Value
9.0/10data confidence 33%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| Analyst target | 9.0 |
- ▸Attractively valued
BBBY · Why this verdict
Why Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) is rated SELL
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VerdictSELL
Overall score5.2/10
ConfidenceMEDIUM
MacroNEUTRAL
TrendMatrix Research · core thesis
Engine thesis — one sentence
Bed Bath & Beyond shows a favorable 3.3 asymmetry ratio and a strong earnings beat streak heading into a catalyst in 23 days, but a failed momentum gate, a death-cross hard block, and a Piotroski F-Score at its weakest possible reading argue the quality picture remains a serious concern.
Falsifiable statement — pillar-level invalidators below. Engine-derived; not personalized advice.
Thesis pillars
| Pillar | Expectation | Trend |
|---|---|---|
The risk/reward setup shows a 3.3 asymmetry ratio, with 49.4% upside to the take-profit target against just 7.0% downside to the stop-loss, and the engine flags an earnings catalyst in 23 days backed by a 3-of-4 beat streak. Reward-to-risk math | The stock closes a meaningful portion of the gap toward its $8.71 take-profit target over the next 12 months. | →Stable |
| CounterThe momentum gate failed outright at 3.3 against a 4.5 threshold, and a death-cross hard block is in effect, meaning the favorable risk/reward hasn't yet been confirmed by price action. | ||
The engine's momentum gate failed at 3.3 against a 4.5 threshold, with a death-cross hard block in effect and price below the 200-day moving average in a confirmed downtrend (the moving average sloping down 7.1% over 30 days). Engine gate (failed) | The momentum score recovers above 4.5 and price reclaims the 200-day moving average. | →Stable |
| CounterThe stock is already down 54% from its 52-week high per the suitability rationale, which could mean much of the downside is already priced in ahead of the upcoming earnings catalyst. | ||
The Piotroski F-Score is at the weakest possible reading of 0 out of 9, consistent with quality concerns and a quality score below the engine's 4.0 floor. Quality breakdown | The Piotroski F-Score rises from its current 0 out of 9 reading over the next 12 months. | →Stable |
| CounterThe stock still carries a strong earnings history (3 beats in the last 4 quarters) per the catalyst notes, which is inconsistent with the weakest possible Piotroski reading. | ||
The stock is flagged as attractively valued, and analysts see 76% upside to their price target, though light analyst coverage (only 4 analysts) dampens the signal. Sentiment breakdown | The stock closes a meaningful portion of the gap toward the analyst price target over the next 12 months. | →Stable |
| CounterLight analyst coverage means the 76% upside estimate carries less statistical weight and could be revised sharply if additional analysts initiate coverage. | ||
The company has beaten earnings estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters with an average surprise of 17.2%, and the next report is due in 23 days. Earnings | The beat streak continues into the upcoming report in 23 days. | →Stable |
| CounterInsiders have still been net sellers over the past 90 days (albeit low materiality), which sits somewhat in tension with the strong earnings track record. | ||
The risk/reward setup shows a 3.3 asymmetry ratio, with 49.4% upside to the take-profit target against just 7.0% downside to the stop-loss, and the engine flags an earnings catalyst in 23 days backed by a 3-of-4 beat streak.
→StableReward-to-risk math
- Expectation
- The stock closes a meaningful portion of the gap toward its $8.71 take-profit target over the next 12 months.
CounterThe momentum gate failed outright at 3.3 against a 4.5 threshold, and a death-cross hard block is in effect, meaning the favorable risk/reward hasn't yet been confirmed by price action.
The engine's momentum gate failed at 3.3 against a 4.5 threshold, with a death-cross hard block in effect and price below the 200-day moving average in a confirmed downtrend (the moving average sloping down 7.1% over 30 days).
→StableEngine gate (failed)
- Expectation
- The momentum score recovers above 4.5 and price reclaims the 200-day moving average.
CounterThe stock is already down 54% from its 52-week high per the suitability rationale, which could mean much of the downside is already priced in ahead of the upcoming earnings catalyst.
The Piotroski F-Score is at the weakest possible reading of 0 out of 9, consistent with quality concerns and a quality score below the engine's 4.0 floor.
→StableQuality breakdown
- Expectation
- The Piotroski F-Score rises from its current 0 out of 9 reading over the next 12 months.
CounterThe stock still carries a strong earnings history (3 beats in the last 4 quarters) per the catalyst notes, which is inconsistent with the weakest possible Piotroski reading.
The stock is flagged as attractively valued, and analysts see 76% upside to their price target, though light analyst coverage (only 4 analysts) dampens the signal.
→StableSentiment breakdown
- Expectation
- The stock closes a meaningful portion of the gap toward the analyst price target over the next 12 months.
CounterLight analyst coverage means the 76% upside estimate carries less statistical weight and could be revised sharply if additional analysts initiate coverage.
The company has beaten earnings estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters with an average surprise of 17.2%, and the next report is due in 23 days.
→StableEarnings
- Expectation
- The beat streak continues into the upcoming report in 23 days.
CounterInsiders have still been net sellers over the past 90 days (albeit low materiality), which sits somewhat in tension with the strong earnings track record.
Per-dimension breakdown
Quality
2.5/10data confidence 29%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| Moat | 5.0 |
| Piotroski F | 0.0 |
- ▸Weak Piotroski F-Score: 0/9
- ▸Quality concerns
Growth
5.0/10data confidence 50%Momentum
2.2/10data confidence 100%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| RSI | 3.0 |
| MACD | 3.0 |
| OBV | 1.0 |
| MA position | 1.0 |
| Volume | 3.2 |
- ▸Capitulation risk (RSI 30, below 200MA)
- ▸Volume distribution (falling OBV)
- ▸Below 200-MA, MA slope -9.3%/30d — confirmed downtrend
Sentiment
6.6/10data confidence 100%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| Analyst rating | 5.0 |
| Price target | 10.0 |
| erm sentiment | 5.0 |
- ▸Analyst upside: 107%
Insider
7.3/10data confidence 75%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| materiality | 5.0 |
| holder change | 10.0 |
| notable moves | 7.0 |
- ▸Insider selling (low materiality) — $63,436 (0.013% of mkt cap)
- ▸Institutions accumulating
Peer rank
5.0/10data confidence 80%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| value rank | 5.0 |
| quality rank | 5.0 |
| growth rank | 5.0 |
Technical
5.8/10data confidence 100%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| bollinger | 8.0 |
| support resistance | 9.2 |
| 52w position | 0.0 |
| gap | 6.0 |
Risk (lower is worse)
0.0/10data confidence 60%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| volatility | 0.0 |
| put call | 0.0 |
| implied vol | 0.0 |
- ▸Elevated put/call: 10.00
- ▸High IV: 108%
Catalyst
6.7/10data confidence 100%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| erm | 5.0 |
| earnings history | 6.7 |
| earnings timing | 5.0 |
| surprise avg | 10.0 |
- ▸Strong earnings: 3B/1M
- ▸Earnings in 12 days
How the verdict was assembled
Engine trigger
Quality below minimum threshold.
Engine technical detail
verdict_path:
L1:HARD_BLOCK:QUALITY_FLOORPassed (5)
- ASYMMETRY:6.2>=1.5
- INSIDER:OK
- NEWS_EVENTS:NONE_RECENT
- SEMI_CYCLE_PEAK:CLEAR
- MATERIALS_CYCLE_PEAK:CLEAR
Failed (2)
- MOMENTUM:2.2<4.5
- DEATH_CROSS:HARD_BLOCK
Warning (2)
- 8K_CSUITE_CHANGE:5.02 (officer departure/appointment)
- EARNINGS_PROXIMITY:12d<=14d (soft)
Reward-to-Risk
6.17
Upside
+76.4%
Downside
12.4%
Sizing output
AVOID
SetupFalling Knife — Death cross, below all MAs, RSI 30, MACD bearish
EdgeCatalyst-Driven — Earnings in 12d with 3/4 beat streak
SuitabilitySpeculative — Drawdown -61% (>40% off 52w high)
Investment implication
The SELL_IF_HOLDING verdict reflects the MOMENTUM gate's 2.2<4.5 outcome against Value at 9.0 and asymmetric R:R of 6.17.
The strongest dimensions are Value at 9.0, Insider at 7.3, and Catalyst at 6.7; the weakest are Risk (lower is worse) at 0.0, Momentum at 2.2, and Quality at 2.5. The V9 engine flagged 2 failed gates with 2 warnings, producing an asymmetric reward-to-risk of 6.17 and an engine sizing output of AVOID.
What would invalidate the thesis
Falsifying conditions — when triggered, the corresponding pillar's thesis is invalidated.
- P1Favorable Asymmetric Setup
Trip ifThe asymmetry ratio falls below 1.5 from the current 3.3.
- P2Momentum Failed Confirmed Downtrend
Trip ifMomentum score rises above 4.5, clearing the engine's threshold from the current 3.3.
- P3Weakest Piotroski Quality
Trip ifThe Piotroski F-Score rises above 4 out of 9 from the current 0.
- P4Analyst Upside Attractive Valuation
Trip ifAnalyst upside falls below 20% from the current 76% estimate.
- P5Earnings Beat Streak Catalyst Ahead
Trip ifAverage earnings surprise falls below 0% for 2 consecutive quarters.