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Red Violet Inc(RDVT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
4-STAR RATING
STRONG BUY
BUY for 64 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+20.54% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$82.4
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for RDVT

10/28/2026: RDVT (4-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 64 days. Simulated Profits (20.54%). Updated daily EoD!

Red Violet Inc is a specialized cloud-based software company providing identity verification and data analytics for enterprise risk management. The company has a leading position in its niche by leveraging a proprietary cloud-native platform to challenge much larger incumbent credit bureaus. Its main growth opportunity lies in the increasing demand for digital fraud prevention across diverse industries. However, investors should be aware of risks including intense competition from major data incumbents, client concentration, and the evolving regulatory landscape. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to the data analytics sector, with key developments to monitor including enterprise contract wins and operating margin trends.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitRed Violet is a smaller, scalable SaaS player focused on high-growth data analytics markets.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock's suitability depends on the presence of positive price trends and sustained revenue growth signals.
Value investorWeak fitThe company's focus on reinvestment and growth makes it less suited for traditional value investing metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitRed Violet does not currently pay a dividend and focuses capital on internal growth.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe stock exhibits volatility typical of smaller-cap growth companies in the competitive data sector.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighSmaller capitalization stocks often experience wider price swings compared to mature blue-chip equities.
Valuation riskMedium / highGrowth stocks are frequently priced based on future earnings potential, making them sensitive to interest rate changes.
Competition risk (credit bureau competition)HighRed Violet operates in a landscape dominated by massive, well-entrenched competitors with vast proprietary datasets.
Business qualityMediumThe business relies on proprietary technology and recurring revenue, which are positive indicators of quality.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect income generation from this equity.
Execution riskMediumThe company must continuously innovate its software to remain relevant in a rapidly evolving technological environment.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 73.45%
Avg. Invested days 38
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 4.0
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
RDVT receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, and solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
RDVT has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+87.8%) supports the fundamentals score.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
RDVT's financial health is supported by strong liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 43.4%). Operating efficiency is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is RDVT's strongest growth driver at +87.8% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+20.0%, solid) and free-cash-flow growth (+21.0%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 63.8% and approximately 87.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 16.37% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 6.74%
Wasatch Advisors LP 6.31%
Trigran Investments Inc 4.25%
Ashford Capital Management Inc 4.08%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.70%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
RDVT generates approximately $837 of gross profit, $146 of operating income, and $319 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 9.64%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
RDVT has a high-quality, liquid profile. Soft valuation is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.32B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 71.03
1Y Target Price 84.5
Price to earnings Ratio 71.03
1Y Target Price 84.5
Volume (30-day avg) 177.0K shares
Beta 1.78
52 Weeks Range 33.40 - 83.15
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 33.40 - 83.15
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.16

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
IDI PlatformIdentity verification, risk management, and data fusion services for enterprise clients.This is their core engine that generates recurring SaaS-based revenue.
FOREWARNSubscription services for real estate professionals focusing on identity and safety verification.A specialized vertical product providing consistent, recurring subscription fees.

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-04
When After Market
Estimate 0.31
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 16.54%
Operating Margin (TTM) 23%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 10%
Return on Equity (TTM) 15.76%

Valuation

Trailing PE 71.03
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 1.26B
Price to Sales(TTM) 13.35
Enterprise Value 1.26B
Price to Sales(TTM) 13.35
Enterprise Value to Revenue 12.69
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 43.64
Shares Outstanding 16.05M
Shares Floating 14.00M
Shares Outstanding 16.05M
Shares Floating 14.00M
Percent Insiders 16.37
Percent Institutions 63.84

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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