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Ibotta Inc. (Class A) (IBTA) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$48.62 -1.58% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $48.39

Ibotta Inc. (Class A) (IBTA) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 67/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

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ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $1.13B
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As of 2026-11-03, Ibotta Inc. (Class A) (NYSE: IBTA) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 67/100 at a spot price of $48.62 (-1.58% 1D, market cap $1.13B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, IBTA ranks #16 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Communication Services sector (Advertising), IBTA carries a Roarable C+ (67/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 79.2%, and ROIC of -0.7%. By comparison, CRTO (Criteo S.A.) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 4.9x, ROIC 19.8%, cap $717.8M) and MNTN (MNTN Inc. (Class A)) posts a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 19.9%, cap $699.4M). Among the 5-stock peer group, CRTO leads on earnings multiple (4.9x) while GRPN leads on capital efficiency (56.5% ROIC).

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Per IBTA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001538379), Ibotta Inc. (Class A) generated $342.4M in revenue (-6.8% YoY), $3.6M in net income, and $75.0M in free cash flow against $525.9M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. 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: $48.39 (-0.47%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 21.9% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 67/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.6% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 56.4% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ · Rk C
Cash (13)Whales (16)SEC (14)Macro (12)CEO (12)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.1% Base Target
$60 Bull$51 Base$39 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for IBTA)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±9.3%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (67/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY IBTA SCORES 67/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+16/20 pts (24% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±9.3% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+14/20 pts (21% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.62 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 6/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution12/20 pts (-8 pt drag)

Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 8 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
59
Grade C$43.28+11.2% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
62
Grade C+$48.13+1.5% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
64
Grade C+$48.85-0.5% Next Q
Current
67
Grade C+$48.62+1.6% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: C (59) → C+ (67)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the IBTA Bull Thesis Could Fail

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Even with a 67/100 (C+) score, IBTA faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples 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 (-1.24% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 76.7% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($42.67) or 200D SMA ($33.11) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($50.59) toward Bear Floor ($39.46).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMBULLISH MOMENTUM
63.730 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
3.62>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)
6 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE94% OF RANGE
L: $19$48.62H: $51
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (79% profit margin), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: CRQD 13 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● BUYING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Hedge funds and options traders are leaning bullish, showing strong institutional appetite.

Factor Grade: B-RQD 28 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: CRQD 26 / 40
MULTI-MODEL JEV QUANT JURY DELIBERATION

2-of-3 JEV AI Jury Bullish on IBTA

Cash & Moat Bull AI
ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model
NEUTRAL (65)

-0.7% ROIC with 79.2% gross margin and 6.55% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI
10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BULLISH (70)

Altman-Z 3.62 and Piotroski 6/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
BULLISH (67)

28/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 12/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like IBTA
  • ✓Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
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IBTA // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +36.23%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-03O $49.40H $49.40L $48.62C $48.62VOL 186.0K
RES: $52.13SUP: $18.05SMA50: $42.67SMA200: $33.11
$52.40$44.66$36.92$29.18$21.44RES $52.13SUP $18.05$48.622026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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IBTA Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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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)
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -6.8% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

No active Ellis Vennor swing setup published on IBTA today. View full Setup Ledger →

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No direct multi-tier Butterfly edges indexed yet for IBTA. Explore sector supply chains on /butterfly.

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (IBTA)

Communication Services Rank #16 of 132 ⚔️ CRTO vs IBTA Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Communication Services Peer Comparison (IBTA vs. CRTO, MNTN, GRPN, STGW)

Industry: Advertising (23 Tracked Issuers)

Across 132 tracked Communication Services securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Ibotta Inc. (Class A) (IBTA) ranks #16 by composite RQD confidence (67/100, grade C+) and #63 by equity capitalization ($1.13B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CRTO leads on earnings valuation at 4.9x trailing P/E, while GRPN leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 56.5% ROIC and 90.8% gross margin. IBTA currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 67/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
IBTA ACTIVE
Ibotta Inc. (Class A)
C+ 67/100 — 79.2% -0.7% -1.58% $1.13B Benchmark Subject
CRTO
Criteo S.A.
D+ 52/100 4.9x 54.0% 19.8% -1.61% $717.8M /crto-vs-ibta →
MNTN
MNTN Inc. (Class A)
C- 60/100 — 77.2% 19.9% -4.98% $699.4M /mntn-vs-ibta →
GRPN
Groupon Inc.
D 46/100 — 90.8% 56.5% -3.14% $640.5M /grpn-vs-ibta →
STGW
Stagwell Inc. (Class A)
C- 61/100 79.4x 36.5% 6.3% +5.23% $2.60B /stgw-vs-ibta →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001538379

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Ibotta Inc. (Class A) (IBTA) reported GAAP revenue of $342.4M (-6.8% vs. FY2024 revenue of $367.3M , and +7.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $3.6M, operating cash flow of $95.3M, and free cash flow of $75.0M (-34.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, IBTA closed FY2025 with $525.9M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.62, 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 $342.4M $3.6M $95.3M $75.0M $525.9M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $367.3M $68.7M $115.9M $115.0M $678.4M $0
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $320.0M $38.1M $22.7M $22.7M — —

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

✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLED

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

As of 2026-11-03, Ibotta Inc. (Class A) (NYSE: IBTA) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 67/100 at a spot price of $48.62 (-1.58% 1D, market cap $1.13B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, IBTA ranks #16 in composite RQD confidence.

How does IBTA compare to CRTO and MNTN in the Communication Services sector?

Within the Communication Services sector (Advertising), IBTA carries a Roarable C+ (67/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 79.2%, and ROIC of -0.7%. By comparison, CRTO (Criteo S.A.) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 4.9x, ROIC 19.8%, cap $717.8M) and MNTN (MNTN Inc. (Class A)) posts a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 19.9%, cap $699.4M). Among the 5-stock peer group, CRTO leads on earnings multiple (4.9x) while GRPN leads on capital efficiency (56.5% ROIC).

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

Per IBTA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001538379), Ibotta Inc. (Class A) generated $342.4M in revenue (-6.8% YoY), $3.6M in net income, and $75.0M in free cash flow against $525.9M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. 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 IBTA trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

IBTA last traded at $48.62 (-1.58% on volume of 186,035 shares), positioning the stock +13.94% above its 50-day simple moving average ($42.67) and +46.84% above its 200-day simple moving average ($33.11). Across its 52-week range of $19.10 to $50.53, IBTA sits at the 93.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 63.7 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.3% ($44.10 to $53.14).

IBTA Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index

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Should I buy, hold, or sell IBTA stock right now?

Ibotta Inc. (Class A) (IBTA) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold — HOLD) with 67/100 RQD Confidence. Solid 79% profit margin (-1% return on capital), mixed timing at current multiples—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

What is IBTA's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

IBTA's 12-month base price target is $50.59 (range $39.46 to $59.7), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

Direct Sub-Reports: IBTA RQD Cockpit IBTA 12M Forecast IBTA Earnings & Move IBTA Dividends & DRIP IBTA Insiders & 13F IBTA Whale Options IBTA Profit Sankey IBTA News & Why
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IBTA — Ibotta Inc. (Class A): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:30:33Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, IBTA scores 67 out of 100 with a letter grade of C+, labeled "Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout." The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (13/20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC is -0.7% and FCF yield is 6.55%. A positive FCF yield alongside negative ROIC suggests cash generation is present while capital returns on the business are currently negative. This is the weakest-looking profitability signal in the set.
  • Whale 13F Flow (16/20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects institutional accumulation and options positioning. It is the strongest pillar in the score, though the source does not itemize the underlying holder data (see Analyst View section).
  • Insider Conviction (12/20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. Recent news items reference insider dispositions, so this pillar's mid-range score is consistent with mixed insider signaling.
  • Macro Regime Fit (12/20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, beta is 1.0 and sector sensitivity is factored in. A beta of 1.0 means the stock is modeled to move in line with the market; the pillar score indicates no strong macro tailwind is embedded.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet (14/20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, Altman Z is 3.62, Piotroski F is 6/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. These figures describe a balance sheet with more strength than weakness on the forensic scorecard.

For a prospective investor evaluating the stock today, the rating points to a neutral posture with a watch-for-breakout framing rather than a strong directional call. Upside drivers in the data are institutional positioning and the balance sheet profile. Valuation tradeoffs are visible in the gap between a 6.55% FCF yield and a -0.7% ROIC, and the shares have traded from a 52-week low of $19.1 to a high of $50.53 with the current price at $49.4. The rating is analytical and educational, not a personalized recommendation.

Business

Per the company profile, Ibotta Inc. (Class A) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Communication Services sector and the Advertising industry. Per the market data, the company reports a gross margin of 79.2%. The source data does not describe specific products, customers, or revenue-generating mechanics beyond the sector and industry classification.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$342.4M$-0.8M$3.6MN/A$75.0M$186.6MN/A
FY 2024$367.3M$27.9M$68.7MN/A$115.0M$349.3M$0.0M
FY 2023$320.0M$56.0M$38.1MN/A$22.7MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue declined from $367.3M in FY 2024 to $342.4M in FY 2025, and operating income moved from $27.9M to $-0.8M over the same period. Per the market data, operating margin is -0.2% and net margin is 1%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC is -0.7%, the Altman Z is 3.62, the Piotroski F is 6/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. Per the SEC financials, cash fell from $349.3M in FY 2024 to $186.6M in FY 2025.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

  • Market wire (yellow light): Coverage of IBTA market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts from Yahoo Finance; a separate TradingView item previews upcoming earnings.
  • Risk watch (red light): A Seeking Alpha item frames the valuation as premium relative to peers with falling EBITDA.
  • Catalyst (green light): A Simply Wall St item covers the stock's rally on its growth story and whether valuation is already priced in.
  • Insider activity (yellow light): Investing.com and MarketBeat items report disposals by the CEO and an insider, respectively.
  • The butterfly supply-chain graph reports no supply chain links and no proprietary signals.

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

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, supply chain status is NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals recorded. The source data therefore does not establish upstream or downstream dependencies, sector correlations, or second-order bottlenecks. A prospective investor should treat this section as unresolved rather than as evidence of no exposure.

Open Questions

  • What are the drivers of the decline in operating income from $27.9M in FY 2024 to $-0.8M in FY 2025, and what is the company's guidance?
  • What are the trailing and forward earnings and EBITDA multiples, given that P/E and EV/EBITDA are not available in the source data?
  • Which institutional holders and insiders are driving the whale and insider pillar scores, and at what sizes?
  • Does the debt figure for FY 2025 remain unreported, and what is the current debt load behind the 0.5 Debt/Equity ratio?
  • What upstream or downstream relationships exist for the company, since the supply-chain graph is empty?

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IBTA Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $48.62?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is IBTA (C+ • RQD 67/100) a Buy at $49.40?

Welcome to the IBTA (Ibotta Inc. (Class A)) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 67/100 (Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout) in Advertising. 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.

MU MultipleCompression Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $41.00 (-17.0%)
Spot @ $49.40

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

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on IBTA, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 79.2% gross margins. Unless Ibotta 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.

QU QuantViper Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $56.81 (+15.0%)
Spot @ $49.40

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on IBTA, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Advertising and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $49.40 (52-wk range $19.10 - $50.53), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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