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Shift4 Payments Inc. (Class A) (FOUR) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$40.03 +1.99% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $40.10

Shift4 Payments Inc. (Class A) (FOUR) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 44/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

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ROARABLE D • SELL / AVOID Cap $3.10B

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As of 2026-11-02, Shift4 Payments Inc. (Class A) (NYSE: FOUR) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 44/100 at a spot price of $40.03 (+1.99% 1D, market cap $3.10B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 5/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 5/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, FOUR ranks #675 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Business Services), FOUR carries a Roarable D (44/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 21.1x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 5.5%. By comparison, CBZ (CBIZ Inc.) holds a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 25.8x, ROIC 5.9%, cap $2.98B) and TNET (TriNet Group Inc.) posts a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E 18.9x, ROIC 85.0%, cap $2.92B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MMS leads on earnings multiple (10.3x) while TNET leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for FOUR?

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Per FOUR's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001794669), Shift4 Payments Inc. (Class A) generated $4.18B in revenue (+25.5% YoY), $147.0M in net income, and $624.0M in free cash flow against $8.71B in total assets and $4.54B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $40.10 (+0.17%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 14.9% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (44/100 · D) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-6.5% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk E

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-6.3% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for FOUR)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±9.6%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (44/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY FOUR SCORES 44/100 (D) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+15/20 pts (34% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 75% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+12/20 pts (27% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 14.9% FCF Margin ($624.0M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (49.5) create a -15 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade E$39.85-0.2% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade E$39.77-7% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade D$36.99+8.2% Next Q

Current

Grade D$40.03-6.5% Hist 90D α

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While FOUR currently carries a cautious 44/100 (D) rating due to Macro Regime Fit (5/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($40.50) and Max Pain ($42.03) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $79.89.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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CALL VS. PUT WHALE SHARE

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Put/Call Ratio: — (No Active Options Snapshot)

MAX-PAIN EXPIRATION MAGNET

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HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING

±9.6%

Derived from 20D OHLCV bars (No Active Options Snapshot)

Active Strike Call vs. Put Concentration Ladder (FOUR)

— (No Active Options Snapshot) — No unusual CBOE strike concentration anomalies recorded in the current database snapshot for FOUR.

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FOUR // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -9.00%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE

2026-11-02O $38.12H $40.03L $38.12C $40.03VOL 1.55M

RES: $65.47SUP: $32.87SMA50: $40.50SMA200: $46.17

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

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

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

14.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +25.5% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #675 of 1011 ⚔️ CBZ vs FOUR Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (FOUR vs. CBZ, TNET, MMS, PAYO)

Industry: Business Services (90 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Shift4 Payments Inc. (Class A) (FOUR) ranks #675 by composite RQD confidence (44/100, grade D) and #356 by equity capitalization ($3.10B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MMS leads on earnings valuation at 10.3x trailing P/E, while TNET leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and — gross margin. CBZ currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 71/100 (B-) compared with FOUR at 44/100 (D).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
FOUR ACTIVE Shift4 Payments Inc. (Class A)	D	44/100	21.1x	—	5.5%	+1.99%	$3.10B	Benchmark Subject
CBZ CBIZ Inc.	B-	71/100	25.8x	12.9%	5.9%	+0.06%	$2.98B	/cbz-vs-four →
TNET TriNet Group Inc.	C+	66/100	18.9x	—	85.0%	+0.91%	$2.92B	/tnet-vs-four →
MMS Maximus Inc.	C+	67/100	10.3x	24.6%	13.5%	+1.40%	$3.29B	/mms-vs-four →
PAYO Payoneer Global Inc.	C	65/100	33.0x	—	34.1%	+0.42%	$2.41B	/payo-vs-four →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001794669

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Shift4 Payments Inc. (Class A) (FOUR) reported GAAP revenue of $4.18B (+25.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $3.33B , and +63.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $147.0M, operating cash flow of $634.0M, and free cash flow of $624.0M (+26.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, FOUR closed FY2025 with $8.71B in total assets against $4.54B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.93, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$4.18B	$147.0M	$634.0M	$624.0M	$8.71B	$4.54B
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$3.33B	$294.5M	$500.0M	$493.0M	$5.04B	$2.15B
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$2.56B	$122.9M	$346.0M	$346.0M	—	—

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

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

How does FOUR compare to CBZ and TNET in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

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

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

FOUR last traded at $40.03 (+1.99% on volume of 2,666,267 shares), positioning the stock -1.16% below its 50-day simple moving average ($40.50) and -13.30% below its 200-day simple moving average ($46.17). Across its 52-week range of $34.56 to $76.09, FOUR sits at the 13.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 49.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.6% ($36.19 to $43.87).

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FOUR — Shift4 Payments Inc. (Class A): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:24:13Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, FOUR scores 44 out of 100, a letter grade of D, with the verdict "Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning." The five pillars are:

Fundamental Cash Engine: 12 / 20 (ROIC 5.5%; FCF yield 20.13%). Cash generation screens as the strongest pillar, with a very high free-cash-flow yield offset by modest returns on invested capital.
Whale 13F Flow: 7 / 20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning). Institutional flow signals are weak in the rating.
Insider Conviction: 15 / 20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow). This is the highest-scoring pillar, indicating relatively more constructive insider and congressional activity than other signals.
Macro Regime Fit: 5 / 20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity). The rating treats the stock's market sensitivity as a drag on its regime fit.
Forensic Balance Sheet: 5 / 20 (Altman Z 0.93; Piotroski F 6/9; Debt/Equity 3.15). This pillar carries significant weight in the downgrade, reflecting leverage and distress-zone signals.

For a prospective investor evaluating the stock today, the rating points to a mixed picture: a high free-cash-flow yield and some constructive insider flow, set against weak institutional flow, low return on capital, elevated leverage, and an Altman Z-Score below the commonly cited 1.81 threshold. The upside case rests on sustained cash generation and insider conviction; the downside case rests on balance-sheet strain and weak regime fit. The rating's distribution warning label signals that the composite evidence leans negative.

Snapshot

Price	Market Cap	P/E (TTM)	Forward P/E	EV/EBITDA	EPS (TTM)	Dividend Yield	Beta	52-Wk Range	ROIC %
39.25	$3.1B	21.1	17.7	18.6	1.86	0%	1.0	$34.56 - $76.09	5.5%

Business

Shift4 Payments Inc. (Class A) is a NYSE-listed issuer classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector and Business Services industry, per the company profile. Not available in source data for detailed product lines, customer segments, or revenue model descriptions. The source data does not describe what the company sells or to whom.

Financial Trend

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025	$4180.0M	$351.0M	$147.0M	N/A	$624.0M	$964.0M	$4536.0M
FY 2024	$3331.0M	$247.0M	$294.5M	N/A	$493.0M	$1212.0M	$2154.0M
FY 2023	$2565.0M	$115.0M	$122.9M	N/A	$346.0M	N/A	N/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $2565.0M (FY 2023) to $4180.0M (FY 2025), while net income was $147.0M in FY 2025 versus $294.5M in FY 2024. The 2025 operating margin is 8.4% and net margin is 3.5% per market data. Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC is 5.5% and the Altman Z-Score is 0.93, with a Piotroski F-Score of 6/9. Debt rose from $2154.0M (FY 2024) to $4536.0M (FY 2025) against cash of $964.0M, and the rating reports a Debt/Equity of 3.15.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news feed, the headlines are predominantly market-wire coverage. The most recent items include a Yahoo Finance item on a new position in Sirmium Capital's portfolio (YELLOW), a TradingView Q2 earnings roundup of the payment-processing segment (YELLOW), and a Seeking Alpha piece noting spending and FCF headwinds (YELLOW). A Yahoo Finance earnings preview expects Q3 earnings to decline (YELLOW). A Simply Wall St item on a guidance miss is flagged RED under RISK WATCH. A MarketBeat short-interest update is also present (YELLOW). Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, no proprietary signals or supply-chain links are recorded.

Open Questions

What is the company's specific product mix and revenue model, given that the source data lists only sector and industry classification?
What drove the decline in net income from $294.5M in FY 2024 to $147.0M in FY 2025 despite higher revenue, and is the rise in debt tied to that period?
What is the composition and maturity profile of the $4536.0M debt, and how does it relate to the Altman Z-Score of 0.93?
What are the specifics behind the Q3 earnings decline expectation and the guidance miss referenced in the news feed?
Why is the EPS field reported as N/A for all periods despite a TTM EPS of 1.86 in market data?

FOUR Live News Feed, Press Releases & Catalyst Wire

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 14h ago

Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR) Is a New Position in Sirmium Capital’s Portfolio

Yahoo Finance report covering Shift4 Payments Inc. (Class A) (FOUR) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.

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🟡 MARKET WIRE TradingView • 17h ago

Q2 Earnings Roundup: Shift4 (NYSE:FOUR) And The Rest Of The Payment Processing Segment

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Seeking Alpha • 20h ago

Shift4: The Value Quotient Looks Appealing, But Spending And FCF Headwinds Still Persist

Seeking Alpha report covering Shift4 Payments Inc. (Class A) (FOUR) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 23h ago

Earnings Preview: Shift4 Payments (FOUR) Q3 Earnings Expected to Decline

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🔴 RISK WATCH Simply Wall St • 1d ago

Guidance Miss Might Change The Case For Investing In Shift4 Payments Stock (FOUR)

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🟡 MARKET WIRE MarketBeat • 1d ago

Shift4 Payments (FOUR) Short Interest & Short Float | Updated Oct 2026 $FOUR

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Simply Wall St • 1d ago

Shift4 Payments (NYSE:FOUR) Stock Forecast & Analyst Predictions

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 1d ago

Shift4 Payments (FOUR) Guides Lower After Strong Q2, Is The Valuation Discount Enough?

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FOUR Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $40.03?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is FOUR (D • RQD 44/100) a Buy at $39.25?

Welcome to the FOUR (Shift4 Payments Inc. (Class A)) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 44/100 (Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning) in Business Services. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

BE BearTrap_Alert Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $30.22 (-23.0%)

Spot @ $39.25

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

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on FOUR, but look at what you are paying: 21.1x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Shift4 Payments Inc. (Class A) expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

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Spot @ $39.25

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on FOUR, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Business Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $39.25 (52-wk range $34.56 - $76.09), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.