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Why WK Stock advanced +1.39% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$84.77 +1.39% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $84.82

Workiva Inc. (WK) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 61/100 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.

ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH Cap $4.61B
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As of 2026-11-03, Workiva Inc. (NYSE: WK) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 61/100 at a spot price of $84.77 (+1.39% 1D, market cap $4.61B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 12/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, WK ranks #198 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), WK carries a Roarable C- (61/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 78.5%, and ROIC of -9.3%. By comparison, CCC (CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc.) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 2.5%, cap $4.54B) and BB (BlackBerry Limited) posts a C grade (64/100 RQD, P/E 101.4x, ROIC 5.7%, cap $4.71B). Among the 5-stock peer group, QTWO leads on earnings multiple (77.6x) while BB leads on capital efficiency (5.7% ROIC).

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Per WK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001445305), Workiva Inc. generated $884.6M in revenue (+19.7% YoY), -$26.2M in net income, and $138.0M in free cash flow against $1.49B in total assets and $674.6M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $84.82 (+0.06%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 10/20 (D) • 15.6% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 61/100 (C-) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.5% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 53.9% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw C · Rk D+
Cash (10)Whales (16)SEC (12)Macro (11)CEO (12)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+1.3% Base Target
$102 Bull$86 Base$67 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for WK)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.3%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (61/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY WK SCORES 61/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+16/20 pts (26% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±7.3% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+12/20 pts (20% of score)

Altman Z-Score 1.95 (WATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)

Capital intensity & 0% operating margin leave 10 pts on the table

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
53
Grade C-$77.21+10.1% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
56
Grade C$85.04-2.8% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
58
Grade C$82.64+2.6% Next Q
Current
61
Grade C-$84.77+0.5% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 61/100 (C-) score, WK faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 76.0% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($75.85) or 200D SMA ($62.84) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($85.91) toward Bear Floor ($67.01).

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Why WK Stock advanced +1.39% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

Workiva Inc. (WK) advanced +1.39% to $84.77, trading at 77% of its 52-week range ($43.34 – $97.1). Solid 78.5% gross margin (-9% return on capital), mixed timing at current multiples—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 77% of its 52-week range ($43.34 – $97.1) with RSI-14 at 65.5 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±7.3% around $84.77 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C- (Hold) backed by 78.5% gross margin and $138.0M annual free cash flow.
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WK // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +52.99%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-04O $83.61H $84.77L $83.61C $84.77VOL 703.0K
RES: $87.79SUP: $72.81SMA50: $75.85SMA200: $62.84
$89.59$77.05$64.52$51.98$39.45RES $87.79SUP $72.81$84.772026-05-052026-06-222026-08-062026-09-222026-11-04
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
15.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +19.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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

Technology Rank #198 of 715 ⚔️ CCC vs WK Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (WK vs. CCC, BB, MBLY, QTWO)

Industry: Computer Software: Prepackaged Software (222 Tracked Issuers)

Across 715 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Workiva Inc. (WK) ranks #198 by composite RQD confidence (61/100, grade C-) and #218 by equity capitalization ($4.61B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, QTWO leads on earnings valuation at 77.6x trailing P/E, while BB leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 5.7% ROIC and 76.2% gross margin. QTWO currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 69/100 (C+) compared with WK at 61/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
WK ACTIVE
Workiva Inc.
C- 61/100 — 78.5% -9.3% +1.39% $4.61B Benchmark Subject
CCC
CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc.
C 62/100 — 73.5% 2.5% +0.39% $4.54B /ccc-vs-wk →
BB
BlackBerry Limited
C 64/100 101.4x 76.2% 5.7% -4.75% $4.71B /bb-vs-wk →
MBLY
Mobileye Global Inc.
D+ 54/100 — 47.7% -3.4% -5.20% $4.80B /mbly-vs-wk →
QTWO
Q2 Holdings Inc.
C+ 69/100 77.6x 54.1% 5.7% +5.01% $4.35B /qtwo-vs-wk →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001445305 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Workiva Inc. (WK) reported GAAP revenue of $884.6M (+19.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $738.7M , and +40.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$26.2M, operating cash flow of $140.1M, and free cash flow of $138.0M (+59.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, WK closed FY2025 with $1.49B in total assets against $674.6M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.95, 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 $884.6M -$26.2M $140.1M $138.0M $1.49B $674.6M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $738.7M -$55.0M $87.7M $86.3M $1.37B $634.6M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $630.0M -$127.5M $70.9M $42.5M $2.47B $578.8M

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, Workiva Inc. (NYSE: WK) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 61/100 at a spot price of $84.77 (+1.39% 1D, market cap $4.61B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 12/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, WK ranks #198 in composite RQD confidence.

How does WK compare to CCC and BB in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), WK carries a Roarable C- (61/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 78.5%, and ROIC of -9.3%. By comparison, CCC (CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc.) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 2.5%, cap $4.54B) and BB (BlackBerry Limited) posts a C grade (64/100 RQD, P/E 101.4x, ROIC 5.7%, cap $4.71B). Among the 5-stock peer group, QTWO leads on earnings multiple (77.6x) while BB leads on capital efficiency (5.7% ROIC).

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

Per WK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001445305), Workiva Inc. generated $884.6M in revenue (+19.7% YoY), -$26.2M in net income, and $138.0M in free cash flow against $1.49B in total assets and $674.6M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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

WK last traded at $84.77 (+1.39% on volume of 703,010 shares), positioning the stock +11.76% above its 50-day simple moving average ($75.85) and +34.90% above its 200-day simple moving average ($62.84). Across its 52-week range of $43.34 to $97.10, WK sits at the 77.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 65.5 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.3% ($78.58 to $90.96).

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WK — Workiva Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Workiva Inc. (WK) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 61/100, corresponding to a C- letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $84.77 (+1.39% 1D, market capitalization $4.61B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (10/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of -9.3%, gross margin of 78.5%, operating margin of -4.8%, and free cash flow yield of 3.07%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (16/20) + Insider Conviction (12/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (11/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (12/20): Incorporates a 1.32x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 1.95, Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.85x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Workiva Inc. (WK) is a NYSE-listed issuer classified in the Technology sector and the Computer Software: Prepackaged Software industry. The company operates as a software business with a 78.5% gross margin.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Workiva Inc. (WK) reported $884.6M in annual revenue (up from $738.7M in FY2024, +19.7% YoY) and -$26.2M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($630.0M revenue, -$127.5M net income) through FY2025, WK scaled operating cash flow to $140.1M and free cash flow to $138.0M, backed by $1.49B in total assets against $674.6M in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C- • RQD 61/100): Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Free cash flow yield of 3.07% and institutional whale pillar of 16/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 10/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 16/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $43.34 – $97.10 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins. Investors must weigh current valuation against -4.8% operating margins and a 1.32x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

The sector classification (Technology, Prepackaged Software) is the only available context for sector correlation.

  • Key Question #1: Can WK sustain or expand its -4.8% operating margin and -9.3% ROIC against Computer Software: Prepackaged Software peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $884.6M and free cash flow of $138.0M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $674.6M in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is WK's 22.0x forward P/E multiple to Technology capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.32x)?

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SI SiliconVal_Bull RQD DEBATE OPENER • Growth & Tech Investor 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $101.17 (+21.0%)
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Free cash flow stayed positive and rose to $138.0M in FY 2025 while the Piotroski F-Score of 8/9 signals strong financial quality.

Free cash flow stayed positive and rose to $138.0M in FY 2025 while the Piotroski F-Score of 8/9 signals strong financial quality.. When you look under the hood at WK, Fundamental Cash Engine is 10/20 with 78.5% gross margins and -9.3% ROIC. Bears are staring in the rearview mirror while institutional 13F flow (16/20) has been quietly accumulating below $97.10. My 12M target is $101.17.

RetailWhale_TX 🐂 BULL

Both sides have a point here — WK's 12/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

FO ForensicBear RQD DEBATE OPENER • 10-K Footnote Auditor 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $71.07 (-15.0%)
Spot @ $83.61

Negative ROIC of -9.3% and an EPS of -0.48 mean the stock is priced on forward expectations rather than current earnings.

Fading this rally in WK at $83.61. Negative ROIC of -9.3% and an EPS of -0.48 mean the stock is priced on forward expectations rather than current earnings.. With a beta of 1.32 and the stock sitting at $83.61 (52-wk range $43.34–$97.10), the easy multiple expansion is already priced in.

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