Maplebear Inc. (CART) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$56.45 -1.16% NASDAQ β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $56.47

Maplebear Inc. (CART) earns a Roarable Rating of A (Strong Buy) with 88/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (74% profit margin, 17% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE A β€’ STRONG BUY Cap $13.55B
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As of 2026-11-02, Maplebear Inc. (NASDAQ: CART) is rated A (Strong Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 88/100 at a spot price of $56.45 (-1.16% 1D, market cap $13.55B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 19/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 17/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, CART ranks #2 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Business Services), CART carries a Roarable A (88/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 30.3x, gross margin of 73.7%, and ROIC of 17.2%. By comparison, AKAM (Akamai Technologies Inc.) holds a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 31.6x, ROIC 6.6%, cap $14.28B) and FICO (Fair Isaac Corporation) posts a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 23.5x, ROIC 59.6%, cap $15.32B). Among the 5-stock peer group, FICO leads on earnings multiple (23.5x) while FICO leads on capital efficiency (59.6% ROIC).

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Per CART's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001579091), Maplebear Inc. generated $3.74B in revenue (+10.8% YoY), $447.0M in net income, and $910.0M in free cash flow against $3.69B in total assets and $438.3M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (74% profit margin)β€”profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $56.47 (+0.03%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)βš™οΈ Cash Engine: 18/20 (A) β€’ 24.3% FCF Margin
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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 88/100 (A) historically ranked in the Top 4% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+9.5% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 73.8% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw A Β· Rk A
Cash (18)Whales (19)SEC (18)Macro (17)CEO (16)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+13.5% Base Target
$76 Bull$64 Base$46 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CART)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±9.2%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (88/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY CART SCORES 88/100 (A) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+19/20 pts (22% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (Β±9.2% realized swing band)

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+18/20 pts (20% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 24.3% FCF Margin ($910.0M FCF) & 73.7% Gross Margin

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution16/20 pts (-4 pt drag)

Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 4 pts from alignment

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
80
Grade A-$49.65+2.2% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
83
Grade A$50.76+18.4% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
85
Grade A$60.08-6% Next Q
Current
88
Grade A$56.45+9.5% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: A- (80) β†’ A (88)Full Audit β†’
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Even with a 88/100 (A) score, CART faces multiple-compression risk if 30.3x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares) β€” any gross margin slip below 71.2% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($49.30) or 200D SMA ($43.50) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($64.07) toward Bear Floor ($46.29).

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HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING
Β±9.2%
Derived from 20D OHLCV bars (No Active Options Snapshot)

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CART // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +30.40%β–² ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $58.42H $58.42L $56.45C $56.45VOL 25.66M
RES: $63.04SUP: $43.19SMA50: $49.30SMA200: $43.50
$63.71$56.64$49.57$42.50$35.44RES $63.04SUP $43.19$56.452026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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CART Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
23.4%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +10.8% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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πŸ“Š Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (CART)

Consumer Discretionary Rank #2 of 1011 βš”οΈ AKAM vs CART Full Matrix β†’

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (CART vs. AKAM, FICO, RBA, GRAB)

Industry: Business Services (90 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Maplebear Inc. (CART) ranks #2 by composite RQD confidence (88/100, grade A) and #137 by equity capitalization ($13.55B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, FICO leads on earnings valuation at 23.5x trailing P/E, while FICO leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 59.6% ROIC and 82.2% gross margin. CART currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 88/100 (A).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
CART ACTIVE
Maplebear Inc.
A 88/100 30.3x 73.7% 17.2% -1.16% $13.55B Benchmark Subject
AKAM
Akamai Technologies Inc.
C- 59/100 31.6x 56.8% 6.6% -6.70% $14.28B /akam-vs-cart β†’
FICO
Fair Isaac Corporation
B- 71/100 23.5x 82.2% 59.6% +0.29% $15.32B /fico-vs-cart β†’
RBA
RB Global Inc.
D+ 57/100 37.4x β€” 7.7% +1.57% $16.03B /rba-vs-cart β†’
GRAB
Grab Holdings Limited (Class A)
D+ 53/100 32.8x β€” 9.9% -1.81% $11.32B /grab-vs-cart β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-12-31 β€’ CIK 0001579091

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Maplebear Inc. (CART) reported GAAP revenue of $3.74B (+10.8% vs. FY2024 revenue of $3.38B , and +23.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $447.0M, operating cash flow of $971.0M, and free cash flow of $910.0M (+46.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, CART closed FY2025 with $3.69B in total assets against $438.3M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 8.52, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $3.74B $447.0M $971.0M $910.0M $3.69B $438.3M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $3.38B $457.0M $687.0M $623.0M $4.12B $376.2M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $3.04B -$1.62B $586.0M $449.1M $7.45B $1.74B

3. CART Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is CART stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Maplebear Inc. (NASDAQ: CART) is rated A (Strong Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 88/100 at a spot price of $56.45 (-1.16% 1D, market cap $13.55B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 19/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 17/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, CART ranks #2 in composite RQD confidence.

How does CART compare to AKAM and FICO in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Business Services), CART carries a Roarable A (88/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 30.3x, gross margin of 73.7%, and ROIC of 17.2%. By comparison, AKAM (Akamai Technologies Inc.) holds a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 31.6x, ROIC 6.6%, cap $14.28B) and FICO (Fair Isaac Corporation) posts a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 23.5x, ROIC 59.6%, cap $15.32B). Among the 5-stock peer group, FICO leads on earnings multiple (23.5x) while FICO leads on capital efficiency (59.6% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CART?

Per CART's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001579091), Maplebear Inc. generated $3.74B in revenue (+10.8% YoY), $447.0M in net income, and $910.0M in free cash flow against $3.69B in total assets and $438.3M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (74% profit margin)β€”profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is CART trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

CART last traded at $56.45 (-1.16% on volume of 11,941,712 shares), positioning the stock +14.50% above its 50-day simple moving average ($49.30) and +29.77% above its 200-day simple moving average ($43.50). Across its 52-week range of $32.73 to $62.00, CART sits at the 81.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 65.7 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±9.2% ($51.26 to $61.64).

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What is CART's options positioning and volatility profile?

Roarable tracks verified CBOE unusual options sweeps, put/call ratios, and OHLCV realized volatility bands for CART.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF β€’ RQD 88/100 (A) βœ“ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

CART β€” Maplebear Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Engine: anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5
As of: 2026-11-02T15:15:07Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, CART carries an RQD Score of 88 and a letter grade of A, labeled "Roarable Strong Buy β€” Excellent Cash & Whale Support." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 18 of 20 (ROIC 17.2%; FCF yield 6.71%); Whale 13F Flow at 19 of 20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction at 16 of 20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit at 17 of 20 (Beta 1.02; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet at 18 of 20 (Altman Z 8.52; Piotroski F 8/9; Debt/Equity 0.16). For a prospective investor, the strongest pillars are institutional flow and cash generation, with the score suggesting the stock's fundamentals and positioning are supportive. The tradeoff implied by the source is valuation: the trailing P/E of 30.3 and EV/EBITDA of 24.2 are elevated relative to the cash-based metrics, so upside depends on sustained cash generation justifying the multiple. The rating reflects the source's scoring model and is not a recommendation.

Snapshot

MetricValue
Price57.11
Market Cap$13.55B
P/E (TTM)30.3
Forward P/E28.2
EV/EBITDA24.2
EPS (TTM)1.88
Dividend Yield0%
Beta1.02
52-Wk Range$32.73 - $62
ROIC %17.2%

Business

Maplebear Inc. (CART) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified under the Consumer Discretionary sector and Business Services industry. Per the profile, the company operates with a market capitalization of $13.6B. Not available in source data: the specific products and services sold, customer base, and revenue model details.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$3742.0M$498.0M$447.0MN/A$910.0M$637.0M$438.3M
FY 2024$3378.0M$489.0M$457.0MN/A$623.0M$1278.0M$376.2M
FY 2023$3042.0M$-2142.0M$-1622.0MN/A$449.1MN/A$1744.4M

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $3042.0M in FY 2023 to $3742.0M in FY 2025, and FY 2025 operating income of $498.0M and net income of $447.0M were broadly stable versus FY 2024. The market data reports a 73.7% gross margin, 13.3% operating margin, 11.9% net margin, and ROIC of 17.2%. The forensic pillar cites an Altman Z-Score of 8.52 and Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, with Debt/Equity of 0.16. Reported debt declined from $1744.4M in FY 2023 to $438.3M in FY 2025, while cash fell from $1278.0M in FY 2024 to $637.0M in FY 2025.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

  • Risk Watch (multiple items): Headlines from Yahoo! Finance Canada, Trefis, GuruFocus, and a Google News RSS feed carry RED or RISK WATCH flags, but their summaries contain no specific detail beyond generic coverage descriptions.
  • Catalyst: A Yahoo Finance item tagged GREEN/CATALYST refers to "new partnerships" in its headline; the summary provides no further detail.
  • Market Wire: Stocktwits and Benzinga items are tagged YELLOW/MARKET WIRE. The Benzinga headline references reported deal talks with DoorDash ("Reported $17 Billion Deal Talks") ahead of Nov. 4 earnings; the source does not confirm the deal's status or terms.
  • Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph: Supply chain is listed as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, no upstream or downstream supply-chain dependencies, butterfly links, or proprietary signals are recorded. Sector correlations and 2nd-order bottlenecks are not available in source data. The one ripple referenced in the news wire is the reported DoorDash deal talks; for a prospective investor, the implication of such a transaction (if it occurs) on CART's sector positioning cannot be assessed from the provided sources.

Open Questions

  • What specific products, services, and customers drive the $3742.0M FY 2025 revenue, and what is the revenue model?
  • What is the status and terms of the reported DoorDash deal talks, and what does the "new partnerships" catalyst involve?
  • Why did FY 2023 show a net loss of $-1622.0M, and what drove the subsequent return to profitability?
  • What explains the decline in cash from $1278.0M (FY 2024) to $637.0M (FY 2025) despite FCF of $910.0M?
  • What are the EPS figures for FY 2023 through FY 2025, which the source reports as N/A?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is CART (A β€’ RQD 88/100) a Buy at $57.11?

Welcome to the CART (Maplebear Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 88/100 (Roarable Strong Buy β€” Excellent Cash & Whale Support) in Business Services. Bulls point to capital efficiency (17.2% ROIC), while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (30.3x trailing P/E). Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

FO ForensicBear Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $47.97 (-16.0%)
Spot @ $57.11

Pump the brakes on CART β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on CART, but look at what you are paying: 30.3x trailing P/E with 73.7% gross margins. Unless Maplebear Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

SI SiliconVal_Bull Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $65.11 (+14.0%)
Spot @ $57.11

CART cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on CART, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Business Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $57.11 (52-wk range $32.73 - $62.00), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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