Insulet Corporation (PODD) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$149.68 -1.85% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $149.54

Insulet Corporation (PODD) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 73/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (72% profit margin, 20% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B • BUY Cap $10.58B
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As of 2026-11-02, Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 73/100 at a spot price of $149.68 (-1.85% 1D, market cap $10.58B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, PODD ranks #57 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Health Care sector (Medical/Dental Instruments), PODD carries a Roarable B (73/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 42.8x, gross margin of 71.6%, and ROIC of 20.4%. By comparison, GMED (Globus Medical Inc.) holds a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 20.7x, ROIC 8.7%, cap $11.13B) and BAX (Baxter International Inc.) posts a D grade (51/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -2.4%, cap $12.15B). Among the 5-stock peer group, SOLV leads on earnings multiple (9.1x) while PODD leads on capital efficiency (20.4% ROIC).

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Per PODD's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001145197), Insulet Corporation generated $2.71B in revenue (+30.7% YoY), $247.1M in net income, and $377.7M in free cash flow against $3.19B in total assets and $753.8M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (72% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $149.55 (-0.09%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 19/20 (A+) • 13.9% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 73/100 (B) historically ranked in the Top 13% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.1% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 69.0% hit rate).
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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERBUY • B
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B+ · Rk C+
Cash (19)Whales (11)SEC (18)Macro (9)CEO (16)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+6.7% Base Target
$373 Bull$160 Base$123 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for PODD)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.2%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (73/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY PODD SCORES 73/100 (B) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+19/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 13.9% FCF Margin ($377.7M FCF) & 71.6% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (25% of score)

Altman Z-Score 5.72 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit9/20 pts (-11 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (66) create a -11 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
65
Grade C+$138.13+3.3% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
68
Grade B-$142.64+5% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
70
Grade B$149.83-0.1% Next Q
Current
73
Grade B$149.68+7.1% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: C+ (65) → B (73)Full Audit →
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Even with a 73/100 (B) score, PODD faces multiple-compression risk if 42.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Priced at 43x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($141.14) or 200D SMA ($177.45) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($159.78) toward Bear Floor ($122.74).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMBULLISH MOMENTUM
6630 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
5.72>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)
8 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE10% OF RANGE
L: $126$149.68H: $355
1. Money & Cash Health● HEALTHY
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Real cash coming in backs up reported profits (72% profit margin and healthy balance-sheet cushion).

Factor Grade: A+RQD 19 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: C+RQD 27 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: C+RQD 27 / 40
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2-of-3 JEV AI Jury Bullish on PODD

Cash & Moat Bull AI
ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model
BULLISH (95)

20.4% ROIC with 71.6% gross margin and 3.57% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI
10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BULLISH (90)

Altman-Z 5.72 and Piotroski 8/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
NEUTRAL (60)

27/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 9/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like PODD
  • ✓Strong cash generator (72% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.
  • ✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
  • ✓Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
  • !Priced at 43x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.
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PODD // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -12.67%▲ ASCENDING TRIANGLE
2026-11-02O $148.9H $152.5L $148.9C $149.7VOL 1.30M
RES: $154.9SUP: $128.9SMA50: $141.1SMA200: $177.5
$292.3$247.4$202.4$157.4$112.4RES $154.9SUP $128.9$149.72026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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PODD Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
32.2%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +30.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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Health Care Rank #57 of 1016 ⚔️ GMED vs PODD Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Health Care Peer Comparison (PODD vs. GMED, BAX, PEN, SOLV)

Industry: Medical/Dental Instruments (120 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1016 tracked Health Care securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Insulet Corporation (PODD) ranks #57 by composite RQD confidence (73/100, grade B) and #106 by equity capitalization ($10.58B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, SOLV leads on earnings valuation at 9.1x trailing P/E, while PODD leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 20.4% ROIC and 71.6% gross margin. PODD currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 73/100 (B).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
PODD ACTIVE
Insulet Corporation
B 73/100 42.8x 71.6% 20.4% -1.85% $10.58B Benchmark Subject
GMED
Globus Medical Inc.
B 72/100 20.7x 67.4% 8.7% -5.86% $11.13B /gmed-vs-podd →
BAX
Baxter International Inc.
D 51/100 — 30.1% -2.4% -2.13% $12.15B /bax-vs-podd →
PEN
Penumbra Inc.
D+ 57/100 71.4x 67.1% 10.6% -0.94% $12.68B /pen-vs-podd →
SOLV
Solventum Corporation
D 45/100 9.1x 53.5% 18.7% -2.67% $14.22B /solv-vs-podd →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001145197

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Insulet Corporation (PODD) reported GAAP revenue of $2.71B (+30.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.07B , and +59.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $247.1M, operating cash flow of $569.3M, and free cash flow of $377.7M (+23.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, PODD closed FY2025 with $3.19B in total assets against $753.8M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 5.72, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $2.71B $247.1M $569.3M $377.7M $3.19B $753.8M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $2.07B $418.3M $430.2M $305.3M $3.09B $844.2M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $1.70B $206.3M $145.7M $69.3M $5.82B $1.36B

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

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

As of 2026-11-02, Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 73/100 at a spot price of $149.68 (-1.85% 1D, market cap $10.58B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, PODD ranks #57 in composite RQD confidence.

How does PODD compare to GMED and BAX in the Health Care sector?

Within the Health Care sector (Medical/Dental Instruments), PODD carries a Roarable B (73/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 42.8x, gross margin of 71.6%, and ROIC of 20.4%. By comparison, GMED (Globus Medical Inc.) holds a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 20.7x, ROIC 8.7%, cap $11.13B) and BAX (Baxter International Inc.) posts a D grade (51/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -2.4%, cap $12.15B). Among the 5-stock peer group, SOLV leads on earnings multiple (9.1x) while PODD leads on capital efficiency (20.4% ROIC).

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

Per PODD's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001145197), Insulet Corporation generated $2.71B in revenue (+30.7% YoY), $247.1M in net income, and $377.7M in free cash flow against $3.19B in total assets and $753.8M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (72% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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

PODD last traded at $149.68 (-1.85% on volume of 1,090,433 shares), positioning the stock +6.05% above its 50-day simple moving average ($141.14) and -15.65% below its 200-day simple moving average ($177.45). Across its 52-week range of $126.40 to $354.88, PODD sits at the 10.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 66.0 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.2% ($140.40 to $158.96).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell PODD stock right now?

Insulet Corporation (PODD) currently earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy — BUY) with 73/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (72% profit margin, 20% return on capital) with steady institutional support.

What is PODD's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

PODD's 12-month base price target is $159.78 (range $122.74 to $372.62), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 73/100 (B) ✓ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

PODD — Insulet Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:16:22Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, PODD scores 73 out of 100, graded B and labeled "Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20 (ROIC 20.4%; FCF yield 3.57%), Whale 13F Flow 11/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction 16/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit 9/20 (Beta 0.99; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet 18/20 (Altman Z 5.72; Piotroski F 8/9; Debt/Equity 0.46).

The strongest pillar is the cash engine, which indicates the rating's fundamental case rests mainly on returns on invested capital and free-cash-flow generation rather than on valuation. The forensic balance-sheet pillar is also strong. The weakest pillar is macro regime fit, where the near-market beta suggests the stock tracks broader market movement rather than diverging from it. Whale flow is moderate. Upside drivers in this framework are continued cash generation and balance-sheet strength; valuation tradeoffs are visible in the elevated trailing P/E relative to the forward P/E, and the 3.57% FCF yield should be weighed against those multiples. This is an analytical summary of the rating's components, not personalized financial advice.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
152.5$10.58B42.83617.13.560%0.99$126.4 - $354.8820.4%

Business

Insulet Corporation is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Health Care sector, operating in the Medical/Dental Instruments industry, per the company profile. Not available in source data for specific products, customers, or revenue-generation detail. The source data reports gross margin of 71.6%, operating margin of 17.5%, and net margin of 9.1% per the market data section.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$2708.1M$473.8M$247.1MN/A$377.7MN/A$753.8M
FY 2024$2071.6M$308.9M$418.3MN/A$305.3MN/A$844.2M
FY 2023$1697.1M$220.1M$206.3MN/A$69.3MN/A$1361.2M

Reported revenue rose across the three periods, from $1697.1M in FY 2023 to $2708.1M in FY 2025, and debt declined from $1361.2M to $753.8M over the same span. Net income was $418.3M in FY 2024 and $247.1M in FY 2025. Per the market data, ROIC is 20.4% and net margin is 9.1%. Per the Roarable RQD forensic pillar, the Altman Z-Score is 5.72, the Piotroski F-Score is 8/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.46, which together describe a balance sheet the source data characterizes as strong. Cash balances are not available in source data.

Open Questions

  • What are the reported cash balances, since the financials section lists cash as N/A for every period?
  • What are the reported EPS figures, since the financials section lists EPS as N/A for every period?
  • What is the analyst consensus rating and price target, given that analyst data is absent?
  • What is the reported supply-chain exposure, given the butterfly graph shows no links?
  • How do the 52-week high and low ($354.88 and $126.4) relate to the drivers behind the current price of $152.5?

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PODD Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $149.68?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is PODD (B • RQD 73/100) a Buy at $152.50?

Welcome to the PODD (Insulet Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 73/100 (Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward) in Medical/Dental Instruments. Bulls point to capital efficiency (20.4% ROIC), while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (42.8x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

BE BearTrap_Alert Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $125.05 (-18.0%)
Spot @ $152.50

Pump the brakes on PODD — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on PODD, but look at what you are paying: 42.8x trailing P/E with 71.6% gross margins. Unless Insulet Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

MA MacroHawk_NYC Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $176.90 (+16.0%)
Spot @ $152.50

PODD cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on PODD, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Medical/Dental Instruments and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $152.50 (52-wk range $126.40 - $354.88), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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