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SSDSimpson Manufacturing Company, Sell5.4·$197.62-1.54%
SellModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

Simpson Manufacturing earns a perfect Piotroski F-Score of 9/9 and has beaten earnings estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters, but the stock has already reached the analyst consensus price target and offers effectively no near-term upside at current prices.

Thesis pillars

  • Target Reached Limited UpsideStable
  • Piotroski Perfect Quality ScoreStable
  • North America Geographic ConcentrationStable
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Simpson Manufacturing Company, (SSD) Stock Analysis

Range Bound setup · Catalyst-Driven edge

SellModerate Confidence

Basic Materials · Lumber & Wood Production

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $197.62 — A.R:R is negative (-0.6) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Geographic: North America segment (77.8%).

Simpson Manufacturing designs, engineers, and manufactures structural connectors, anchors, fasteners, and lateral-force resisting systems for wood and concrete construction. The North America segment contributed approximately 77.8% of 2025 net sales, with $619.0 million (roughly... Read more

$197.62+5.7% A.UpsideScore 5.4/10#1 of 4 Lumber & Wood Production
QualityF-score9 / 9FCF yield4.12%
IncomeYield0.60%(5y avg 0.76%)Payout13.62%sustainable
Stop $185.42Target $208.92(resistance)A.R:R -0.6:1
Analyst target$217.80+10.2%5 analysts
$208.92our TP
$197.62price
$217.80mean
$230

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $197.62 — A.R:R is negative (-0.6) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Geographic: North America segment (77.8%). Chart setup: RSI 56 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Score 5.4/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 22d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-07-07
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Mon, Jul 27, 202622d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
High-quality business
Risks
Concentration risk — Geographic: North America segment (77.8%)
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Negative momentum

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)23.6
P/E (Fwd)20.4
Mkt Cap$8.3B
EV/EBITDA15.2
Profit Mgn14.9%
ROE18.1%
Rev Growth9.1%
Beta1.30
Dividend0.60%
Rating analysts9

Quality Signals

Piotroski F9/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C2.40bearish
IV49%normal

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHGeographicNorth America segment78%
    10-K Item 1: 'the North America Segment accounting for approximately 77.8% of net sales for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025'
  • MEDIUMCustomerlargest customers
    10-K Item 1A: 'Our largest customers accounted for a significant portion of net sales for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.'

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Momentum below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Macd
0.0
Obv
1.0
Volume
1.3
Rsi
5.5
Ma Position
6.0
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Above 200-day MA
GatesMomentum 2.8<4.5A.R:R -0.6=NEGATIVEInsider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 22d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRange BoundSuitability: Moderate
RSI
56 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $182.97Resistance $213.18

Price Targets

$185
$209
A.Upside+5.7%
A.R:R-0.6:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-4.1% upside)
! momentum at 2.8 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-27 (22d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SSD stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $197.62 — A.R:R is negative (-0.6) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Geographic: North America segment (77.8%). Chart setup: RSI 56 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Prior stop was $185.42. Score 5.4/10, moderate confidence.

What is the SSD stock price target?

Take-profit target: $208.92 (+5.7% upside). Prior stop was $185.42. Stop-loss: $185.42.

What are the risks of investing in SSD?

Concentration risk — Geographic: North America segment (77.8%); Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Negative momentum.

Is SSD overvalued or undervalued?

Simpson Manufacturing Company, trades at a P/E of 23.6 (forward 20.4). TrendMatrix value score: 5.3/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about SSD?

9 analysts cover SSD with a consensus score of 4.0/5. Average price target: $218.

What does Simpson Manufacturing Company, do?Simpson Manufacturing designs, engineers, and manufactures structural connectors, anchors, fasteners, and lateral-force...

Simpson Manufacturing designs, engineers, and manufactures structural connectors, anchors, fasteners, and lateral-force resisting systems for wood and concrete construction. The North America segment contributed approximately 77.8% of 2025 net sales, with $619.0 million (roughly 26.5%) from international markets. Products reach builders through dealers, home centers, distributors, and contractors globally.

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