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RDE, Inc.(GIFT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$0.69
10/16/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for GIFT

10/16/2026: GIFT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

RDE, Inc. (GIFT) is a niche technology firm providing a digital loyalty and rewards platform for the restaurant industry. The company seeks to provide merchants with direct customer engagement tools to combat the reliance on dominant, high-cost third-party delivery apps. While the platform offers a specialized service, it faces significant risks from larger competitors, limited capital, and the cyclical nature of the restaurant sector. The stock is suited for high-risk investors interested in micro-cap technology plays. Potential investors should closely monitor quarterly growth in the merchant network and the company’s ability to improve its margins through its refined subscription-based strategy.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company's limited scale and growth velocity make it a high-risk proposition for typical growth investors.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock lacks the consistent trading volume and upward price trend typically required by momentum strategies.
Value investorWeak fitThe company's lack of consistent earnings and tangible assets makes it difficult to apply standard value metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitRDE, Inc. does not pay dividends and reinvests all capital.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe stock's high volatility and small market capitalization pose significant risks for conservative investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighAs a micro-cap stock, price swings can be extreme due to low liquidity and market sentiment shifts.
Valuation riskMedium / highValuations for companies without steady profits are often subject to wide swings based on subjective growth expectations.
Competition risk (Aggregator dominance)HighThe company competes with massive, well-capitalized platforms that dominate the restaurant-customer interface.
Business qualityMediumThe business model relies on consistent merchant adoption, which remains a core execution challenge.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect income from this equity.
Execution riskHighThe ability to scale user acquisition while keeping marketing costs low is critical for future viability.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -8.59%
Avg. Invested days 42
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
GIFT receives a 3-star rating based on the available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
GIFT has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+44.3%) is partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -1.9%), negative revenue growth (-6.5%), weak profitability (net margin -12.6%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
GIFT's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 0.8%). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is GIFT's strongest growth driver at +44.3% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, free-cash-flow growth (+37.7%, strong) is also strong, while revenue growth (-6.5%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 10.5% and approximately 67.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 25.74% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Security Benefit Life Insurance Co 6.97%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 1.09%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 0.51%
Henrickson Nauta Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.40%
Blair William & Co 0.36%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
GIFT generates approximately $151 of gross profit, $-124 of operating income, and $-19 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 4.63%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
GIFT has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 24.48M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 4
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 4
Volume (30-day avg) 218.1K shares
Beta -1.49
52 Weeks Range 0.44 - 1.29
Updated Date 10/18/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.44 - 1.29
Updated Date 10/18/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.26

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Merchant ServicesSubscription and transaction-based fees from restaurant partners using the platform.Revenue is earned when restaurants pay to be part of the rewards network.
Marketing & AdvertisingPromotional placement fees within the app to reach the user base.The company generates revenue by helping restaurants market to users.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 25.63M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.29
Enterprise Value 25.63M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.29
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.31
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 46.06
Shares Outstanding 35.43M
Shares Floating 23.73M
Shares Outstanding 35.43M
Shares Floating 23.73M
Percent Insiders 25.74
Percent Institutions 10.47

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)

Information icon 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)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon 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)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon 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)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon 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)

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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