Cloudflare Inc. (NET) Insider, 13F Hedge Fund & Politician Buy/Sell Thermometer

$280.70 -9.54% NYSE β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $275.35

Cloudflare Inc. (NET) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 53/100 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.

ROARABLE D+ β€’ SELL / AVOID Cap $99.95B
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As of 2026-11-03, Cloudflare Inc. (NYSE: NET) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 53/100 at a spot price of $280.70 (-9.54% 1D, market cap $99.95B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 11/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, NET ranks #298 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), NET carries a Roarable D+ (53/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 74.5%, and ROIC of -1.9%. By comparison, ADBE (Adobe Inc.) holds a A- grade (81/100 RQD, P/E 13.5x, ROIC 50.2%, cap $97.39B) and SNOW (Snowflake Inc.) posts a D+ grade (55/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -12.2%, cap $107.99B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ADBE leads on earnings multiple (13.5x) while ADBE leads on capital efficiency (50.2% ROIC).

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Per NET's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001477333), Cloudflare Inc. generated $2.17B in revenue (+29.8% YoY), -$102.3M in net income, and $287.5M in free cash flow against $6.04B in total assets and $2.06B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $275.34 (-1.91%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+1.08% YoY Shares)βš™οΈ Cash Engine: 14/20 (B-) β€’ 13.3% FCF Margin
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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 53/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-0.9% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 50.6% hit rate β€” wait for RQD β‰₯ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ Β· Rk D
Cash (14)Whales (11)SEC (11)Macro (9)CEO (8)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-2.3% Base Target
$389 Bull$274 Base$214 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for NET)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±12.3%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (53/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY NET SCORES 53/100 (D+) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+14/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 13.3% FCF Margin ($287.5M FCF) & 74.5% Gross Margin

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+11/20 pts (21% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (Β±12.3% realized swing band)

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)

Disciplined Float (+1.08% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 12 pts from alignment

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
61
Grade C$324.33-5.3% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
58
Grade C$307.22+3.7% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
56
Grade C$318.72-11.9% Next Q
Current
53
Grade D+$280.70-0.9% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: C (61) β†’ D+ (53)Full Audit β†’
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While NET currently carries a cautious 53/100 (D+) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (8/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

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Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($321.73) and Max Pain ($294.74) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $388.87.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+1.08% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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β–² Disclosed Buys: 0 ($0)β–Ό Disclosed Sales: 0 ($0)

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No recent open-market Form 4 cluster sales or emergency dumps flagged on NET. Visit the Global 13F & Congressional Whale Ledger for cross-market smart-money filings.

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NET // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +25.22%πŸ›‘οΈ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-03O $310.3H $310.3L $280.7C $280.7VOL 5.03M
RES: $401.6SUP: $272.6SMA50: $321.7SMA200: $249.9
$383.3$329.7$276.2$222.7$169.1RES $401.6SUP $272.6$280.72026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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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)
23.1%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +29.8% 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 (NET)

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (NET vs. ADBE, SNOW, NOW, INTU)

Industry: Computer Software: Prepackaged Software (222 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Cloudflare Inc. (NET) ranks #298 by composite RQD confidence (53/100, grade D+) and #41 by equity capitalization ($99.95B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ADBE leads on earnings valuation at 13.5x trailing P/E, while ADBE leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 50.2% ROIC and 89.3% gross margin. ADBE currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 81/100 (A-) compared with NET at 53/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
NET ACTIVE
Cloudflare Inc.
D+ 53/100 β€” 74.5% -1.9% -9.54% $99.95B Benchmark Subject
ADBE
Adobe Inc.
A- 81/100 13.5x 89.3% 50.2% +0.85% $97.39B /adbe-vs-net β†’
SNOW
Snowflake Inc.
D+ 55/100 β€” 67.2% -12.2% -7.32% $107.99B /snow-vs-net β†’
NOW
ServiceNow Inc.
C 63/100 65.1x 77.5% 9.8% -4.15% $109.11B /now-vs-net β†’
INTU
Intuit Inc.
B+ 78/100 22.9x β€” 18.1% +2.99% $91.15B /intu-vs-net 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 0001477333

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Cloudflare Inc. (NET) reported GAAP revenue of $2.17B (+29.8% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.67B , and +67.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$102.3M, operating cash flow of $603.1M, and free cash flow of $287.5M (+47.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, NET closed FY2025 with $6.04B in total assets against $2.06B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 14.91, 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 $2.17B -$102.3M $603.1M $287.5M $6.04B $2.06B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $1.67B -$78.8M $380.4M $195.4M $3.30B $1.01B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $1.30B -$183.9M $254.4M $196.1M $60.77B $14.22B

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, Cloudflare Inc. (NYSE: NET) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 53/100 at a spot price of $280.70 (-9.54% 1D, market cap $99.95B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 11/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, NET ranks #298 in composite RQD confidence.

How does NET compare to ADBE and SNOW in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), NET carries a Roarable D+ (53/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 74.5%, and ROIC of -1.9%. By comparison, ADBE (Adobe Inc.) holds a A- grade (81/100 RQD, P/E 13.5x, ROIC 50.2%, cap $97.39B) and SNOW (Snowflake Inc.) posts a D+ grade (55/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -12.2%, cap $107.99B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ADBE leads on earnings multiple (13.5x) while ADBE leads on capital efficiency (50.2% ROIC).

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

Per NET's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001477333), Cloudflare Inc. generated $2.17B in revenue (+29.8% YoY), -$102.3M in net income, and $287.5M in free cash flow against $6.04B in total assets and $2.06B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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

NET last traded at $280.70 (-9.54% on volume of 5,031,894 shares), positioning the stock -12.75% below its 50-day simple moving average ($321.73) and +12.34% above its 200-day simple moving average ($249.87). Across its 52-week range of $158.83 to $370.35, NET sits at the 57.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 39.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±12.3% ($246.17 to $315.23).

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NET β€” Cloudflare Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:09:41Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, NET scores 57 out of 100, graded D+, with the verdict "Roarable Sell β€” Weak Fundamentals / Trim." The five pillars break down as follows. Fundamental Cash Engine scores 14 of 20, reflecting an ROIC of -1.9% and an FCF yield of 0.26%; the cash-generation signal is weak relative to the valuation. Whale 13F Flow scores 14 of 20, reflecting institutional accumulation and options positioning. Insider Conviction scores 8 of 20 on SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow, the lowest pillar in the rating. Macro Regime Fit scores 10 of 20 with a beta of 1.21 and sector sensitivity noted. Forensic Balance Sheet scores 11 of 20, citing an Altman Z-Score of 14.91, a Piotroski F-Score of 6 out of 9, and a Debt/Equity of 1.32.

For a prospective investor evaluating the stock today, the rating points to a mixed picture. The highest-weighted supportive signal is institutional flow, while the weakest signal is insider conviction. Negative ROIC and a very low FCF yield indicate the current price is not supported by near-term cash returns, so upside depends on future earnings improvement rather than present cash generation. The forward P/E of 30 is the valuation reference the source provides; the rating does not translate it into a fair-value estimate. Beta of 1.21 implies above-market sensitivity to broader moves, which the Macro Regime Fit pillar flags as a constraint. The Altman and Piotroski readings are relatively supportive of solvency, but the debt load and negative earnings keep the Forensic pillar below midpoint. This is analytical context, not a recommendation.

Business

Cloudflare Inc. is a NYSE-listed technology issuer classified in the Computer Software: Prepackaged Software industry within the Technology sector. Gross margin is reported at 74.5%, indicating a high gross-margin profile per the market data section.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the news wire, the six items cover recent market-action coverage of NET. Items flagged as CATALYST include a 24/7 Wall St. piece noting a 28% one-month gain and asking whether the stock is too late to buy. Items flagged as RISK WATCH include a Trefis piece questioning investors' understanding of the stock's risk. Other items are tagged MARKET WIRE and report on the stock trading up or on a September rally of nearly 14%. The source data provides headlines and summaries only; it does not state the drivers behind these moves. The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph reports no supply-chain links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

  • What drives the revenue growth and sustained operating losses across FY 2023 to FY 2025, and when, if ever, does the source data indicate a path to profitability?
  • The FY 2023 debt figure of $14.22B is far above the FY 2024 and FY 2025 figures; the source does not explain the change or confirm whether it is a reporting discontinuity.
  • Trailing P/E and EV/EBITDA are unavailable, so how does the current valuation compare with earnings-based measures?
  • The source lists EPS as N/A for all periods while reporting a TTM EPS of -0.29; how is the TTM figure derived?
  • What specific events account for the 52-week swing from $158.83 to $370.35 and the recent single-day decline of 2.64%?

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Institutional accumulation and options positioning score 14 of 20 in the Roarable rating, with a forward P/E of 30 providing a valuatio

The street is overcomplicating Cloudflare Inc. (NET). Institutional accumulation and options positioning score 14 of 20 in the Roarable rating, with a forward P/E of 30 providing a valuation reference.. With an RQD score of 53/100 (D+) and Forensic Balance Sheet at 11/20, any positive earnings surprise or guidance raise forces underweight funds to chase above $303.16.

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Spot @ $280.70

Negative ROIC of -1.9%, an FCF yield of 0.26%, and an insider conviction score of 8 of 20 weigh on the Roarable rating.

Sitting on the sidelines or leaning short NET above $280.70. Negative ROIC of -1.9%, an FCF yield of 0.26%, and an insider conviction score of 8 of 20 weigh on the Roarable rating.. Until Fundamental Cash Engine (14/20) and FCF yield (0.26%) inflect higher, upside is capped near $370.35.

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