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J & J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$85.39 +1.87% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $85.88

J & J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 74/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (30% profit margin, 8% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 74/100 (B) historically ranked in the Top 12% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.3% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 69.4% hit rate) →

ROARABLE B • BUY Cap $1.57B

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As of 2026-11-02, J & J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ: JJSF) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 74/100 at a spot price of $85.39 (+1.87% 1D, market cap $1.57B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 18/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples issuers, JJSF ranks #7 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Staples sector (Specialty Foods), JJSF carries a Roarable B (74/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 23.9x, gross margin of 29.7%, and ROIC of 7.9%. By comparison, TR (Tootsie Roll Industries Inc.) holds a D+ grade (55/100 RQD, P/E 27.4x, ROIC 9.8%, cap $2.74B) and JBSS (John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc.) posts a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E 10.7x, ROIC 19.2%, cap $660.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, JBSS leads on earnings multiple (10.7x) while JBSS leads on capital efficiency (19.2% ROIC).

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Per JJSF's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-27, CIK 0000785956), J & J Snack Foods Corp. generated $1.58B in revenue (+0.5% YoY), $65.6M in net income, and $82.3M in free cash flow against $1.31B in total assets and $0 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.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $85.89 (+0.58%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 5.2% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 74/100 (B) historically ranked in the Top 12% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.3% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 69.4% hit rate).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ · Rk A-

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+7.2% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for JJSF)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.5%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (74/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY JJSF SCORES 74/100 (B) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+18/20 pts (24% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 56% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 57.5 (BULLISH MOMENTUM)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (22% of score)

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

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning12/20 pts (-8 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-8 pts vs max)

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

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade B-$80.29-1.2% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade B-$79.31+4.7% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade B$83.02+2.9% Next Q

Current

Grade B$85.39+7.3% Hist 90D α

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Even with a 74/100 (B) score, JJSF faces multiple-compression risk if 23.9x 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 27.2% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($81.96) or 200D SMA ($81.38) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($91.54) toward Bear Floor ($70.02).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMBULLISH MOMENTUM

57.530 Oversold · 70 Hot

ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)

3.80>3.0 Fortress Safe

PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)

7 / 99-Pt Accounting

52-WEEK LASER RANGE56% OF RANGE

L: $69$85.39H: $99

1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED

Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (30% profit margin), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: CRQD 13 / 20

2. Big Money & Insiders● BUYING

Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Hedge funds and options traders are leaning bullish, showing strong institutional appetite.

Factor Grade: B-RQD 28 / 40

3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● ALL CLEAR

SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

Clean SEC fine-print check with low hidden accounting risk and favorable interest-rate weather.

Factor Grade: A-RQD 33 / 40

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ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model

NEUTRAL (65)

7.9% ROIC with 29.7% gross margin and 5.25% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI

10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard

BULLISH (75)

Altman-Z 4.20 and Piotroski 7/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI

Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq

BULLISH (77)

28/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 18/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like JJSF

✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
✓Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.

Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong

!Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

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JJSF // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +1.22%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE

2026-11-02O $83.37H $85.39L $83.37C $85.39VOL 166.4K

RES: $87.28SUP: $77.98SMA50: $81.96SMA200: $81.38

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

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

17.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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1. Head-to-Head Consumer Staples Peer Comparison (JJSF vs. TR, JBSS, MAMA, MICC)

Industry: Specialty Foods (9 Tracked Issuers)

Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples securities in the Roarable RQD universe, J & J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) ranks #7 by composite RQD confidence (74/100, grade B) and #61 by equity capitalization ($1.57B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, JBSS leads on earnings valuation at 10.7x trailing P/E, while JBSS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 19.2% ROIC and 18.0% gross margin. JJSF currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 74/100 (B).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
JJSF ACTIVE J & J Snack Foods Corp.	B	74/100	23.9x	29.7%	7.9%	+1.87%	$1.57B	Benchmark Subject
TR Tootsie Roll Industries Inc.	D+	55/100	27.4x	35.3%	9.8%	+0.85%	$2.74B	/tr-vs-jjsf →
JBSS John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc.	C+	66/100	10.7x	18.0%	19.2%	-4.55%	$660.3M	/jbss-vs-jjsf →
MAMA Mama's Creations Inc.	D+	52/100	114.4x	25.1%	17.2%	-1.17%	$604.9M	/mama-vs-jjsf →
MICC The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V.	C	65/100	32.8x	—	9.9%	+5.30%	$11.55B	/micc-vs-jjsf →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-09-27 • CIK 0000785956

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-27), J & J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) reported GAAP revenue of $1.58B (+0.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.57B ) , GAAP net income of $65.6M, operating cash flow of $165.1M, and free cash flow of $82.3M (-17.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, JJSF closed FY2025 with $1.31B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-09-27	$1.58B	$65.6M	$165.1M	$82.3M	$1.31B	$0
FY2024 (FY)	2024-09-28	$1.57B	$86.6M	$173.1M	$99.5M	$1.35B	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-09-30	$0	$78.9M	$172.3M	$172.3M	—	—

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

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

How does JJSF compare to TR and JBSS in the Consumer Staples sector?

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

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

JJSF last traded at $85.39 (+1.87% on volume of 191,924 shares), positioning the stock +4.18% above its 50-day simple moving average ($81.96) and +4.93% above its 200-day simple moving average ($81.38). Across its 52-week range of $68.87 to $98.63, JJSF sits at the 55.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 57.5 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.5% ($80.69 to $90.09).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell JJSF stock right now?

J & J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) currently earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy — BUY) with 74/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (30% profit margin, 8% return on capital) with steady institutional support.

What is JJSF's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

JJSF's 12-month base price target is $91.54 (range $70.02 to $108.02), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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JJSF — J & J Snack Foods Corp.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:28:42Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, JJSF scores 74 out of 100 (letter grade B, verdict "Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward"). The five pillars are:

Fundamental Cash Engine: 13 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 7.9% and FCF yield of 5.25%. For an investor, this indicates the business converts capital into returns at a moderate level, with cash generation that is solid but not exceptional relative to the stock's valuation multiples.
Whale 13F Flow: 12 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar covers institutional accumulation and options positioning. The score is the second-lowest of the five, signaling that smart-money conviction is present but not strong, so an investor should not read institutional activity as a clear endorsement.
Insider Conviction: 16 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. The score points to meaningful insider-side signals, which an investor may treat as a supportive, though not decisive, indicator.
Macro Regime Fit: 18 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects beta of 1.0 and sector sensitivity. This is the strongest pillar, indicating the stock's market sensitivity aligns closely with broad-market exposure and that its sector positioning fits the current regime as scored.
Forensic Balance Sheet: 15 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects Altman Z 2.5, Piotroski F 7/9, and Debt/Equity 0.5. These readings suggest a financially sound balance sheet with low leverage and healthy forensic metrics.

Investor implications: the upside case rests on the strength of the macro-fit and balance-sheet pillars, while valuation tradeoffs are visible in the P/E (TTM) of 23.9 against a cash-engine pillar scored only 13 / 20. Upside drivers would need to lift ROIC and cash conversion to justify the multiple. This analysis is educational and not personalized financial advice.

Snapshot

Price	Market Cap	P/E (TTM)	Forward P/E	EV/EBITDA	EPS (TTM)	Dividend Yield	Beta	52-Wk Range	ROIC %
83.82	$1.57B	23.9	22.2	9.7	3.51	3.88%	1.0	$68.87 - $98.63	7.9%

Business

J & J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified under the Consumer Staples sector and the Specialty Foods industry, per the profile. Not available in source data for product lines, customer segments, or revenue-generation mechanics beyond the aggregate revenue figures in the SEC financials.

Financial Trend

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025	$1583.2M	$84.3M	$65.6M	N/A	$82.3M	$66.8M	$0.0M
FY 2024	$1574.8M	$117.5M	$86.6M	N/A	$99.5M	$73.6M	N/A
FY 2023	$0.0M	$109.5M	$78.9M	N/A	$172.3M	N/A	N/A

Per the market data, gross margin is 29.7%, operating margin 5.3%, and net margin 4.1%, with ROIC of 7.9%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.5 and the Piotroski F-Score is 7/9, with Debt/Equity of 0.5. Per the SEC financials, reported debt was $0.0M in FY 2025, and operating and net income declined from FY 2024 to FY 2025. FY 2023 revenue is reported as $0.0M, which appears to be a data gap rather than a true figure.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news wire, the company will report fourth-quarter and fiscal results before the market opens on Nov. 18, and has announced a fourth-quarter and fiscal 2026 earnings release date and conference call. Other items are coverage pieces from Yahoo Finance, TradingView, MarketBeat, Quiver Quantitative, and Stock Traders Daily, each describing market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts; the wire does not specify the substance of these catalysts. One MarketBeat item notes the share price breaking above its 200-day moving average. All news items are tagged with a YELLOW light and MARKET WIRE impact label. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

Risk watch: the earnings date on Nov. 18 is the nearest scheduled catalyst; results are not available in source data.

Open Questions

What are the specific product lines and customer channels that generate the reported revenue?
What drove the decline in operating and net income from FY 2024 to FY 2025, and what is the trajectory into the Nov. 18 results?
What is the reported FY 2023 cash and debt position, and why is FY 2023 revenue shown as $0.0M?
Which institutions and insiders are driving the accumulation implied by the whale and insider pillar scores?
What are the specific catalysts referenced in the news coverage beyond the earnings date?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 8h ago

J & J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) Stock Forecasts

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🟡 MARKET WIRE TradingView • 11h ago

J & J Snack Foods Corp. Estimates – NASDAQ:JJSF

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Stock Titan • 14h ago

J&J Snack Foods will report fourth-quarter and yearly results before the market opens Nov. 18.

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🟡 MARKET WIRE MarketBeat • 17h ago

J & J Snack Foods (NASDAQ:JJSF) Share Price Breaks Above 200 Day Moving Average - Here's What Happened

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Quiver Quantitative • 20h ago

J & J Snack Foods Corp. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2026 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call

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How J & J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) Affects Rotational Strategy Timing

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🟡 MARKET WIRE https://www.siam.in/ • 1d ago

J & J Snack Foods (JJSF) Rises 2.24% to $85.69 as Buyers Defend Support - New Listing Stocks

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JJSF Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $85.39?

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RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $98.91 (+18.0%)

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is JJSF (B • RQD 74/100) a Buy at $83.82?

Welcome to the JJSF (J & J Snack Foods Corp.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 74/100 (Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward) in Specialty Foods. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

RE RedlineAuditor Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $62.87 (-25.0%)

Spot @ $83.82

Pump the brakes on JJSF — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on JJSF, but look at what you are paying: 23.9x trailing P/E with 29.7% gross margins. Unless J & J Snack Foods Corp. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

CA CashFlowKing Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $98.91 (+18.0%)

Spot @ $83.82

JJSF cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on JJSF, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Specialty Foods and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $83.82 (52-wk range $68.87 - $98.63), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.