Why DV Stock slipped -0.07% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$13.56 -0.07% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $13.59

DoubleVerify Holdings Inc. (DV) earns a Roarable Rating of B+ (Buy) with 79/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (82% profit margin, 7% 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 B+ • BUY Cap $2.10B
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As of 2026-11-02, DoubleVerify Holdings Inc. (NYSE: DV) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 79/100 at a spot price of $13.56 (-0.07% 1D, market cap $2.10B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, DV ranks #17 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Programming Data Processing), DV carries a Roarable B+ (79/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 41.5x, gross margin of 82.2%, and ROIC of 7.2%. By comparison, GRND (Grindr Inc.) holds a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 23.7x, ROIC 29.7%, cap $2.24B) and CSQR (Csquare Inc.) posts a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $2.49B). Among the 5-stock peer group, GRND leads on earnings multiple (23.7x) while GRND leads on capital efficiency (29.7% ROIC).

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Per DV's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001819928), DoubleVerify Holdings Inc. generated $748.3M in revenue (+13.9% YoY), $50.6M in net income, and $172.7M in free cash flow against $1.35B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (82% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 42x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $13.59 (+0.23%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 16/20 (B+) • 23.1% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B+ · Rk B+
Cash (16)Whales (16)SEC (18)Macro (14)CEO (15)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+9.4% Base Target
$18 Bull$15 Base$11 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for DV)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±1.8%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (79/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY DV SCORES 79/100 (B+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (23% of score)

Altman Z-Score 7.08 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+16/20 pts (20% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 23.1% FCF Margin ($172.7M FCF) & 82.2% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit14/20 pts (-6 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (62.5) create a -6 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
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71
Grade B$13.52-0.1% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
74
Grade B+$13.51+0.3% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
76
Grade B+$13.55+0.1% Next Q
Current
79
Grade B+$13.56+8.1% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 79/100 (B+) score, DV faces multiple-compression risk if 41.5x 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

Priced at 42x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 79.7% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($13.45) or 200D SMA ($11.34) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($14.84) toward Bear Floor ($11.12).

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Why DV Stock slipped -0.07% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

DoubleVerify Holdings Inc. (DV) slipped -0.07% to $13.56, trading at 99% of its 52-week range ($7.64 – $13.65). High-quality cash engine (82% profit margin, 7% return on capital) with steady institutional support.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 99% of its 52-week range ($7.64 – $13.65) with RSI-14 at 62.5 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±1.8% around $13.56 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable B+ (Buy) backed by 82.2% gross margin and $172.7M annual free cash flow.
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DV // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +18.95%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $13.53H $13.57L $13.53C $13.56VOL 3.39M
RES: $14.07SUP: $12.99SMA50: $13.45SMA200: $11.34
$14.00$12.54$11.07$9.61$8.15RES $14.07SUP $12.99$13.562026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-172026-11-02
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
31.4%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +13.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (DV vs. GRND, CSQR, PPLI, DJT)

Industry: Computer Software: Programming Data Processing (72 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, DoubleVerify Holdings Inc. (DV) ranks #17 by composite RQD confidence (79/100, grade B+) and #287 by equity capitalization ($2.10B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, GRND leads on earnings valuation at 23.7x trailing P/E, while GRND leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 29.7% ROIC and — gross margin. DV currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 79/100 (B+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
DV ACTIVE
DoubleVerify Holdings Inc.
B+ 79/100 41.5x 82.2% 7.2% -0.07% $2.10B Benchmark Subject
GRND
Grindr Inc.
C 65/100 23.7x — 29.7% -1.94% $2.24B /grnd-vs-dv →
CSQR
Csquare Inc.
D- 42/100 — — — -11.10% $2.49B /csqr-vs-dv →
PPLI
People Incorporated
E 32/100 — 66.2% -1.5% -0.72% $2.67B /ppli-vs-dv →
DJT
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.
E 34/100 — 54.5% -29.9% -3.29% $1.61B /djt-vs-dv →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001819928

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), DoubleVerify Holdings Inc. (DV) reported GAAP revenue of $748.3M (+13.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $656.8M , and +30.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $50.6M, operating cash flow of $211.2M, and free cash flow of $172.7M (+30.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, DV closed FY2025 with $1.35B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 7.08, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $748.3M $50.6M $211.2M $172.7M $1.35B —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $656.8M $56.2M $159.7M $132.5M $1.28B —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $572.5M $71.5M $119.7M $119.7M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-02, DoubleVerify Holdings Inc. (NYSE: DV) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 79/100 at a spot price of $13.56 (-0.07% 1D, market cap $2.10B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, DV ranks #17 in composite RQD confidence.

How does DV compare to GRND and CSQR in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Programming Data Processing), DV carries a Roarable B+ (79/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 41.5x, gross margin of 82.2%, and ROIC of 7.2%. By comparison, GRND (Grindr Inc.) holds a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 23.7x, ROIC 29.7%, cap $2.24B) and CSQR (Csquare Inc.) posts a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $2.49B). Among the 5-stock peer group, GRND leads on earnings multiple (23.7x) while GRND leads on capital efficiency (29.7% ROIC).

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

Per DV's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001819928), DoubleVerify Holdings Inc. generated $748.3M in revenue (+13.9% YoY), $50.6M in net income, and $172.7M in free cash flow against $1.35B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (82% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 42x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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

DV last traded at $13.56 (-0.07% on volume of 1,404,083 shares), positioning the stock +0.82% above its 50-day simple moving average ($13.45) and +19.58% above its 200-day simple moving average ($11.34). Across its 52-week range of $7.64 to $13.65, DV sits at the 98.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 62.5 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±1.8% ($13.32 to $13.80).

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Why is DV stock moving today?

Why DV Stock slipped -0.07% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (82% profit margin, 7% return on capital) with steady institutional support.

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DV — DoubleVerify Holdings Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:26:42Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, DV scores 79 out of 100, equal to a letter grade of B+, with the verdict "Roarable Buy — Very Good Cash & Smart-Money Inflow." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 16 / 20 (ROIC 7.2%; FCF yield 8.21%); Whale 13F Flow at 16 / 20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction at 15 / 20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit at 14 / 20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet at 18 / 20 (Altman Z 7.08; Piotroski F 7/9; Debt/Equity 0.5). The strongest pillar is the forensic balance sheet, which the rating treats as a stability signal. The weakest pillar is macro regime fit, where the rating notes sector sensitivity at a beta of 1.0. Upside drivers cited in the rating are the cash-generation and institutional-flow pillars. The valuation tradeoff is visible in the market data: a trailing P/E of 41.5 and EV/EBITDA of 16.5 sit alongside an FCF yield of 8.21%, so the cash return is being offered against a premium earnings multiple. The rating does not itself assert a price target or a timing view.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
13.57$2.1B41.534.916.50.330%1.0$7.64 - $13.657.2%

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$748.3M$79.2M$50.6MN/A$172.7M$259.0MN/A
FY 2024$656.8M$82.4M$56.2MN/A$132.5M$292.8MN/A
FY 2023$572.5M$85.7M$71.5MN/A$119.7MN/AN/A

Reported revenue rises across the three periods, from $572.5M to $748.3M, while net income declines from $71.5M to $50.6M over the same span. Per the market data, the gross margin is 82.2%, operating margin 10.6%, and net margin 6.8%, with ROIC at 7.2%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 7.08, the Piotroski F-Score is 7/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5, which the rating scores as a strong balance sheet posture. Reported cash moved from $292.8M in FY 2024 to $259.0M in FY 2025.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

  • Per the news feed, a Yahoo Finance item titled "DoubleVerify Holdings (DV), What Is Behind The Fresh Attention Today?" is tagged a market wire item with a YELLOW light.
  • Per the news feed, an item on the company's merger and new AI tools is tagged YELLOW.
  • Per the news feed, a MarketBeat item reports a "Hold" rating from Wall Street analysts, tagged YELLOW.
  • Per the news feed, a Simply Wall St item asks whether the shares have fallen far enough to be a bargain; it is tagged as a CATALYST with a GREEN light.
  • Per the news feed, a Yahoo Finance item reports that DV lags Q3 earnings estimates, tagged YELLOW.
  • Per the news feed, one item is an unrelated human-versus-AI influencer study from Stock Titan, tagged YELLOW.
  • Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is "NONE," with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

  • What is the company's business description, customer base, and revenue model? The source data contains only sector and industry labels.
  • What EPS figures and debt amounts underlie the reported periods, since the financials list EPS and debt as N/A?
  • Which merger is referenced in the news feed, and what are its terms and status?
  • What drove the decline in net income from FY 2023 to FY 2025 while revenue grew?
  • What analyst price targets and consensus ratings apply, given that the analyst data section is empty?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is DV (B+ • RQD 79/100) a Buy at $13.57?

Welcome to the DV (DoubleVerify Holdings Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 79/100 (Roarable Buy — Very Good Cash & Smart-Money Inflow) in Computer Software: Programming Data Processing. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (41.5x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

SK SkepticalCFA Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $11.26 (-17.0%)
Spot @ $13.57

Pump the brakes on DV — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on DV, but look at what you are paying: 41.5x trailing P/E with 82.2% gross margins. Unless DoubleVerify Holdings 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.

MI MidwestValue Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $16.28 (+20.0%)
Spot @ $13.57

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on DV, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Computer Software: Programming Data Processing and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $13.57 (52-wk range $7.64 - $13.65), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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