Does DOCU pay a dividend and is it safe?

DocuSign Inc. (DOCU) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 1.8% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

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$81.65 -0.63% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $81.75

DocuSign Inc. (DOCU) earns a Roarable Rating of B+ (Buy) with 78/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (79.4% gross margin, 10% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B+ • BUY Cap $15.36B

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As of 2026-11-03, DocuSign Inc. (NASDAQ: DOCU) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 78/100 at a spot price of $81.65 (-0.63% 1D, market cap $15.36B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 14/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, DOCU ranks #19 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), DOCU carries a Roarable B+ (78/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 49.3x, gross margin of 79.4%, and ROIC of 10.3%. By comparison, CHKP (Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.) holds a B+ grade (80/100 RQD, P/E 14.8x, ROIC 20.8%, cap $15.53B) and TYL (Tyler Technologies Inc.) posts a B grade (73/100 RQD, P/E 47.1x, ROIC 8.1%, cap $15.68B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CHKP leads on earnings multiple (14.8x) while CHKP leads on capital efficiency (20.8% ROIC).

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Per DOCU's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31, CIK 0001261333), DocuSign Inc. generated $3.22B in revenue (+8.2% YoY), $309.1M in net income, and $1.06B in free cash flow against $4.23B in total assets and $1.04B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (79.4% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 49x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $81.76 (+0.13%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 16/20 (B+) • 32.9% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 78/100 (B+) historically ranked in the Top 10% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.9% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 70.6% hit rate).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B+ · Rk B

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+9% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for DOCU)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.4%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (78/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY DOCU SCORES 78/100 (B+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+18/20 pts (23% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±7.4% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+16/20 pts (21% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 32.9% FCF Margin ($1.06B FCF) & 79.4% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution14/20 pts (-6 pt drag)

Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 6 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade B$75.23+8.3% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade B$81.48+2.6% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade B+$83.60-2.3% Next Q

Current

Grade B+$81.65+7.9% Hist 90D α

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Even with a 78/100 (B+) score, DOCU faces multiple-compression risk if 49.3x 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

Priced at 49x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 76.9% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($71.99) or 200D SMA ($54.95) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($89.00) toward Bear Floor ($66.95).

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

1.8% Total Yield

0% Cash ($0.00/yr) + 1.8% Buybacks

PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER

74/100 • REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS

FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO

0% (100% Reinvested)

Retains cash flow for R&D and share repurchases

INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (6.3% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $18,422

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $332/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$10.6K

Yr 1

$11.3K

Yr 2

$12.0K

Yr 3

$12.8K

Yr 4

$13.6K

Yr 5

$14.4K

Yr 6

$15.3K

Yr 7

$16.3K

Yr 8

$17.3K

Yr 9

$18.4K

Yr 10

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DOCU // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +68.52%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL

2026-11-03O $81.54H $82.17L $81.54C $81.65VOL 3.03M

RES: $88.79SUP: $74.10SMA50: $71.99SMA200: $54.95

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

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle

36.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +8.2% 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 (DOCU vs. CHKP, TYL, MANH, U)

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

Across 715 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, DocuSign Inc. (DOCU) ranks #19 by composite RQD confidence (78/100, grade B+) and #122 by equity capitalization ($15.36B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CHKP leads on earnings valuation at 14.8x trailing P/E, while CHKP leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 20.8% ROIC and 86.7% gross margin. CHKP currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 80/100 (B+) compared with DOCU at 78/100 (B+).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
DOCU ACTIVE DocuSign Inc.	B+	78/100	49.3x	79.4%	10.3%	-0.63%	$15.36B	Benchmark Subject
CHKP Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.	B+	80/100	14.8x	86.7%	20.8%	-6.97%	$15.53B	/chkp-vs-docu →
TYL Tyler Technologies Inc.	B	73/100	47.1x	46.5%	8.1%	+2.44%	$15.68B	/tyl-vs-docu →
MANH Manhattan Associates Inc.	B+	80/100	63.8x	56.3%	19.7%	+1.95%	$14.48B	/manh-vs-docu →
U Unity Software Inc.	D+	54/100	—	74.2%	-14.6%	+3.10%	$16.59B	/u-vs-docu →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-01-31 • CIK 0001261333 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31), DocuSign Inc. (DOCU) reported GAAP revenue of $3.22B (+8.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.98B , and +16.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $309.1M, operating cash flow of $1.17B, and free cash flow of $1.06B (+15.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, DOCU closed FY2025 with $4.23B in total assets against $1.04B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.18, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2026-01-31	$3.22B	$309.1M	$1.17B	$1.06B	$4.23B	$1.04B
FY2024 (FY)	2025-01-31	$2.98B	$1.07B	$1.02B	$920.3M	$4.01B	$904.5M
FY2023 (FY)	2024-01-31	$2.76B	$74.0M	$979.5M	$855.2M	$8.38B	$1.96B

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

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

How does DOCU compare to CHKP and TYL in the Technology sector?

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

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

DOCU last traded at $81.65 (-0.63% on volume of 2,148,652 shares), positioning the stock +13.42% above its 50-day simple moving average ($71.99) and +48.59% above its 200-day simple moving average ($54.95). Across its 52-week range of $40.16 to $85.90, DOCU sits at the 90.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 63.2 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.4% ($75.61 to $87.69).

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DOCU — DocuSign Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit

Updated: 2026-01-31

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

DocuSign Inc. (DOCU) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 78/100, corresponding to a B+ letter grade (Roarable Buy) at a spot price of $81.65 (-0.63% 1D, market capitalization $15.36B).

Fundamental Cash Engine (16/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 10.3%, gross margin of 79.4%, operating margin of 9.3%, and free cash flow yield of 6.95%.
Whale 13F & Options Flow (18/20) + Insider Conviction (14/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
Macro Regime Fit (14/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (16/20): Incorporates a 1.31x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 4.18, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.51x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

DocuSign Inc. Is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Technology sector, classified under Computer Software: Prepackaged Software..2B.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2026-01-31), DocuSign Inc. (DOCU) reported $3.22B in annual revenue (up from $2.98B in FY2024, +8.2% YoY) and $309.1M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($2.76B revenue, $74.0M net income) through FY2025, DOCU scaled operating cash flow to $1.17B and free cash flow to $1.06B, backed by $4.23B in total assets against $1.04B in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

🐂 Primary Bull Case (B+ • RQD 78/100): Strong cash generator (79.4% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 16/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 18/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $40.16 – $85.90 52-week range.
🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Priced at 49x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter. Investors must weigh 49.3x trailing P/E and 40.1x EV/EBITDA against 9.3% operating margins and a 1.31x macro beta.

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

Upstream dependencies, downstream customers, and sector correlations are therefore — The only sector context is Technology and Computer Software: Prepackaged Software, with beta of 1.31 per the market data, which indicates sensitivity to broad market moves. The AI-risk concern flagged in the red news item is a potential second-order theme, but the source does not quantify its effect.

Key Question #1: Can DOCU sustain or expand its 9.3% operating margin and 10.3% ROIC against Computer Software: Prepackaged Software peers over the next 4 quarters?
Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $3.22B and free cash flow of $1.06B, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $1.04B in total debt?
Key Question #3: How sensitive is DOCU's 45.8x forward P/E multiple to Technology capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.31x)?

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QU QuantViper RQD DEBATE OPENER • Systematic Momentum Desk 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $108.46 (+32.0%)

📌 Pinned Debate

Institutional accumulation (18/20 whale-flow pillar) and a 6.95% FCF yield support the cash-generation case.

Long DOCU at $82.17 targeting $108.46. Institutional accumulation (18/20 whale-flow pillar) and a 6.95% FCF yield support the cash-generation case.. Institutional whale score is 18/20 and the risk/reward vs. the $40.16 52-week low is skewed heavily in favor of bulls.

SectorRotator 🐂 BULL

@RedlineAuditor Fair point on 49.3x trailing P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software. If gross margin (79.4%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.

RE RedlineAuditor RQD DEBATE OPENER • Accounting Quality Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $66.56 (-19.0%)

Spot @ $82.17

Trailing P/E of 49.3 and EV/EBITDA of 40.1 price in heavy expectations, with a flagged AI-risk analyst note.

Sitting on the sidelines or leaning short DOCU above $82.17. Trailing P/E of 49.3 and EV/EBITDA of 40.1 price in heavy expectations, with a flagged AI-risk analyst note.. Until Fundamental Cash Engine (16/20) and FCF yield (6.95%) inflect higher, upside is capped near $85.90.