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Forrester Research Inc(FORR)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
SELL
SELL for 3 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-18.19% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$9.36
11/04/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FORR

11/04/2026: FORR (2-star) is a SELL. SELL for 3 days. Simulated Profits (-18.19%). Updated daily EoD!

Forrester Research is an established provider of market research, consulting, and advisory services tailored for business and technology leaders. Its core strength lies in its long-standing focus on customer experience and marketing strategy, supported by a subscription-based revenue model. The primary growth opportunity involves integrating AI-driven insights into its 'Forrester Decisions' platform to increase enterprise value. However, the company faces significant competitive pressure from larger research firms and the risk of commoditization from AI tools. The stock may best suit growth-oriented investors interested in enterprise services, provided they monitor the firm's successful transition to modern digital delivery and executive leadership continuity.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is moderate and tied to enterprise spending cycles rather than hyper-growth digital trends.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often lacks the sustained high-velocity price action required for pure momentum strategies.
Value investorMixed fitValuation is often tied to market perceptions of research relevance rather than deep-value asset backing.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not prioritize regular dividend payouts as part of its capital allocation strategy.
Low-risk investorMixed fitRevenue is relatively stable due to subscriptions, but smaller cap size introduces higher volatility than larger incumbents.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highSmaller market cap and sensitivity to economic cycles create higher price fluctuations.
Valuation riskMediumThe stock's valuation is sensitive to analyst growth expectations and research renewal rates.
Competition risk (AI and Research)HighDirect competition from firms like Gartner and potential disruption by free AI tools threatens the core business model.
Business qualityMediumThe business has established brand equity but operates in a highly competitive and labor-intensive industry.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect income generation from this stock.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on retaining talent and effectively transitioning clients to newer research platforms.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -25.03%
Avg. Invested days 25
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
FORR receives a 3-star rating based on the available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
FORR has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-1976.9%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 4.6%), negative revenue growth (-8.2%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
FORR's financial health is supported by moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 56.5% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is FORR's strongest growth driver at +349.2% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-8.2%, negative) and earnings growth (-1976.9%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 60.4% and approximately 50.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 40.50% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Portolan Capital Management, LLC 8.53%
Nantahala Capital Management, LLC 8.02%
Tieton Capital Management, LLC 3.98%
First Manhattan Co. LLC 3.94%
Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC 3.70%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
FORR generates approximately $570 of gross profit, $5 of operating income, and $46 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.04%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
FORR has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 182.20M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 12
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 12
Volume (30-day avg) 107.8K shares
Beta 0.99
52 Weeks Range 4.88 - 12.75
Updated Date 11/04/2026
52 Weeks Range 4.88 - 12.75
Updated Date 11/04/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -2.36

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Research SubscriptionsForrester Decisions and role-based research services for IT and marketing leaders.The company's primary reliable income source derived from ongoing client memberships.
Consulting ServicesCustomized strategy projects and advisory workshops.Project-based revenue that can be lumpy but provides high-value client integration.
EventsIndustry summits and conferences.Secondary revenue stream that also serves as a crucial networking and sales acquisition tool.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-29
When After Market
Estimate 0.12
Actual 0.13

Profitability

Profit Margin -12.03%
Operating Margin (TTM) 2.14%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.55%
Return on Equity (TTM) -30.28%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 17.33
Enterprise Value 120.69M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.49
Enterprise Value 120.69M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.49
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.38
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.25
Shares Outstanding 19.04M
Shares Floating 9.68M
Shares Outstanding 19.04M
Shares Floating 9.68M
Percent Insiders 40.5
Percent Institutions 60.41

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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