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CuriosityStream Inc. (Class A) (CURI) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$2.59 +2.37% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $2.60

CuriosityStream Inc. (Class A) (CURI) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 37/100 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- • RED ALERT Cap $153.7M
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As of 2026-11-03, CuriosityStream Inc. (Class A) (NASDAQ: CURI) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 37/100 at a spot price of $2.59 (+2.37% 1D, market cap $153.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 9/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, CURI ranks #98 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Communication Services sector (Movies/Entertainment), CURI carries a Roarable D- (37/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -24.9%. By comparison, RDIB (Reading International Inc (Class B)) holds a E grade (21/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $247.2M) and STRZ (Starz Entertainment Corp.) posts a D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $381.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, CURI leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while GAIA leads on capital efficiency (-5.0% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CURI?
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Per CURI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001776909), CuriosityStream Inc. (Class A) generated $71.7M in revenue (+40.1% YoY), -$6.4M in net income, and $13.0M in free cash flow against $75.7M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Communication Services 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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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D- · Rk D-
Cash (8)Whales (4)SEC (8)Macro (8)CEO (9)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-9.3% Base Target
$5 Bull$2 Base$2 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CURI)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±9%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (37/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CURI SCORES 37/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+9/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 45% Net Buy • Disciplined Float (-0.40% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+8/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 18.1% FCF Margin ($13.0M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-16 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
45
Grade D$2.77+0.7% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
42
Grade D$2.79+0.4% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
40
Grade D$2.80-7.5% Next Q
Current
37
Grade D-$2.59-8.1% Hist 90D α
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While CURI currently carries a cautious 37/100 (D-) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($2.78) and Max Pain ($2.72) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $5.35.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (-0.40% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
41.630 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDDISTRESS RISK (<1.8)
0.20>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)
6 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE10% OF RANGE
L: $2$2.59H: $5
1. Money & Cash Health● WEAK
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Weak cash conversion or heavy valuation strain compared to actual cash earned.

Factor Grade: D-RQD 8 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● TRIMMING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Insiders and big institutional desks have been trimming shares rather than stepping up to buy.

Factor Grade: ERQD 13 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WARNING
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

High sensitivity to tight interest rates or new risk warnings added to recent SEC annual filings.

Factor Grade: D-RQD 16 / 40
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BEARISH (40)

-24.9% ROIC with 42.0% gross margin and 8.63% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BEARISH (40)

Altman-Z 0.20 and Piotroski 6/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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BEARISH (35)

13/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 8/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like CURI
  • ✓Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
  • !Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
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CURI // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -18.30%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-03O $2.53H $2.59L $2.53C $2.59VOL 492.0K
RES: $3.07SUP: $2.49SMA50: $2.78SMA200: $2.96
$4.45$3.87$3.28$2.70$2.12RES $3.07SUP $2.49$2.592026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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CURI Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +40.1% 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 (CURI)

Communication Services Rank #98 of 132 ⚔️ RDIB vs CURI Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Communication Services Peer Comparison (CURI vs. RDIB, STRZ, RDI, GAIA)

Industry: Movies/Entertainment (14 Tracked Issuers)

Across 132 tracked Communication Services securities in the Roarable RQD universe, CuriosityStream Inc. (Class A) (CURI) ranks #98 by composite RQD confidence (37/100, grade D-) and #91 by equity capitalization ($153.7M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CURI leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while GAIA leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -5.0% ROIC and 87.1% gross margin. STRZ currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 53/100 (D+) compared with CURI at 37/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
CURI ACTIVE
CuriosityStream Inc. (Class A)
D- 37/100 — — -24.9% +2.37% $153.7M Benchmark Subject
RDIB
Reading International Inc (Class B)
E 21/100 — — -35.0% +3.85% $247.2M /rdib-vs-curi →
STRZ
Starz Entertainment Corp.
D+ 53/100 — — — +1.61% $381.2M /strz-vs-curi →
RDI
Reading International Inc (Class A)
E 27/100 — — -35.0% 0.00% $37.3M /rdi-vs-curi →
GAIA
Gaia Inc. (Class A)
E 26/100 — 87.1% -5.0% +0.69% $36.9M /gaia-vs-curi →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001776909 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), CuriosityStream Inc. (Class A) (CURI) reported GAAP revenue of $71.7M (+40.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $51.1M , and +26.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$6.4M, operating cash flow of $13.1M, and free cash flow of $13.0M (+58.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, CURI closed FY2025 with $75.7M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.20, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $71.7M -$6.4M $13.1M $13.0M $75.7M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $51.1M -$12.9M $8.2M $8.2M $86.2M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $56.9M -$48.9M -$16.2M -$16.2M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, CuriosityStream Inc. (Class A) (NASDAQ: CURI) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 37/100 at a spot price of $2.59 (+2.37% 1D, market cap $153.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 9/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, CURI ranks #98 in composite RQD confidence.

How does CURI compare to RDIB and STRZ in the Communication Services sector?

Within the Communication Services sector (Movies/Entertainment), CURI carries a Roarable D- (37/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -24.9%. By comparison, RDIB (Reading International Inc (Class B)) holds a E grade (21/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $247.2M) and STRZ (Starz Entertainment Corp.) posts a D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $381.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, CURI leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while GAIA leads on capital efficiency (-5.0% ROIC).

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

Per CURI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001776909), CuriosityStream Inc. (Class A) generated $71.7M in revenue (+40.1% YoY), -$6.4M in net income, and $13.0M in free cash flow against $75.7M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Communication Services 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 CURI trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

CURI last traded at $2.59 (+2.37% on volume of 491,972 shares), positioning the stock -6.83% below its 50-day simple moving average ($2.78) and -12.50% below its 200-day simple moving average ($2.96). Across its 52-week range of $2.30 to $5.10, CURI sits at the 10.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 41.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.0% ($2.36 to $2.82).

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CURI — CuriosityStream Inc. (Class A): 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

CuriosityStream Inc. (Class A) (CURI) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 37/100, corresponding to a D- letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $2.59 (+2.37% 1D, market capitalization $153.7M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (8/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of -24.9%, gross margin of —, operating margin of -10.2%, and free cash flow yield of 8.63%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (4/20) + Insider Conviction (9/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (8/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (8/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 0.20, Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

. (Class A) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Communication Services sector, operating in the Movies/Entertainment industry. Per the news wire, one headline references "New AI Licensing Exposure" tied to its "U.S. FY 2025 revenue was $71.7M.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), CuriosityStream Inc. (Class A) (CURI) reported $71.7M in annual revenue (up from $51.1M in FY2024, +40.1% YoY) and -$6.4M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($56.9M revenue, -$48.9M net income) through FY2025, CURI scaled operating cash flow to $13.1M and free cash flow to $13.0M, backed by $75.7M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D- • RQD 37/100): Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of 8.63% and institutional whale pillar of 4/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 8/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 4/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $2.30 – $5.10 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 against -10.2% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

The source data therefore does not establish any upstream suppliers, downstream customers, or sector correlations. Sector and industry are recorded as Communication Services and Movies/Entertainment.

  • Key Question #1: Can CURI sustain or expand its -10.2% operating margin and -24.9% ROIC against Movies/Entertainment peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $71.7M and free cash flow of $13.0M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is CURI's equity valuation to Communication Services capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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CURI Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $2.59?

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QU QuantViper RQD DEBATE OPENER • Systematic Momentum Desk 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $3.37 (+30.1%)
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Revenue grew from $51.1M in FY 2024 to $71.7M in FY 2025 while FCF rose to $13.0M, and a 6/9 Piotroski F-Score and 8.63% FCF yield offe

Here is why I am bullish on CURI here at $2.59: Revenue grew from $51.1M in FY 2024 to $71.7M in FY 2025 while FCF rose to $13.0M, and a 6/9 Piotroski F-Score and 8.63% FCF yield offer a cash-generation offset.. Compare CURI's -10.2% operating margin and -24.9% ROIC against the rest of Movies/Entertainment. As long as cash conversion holds up, dips toward $2.46 are getting bought.

VolSurface_Trader 🐂 BULL

Both sides have a point here — CURI's 8/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

SH ShortSeller_Dan RQD DEBATE OPENER • Forensic Short Bias 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $2.10 (-18.9%)
Spot @ $2.59

An Altman Z-Score of 0.2 and ROIC of -24.9%, combined with a 3/20 institutional-flow pillar, signal balance-sheet fragility and weak ca

I respect the product at CuriosityStream Inc. (Class A), but the stock at $2.59 is a different story. An Altman Z-Score of 0.2 and ROIC of -24.9%, combined with a 3/20 institutional-flow pillar, signal balance-sheet fragility and weak capital support.. FCF yield is 8.63% and RQD sits at 37/100 (D-) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?

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