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TTEC Holdings Inc. (TTEC) Revenue-to-Profit Sankey Flow & SEC XBRL Financials

$1.59 +1.27% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $1.59

TTEC Holdings Inc. (TTEC) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 38/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

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ROARABLE D- • RED ALERT Cap $78.4M

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As of 2026-11-03, TTEC Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEC) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 38/100 at a spot price of $1.59 (+1.27% 1D, market cap $78.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, TTEC ranks #757 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Professional Services), TTEC carries a Roarable D- (38/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, MHH (Mastech Digital Inc) holds a D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 0.0%, cap $75.4M) and NORD (Nordicus Partners Corporation) posts a D grade (45/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -5.3%, cap $95.5M). Among the 5-stock peer group, TTEC leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while DLHC leads on capital efficiency (5.8% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for TTEC?

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Per TTEC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001013880), TTEC Holdings Inc. generated $2.14B in revenue (-3.2% YoY), -$185.1M in net income, and $83.0M in free cash flow against $1.50B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $1.59 (+0.04%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 10/20 (D) • 3.9% FCF Margin

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D- · Rk D-

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-8.8% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for TTEC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (38/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY TTEC SCORES 38/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+10/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 3.9% FCF Margin ($83.0M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+9/20 pts (24% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±12.5% realized swing band)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)

Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 15 pts from alignment

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

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade D$1.64-12.8% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade D$1.43+2.8% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade D$1.47+8.2% Next Q

Current

Grade D-$1.59-7.8% Hist 90D α

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While TTEC currently carries a cautious 38/100 (D-) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (5/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($1.40) and Max Pain ($1.67) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $4.19.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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VISUAL REVENUE-TO-PROFIT SANKEY WATERFALL • FY 2025 (10-K)

How TTEC Turns Every Dollar of Sales Into Real Bottom-Line Profit

Free Cash Flow:$83.0M (3.9% FCF Margin)

Multi-Year SEC EDGAR XBRL Revenue, Net Profit & Free Cash Flow Trajectory

■ Revenue■ Net Profit■ Free Cash Flow

FY23

Rev $2.46B

FY24

Rev $2.21B

FY25

Rev $2.14B

Fiscal Year	Revenue	Gross Margin	Op Margin	Net Profit	Free Cash Flow	ROIC %
FY 2025	$2.14B	52%	-5.5%	-$185.1M	$83.0M	-45%
FY 2024	$2.21B	52%	-7.9%	-$310.6M	-$104.0M	-45%
FY 2023	$2.46B	52%	4.8%	$18.3M	$144.8M	-35%

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TTEC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -42.81%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL

2026-11-03O $1.57H $1.59L $1.57C $1.59VOL 280.7K

RES: $2.43SUP: $0.72SMA50: $1.40SMA200: $2.23

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TTEC 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)

8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -3.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #757 of 1011 ⚔️ MHH vs TTEC Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (TTEC vs. MHH, NORD, RTB, DLHC)

Industry: Professional Services (48 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, TTEC Holdings Inc. (TTEC) ranks #757 by composite RQD confidence (38/100, grade D-) and #772 by equity capitalization ($78.4M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, TTEC leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while DLHC leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 5.8% ROIC and — gross margin. MHH currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 53/100 (D+) compared with TTEC at 38/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
TTEC ACTIVE TTEC Holdings Inc.	D-	38/100	—	—	-35.0%	+1.27%	$78.4M	Benchmark Subject
MHH Mastech Digital Inc	D+	53/100	—	27.7%	0.0%	-0.79%	$75.4M	/mhh-vs-ttec →
NORD Nordicus Partners Corporation	D	45/100	—	—	-5.3%	-3.52%	$95.5M	/nord-vs-ttec →
RTB RTB Digital Inc.	E	27/100	—	47.7%	-35.0%	-6.43%	$111.0M	/rtb-vs-ttec →
DLHC DLH Holdings Corp.	D-	40/100	—	—	5.8%	-0.82%	$52.6M	/dlhc-vs-ttec →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001013880

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), TTEC Holdings Inc. (TTEC) reported GAAP revenue of $2.14B (-3.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.21B , and -13.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$185.1M, operating cash flow of $121.1M, and free cash flow of $83.0M (+179.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, TTEC closed FY2025 with $1.50B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.79, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$2.14B	-$185.1M	$121.1M	$83.0M	$1.50B	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$2.21B	-$310.6M	-$58.8M	-$104.0M	$1.75B	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$2.46B	$18.3M	$144.8M	$144.8M	—	—

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

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

How does TTEC compare to MHH and NORD in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

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

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

TTEC last traded at $1.59 (+1.27% on volume of 280,716 shares), positioning the stock +13.57% above its 50-day simple moving average ($1.40) and -28.70% below its 200-day simple moving average ($2.23). Across its 52-week range of $1.18 to $3.99, TTEC sits at the 14.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 56.5 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($1.39 to $1.79).

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How profitable is TTEC Holdings Inc. (TTEC)?

In FY 2025 (10-K), TTEC converted $2.1B of revenue into a 52% gross margin, 0% operating margin, and $83.0M in free cash flow (3.9% FCF margin).

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TTEC — TTEC Holdings Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, TTEC scores 38 out of 100 with a letter grade of D-, labeled "Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow." The five pillars are:

Fundamental Cash Engine (10 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of -35% and FCF yield of 0%. For a prospective investor, the score signals that the business is not currently generating returns on invested capital, and the FCF yield offers no cash-based valuation support at the current price.
Whale 13F Flow (9 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar captures institutional accumulation and options positioning. The score is below the midpoint, indicating limited evidence of constructive institutional flow in the source data.
Insider Conviction (5 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. This is the lowest pillar score and offers the weakest insider-based confidence signal.
Macro Regime Fit (6 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, beta is 1.0 with sector sensitivity noted. The score suggests limited regime-based tailwind from the rating's perspective.
Forensic Balance Sheet (8 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, Altman Z is 1.79, Piotroski F is 5/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. These metrics point to a financially stressed profile that warrants caution regarding solvency and financial flexibility.

Taken together, the pillar scores describe a stock where the valuation case, flow signals, and balance-sheet strength all carry weakness. Upside drivers would have to come from a reversal in the cash engine or from a shift in institutional positioning, neither of which the source data demonstrates. Valuation tradeoffs are significant because the market capitalization of $77.4M sits against negative operating and net margins. The rating frames this as a sell-oriented setup, and a prospective investor should weigh that verdict alongside the open questions below.

Business

Per the profile section, TTEC Holdings Inc. is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Professional Services industry. Per the profile, the company has a market capitalization of $0.1B. Per the market data, gross margin is 0% and operating margin is -5.5%. The source data does not describe specific products, customers, or revenue-generating mechanics beyond the sector and industry classification.

Financial Trend

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025	$2136.9M	$-117.1M	$-185.1M	N/A	$83.0M	$82.9M	N/A
FY 2024	$2207.6M	$-173.5M	$-310.6M	N/A	$-104.0M	$85.0M	N/A
FY 2023	$2462.8M	$118.0M	$18.3M	N/A	$144.8M	N/A	N/A

Per the market data, net margin is -8.7% and operating margin is -5.5%, with ROIC at -35%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 1.79 and the Piotroski F-Score is 5/9. Per the Roarable RQD rating, Debt/Equity is 0.5. Revenue declined across the three reported periods, from $2462.8M in FY 2023 to $2136.9M in FY 2025, while operating and net losses appeared in FY 2024 and FY 2025.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news section, six items were reported:

A TradingView estimates report and a Stock Titan item on a customer experience provider placed among the Americas' top five for strategy and capability (both flagged YELLOW).
A marketscreener report on TTEC Digital unveiling 40+ AI agents on Google Cloud Gemini Enterprise for government customer experience (YELLOW).
A siam.in price-action item noting shares gaining 3.50% to $1.48 (flagged GREEN as CATALYST).
A dars.gov.et item on shares edging higher to $1.65 between $1.57 support and $1.73 resistance (YELLOW).
An ad-hoc-news.de item noting a sixth Everest recognition and earnings arriving November 5 (YELLOW).

Per the butterfly supply-chain graph, the supply chain is listed as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Risk watch items in the news set are limited to the upcoming earnings date noted in the ad-hoc-news.de item; the remaining items are market-action or recognition reports.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is NONE, with no upstream or downstream links and no sector-correlation edges recorded. The source data therefore does not establish any upstream dependency, downstream customer concentration, or 2nd-order bottleneck. A prospective investor should note that this absence reflects the limits of the source data rather than confirmed independence from supply-chain effects.

Open Questions

What are the reported EPS, debt, and P/E figures? Several financial fields are marked N/A or unavailable, limiting valuation analysis.
What is the earnings outcome and guidance expected at the November 5 report referenced in the news wire?
What drove the decline in revenue from FY 2023 through FY 2025, and does the operating loss trend reverse?
What is the composition of institutional and insider ownership, given that the holders section is unavailable?
How does the company's Altman Z-Score of 1.79 and Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 compare with its debt maturity profile and liquidity runway?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE TradingView • 18h ago

TTEC Holdings, Inc. Estimates – NASDAQ:TTEC

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Stock Titan • 21h ago

One customer experience provider placed among the Americas’ top five for strategy and capability.

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🟡 MARKET WIRE www.marketscreener.com • 1d ago

TTEC Digital Unveils 40+ AI Agents on Google Cloud Gemini Enterprise for CX to Help Modernize Government Experiences

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🟢 CATALYST https://www.siam.in/ • 1d ago

TTEC Holdings Inc. (TTEC) Edges Higher: Shares Gain 3.50% to $1.48 - Volume Oscillator

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🟡 MARKET WIRE https://www.dars.gov.et/ • 1d ago

TTEC Holdings Edges Higher to $1.65 as Shares Sit Between $1.57 Support and $1.73 Resistance - MA Crossover

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🟡 MARKET WIRE ad-hoc-news.de • 1d ago

TTEC reports sixth Everest recognition. Earnings arrive November 5 for TTEC stock

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🟡 MARKET WIRE ad-hoc-news.de • 1d ago

TTEC earns sixth Everest recognition while TTEC stock costs EUR 1.43

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🔥 THE ROAR PIT • LIVE COMMUNITY DEBATE 3 Active Posts & Replies

TTEC Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $1.59?

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RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $1.38 (-12.1%)

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is TTEC (D- • RQD 38/100) a Buy at $1.57?

Welcome to the TTEC (TTEC Holdings Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 38/100 (Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow) in Professional Services. 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.

RI RiskArb_Desk Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $1.29 (-17.8%)

Spot @ $1.57

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

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on TTEC, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with tightening sector spreads. Unless TTEC Holdings 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.

CA CashFlowKing Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $1.98 (+26.1%)

Spot @ $1.57

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on TTEC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Professional Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $1.57 (52-wk range $1.18 - $3.99), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.