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Red Violet Inc(RDVT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
3-STAR RATING
STRONG BUY
BUY for 42 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+14.99% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$78.61
09/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for RDVT

09/28/2026: RDVT (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 42 days. Simulated Profits (14.99%). Updated daily EoD!

Red Violet Inc is a growing software company specializing in data fusion and identity verification solutions through its cloud-based platforms. Its main strengths include a proprietary technology stack that provides agile analytical insights, making it a competitive player in niche industries like real estate. The company is primarily positioned to capitalize on the increasing global demand for automated fraud prevention and identity security. While it shows strong revenue growth potential, investors should be mindful of risks such as competition from larger credit bureaus, data privacy regulations, and execution risks as it scales. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to digital transformation, and future performance will hinge on customer adoption and platform innovation.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company shows a clear trajectory of revenue scaling and product-market fit.
Momentum investorMixed fitPerformance is subject to market sentiment and adoption speed of its niche platforms.
Value investorWeak fitValuation is often tied to future growth prospects rather than immediate asset value.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends, focusing on growth instead.
Low-risk investorWeak fitAs a smaller growth company, it is subject to higher price volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighSmaller market capitalization leads to significant fluctuations in stock price based on news cycles.
Valuation riskMedium / highGrowth expectations are already priced into the stock, leaving little margin for error in earnings.
Competition risk (Data Analytics/Bureau competition)HighDominant incumbents like Equifax and TransUnion possess massive data moats.
Business qualityMediumStrong proprietary technology supports the business, though scale remains a challenge.
Dividend incomeLow / noneIncome-focused investors will not find returns via dividends.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on continuing to innovate and acquire customers in a crowded space.

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 65.48%
Avg. Invested days 36
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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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 62.6% and approximately 87.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 16.99% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 6.44%
Wasatch Advisors LP 6.30%
Ophir Asset Management Pty Ltd 4.74%
Trigran Investments Inc 4.25%
Ashford Capital Management Inc 4.07%

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 1.26B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 68.96
1Y Target Price 84.5
Price to earnings Ratio 68.96
1Y Target Price 84.5
Volume (30-day avg) 215.0K shares
Beta 1.8
52 Weeks Range 33.40 - 80.39
Updated Date 09/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 33.40 - 80.39
Updated Date 09/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.14

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Data Fusion and Identity VerificationSubscription and usage-based fees for IDIFY and FOREWARN platforms.Red Violet earns money every time a client uses its platform to verify an identity or access data for decision-making.
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Valuation

Trailing PE 68.96
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 1.17B
Price to Sales(TTM) 12.74
Enterprise Value 1.17B
Price to Sales(TTM) 12.74
Enterprise Value to Revenue 11.85
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 40.75
Shares Outstanding 16.05M
Shares Floating 14.00M
Shares Outstanding 16.05M
Shares Floating 14.00M
Percent Insiders 16.99
Percent Institutions 62.56

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Financial Metrics

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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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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)

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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
Full time employees 250

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.