The Pennant Group Inc. (PNTG) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$41.66 -1.93% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $41.44

The Pennant Group Inc. (PNTG) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 67/100 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 $1.48B
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As of 2026-11-02, The Pennant Group Inc. (NASDAQ: PNTG) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 67/100 at a spot price of $41.66 (-1.93% 1D, market cap $1.48B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, PNTG ranks #111 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Health Care sector (Medical/Nursing Services), PNTG carries a Roarable C+ (67/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 50.2x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 11.0%. By comparison, TDOC (Teladoc Health Inc.) holds a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -17.0%, cap $1.59B) and USPH (U.S. Physical Therapy Inc.) posts a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 32.6x, ROIC 11.5%, cap $1.29B). Among the 5-stock peer group, USPH leads on earnings multiple (32.6x) while USPH leads on capital efficiency (11.5% ROIC).

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Per PNTG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001766400), The Pennant Group Inc. generated $947.7M in revenue (+36.3% YoY), $29.6M in net income, and $36.3M in free cash flow against $968.2M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 50x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $41.44 (-0.54%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-0.96% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 3.8% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 67/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.6% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 56.4% 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+
Cash (13)Whales (16)SEC (14)Macro (13)CEO (11)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.1% Base Target
$51 Bull$43 Base$34 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for PNTG)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.4%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (67/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY PNTG SCORES 67/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+16/20 pts (24% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±6.4% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+14/20 pts (21% of score)

Altman Z-Score 2.81 (WATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▼ #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)
59
Grade C$40.52+0.3% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
62
Grade C+$40.66+4.7% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
64
Grade C+$42.57-2.1% Next Q
Current
67
Grade C+$41.66+1.6% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: C (59) → C+ (67)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the PNTG Bull Thesis Could Fail

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Even with a 67/100 (C+) score, PNTG faces multiple-compression risk if 50.2x 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

Priced at 50x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-0.96% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($40.03) or 200D SMA ($35.50) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($43.35) toward Bear Floor ($33.81).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMBULLISH MOMENTUM
57.630 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDWATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)
2.81>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)
7 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE92% OF RANGE
L: $22$41.66H: $43
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (steady margins), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: CRQD 13 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: C+RQD 27 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: C+RQD 27 / 40
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Cash & Moat Bull AI
ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model
NEUTRAL (65)

11.0% ROIC with 42.0% gross margin and 2.44% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI
10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BULLISH (70)

Altman-Z 2.81 and Piotroski 7/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
BULLISH (67)

27/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 13/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like PNTG
  • ✓Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Priced at 50x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.
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PNTG // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +33.95%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $42.16H $42.48L $41.66C $41.66VOL 369.3K
RES: $43.43SUP: $40.33SMA50: $40.03SMA200: $35.50
$44.50$39.97$35.43$30.90$26.36RES $43.43SUP $40.33$41.662026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-172026-11-02
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PNTG Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

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

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
36.5%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +36.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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Health Care Rank #111 of 1016 ⚔️ TDOC vs PNTG Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Health Care Peer Comparison (PNTG vs. TDOC, USPH, INNV, OMDA)

Industry: Medical/Nursing Services (29 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1016 tracked Health Care securities in the Roarable RQD universe, The Pennant Group Inc. (PNTG) ranks #111 by composite RQD confidence (67/100, grade C+) and #305 by equity capitalization ($1.48B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, USPH leads on earnings valuation at 32.6x trailing P/E, while USPH leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 11.5% ROIC and 19.2% gross margin. USPH currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 72/100 (B) compared with PNTG at 67/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
PNTG ACTIVE
The Pennant Group Inc.
C+ 67/100 50.2x — 11.0% -1.93% $1.48B Benchmark Subject
TDOC
Teladoc Health Inc.
D+ 56/100 — — -17.0% -2.52% $1.59B /tdoc-vs-pntg →
USPH
U.S. Physical Therapy Inc.
B 72/100 32.6x 19.2% 11.5% -0.85% $1.29B /usph-vs-pntg →
INNV
InnovAge Holding Corp.
D+ 52/100 — 18.0% -10.2% -0.54% $1.26B /innv-vs-pntg →
OMDA
Omada Health Inc.
D+ 55/100 — 65.7% -15.7% -4.68% $1.20B /omda-vs-pntg →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001766400

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), The Pennant Group Inc. (PNTG) reported GAAP revenue of $947.7M (+36.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $695.2M , and +73.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $29.6M, operating cash flow of $48.3M, and free cash flow of $36.3M (+19.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, PNTG closed FY2025 with $968.2M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.81, 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 $947.7M $29.6M $48.3M $36.3M $968.2M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $695.2M $22.6M $39.3M $30.3M $679.5M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $544.9M $13.4M $33.1M $33.1M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-02, The Pennant Group Inc. (NASDAQ: PNTG) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 67/100 at a spot price of $41.66 (-1.93% 1D, market cap $1.48B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, PNTG ranks #111 in composite RQD confidence.

How does PNTG compare to TDOC and USPH in the Health Care sector?

Within the Health Care sector (Medical/Nursing Services), PNTG carries a Roarable C+ (67/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 50.2x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 11.0%. By comparison, TDOC (Teladoc Health Inc.) holds a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -17.0%, cap $1.59B) and USPH (U.S. Physical Therapy Inc.) posts a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 32.6x, ROIC 11.5%, cap $1.29B). Among the 5-stock peer group, USPH leads on earnings multiple (32.6x) while USPH leads on capital efficiency (11.5% ROIC).

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

Per PNTG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001766400), The Pennant Group Inc. generated $947.7M in revenue (+36.3% YoY), $29.6M in net income, and $36.3M in free cash flow against $968.2M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 50x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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

PNTG last traded at $41.66 (-1.93% on volume of 367,916 shares), positioning the stock +4.07% above its 50-day simple moving average ($40.03) and +17.35% above its 200-day simple moving average ($35.50). Across its 52-week range of $22.25 to $43.41, PNTG sits at the 91.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 57.6 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.4% ($38.99 to $44.33).

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

The Pennant Group Inc. (PNTG) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold — HOLD) with 67/100 RQD Confidence. Solid steady margins (11% return on capital), mixed timing at 50x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

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

PNTG's 12-month base price target is $43.35 (range $33.81 to $51.15), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 67/100 (C+) ✓ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

PNTG — The Pennant Group Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:28:58Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, PNTG scores 67 out of 100 with a letter grade of C+ and a verdict of "Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 13/20 (ROIC 11%; FCF yield 2.44%), Whale 13F Flow at 16/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction at 11/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit at 13/20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet at 14/20 (Altman Z 2.81; Piotroski F 7/9; Debt/Equity 0.5).

For a prospective investor, the strongest pillar is institutional flow (16/20), which suggests positioning has been supportive. The weakest pillar is insider conviction (11/20), meaning insider-side signals are the least confirmatory of the five. The cash-generation pillar (13/20) reflects a 2.44% FCF yield alongside an 11% ROIC, which indicates the business is producing returns but not at a level that offsets a high headline multiple. The balance sheet pillar (14/20) is comparatively sound on the cited metrics. The overall grade signals a neutral stance with conditional upside, so the verdict is best read as "wait for confirmation" rather than a directional call. This is an analytical summary, not personalized financial advice.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
42.48$1.48B50.242.223.90.850%1.0$22.25 - $43.4111%

Business

Per the Profile, The Pennant Group Inc. (PNTG) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Health Care sector, Medical/Nursing Services industry, with a market capitalization of $1.5B. Not available in source data for detailed product lines, customer segments, or revenue mechanics. The reported financials show revenue growing from $544.9M (FY 2023) to $947.7M (FY 2025), per the SEC financials.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news feed, the items are largely market-wire commentary with no discrete corporate event described in the summaries. Items include a TradingView estimates report, a Yahoo Finance profitability piece, a Stock Titan notice that 6,624 shares were delivered or withheld to pay the exercise price or tax liability, a Globe and Mail piece listing PNTG among "cash-producing" names it avoids, a Google-indexed note of a 0.83% decline to $41.88 near mid-range support, and an ad-hoc-news.de note citing a USD 41.60 analyst consensus. All feed items carry a YELLOW light and MARKET WIRE impact label. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, there are no supply-chain links and no proprietary signals. Risk watch items: the share-withholding notice, conflicting market commentary, and the stock trading near a cited consensus figure below the current price.

Open Questions

  • What are the reported EPS, cash, and debt figures for each period, since the financials table lists these as N/A?
  • What drives the gap between the 50.2 trailing P/E and the 42.2 forward P/E, and what earnings growth is embedded?
  • What is the nature and size of the share-withholding event referenced in the news feed?
  • Who are the institutional and insider holders, and what are their position sizes?
  • What is the source of the USD 41.60 consensus figure, and how does it compare with the current $42.48 price?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is PNTG (C+ • RQD 67/100) a Buy at $42.48?

Welcome to the PNTG (The Pennant Group Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 67/100 (Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout) in Medical/Nursing Services. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (50.2x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

MU MultipleCompression Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $33.56 (-21.0%)
Spot @ $42.48

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

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on PNTG, but look at what you are paying: 50.2x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless The Pennant Group Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

MA MacroHawk_NYC Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $50.55 (+19.0%)
Spot @ $42.48

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on PNTG, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Medical/Nursing Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $42.48 (52-wk range $22.25 - $43.41), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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