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TPBTurning Point Brands, Inc.Hold5.4·$85.94-1.64%
HoldModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

Turning Point Brands has beaten earnings estimates in all four of the last four quarters with an average positive surprise of 16%, carries a wide economic moat score of 7.5 out of 10, and analysts see 58% upside potential, yet the stock is in a confirmed death cross downtrend with an RSI of 35 and an elevated put-to-call ratio of 1.69, creating a wide gap between fundamental value and current market sentiment.

Thesis pillars

  • Negative Free Cash Flow QualityStable
  • Wide Economic Moat With Beat StreakStable
  • Large Analyst Upside GapStable
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Turning Point Brands, Inc. (TPB) Stock Analysis

Recovery setup

HoldVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Consumer Defensive · Tobacco

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $85.94, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Weak growth; Below 200-MA, MA slope -1.9%/30d (confirmed downtrend).

Turning Point Brands markets Zig-Zag® rolling papers, cigar wraps, and accessories alongside Stoker's® moist snuff and chewing tobacco, distributing to approximately 220,000 retail locations across North America. Revenue is driven by branded consumer products through... Read more

$85.94+31.6% A.UpsideScore 5.4/10#4 of 7 Tobacco
QualityF-score6 / 9FCF yield-1.01%
IncomeYield0.36%(5y avg 0.70%)Payout10.45%sustainable
Stop $79.92Target $113.10(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 2.5:1
Analyst target$130.00+51.3%5 analysts
$113.10our TP
$85.94price
$130.00mean
$140

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $85.94, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Weak growth; Below 200-MA, MA slope -1.9%/30d (confirmed downtrend). Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 57. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +1 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Score 5.4/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 8/9 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 33d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Suitability: speculative.

TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Aug 5, 202633d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Earnings estimates trending UP
Wide economic moat
Risks
Weak growth
Below 200-MA, MA slope -1.9%/30d (confirmed downtrend)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)29.4
P/E (Fwd)30.0
Mkt Cap$1.7B
EV/EBITDA18.7
Profit Mgn11.5%
ROE22.5%
Rev Growth16.8%
Beta0.92
Dividend0.36%
Rating analysts9

Quality Signals

Piotroski F6/9MoatWideCompounder

Options Flow

P/C1.08bearish
IV62%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

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

52w Position
1.7
Support Resistance
2.5
Bollinger
2.8
Gap
5.0

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

Earnings Growth
0.0
Revenue Growth
6.7
GatesDeath cross (50MA < 200MA)Momentum 6.5>=5.5A.R:R 2.5 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 33d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRecoverySuitability: Speculative
RSI
57 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $75.03Resistance $89.52

Price Targets

$80
$113
A.Upside+31.6%
A.R:R2.5:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! NEWS_MOD=+1: SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-05 (33d)

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 TPB stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $85.94, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Weak growth; Below 200-MA, MA slope -1.9%/30d (confirmed downtrend). Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 57. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +1 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Target $113.10 (+31.6%), stop $79.92 (−7.5%), A.R:R 2.5:1. Score 5.4/10, moderate confidence.

What is the TPB stock price target?

Take-profit target: $113.10 (+31.6% upside). Target $113.10 (+31.6%), stop $79.92 (−7.5%), A.R:R 2.5:1. Stop-loss: $79.92.

What are the risks of investing in TPB?

Weak growth; Below 200-MA, MA slope -1.9%/30d (confirmed downtrend).

Is TPB overvalued or undervalued?

Turning Point Brands, Inc. trades at a P/E of 29.4 (forward 30.0). TrendMatrix value score: 5.7/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about TPB?

9 analysts cover TPB with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $130.

What does Turning Point Brands, Inc. do?Turning Point Brands markets Zig-Zag® rolling papers, cigar wraps, and accessories alongside Stoker's® moist snuff and...

Turning Point Brands markets Zig-Zag® rolling papers, cigar wraps, and accessories alongside Stoker's® moist snuff and chewing tobacco, distributing to approximately 220,000 retail locations across North America. Revenue is driven by branded consumer products through approximately 900 distributors; tobacco products represented approximately 62% of total 2025 net sales. Swedish Match and RTI are sole suppliers for loose-leaf tobacco and Zig-Zag® cigarette papers respectively, under long-term exclusive agreements.

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