 38.3% 6.6% +2.08% $11.68B /gnrc-vs-fele →
INIO
INNIO N.V.
D 45/100 32.8x — 18.6% +0.68% $12.22B /inio-vs-fele →
AMSC
American Superconductor Corporation
D 44/100 10.2x 30.5% 2.2% -2.59% $1.31B /amsc-vs-fele →
SCWO
374Water Inc.
E 26/100 — -30.0% -35.0% +3.25% $43.6M /scwo-vs-fele →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000038725 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Franklin Electric Co. Inc. (FELE) reported GAAP revenue of $2.13B (+5.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.02B , and +3.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $147.1M, operating cash flow of $238.9M, and free cash flow of $193.5M (-11.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, FELE closed FY2025 with $1.94B in total assets against $455.0M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 5.46, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $2.13B $147.1M $238.9M $193.5M $1.94B $455.0M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $2.02B $180.3M $261.4M $219.7M $1.82B $426.0M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $2.07B $193.3M $315.7M $222.8M $2.48B $579.9M

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, Franklin Electric Co. Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) 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 $100.30 (+5.16% 1D, market cap $4.21B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, FELE ranks #299 in composite RQD confidence.

How does FELE compare to GNRC and INIO in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Metal Fabrications), FELE carries a Roarable C- (61/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 29.1x, gross margin of 35.5%, and ROIC of 13.2%. By comparison, GNRC (Generac Holdlings Inc.) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 74.3x, ROIC 6.6%, cap $11.68B) and INIO (INNIO N.V.) posts a D grade (45/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 18.6%, cap $12.22B). Among the 5-stock peer group, AMSC leads on earnings multiple (10.2x) while INIO leads on capital efficiency (18.6% ROIC).

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

Per FELE's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000038725), Franklin Electric Co. Inc. generated $2.13B in revenue (+5.4% YoY), $147.1M in net income, and $193.5M in free cash flow against $1.94B in total assets and $455.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (35.5% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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

FELE last traded at $100.30 (+5.16% on volume of 332,576 shares), positioning the stock +2.34% above its 50-day simple moving average ($98.01) and +0.17% above its 200-day simple moving average ($100.13). Across its 52-week range of $89.54 to $115.82, FELE sits at the 40.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 38.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.0% ($95.29 to $105.31).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 61/100 (C-) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

FELE — Franklin Electric Co. Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Franklin Electric Co. Inc. (FELE) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 61/100, corresponding to a C- letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $100.30 (+5.16% 1D, market capitalization $4.21B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (16/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 13.2%, gross margin of 35.5%, operating margin of 12.6%, and free cash flow yield of 4.53%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (6/20) + Insider Conviction (15/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (8/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (16/20): Incorporates a 0.90x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 5.46, Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.30x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Franklin Electric Co. Inc. (FELE) is a NASDAQ-listed company in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Metal Fabrications industry,. Per the market data, gross margin is 35.5%, operating margin is 12.6%, and net margin is 6.9%.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Franklin Electric Co. Inc. (FELE) reported $2.13B in annual revenue (up from $2.02B in FY2024, +5.4% YoY) and $147.1M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($2.07B revenue, $193.3M net income) through FY2025, FELE scaled operating cash flow to $238.9M and free cash flow to $193.5M, backed by $1.94B in total assets against $455.0M in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C- • RQD 61/100): Strong cash generator (35.5% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 16/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 6/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $89.54 – $115.82 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 29.1x trailing P/E and 14.8x EV/EBITDA against 12.6% operating margins and a 0.90x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Metal Fabrications (Consumer Discretionary), FELE carries a macro regime beta of 0.90 and gross margin of 35.5%.

  • Key Question #1: Can FELE sustain or expand its 12.6% operating margin and 13.2% ROIC against Metal Fabrications peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $2.13B and free cash flow of $193.5M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $455.0M in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is FELE's 27.1x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 0.90x)?

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FELE Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $100.30?

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DE DeepValue_CFA RQD DEBATE OPENER • Institutional Buy-Side 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $117.32 (+23.0%)
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Strong cash engine and balance sheet, with ROIC of 13.2%, an FCF yield of 4.53%, and an Altman Z-Score of 5.46.

The street is overcomplicating Franklin Electric Co. Inc. (FELE). Strong cash engine and balance sheet, with ROIC of 13.2%, an FCF yield of 4.53%, and an Altman Z-Score of 5.46.. With an RQD score of 61/100 (C-) and Forensic Balance Sheet at 16/20, any positive earnings surprise or guidance raise forces underweight funds to chase above $103.01.

EarningsSniper 🐂 BULL

@BearTrap_Alert Shorting a 6/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $95.38 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Consumer Discretionary.

BE BearTrap_Alert RQD DEBATE OPENER • Cycle Peak Watcher 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $71.53 (-25.0%)
Spot @ $95.38

Valuation is demanding at a P/E (TTM) of 29.1 while net income fell from $193.3M to $147.1M between FY 2023 and FY 2025.

I respect the product at Franklin Electric Co. Inc., but the stock at $95.38 is a different story. Valuation is demanding at a P/E (TTM) of 29.1 while net income fell from $193.3M to $147.1M between FY 2023 and FY 2025.. FCF yield is 4.53% and RQD sits at 61/100 (C-) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?

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