Does IBTA pay a dividend and is it safe?

Ibotta Inc. (Class A) (IBTA) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 1.8% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

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Ibotta Inc. (Class A) (IBTA) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$50.07 +2.98% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $50.24

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.

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 $50.07 (+2.98% 1D, market cap $1.13B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 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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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $50.25 (+0.35%)🧬 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

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.1% Base Target

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)

Grade C$43.28+11.2% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C+$48.13+1.5% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade C+$48.85+2.5% Next Q

Current

Grade C+$50.07+1.6% Hist 90D α

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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 ($52.10) toward Bear Floor ($40.64).

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

1.8% Total Yield

0% Cash ($0.00/yr) + 1.8% Buybacks

PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER

74/100 • REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS

FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO

0% (100% Reinvested)

Retains cash flow for R&D and share repurchases

INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (5.5% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $17,081

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $307/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$10.6K

Yr 1

$11.1K

Yr 2

$11.7K

Yr 3

$12.4K

Yr 4

$13.1K

Yr 5

$13.8K

Yr 6

$14.5K

Yr 7

$15.3K

Yr 8

$16.2K

Yr 9

$17.1K

Yr 10

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Cash-Fortress Compounders: Auditing Free Cash Flow & Yield Safety in IBTA & A-Rated Leaders

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IBTA // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +40.29%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE

2026-11-03O $49.40H $50.07L $48.62C $50.07VOL 186.0K

RES: $52.13SUP: $18.05SMA50: $42.67SMA200: $33.11

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IBTA Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor

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

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle

8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

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

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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK

📊 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%	+2.98%	$1.13B	Benchmark Subject
CRTO Criteo S.A.	D+	52/100	4.9x	54.0%	19.8%	+2.18%	$717.8M	/crto-vs-ibta →
MNTN MNTN Inc. (Class A)	C-	60/100	—	77.2%	19.9%	+0.64%	$699.4M	/mntn-vs-ibta →
GRPN Groupon Inc.	D	46/100	—	90.8%	56.5%	-1.08%	$640.5M	/grpn-vs-ibta →
STGW Stagwell Inc. (Class A)	C-	61/100	79.4x	36.5%	6.3%	+2.87%	$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)

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

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

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

IBTA last traded at $50.07 (+2.98% on volume of 471,068 shares), positioning the stock +17.34% above its 50-day simple moving average ($42.67) and +51.22% above its 200-day simple moving average ($33.11). Across its 52-week range of $19.10 to $50.53, IBTA sits at the 98.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 63.7 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.3% ($45.41 to $54.73).

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IBTA — Ibotta Inc. (Class A): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit

Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Ibotta Inc. (Class A) (IBTA) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 67/100, corresponding to a C+ letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $50.07 (+2.98% 1D, market capitalization $1.13B).

Fundamental Cash Engine (13/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of -0.7%, gross margin of 79.2%, operating margin of -0.2%, and free cash flow yield of 6.55%.
Whale 13F & Options Flow (16/20) + Insider Conviction (12/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
Macro Regime Fit (12/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (14/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 3.62, Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

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%.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Ibotta Inc. (Class A) (IBTA) reported $342.4M in annual revenue (up from $367.3M in FY2024, -6.8% YoY) and $3.6M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($320.0M revenue, $38.1M net income) through FY2025, IBTA scaled operating cash flow to $95.3M and free cash flow to $75.0M, backed by $525.9M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

🐂 Primary Bull Case (C+ • RQD 67/100): Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Free cash flow yield of 6.55% and institutional whale pillar of 16/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 13/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 16/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $19.10 – $50.53 52-week range.
🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh current valuation against -0.2% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

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.

Key Question #1: Can IBTA sustain or expand its -0.2% operating margin and -0.7% ROIC against Advertising peers over the next 4 quarters?
Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $342.4M and free cash flow of $75.0M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
Key Question #3: How sensitive is IBTA's equity valuation to Communication Services capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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Strong institutional positioning (16/20 whale flow) and a 6.55% FCF yield support the cash-generation case.

Long IBTA at $48.62 targeting $58.34. Strong institutional positioning (16/20 whale flow) and a 6.55% FCF yield support the cash-generation case.. Institutional whale score is 16/20 and the risk/reward vs. the $19.10 52-week low is skewed heavily in favor of bulls.

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@MeanReversion_88 Shorting a 16/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $48.62 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Communication Services.

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Spot @ $48.62

Operating income swung from $27.9M in FY 2024 to -$0.8M in FY 2025 while ROIC sits at -0.7%.

Here is the bear case nobody on the bull side wants to address on IBTA: Operating income swung from $27.9M in FY 2024 to -$0.8M in FY 2025 while ROIC sits at -0.7%.. At current EV/EBITDA multiples, even a small guidance miss in Advertising triggers a 12-15% air pocket.