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Shore Bancshares Inc (SHBI) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$22.38 -1.37% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $22.28

Shore Bancshares Inc (SHBI) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 66/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 66/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY) →
ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $757.2M
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As of 2026-11-02, Shore Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ: SHBI) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 66/100 at a spot price of $22.38 (-1.37% 1D, market cap $757.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, SHBI ranks #256 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), SHBI carries a Roarable C+ (66/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 12.7x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 10.1%. By comparison, WASH (Washington Trust Bancorp Inc.) holds a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 14.3x, ROIC 9.6%, cap $749.6M) and AROW (Arrow Financial Corporation) posts a C grade (64/100 RQD, P/E 16.3x, ROIC 10.2%, cap $716.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, FISI leads on earnings multiple (10.8x) while FISI leads on capital efficiency (11.9% ROIC).

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Per SHBI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001035092), Shore Bancshares Inc generated $20.9M in revenue (-0.3% YoY), $59.5M in net income, and $59.2M in free cash flow against $6.26B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $22.28 (-0.44%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 14/20 (B-) • 284% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 66/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 56.0% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH • C+
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ · Rk C
Cash (14)Whales (10)SEC (13)Macro (13)CEO (16)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+3.6% Base Target
$27 Bull$23 Base$18 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for SHBI)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.1%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (66/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY SHBI SCORES 66/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+14/20 pts (21% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 284% FCF Margin ($59.2M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-10 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
74
Grade B+$22.48-0.2% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
71
Grade B$22.43+1.4% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
69
Grade B-$22.75-1.6% Next Q
Current
66
Grade C+$22.38+1.4% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: B+ (74) → C+ (66)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the SHBI Bull Thesis Could Fail

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Even with a 66/100 (C+) score, SHBI faces multiple-compression risk if 12.7x 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

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($22.90) or 200D SMA ($21.16) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($23.19) toward Bear Floor ($18.09).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
4930 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
3.80>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)
5 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE73% OF RANGE
L: $15$22.38H: $25
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (steady margins), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: B-RQD 14 / 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: CRQD 26 / 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: CRQD 26 / 40
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BULLISH (70)

10.1% ROIC with 42.0% gross margin and 7.82% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
NEUTRAL (65)

Altman-Z 4.20 and Piotroski 5/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
NEUTRAL (65)

26/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 13/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like SHBI
  • ✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
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SHBI // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +16.08%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $22.55H $22.69L $22.38C $22.38VOL 274.4K
RES: $23.32SUP: $21.57SMA50: $22.90SMA200: $21.16
$25.40$23.27$21.14$19.01$16.88RES $23.32SUP $21.57$22.382026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-172026-11-02
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SHBI Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

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

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
3.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -0.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

No active Ellis Vennor swing setup published on SHBI today. View full Setup Ledger →

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No direct multi-tier Butterfly edges indexed yet for SHBI. Explore sector supply chains on /butterfly.

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (SHBI)

Financials Rank #256 of 1096 ⚔️ WASH vs SHBI Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (SHBI vs. WASH, AROW, PFIS, FISI)

Industry: Major Banks (248 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Shore Bancshares Inc (SHBI) ranks #256 by composite RQD confidence (66/100, grade C+) and #610 by equity capitalization ($757.2M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, FISI leads on earnings valuation at 10.8x trailing P/E, while FISI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 11.9% ROIC and — gross margin. WASH currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 72/100 (B) compared with SHBI at 66/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
SHBI ACTIVE
Shore Bancshares Inc
C+ 66/100 12.7x — 10.1% -1.37% $757.2M Benchmark Subject
WASH
Washington Trust Bancorp Inc.
B 72/100 14.3x — 9.6% -1.81% $749.6M /wash-vs-shbi →
AROW
Arrow Financial Corporation
C 64/100 16.3x — 10.2% -0.79% $716.2M /arow-vs-shbi →
PFIS
Peoples Financial Services Corp.
C+ 66/100 12.1x — 11.4% -1.59% $715.3M /pfis-vs-shbi →
FISI
Financial Institutions Inc.
D+ 57/100 10.8x — 11.9% -3.69% $805.6M /fisi-vs-shbi →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001035092

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Shore Bancshares Inc (SHBI) reported GAAP revenue of $20.9M (-0.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $20.9M , and +13.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $59.5M, operating cash flow of $62.4M, and free cash flow of $59.2M (+42.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, SHBI closed FY2025 with $6.26B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $20.9M $59.5M $62.4M $59.2M $6.26B —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $20.9M $43.9M $46.9M $41.7M $6.23B —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $18.3M $11.2M $22.7M $22.7M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-02, Shore Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ: SHBI) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 66/100 at a spot price of $22.38 (-1.37% 1D, market cap $757.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, SHBI ranks #256 in composite RQD confidence.

How does SHBI compare to WASH and AROW in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), SHBI carries a Roarable C+ (66/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 12.7x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 10.1%. By comparison, WASH (Washington Trust Bancorp Inc.) holds a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 14.3x, ROIC 9.6%, cap $749.6M) and AROW (Arrow Financial Corporation) posts a C grade (64/100 RQD, P/E 16.3x, ROIC 10.2%, cap $716.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, FISI leads on earnings multiple (10.8x) while FISI leads on capital efficiency (11.9% ROIC).

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

Per SHBI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001035092), Shore Bancshares Inc generated $20.9M in revenue (-0.3% YoY), $59.5M in net income, and $59.2M in free cash flow against $6.26B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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

SHBI last traded at $22.38 (-1.37% on volume of 169,406 shares), positioning the stock -2.27% below its 50-day simple moving average ($22.90) and +5.77% above its 200-day simple moving average ($21.16). Across its 52-week range of $15.44 to $24.89, SHBI sits at the 73.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 49.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.1% ($21.24 to $23.52).

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

Shore Bancshares Inc (SHBI) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold — HOLD) with 66/100 RQD Confidence. Solid steady margins (10% return on capital), mixed timing at 13x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

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

SHBI's 12-month base price target is $23.19 (range $18.09 to $27.36), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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SHBI — Shore Bancshares Inc: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:33:13Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, SHBI scores 66 out of 100 (letter grade C+; verdict label "Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout"). The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 14 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 10.1% and an FCF yield of 7.82%. For an investor, this indicates the business generates a meaningful return on capital and free cash flow relative to its market value, which supports the valuation case, though the pillar falls short of maximum because the score is below top-tier levels.
  • Whale / 13F Flow: 10 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar covers institutional accumulation and options positioning, and it is the lowest-scoring pillar. For an investor, this suggests institutional conviction is only moderate, so price momentum is not currently backed by strong smart-money sponsorship.
  • Insider Conviction: 16 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow and is the highest-scoring pillar. For an investor, this is a relative positive signal of insider alignment, though the underlying trade-level detail is not available in source data.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 13 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, beta is 1.0 with a sector sensitivity component. For an investor, this indicates the stock is expected to move roughly in line with the broad market, so it neither offers defensive insulation nor outsized beta-driven upside.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 13 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects an Altman Z of 2.5, a Piotroski F of 5/9, and a Debt/Equity of 0.5. For an investor, these figures point to a balance sheet that is adequate rather than exceptionally strong.

Valuation tradeoffs: per the Market Data section, the stock trades at a P/E (TTM) of 12.7 and a forward P/E of 11.8, which are moderate multiples relative to the source data. Upside drivers in the source data include the 7.82% FCF yield and the 2.13% dividend yield; the main constraint is the weak whale-flow pillar. The overall verdict is a hold with a watch-for-breakout posture rather than a strong directional signal.

Business

Shore Bancshares Inc (SHBI) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified in the Financials sector and the Major Banks industry, per the Profile section. The company's products, customer base, and specific revenue model are not described in the source data. Market capitalization is $0.8B per the Profile section.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$20.9M$0.0M$59.5MN/A$59.2M$355.6MN/A
FY 2024$20.9M$0.0M$43.9MN/A$41.7M$459.9MN/A
FY 2023$18.3M$0.0M$11.2MN/A$22.7MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, net income rose from $11.2M in FY 2023 to $43.9M in FY 2024 and $59.5M in FY 2025, while cash declined from $459.9M in FY 2024 to $355.6M in FY 2025. Per the Market Data section, net margin is 68%, with gross and operating margins each reported as 0%; these figures are presented as given in source data and are not reconciled against the revenue line. ROIC is 10.1%, per the Market Data section. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.5, the Piotroski F-Score is 5/9, and the Debt/Equity ratio is 0.5, which together describe a balance sheet rated as adequate in the forensic pillar.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news and catalysts section, six headlines reference SHBI, all tied to earnings coverage or market commentary:

  • A Yahoo Finance report (GREEN, CATALYST) states that SHBI beat Q3 earnings and revenue estimates.
  • A ChartMill report (GREEN, CATALYST) describes a Q3 2026 revenue beat with in-line EPS.
  • An Investing.com report (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE) references a "Fair Value signal" with an 84% return.
  • Additional YELLOW market-wire items come from Moomoo, TradingView, and Yahoo Finance (Q3 Earnings Snapshot).

Risk watch items: the source data does not identify specific risk events. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is "NONE," and no proprietary signals are listed.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is recorded as "NONE," with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Sector: Financials; Industry: Major Banks. Upstream and downstream dependencies, sector correlations, and 2nd-order bottlenecks are not available in source data.

Open Questions

  • What drives the 84% return referenced in the Investing.com headline, and over what period was it measured?
  • What are the FY 2025 operating income, EPS, and debt figures, which are recorded as N/A or $0.0M in the SEC financials?
  • Why are gross and operating margins reported as 0% while net margin is 68%?
  • What is the company's underlying revenue and product mix, given that the source data does not describe its business model?
  • What is the composition of the 13F institutional holdings and insider trades that underpin the insider and whale pillar scores?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is SHBI (C+ • RQD 66/100) a Buy at $22.69?

Welcome to the SHBI (Shore Bancshares Inc) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 66/100 (Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout) in Major Banks. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

VA ValDiscipline Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $18.61 (-18.0%)
Spot @ $22.69

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

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on SHBI, but look at what you are paying: 12.7x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Shore Bancshares Inc 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: $26.32 (+16.0%)
Spot @ $22.69

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on SHBI, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Major Banks and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $22.69 (52-wk range $15.44 - $24.89), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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