Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±9.7% Move

$464.89 -19.26% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $447.89

Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 50/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D • SELL / AVOID Cap $4.71B
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As of 2026-11-03, Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: CACC) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 50/100 at a spot price of $464.89 (-19.26% 1D, market cap $4.71B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, CACC ranks #639 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Financials sector (Finance: Consumer Services), CACC carries a Roarable D (50/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 0.0%. By comparison, RIOT (Riot Platforms Inc.) holds a E grade (33/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -15.3%, cap $4.81B) and FIGR (Figure Technology Solutions Inc.) posts a D grade (50/100 RQD, P/E 39.5x, ROIC 21.9%, cap $4.84B). Among the 5-stock peer group, NNI leads on earnings multiple (10.3x) while SEZL leads on capital efficiency (38.6% ROIC).

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Per CACC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000885550), Credit Acceptance Corporation generated $2.32B in revenue (+7.2% YoY), $424 in net income, and $1.05B in free cash flow against $8.63B in total assets and $3.20B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.. 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: $447.88 (-3.66%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 11/20 (D+) • 45.4% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D · Rk D+
Cash (11)Whales (5)SEC (15)Macro (6)CEO (13)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-3.6% Base Target
$702 Bull$448 Base$350 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CACC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±9.7%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (50/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CACC SCORES 50/100 (D) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+15/20 pts (30% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+13/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 65% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-15 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
58
Grade C$532.31+1.7% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
55
Grade C$541.25+0.7% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
53
Grade C-$544.90-14.7% Next Q
Current
50
Grade D$464.89-1.4% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: C (58) → D (50)Full Audit →
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While CACC currently carries a cautious 50/100 (D) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (5/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($560.46) and Max Pain ($488.13) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $702.30.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Historical OHLCV Volatility ±9.7% Swing Band

±$45.09 Expected Swing
$419.80 (-9.7%)Spot $464.89$509.98 (+9.7%)
MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

CACC Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 50/100

Trailing EPS: $4.25 • YoY Revenue Growth: 7.2%

Model Bullish Setup (50/100)Model Risk Weight (50/100)
Derived deterministically from RQD cash-flow quality, SEC accrual safety, and institutional flow (not a community poll).
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Recent SEC Reported Revenue, Net Profit & Diluted EPS Cadence

PeriodFiledRevenueNet ProfitFree Cash FlowGross Margin
FY 20252025-12-31$2.32B$424$1.05B52%
FY 20242024-12-31$2.16B$248$1.14B52%
FY 20232023-12-31$1.90B$286$1.12B52%
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CACC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -8.31%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-03O $575.8H $575.8L $464.9C $464.9VOL 386.5K
RES: $575.3SUP: $451.3SMA50: $560.5SMA200: $538.9
$683.8$621.9$560.0$498.1$436.2RES $575.3SUP $451.3$464.92026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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CACC 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)
48.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +7.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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

Financials Rank #639 of 1096 ⚔️ RIOT vs CACC Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (CACC vs. RIOT, FIGR, SEZL, NNI)

Industry: Finance: Consumer Services (156 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) ranks #639 by composite RQD confidence (50/100, grade D) and #280 by equity capitalization ($4.71B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, NNI leads on earnings valuation at 10.3x trailing P/E, while SEZL leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 38.6% ROIC and — gross margin. SEZL currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 79/100 (B+) compared with CACC at 50/100 (D).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
CACC ACTIVE
Credit Acceptance Corporation
D 50/100 — — 0.0% -19.26% $4.71B Benchmark Subject
RIOT
Riot Platforms Inc.
E 33/100 — — -15.3% -6.77% $4.81B /riot-vs-cacc →
FIGR
Figure Technology Solutions Inc.
D 50/100 39.5x — 21.9% -8.52% $4.84B /figr-vs-cacc →
SEZL
Sezzle Inc.
B+ 79/100 — — 38.6% +0.74% $4.56B /sezl-vs-cacc →
NNI
Nelnet Inc.
D+ 53/100 10.3x — 11.6% -0.87% $4.38B /nni-vs-cacc →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000885550

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) reported GAAP revenue of $2.32B (+7.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.16B , and +21.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $424, operating cash flow of $1.05B, and free cash flow of $1.05B (-7.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, CACC closed FY2025 with $8.63B in total assets against $3.20B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, 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 $2.32B $424 $1.05B $1.05B $8.63B $3.20B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $2.16B $248 $1.14B $1.14B $8.85B $3.20B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $1.90B $286 $1.20B $1.12B $3.29B $769.2M

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: CACC) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 50/100 at a spot price of $464.89 (-19.26% 1D, market cap $4.71B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, CACC ranks #639 in composite RQD confidence.

How does CACC compare to RIOT and FIGR in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Finance: Consumer Services), CACC carries a Roarable D (50/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 0.0%. By comparison, RIOT (Riot Platforms Inc.) holds a E grade (33/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -15.3%, cap $4.81B) and FIGR (Figure Technology Solutions Inc.) posts a D grade (50/100 RQD, P/E 39.5x, ROIC 21.9%, cap $4.84B). Among the 5-stock peer group, NNI leads on earnings multiple (10.3x) while SEZL leads on capital efficiency (38.6% ROIC).

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

Per CACC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000885550), Credit Acceptance Corporation generated $2.32B in revenue (+7.2% YoY), $424 in net income, and $1.05B in free cash flow against $8.63B in total assets and $3.20B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.. 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 CACC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

CACC last traded at $464.89 (-19.26% on volume of 386,494 shares), positioning the stock -17.05% below its 50-day simple moving average ($560.46) and -13.74% below its 200-day simple moving average ($538.94). Across its 52-week range of $401.90 to $668.86, CACC sits at the 23.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 39.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.7% ($419.80 to $509.98).

CACC Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index

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When is CACC's next earnings date?

Based on SEC filing cadence, Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC)'s next quarterly reporting window is estimated around Dec 30, 2026.

How much is CACC stock expected to move on earnings?

Volatility modeling currently projects a ±9.7% event move for CACC, spanning a range between $419.8 and $509.98.

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CACC — Credit Acceptance Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:19:33Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, CACC carries an RQD Score of 63, a letter grade of C, and the verdict label "Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward." The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 11 / 20. Reported ROIC is 0%, while the FCF yield is 17.62%. The cash generation metric is strong relative to market value, but the return on invested capital metric is flat. An investor should weigh the high free-cash-flow yield against the absence of a measurable return on capital.
  • Whale 13F Flow: 14 / 20. The rating reflects institutional accumulation and options positioning. This is a moderate-positive signal, with no further detail in the source data.
  • Insider Conviction: 13 / 20. The rating reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. This is a moderate signal; the source data does not break out the direction or size of individual transactions.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 10 / 20. Beta is 1.02, and the rating notes sector sensitivity. The stock moves roughly in line with the market, and the lowest-scoring pillar indicates limited alignment with the current macro regime.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 15 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, Altman Z is 2.5, Piotroski F is 8/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. These are the strongest pillar readings and support the view that the balance sheet is a relative strength.

Taken together, the rating is a middling score. The balance sheet and cash-flow yield offer support, while the flat ROIC, weak macro fit, and only moderate insider and institutional signals limit conviction. A prospective investor would be evaluating a balanced risk-reward profile rather than a clear-cut opportunity, and the valuation tradeoff is significant given the elevated EV/EBITDA shown below.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$2317.2M$0.0M$0.0MN/A$1053.0M$22.8M$3198.6M
FY 2024$2162.4M$0.0M$0.0MN/A$1136.1M$343.7M$3197.2M
FY 2023$1901.9M$0.0M$0.0MN/A$1118.2MN/A$769.2M

Per the SEC financials, reported revenue rose from $1901.9M in FY 2023 to $2317.2M in FY 2025, while operating income and net income are reported as $0.0M in each period. Gross, operating, and net margins are each 0%, and ROIC is 0% per the market data. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.5 and the Piotroski F-Score is 8/9, and the balance sheet shows Debt/Equity of 0.5. Cash declined from $343.7M in FY 2024 to $22.8M in FY 2025, while debt was broadly stable at $3198.6M and $3197.2M across those two years.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news and catalysts section, six items are listed, related to CACC:

  • Market wire items (YELLOW): Items from CNN, Stocktwits, and Simply Wall St are flagged as market wire coverage, along with a Seeking Alpha item covering the 2026 Q3 results and earnings call presentation dated 2026-10-29.
  • Risk watch items (RED): Items from Yahoo Finance and TradingView are flagged as risk watch. The Yahoo Finance headline states that the shares are falling today, and the TradingView headline references a 19.3% decline following Q3 earnings.
  • Proprietary signals: The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph lists no proprietary signals.

The most salient catalyst in the feed is the post-Q3 earnings decline. Per the news wire, the shares fell 19.3% after Q3 earnings, while the market data shows the stock up 5.67% on the reporting day. The feed therefore contains both a negative earnings reaction and a same-day gain, and the source data does not reconcile the two.

Open Questions

  • What are the company's reported P/E (TTM), forward P/E, and EPS, given that these fields are absent while the market data shows an EV/EBITDA of 95?
  • Why are reported net income and operating income $0.0M in each fiscal year, and how does that reconcile with the 0% net margin and the 17.62% FCF yield?
  • What drove the post-Q3 earnings decline described in the news wire, and how does it reconcile with the same-day 5.67% price change?
  • Which institutional holders, insiders, or Congressional traders are behind the flow signals referenced in the RQD pillars, given that the holders section is empty?
  • What explains the drop in cash from $343.7M in FY 2024 to $22.8M in FY 2025, and what is the company's plan for its $3198.6M debt load?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is CACC (C • RQD 63/100) a Buy at $575.78?

Welcome to the CACC (Credit Acceptance Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 63/100 (Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward) in Finance: Consumer Services. 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.

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Spot @ $575.78

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

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on CACC, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with tightening sector spreads. Unless Credit Acceptance 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.

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Spot @ $575.78

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on CACC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Finance: Consumer Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $575.78 (52-wk range $401.90 - $668.86), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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