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Tetra Tech Inc(TTEK)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
3-STAR RATING
STRONG BUY
BUY for 15 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+4.58% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$38.83
11/13/2026
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Advisory History & Simulated Performance *

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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for TTEK

11/13/2026: TTEK (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 15 days. Simulated Profits (4.58%). Updated daily EoD!

Tetra Tech is a specialized engineering and consulting firm focused on high-end water, environmental, and infrastructure projects. The company has a leading position in scientific services, driven by a strategy of providing complex solutions rather than basic labor. Its primary growth story is built on long-term secular demand for water security and climate resilience. Risks include dependence on government spending cycles, integration challenges from its active M&A strategy, and intense competitive pressures in the infrastructure sector. The stock may suit investors seeking long-term growth exposure to sustainability trends; interested parties should monitor federal infrastructure budgets and the company's continued ability to maintain high margins through differentiated technical expertise.

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 investorStrong fitThe company benefits from long-term secular growth trends in global water and environmental sustainability.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveStrong price performance often follows contract wins and positive earnings revisions.
Value investorMixed fitThe stock often trades at a premium valuation compared to broader market indices due to its quality profile.
Dividend investorMixed fitWhile it pays a dividend, the yield is typically lower than traditional income stocks due to growth-focused reinvestment.
Low-risk investorMediumWhile the business is steady, equity market volatility and sector-specific risks exist.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumEquity market conditions can lead to short-term price swings regardless of operational success.
Valuation riskMediumPremium multiples can be sensitive to interest rate changes or earnings disappointments.
Competition risk (Engineering services)Medium / highIntense competition for public contracts can pressure margins and require constant innovation.
Business qualityStrongThe company’s focus on high-end, complex consulting creates a durable moat in the engineering sector.
Dividend incomeLowThe primary return driver is capital appreciation rather than dividend yield.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful integration of frequent acquisitions is essential for sustaining growth and margin performance.

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 10.10B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 23.75
1Y Target Price 40.83
Price to earnings Ratio 23.75
1Y Target Price 40.83
Volume (30-day avg) 2.6M shares
Beta 0.87
52 Weeks Range 25.76 - 42.87
Updated Date 11/13/2026
52 Weeks Range 25.76 - 42.87
Updated Date 11/13/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.66

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Industrials

Constructive
Sentiment
Bullish
Momentum
BUY Breadth Improving
BUY participation
39.5%
Active BUY / eligible
30 / 76
30-Day BUY Count Change
+12
Market state
Bullish

More qualifying stocks are receiving or maintaining BUY advisories, indicating improving market participation.

Industry

Engineering & Construction

BUY participation
20.0%
Active BUY / eligible
2 / 10
30-Day BUY Count Change
-1

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

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

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 12.47%
Avg. Invested days 49
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 4.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 2.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/13/2026

Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
TTEK receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
TTEK has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong earnings growth (+77.6%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 9.9%) are partially offset by negative revenue growth (-6.7%), soft profitability (net margin 8.7%), very low insider ownership of 0.49%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
TTEK's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (9.9% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is TTEK's strongest growth driver at +77.6% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, free-cash-flow growth (+14.5%, solid) is also solid, while revenue growth (-6.7%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 106.7% and approximately 99.4% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.49%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 11.20%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 4.87%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.58%
Capital Research & Mgmt Co - Division 3 4.55%
State Street Corp 3.81%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
TTEK generates approximately $186 of gross profit, $119 of operating income, and $99 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Soft margins and solid cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is solid.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 26.64%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
TTEK has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltLarge / Mega Cap StabilityShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Water and Environmental ServicesWater supply, water treatment, and environmental remediation projects.This is the core, high-margin foundation of the company's business.
Sustainable InfrastructureSmart city design, energy efficiency, and modern infrastructure engineering.This area captures demand from modernization and sustainability initiatives.
Geography (North America)Primary revenue concentration in the United States and Canada.The company is primarily tied to the economic and policy cycles of North America.

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 2026-11-11
When After Market
Estimate 0.47
Actual 0.49

Profitability

Profit Margin 10%
Operating Margin (TTM) 13.7%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 8.54%
Return on Equity (TTM) 24.3%

Valuation

Trailing PE 23.75
Forward PE 21.55
Enterprise Value 10.86B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.32
Enterprise Value 10.86B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.32
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.05
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.03
Shares Outstanding 256.04M
Shares Floating 254.49M
Shares Outstanding 256.04M
Shares Floating 254.49M
Percent Insiders 0.49
Percent Institutions 106.71

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

Information icon Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.

Net Income (Profit)

Information icon Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.

Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

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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