RCM Technologies stock slides despite upbeat earnings outlook

Published on 09/19/2026 at 17:57 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

RCM Technologies stock closed at USD 39.39 recently, down 3.03 percent on a day when the broader market rose, as of September 19, 2026. The company is still expected to grow full-year earnings by 22.8 percent and revenue by 12.67 percent versus last year.

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RCM Technologies, Inc. stock (ISIN US74936R1095) closed its most recent trading session at USD 39.39 on the Nasdaq, a 3.03 percent decline from the prior close, according to data summarized on September 19, 2026.

Stock performance and market context

According to Zacks Investment Research on September 19, 2026, RCM Technologies stock finished that trading day at USD 39.39, down 3.03 percent, while the S&P 500 gained 0.17 percent.

The same overview notes that over the last month the company’s shares have fallen about 1 percent, compared with a 3.68 percent loss for the broader Business Services sector and a 1.29 percent decline for the S&P 500, underscoring that the stock has recently held up better than its sector benchmark despite the latest daily drop.

Earnings outlook and growth expectations

Looking ahead to the next reported quarter, Zacks indicates that the consensus forecast for RCM Technologies’ upcoming earnings per share (EPS) is USD 0.63, representing a 50.00 percent increase versus the same quarter a year earlier, highlighting strong expected bottom-line momentum according to Zacks Investment Research.

For the full fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates point to earnings of USD 3.07 per share and revenue of USD 359.88 million, implying growth of 22.8 percent and 12.67 percent respectively compared with the prior year, based on figures reported by Zacks Investment Research.

Valuation and analyst stance

RCM Technologies currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), indicating that the research house sees the shares as favorably positioned relative to peers, according to Zacks Investment Research.

The same source reports that RCM Technologies’ forward price-to-earnings ratio stands at 13.23, compared with an industry average forward P/E of 18.02, suggesting the stock trades at a notable valuation discount to its Business Services peers while still being supported by double-digit expected growth in earnings and revenue.

RCM Technologies stock at a glance

As of the most recent completed trading day referenced on September 19, 2026, RCM Technologies stock closed at USD 39.39 on the Nasdaq, which reflects a 3.03 percent decline for that session but only a roughly 1 percent pullback over the past month against a larger 3.68 percent sector drop, based on data from Zacks Investment Research.