IES Holdings Inc. (IESC) Insider, 13F Hedge Fund & Politician Buy/Sell Thermometer

$205.96 -7.97% NASDAQ β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $202.61

IES Holdings Inc. (IESC) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 58/100 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.

ROARABLE D+ β€’ SELL / AVOID Cap $9.11B
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As of 2026-11-02, IES Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: IESC) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 58/100 at a spot price of $205.96 (-7.97% 1D, market cap $9.11B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, IESC ranks #151 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Industrials sector (Engineering & Construction), IESC carries a Roarable D+ (58/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 29.8x, gross margin of 25.5%, and ROIC of 34.7%. By comparison, EME (EMCOR Group Inc.) holds a C- grade (61/100 RQD, P/E 23.9x, ROIC 27.5%, cap $30.41B) and FIX (Comfort Systems USA Inc.) posts a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E 45.4x, ROIC 4.5%, cap $46.40B). Among the 5-stock peer group, EME leads on earnings multiple (23.9x) while IESC leads on capital efficiency (34.7% ROIC).

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Per IESC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0001048268), IES Holdings Inc. generated $3.37B in revenue (+16.9% YoY), $306.0M in net income, and $134.4M in free cash flow against $1.66B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (26% profit margin)β€”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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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $202.62 (-1.62%)🧬 Disciplined Float (-0.32% YoY Shares)βš™οΈ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) β€’ 4% FCF Margin
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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 58/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 52.7% hit rate β€” wait for RQD β‰₯ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ Β· Rk C
Cash (15)Whales (5)SEC (16)Macro (9)CEO (13)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0% Base Target
$429 Bull$206 Base$161 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for IESC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±11.7%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (58/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY IESC SCORES 58/100 (D+) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (28% of score)

Altman Z-Score 11.79 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 7/9

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+15/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 4% FCF Margin ($134.4M FCF) & 25.5% Gross Margin

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-15 pts vs max)

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
66
Grade B-$280.04-13.8% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
63
Grade C+$241.33-5.8% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
61
Grade C$227.41-9.4% Next Q
Current
58
Grade D+$205.96+0% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: B- (66) β†’ D+ (58)Full Audit β†’
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Even with a 58/100 (D+) score, IESC faces multiple-compression risk if 29.8x 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: Disciplined Float (-0.32% YoY Shares) β€” any gross margin slip below 23.0% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($293.03) or 200D SMA ($295.96) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($205.96) toward Bear Floor ($160.65).

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IESC Smart-Money Thermometer: HEAVY INSIDER & 13F ACCUMULATION

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β–² Disclosed Buys: 0 ($0)β–Ό Disclosed Sales: 0 ($0)

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No recent open-market Form 4 cluster sales or emergency dumps flagged on IESC. Visit the Global 13F & Congressional Whale Ledger for cross-market smart-money filings.

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IESC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -34.24%πŸ›‘οΈ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-02O $225.5H $225.5L $206.0C $206.0VOL 554.7K
RES: $419.3SUP: $200.4SMA50: $293.0SMA200: $296.0
$422.7$362.8$303.0$243.1$183.2RES $419.3SUP $200.4$206.02026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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IESC 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)
23.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +16.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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πŸ“Š Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (IESC)

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (IESC vs. EME, FIX, PWR, ENGS)

Industry: Engineering & Construction (20 Tracked Issuers)

Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, IES Holdings Inc. (IESC) ranks #151 by composite RQD confidence (58/100, grade D+) and #107 by equity capitalization ($9.11B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, EME leads on earnings valuation at 23.9x trailing P/E, while IESC leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 34.7% ROIC and 25.5% gross margin. PWR currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 65/100 (C) compared with IESC at 58/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
IESC ACTIVE
IES Holdings Inc.
D+ 58/100 29.8x 25.5% 34.7% -7.97% $9.11B Benchmark Subject
EME
EMCOR Group Inc.
C- 61/100 23.9x 19.3% 27.5% -1.42% $30.41B /eme-vs-iesc β†’
FIX
Comfort Systems USA Inc.
D+ 56/100 45.4x β€” 4.5% -7.05% $46.40B /fix-vs-iesc β†’
PWR
Quanta Services Inc.
C 65/100 89.8x 15.0% 8.4% -2.27% $93.58B /pwr-vs-iesc β†’
ENGS
Energys Group Limited
D 44/100 β€” 20.4% β€” +1.34% $242.2M /engs-vs-iesc β†’

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-09-30 β€’ CIK 0001048268

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30), IES Holdings Inc. (IESC) reported GAAP revenue of $3.37B (+16.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.88B , and +41.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $306.0M, operating cash flow of $286.1M, and free cash flow of $134.4M (+28.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, IESC closed FY2025 with $1.66B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 11.79, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-09-30 $3.37B $306.0M $286.1M $134.4M $1.66B $0
FY2024 (FY) 2024-09-30 $2.88B $219.1M $234.4M $104.6M $1.27B $0
FY2023 (FY) 2023-09-30 $2.38B $108.3M $153.9M $46.9M $5.01B $1.17B

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

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

As of 2026-11-02, IES Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: IESC) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 58/100 at a spot price of $205.96 (-7.97% 1D, market cap $9.11B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, IESC ranks #151 in composite RQD confidence.

How does IESC compare to EME and FIX in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Engineering & Construction), IESC carries a Roarable D+ (58/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 29.8x, gross margin of 25.5%, and ROIC of 34.7%. By comparison, EME (EMCOR Group Inc.) holds a C- grade (61/100 RQD, P/E 23.9x, ROIC 27.5%, cap $30.41B) and FIX (Comfort Systems USA Inc.) posts a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E 45.4x, ROIC 4.5%, cap $46.40B). Among the 5-stock peer group, EME leads on earnings multiple (23.9x) while IESC leads on capital efficiency (34.7% ROIC).

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

Per IESC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0001048268), IES Holdings Inc. generated $3.37B in revenue (+16.9% YoY), $306.0M in net income, and $134.4M in free cash flow against $1.66B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (26% profit margin)β€”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 IESC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

IESC last traded at $205.96 (-7.97% on volume of 475,697 shares), positioning the stock -29.71% below its 50-day simple moving average ($293.03) and -30.41% below its 200-day simple moving average ($295.96). Across its 52-week range of $170.07 to $408.26, IESC sits at the 15.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 33.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±11.7% ($181.86 to $230.06).

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Are IESC insiders and hedge funds buying or selling?

Roarable's SEC Form 4 and 13F Whale Thermometer currently classifies IESC leadership and institutional positioning as: HEAVY INSIDER & 13F ACCUMULATION.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF β€’ RQD 58/100 (D+) βœ“ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

IESC β€” IES Holdings Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:17:09Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, IESC scores 58 out of 100, grading D+ with the verdict "Roarable Sell β€” Weak Fundamentals / Trim." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 15 / 20 (ROIC 34.7%; FCF yield 1.47%); Whale 13F Flow at 5 / 20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction at 13 / 20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit at 9 / 20 (Beta 0.94; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet at 16 / 20 (Altman Z 11.79; Piotroski F 7/9; Debt/Equity 0.5). The strongest pillar is the forensic balance sheet, while whale flow and macro fit are the weakest. For a prospective investor, the upside drivers cited in the data are the high ROIC and the strong forensic readings. The valuation tradeoff is visible in the market data: a trailing P/E of 29.8 and an FCF yield of only 1.47% indicate the stock is priced for growth that the cash-flow pillar does not yet confirm. The weak whale-flow score signals limited institutional conviction in the source data. Taken together, the RQD framework frames IESC as a name where balance-sheet quality is not in question, but where current price and cash yield leave little margin for error.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
$223.79$9.11B29.82517.67.520%0.94$170.07 - $408.2634.7%

Business

IES Holdings Inc. is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified under the Industrials sector and the Engineering & Construction industry. The source data does not describe its products, customer base, or specific revenue model. Per the company profile, the market capitalization is $9.1B. Per the market data, gross margin is 25.5%, operating margin 11.4%, and net margin 9.1%.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025 (filed 2025-09-30)$3371.5M$383.5M$306.0MN/A$134.4M$88.8M$0.0M
FY 2024 (filed 2024-09-30)$2884.4M$300.9M$219.1MN/A$104.6M$59.1M$0.0M
FY 2023 (filed 2023-09-30)$2377.2M$159.8M$108.3MN/A$46.9MN/A$1172.5M

Per the SEC financials, revenue and net income rose across the three reported periods, and debt moved from $1172.5M in FY 2023 to $0.0M in FY 2024 and FY 2025. Per the market data, ROIC is 34.7%, and the RQD forensic pillar cites an Altman Z-Score of 11.79, a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and a Debt/Equity of 0.5. The balance-sheet posture in the source data is therefore characterized as strong on these metrics. The data does not provide EPS for any reported period.

Open Questions

  • What are the specific terms and financial effects of the DBM Global acquisition, and how does it affect reported revenue and debt going forward?
  • Why does FY 2025 EPS show as N/A while trailing EPS is 7.52, and what is the reconciled per-share earnings history?
  • Cash is not reported for FY 2023; what was the year-end cash position that year?
  • Which specific institutional holders and insider transactions drive the whale and insider pillar scores, given that the holders section is empty?
  • What drove the $170.07 to $408.26 52-week range, and does the current $223.79 price reflect a re-rating?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is IESC (D+ β€’ RQD 58/100) a Buy at $223.79?

Welcome to the IESC (IES Holdings Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 58/100 (Roarable Sell β€” Weak Fundamentals / Trim) in Engineering & Construction. Bulls point to capital efficiency (34.7% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

SH ShortSeller_Dan Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $187.98 (-16.0%)
Spot @ $223.79

Pump the brakes on IESC β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on IESC, but look at what you are paying: 29.8x trailing P/E with 25.5% gross margins. Unless IES 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.

AL AlphaFlow_Cap Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $255.12 (+14.0%)
Spot @ $223.79

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on IESC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Engineering & Construction and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $223.79 (52-wk range $170.07 - $408.26), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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