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Why ZETA Stock dropped -2.08% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$30.52 -2.08% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $30.35

Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (ZETA) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 59/100 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 $7.82B
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As of 2026-11-03, Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (NYSE: ZETA) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 59/100 at a spot price of $30.52 (-2.08% 1D, market cap $7.82B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 10/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, ZETA ranks #225 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), ZETA carries a Roarable C- (59/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 60.6%, and ROIC of 0.6%. By comparison, QLYS (Qualys Inc.) holds a A- grade (85/100 RQD, P/E 40.2x, ROIC 27.5%, cap $7.75B) and DSGX (Descartes Systems Group Inc.) posts a B+ grade (79/100 RQD, P/E 48.1x, ROIC 12.0%, cap $7.75B). Among the 5-stock peer group, QLYS leads on earnings multiple (40.2x) while QLYS leads on capital efficiency (27.5% ROIC).

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Per ZETA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001851003), Zeta Global Holdings Corp. generated $1.30B in revenue (+29.7% YoY), -$31.5M in net income, and $185.1M in free cash flow against $1.50B in total assets and $197.1M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $30.35 (-0.56%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-0.68% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 14.2% FCF Margin
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🔍 WHY ZETA SCORES 59/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+14/20 pts (24% of score)

Altman Z-Score 7.15 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+13/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 14.2% FCF Margin ($185.1M FCF) & 60.6% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)

Cannibal Buyback (-0.68% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 10 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
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Grade B-$32.27+5.7% Next Q
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64
Grade C+$34.11-1.9% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
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Grade C+$33.45-8.8% Next Q
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59
Grade C-$30.52+0.2% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 59/100 (C-) score, ZETA 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

Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-0.68% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 58.1% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($31.71) or 200D SMA ($22.67) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($30.66) toward Bear Floor ($23.91).

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Why ZETA Stock dropped -2.08% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (ZETA) dropped -2.08% to $30.52, trading at 76% of its 52-week range ($14.36 – $35.75). Solid 60.6% gross margin (1% return on capital), mixed timing at current multiples—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 76% of its 52-week range ($14.36 – $35.75) with RSI-14 at 44.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±10.2% around $30.52 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C- (Hold) backed by 60.6% gross margin and $185.1M annual free cash flow.
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ZETA // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +65.33%▼ SUPPORT BREAKDOWN
2026-11-03O $32.74H $32.74L $30.52C $30.52VOL 5.12M
RES: $37.07SUP: $30.82SMA50: $31.71SMA200: $22.67
$37.16$31.32$25.47$19.63$13.79RES $37.07SUP $30.82$30.522026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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25.5%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +29.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (ZETA vs. QLYS, DSGX, APPF, TTAN)

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

Across 715 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (ZETA) ranks #225 by composite RQD confidence (59/100, grade C-) and #168 by equity capitalization ($7.82B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, QLYS leads on earnings valuation at 40.2x trailing P/E, while QLYS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 27.5% ROIC and 82.8% gross margin. QLYS currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 85/100 (A-) compared with ZETA at 59/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
ZETA ACTIVE
Zeta Global Holdings Corp.
C- 59/100 — 60.6% 0.6% -2.08% $7.82B Benchmark Subject
QLYS
Qualys Inc.
A- 85/100 40.2x 82.8% 27.5% -7.37% $7.75B /qlys-vs-zeta →
DSGX
Descartes Systems Group Inc.
B+ 79/100 48.1x 77.1% 12.0% +0.86% $7.75B /dsgx-vs-zeta →
APPF
AppFolio Inc.
B+ 76/100 52.1x — 20.6% +5.44% $7.56B /appf-vs-zeta →
TTAN
ServiceTitan Inc.
C+ 68/100 — 70.1% -11.2% -1.60% $8.13B /ttan-vs-zeta →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001851003 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (ZETA) reported GAAP revenue of $1.30B (+29.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.01B , and +79.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$31.5M, operating cash flow of $198.9M, and free cash flow of $185.1M (+71.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, ZETA closed FY2025 with $1.50B in total assets against $197.1M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 7.15, 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 $1.30B -$31.5M $198.9M $185.1M $1.50B $197.1M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $1.01B -$69.8M $133.9M $108.1M $1.11B $196.3M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $728.7M -$187.5M $90.5M $57.7M $4.52B $1.06B

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (NYSE: ZETA) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 59/100 at a spot price of $30.52 (-2.08% 1D, market cap $7.82B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 10/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, ZETA ranks #225 in composite RQD confidence.

How does ZETA compare to QLYS and DSGX in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), ZETA carries a Roarable C- (59/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 60.6%, and ROIC of 0.6%. By comparison, QLYS (Qualys Inc.) holds a A- grade (85/100 RQD, P/E 40.2x, ROIC 27.5%, cap $7.75B) and DSGX (Descartes Systems Group Inc.) posts a B+ grade (79/100 RQD, P/E 48.1x, ROIC 12.0%, cap $7.75B). Among the 5-stock peer group, QLYS leads on earnings multiple (40.2x) while QLYS leads on capital efficiency (27.5% ROIC).

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

Per ZETA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001851003), Zeta Global Holdings Corp. generated $1.30B in revenue (+29.7% YoY), -$31.5M in net income, and $185.1M in free cash flow against $1.50B in total assets and $197.1M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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

ZETA last traded at $30.52 (-2.08% on volume of 2,977,525 shares), positioning the stock -3.75% below its 50-day simple moving average ($31.71) and +34.63% above its 200-day simple moving average ($22.67). Across its 52-week range of $14.36 to $35.75, ZETA sits at the 75.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 44.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±10.2% ($27.41 to $33.63).

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ZETA — Zeta Global Holdings Corp.: 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

Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (ZETA) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 59/100, corresponding to a C- letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $30.52 (-2.08% 1D, market capitalization $7.82B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (13/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 0.6%, gross margin of 60.6%, operating margin of 0.4%, and free cash flow yield of 2.25%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (11/20) + Insider Conviction (10/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (11/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (14/20): Incorporates a 1.42x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 7.15, Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.24x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Zeta Global Holdings Corp. Is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Technology sector, operating in the Computer Software: Prepackaged Software industry (per the company profile). Gross margin is 60.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (ZETA) reported $1.30B in annual revenue (up from $1.01B in FY2024, +29.7% YoY) and -$31.5M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($728.7M revenue, -$187.5M net income) through FY2025, ZETA scaled operating cash flow to $198.9M and free cash flow to $185.1M, backed by $1.50B in total assets against $197.1M in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C- • RQD 59/100): Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of 2.25% and institutional whale pillar of 11/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 13/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 11/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $14.36 – $35.75 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Investors must weigh current valuation and 95.0x EV/EBITDA against 0.4% operating margins and a 1.42x macro beta.

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

Supply_chain is NONE, butterfly_links is empty, and proprietary_signals is empty. The only sector-level context is the Technology / Prepackaged Software classification and the beta of 1.42, which indicates sensitivity to broader market moves rather than to any identified supplier or customer chain.

  • Key Question #1: Can ZETA sustain or expand its 0.4% operating margin and 0.6% ROIC against Computer Software: Prepackaged Software peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $1.30B and free cash flow of $185.1M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $197.1M in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is ZETA's 33.0x forward P/E multiple to Technology capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.42x)?

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Revenue grew from $728.7M in FY 2023 to $1.30B in FY 2025 while the balance sheet carries cash of $319.8M against debt of $197.1M and

Don't sleep on ZETA's setup in Technology. Revenue grew from $728.7M in FY 2023 to $1.30B in FY 2025 while the balance sheet carries cash of $319.8M against debt of $197.1M and a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9.. Beta of 1.42 means it moves fast when momentum turns, and the 5-pillar RQD gauge (59/100) backs up the fundamental quality.

ArenaChamp_24 🐂 BULL

@CreditSpread_Watch Fair point on 33.0x forward P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software. If gross margin (60.6%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.

CR CreditSpread_Watch RQD DEBATE OPENER • Balance Sheet Analyst 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $26.49 (-15.0%)
Spot @ $31.17

ROIC of 0.6%, trailing EPS of -0.13, and a forward P/E of 33 leave the valuation dependent on future earnings the reported figures do n

Sitting on the sidelines or leaning short ZETA above $31.17. ROIC of 0.6%, trailing EPS of -0.13, and a forward P/E of 33 leave the valuation dependent on future earnings the reported figures do not yet show.. Until Fundamental Cash Engine (13/20) and FCF yield (2.25%) inflect higher, upside is capped near $35.75.

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