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Red Violet Inc(RDVT)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for RDVT
09/15/2026: RDVT (4-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 33 days. Simulated Profits (11.48%). Updated daily EoD!
Red Violet Inc is a cloud-based information services company specializing in identity intelligence and data analytics tools for enterprise and government clients. The company’s primary strength lies in its agile, cloud-native technology platform, which offers a scalable alternative to the legacy systems used by industry incumbents. Red Violet's main growth opportunity centers on capturing additional market share in verticals like real estate and financial services through high-demand products like FOREWARN and IDI-core. Investors should monitor competitive risks from large, established data providers, as well as the evolving regulatory landscape regarding data privacy. Overall, the stock may suit growth-oriented investors who are comfortable with the inherent volatility of a smaller-cap technology firm.
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Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The company is in a scalable growth phase with potential for margin expansion as it gains market share in identity intelligence. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Investment suitability is conditional on positive market sentiment and sustained breakout signals in share price performance. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The stock often trades at premiums reflective of its growth profile rather than traditional value metrics like low P/E ratios. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | Red Violet does not pay a dividend and focuses capital entirely on business growth. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | As a small-cap software growth company, the stock is subject to higher volatility than larger, mature information services firms. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock's small-cap nature makes it susceptible to significant price swings based on market sentiment and earnings reports. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | Growth expectations are built into the share price, leaving little room for error if growth targets are missed. |
| Competition risk (data analytics competition) | High | Red Violet faces substantial competition from legacy giants with massive databases and entrenched market relationships. |
| Business quality | Medium | The business model is solid and scalable, though it lacks the decades-long moat of established credit-reporting agencies. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Investors should not expect income generation from this stock as the company prioritizes reinvestment. |
| Execution risk | Medium | The company must successfully innovate and sell its products into new markets to achieve its long-term growth objectives. |
Price Behavior

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

Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 60.42% | Avg. Invested days 35 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.22B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 66.85 | 1Y Target Price 82.67 |
Price to earnings Ratio 66.85 | 1Y Target Price 82.67 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 272.9K shares | Beta 1.8 | 52 Weeks Range 33.40 - 78.80 | Updated Date 09/15/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 33.40 - 78.80 | Updated Date 09/15/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.14 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription Services | Recurring revenue from clients accessing the IDI-core and FOREWARN platforms. | The company makes most of its money from consistent, recurring monthly payments from business users. |
| Usage-Based Fees | Transactional charges based on volume of searches or identity verifications. | Revenue grows as the client's usage of the software platform increases. |
Valuation
Trailing PE 66.85 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 1.18B | Price to Sales(TTM) 12.35 |
Enterprise Value 1.18B | Price to Sales(TTM) 12.35 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 11.88 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 40.86 | Shares Outstanding 16.05M | Shares Floating 14.00M |
Shares Outstanding 16.05M | Shares Floating 14.00M | ||
Percent Insiders 16.99 | Percent Institutions 62.51 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Red Violet Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Boca Raton, FL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2018-03-26 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Derek Dubner | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Application | Full time employees 250 | Website https://www.redviolet.com |
Full time employees 250 | Website https://www.redviolet.com | ||
Red Violet, Inc., an analytics and information solutions company, specializes in proprietary technologies and applying analytical capabilities to deliver identity intelligence in the United States. It offers idiCORE, an investigative solution used to address various organizational challenges, which include due diligence, risk mitigation, identity authentication, fraud detection and prevention, customer acquisition, and regulatory compliance; and FOREWARN, an app-based solution that provides instant knowledge before face-to-face engagement with a consumer, as well as helps professionals to identify and mitigate risk. The company serves financial services, insurance, healthcare, retail, telecommunication companies, law enforcement and government agencies, collections, law, corporate security, and investigative firms. It markets its products and services through value-added distributors, resellers, and strategic partners; and trade shows and seminars, advertising, public relations, distribution of sales literature, and product specifications and ongoing communication with prospective customers, distributors, resellers, strategic partners, and installed base of current customers, as well as through direct sales. Red Violet, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.

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