Should I buy, hold, or sell MKTW stock right now?

MarketWise Inc. (Class A) (MKTW) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold — HOLD) with 69/100 RQD Confidence. Solid 86.5% gross margin (85% return on capital), mixed timing at 56x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

What is MKTW's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

MKTW's 12-month base price target is $20.87 (range $16.28 to $24.63), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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MarketWise Inc. (Class A) (MKTW) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$19.89 -0.43% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $19.84

MarketWise Inc. (Class A) (MKTW) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 69/100 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 $313.7M

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As of 2026-11-03, MarketWise Inc. (Class A) (NASDAQ: MKTW) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 69/100 at a spot price of $19.89 (-0.43% 1D, market cap $313.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 14/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, MKTW ranks #97 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), MKTW carries a Roarable C+ (69/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 56.1x, gross margin of 86.5%, and ROIC of 85.0%. By comparison, LAW (CS Disco Inc.) holds a D- grade (35/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $340.2M) and ARQQ (Arqit Quantum Inc.) posts a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $273.7M). Among the 5-stock peer group, MKTW leads on earnings multiple (56.1x) while MKTW leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

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Per MKTW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001805651), MarketWise Inc. (Class A) generated $328.1M in revenue (-19.7% YoY), $5.6M in net income, and $45.6M in free cash flow against $218.4M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (86.5% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 56x 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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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $19.84 (-0.27%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 17/20 (A-) • 13.9% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 69/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+2.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 57.3% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH • C+

2-of-3 JEV AI Jury Bullish

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk C

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.9% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for MKTW)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±8.3%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (69/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY MKTW SCORES 69/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+17/20 pts (25% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 13.9% FCF Margin ($45.6M FCF) & 86.5% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+15/20 pts (22% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 69% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 57.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)

Balance-sheet & 10-K footnote risk deducts 10 pts from forensic ceiling

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

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade C$19.38-2.9% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C+$18.82+4.7% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade B-$19.70+1% Next Q

Current

Grade C+$19.89+2% Hist 90D α

Trajectory: C (61) → C+ (69)Full Audit →

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Even with a 69/100 (C+) score, MKTW faces multiple-compression risk if 56.1x 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 56x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

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

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($18.87) or 200D SMA ($17.70) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($20.87) toward Bear Floor ($16.28).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMBULLISH MOMENTUM

57.130 Oversold · 70 Hot

ALTMAN-Z SHIELDDISTRESS RISK (<1.8)

1.59>3.0 Fortress Safe

PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)

5 / 99-Pt Accounting

52-WEEK LASER RANGE69% OF RANGE

L: $13$19.89H: $23

1. Money & Cash Health● HEALTHY

Are profits real cash in the bank?

Real cash coming in backs up reported profits (86.5% gross margin and healthy balance-sheet cushion).

Factor Grade: A-RQD 17 / 20

2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL

Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: C+RQD 27 / 40

3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH

SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: CRQD 25 / 40

MULTI-MODEL JEV QUANT JURY DELIBERATION

2-of-3 JEV AI Jury Bullish on MKTW

Cash & Moat Bull AI

ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model

BULLISH (85)

85.0% ROIC with 86.5% gross margin and 14.46% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI

10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard

BEARISH (50)

Altman-Z 1.59 and Piotroski 5/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI

Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq

BULLISH (70)

27/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 15/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like MKTW

✓Strong cash generator (86.5% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.
✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.

Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong

!Priced at 56x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.
!Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

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MKTW // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +18.68%📐 WEDGE COMPRESSION COIL

2026-11-03O $19.97H $19.97L $19.89C $19.89VOL 10.1K

RES: $20.53SUP: $17.97SMA50: $18.87SMA200: $17.70

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

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle

39.5%/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 (MKTW)

Technology Rank #97 of 715 ⚔️ LAW vs MKTW Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (MKTW vs. LAW, ARQQ, CMRC, CRNC)

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

Across 715 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, MarketWise Inc. (Class A) (MKTW) ranks #97 by composite RQD confidence (69/100, grade C+) and #443 by equity capitalization ($313.7M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MKTW leads on earnings valuation at 56.1x trailing P/E, while MKTW leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and 86.5% gross margin. MKTW currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 69/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
MKTW ACTIVE MarketWise Inc. (Class A)	C+	69/100	56.1x	86.5%	85.0%	-0.43%	$313.7M	Benchmark Subject
LAW CS Disco Inc.	D-	35/100	—	74.9%	-35.0%	-1.13%	$340.2M	/law-vs-mktw →
ARQQ Arqit Quantum Inc.	D	44/100	—	—	—	-10.62%	$273.7M	/arqq-vs-mktw →
CMRC Commerce.com Inc. Series 1	D-	43/100	—	78.7%	-35.0%	-4.36%	$272.6M	/cmrc-vs-mktw →
CRNC Cerence Inc.	D-	36/100	—	72.7%	-0.6%	-1.22%	$365.9M	/crnc-vs-mktw →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001805651 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), MarketWise Inc. (Class A) (MKTW) reported GAAP revenue of $328.1M (-19.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $408.7M , and -26.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $5.6M, operating cash flow of $46.0M, and free cash flow of $45.6M (+304.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, MKTW closed FY2025 with $218.4M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.59, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$328.1M	$5.6M	$46.0M	$45.6M	$218.4M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$408.7M	$7.1M	-$22.1M	-$22.3M	$259.5M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$448.2M	$1.8M	$62.4M	$62.4M	—	—

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

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

How does MKTW compare to LAW and ARQQ in the Technology sector?

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

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

MKTW last traded at $19.89 (-0.43% on volume of 10,116 shares), positioning the stock +5.41% above its 50-day simple moving average ($18.87) and +12.37% above its 200-day simple moving average ($17.70). Across its 52-week range of $13.49 to $22.83, MKTW sits at the 68.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 57.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.3% ($18.24 to $21.54).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 69/100 (C+) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

MKTW — MarketWise 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

MarketWise Inc. (Class A) (MKTW) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 69/100, corresponding to a C+ letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $19.89 (-0.43% 1D, market capitalization $313.7M).

Fundamental Cash Engine (17/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 85.0%, gross margin of 86.5%, operating margin of 19.1%, and free cash flow yield of 14.46%.
Whale 13F & Options Flow (13/20) + Insider Conviction (14/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
Macro Regime Fit (15/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (10/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 1.59, Piotroski F-Score of 5/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

MarketWise Inc. (Class A) (MKTW) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified in the Technology sector and the Computer Software: Prepackaged Software industry..3B.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), MarketWise Inc. (Class A) (MKTW) reported $328.1M in annual revenue (up from $408.7M in FY2024, -19.7% YoY) and $5.6M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($448.2M revenue, $1.8M net income) through FY2025, MKTW scaled operating cash flow to $46.0M and free cash flow to $45.6M, backed by $218.4M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

🐂 Primary Bull Case (C+ • RQD 69/100): Strong cash generator (86.5% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 17/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 13/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $13.49 – $22.83 52-week range.
🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Priced at 56x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter. Investors must weigh 56.1x trailing P/E and 3.9x EV/EBITDA against 19.1% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

Supply chain: NONE. Butterfly links: none. Investors should watch whether the upcoming Q3 release confirms the revenue trajectory implied by the reported decline.

Key Question #1: Can MKTW sustain or expand its 19.1% operating margin and 85.0% ROIC against Computer Software: Prepackaged Software peers over the next 4 quarters?
Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $328.1M and free cash flow of $45.6M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
Key Question #3: How sensitive is MKTW's 52.2x forward P/E multiple to Technology capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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MKTW Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $19.89?

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BR BreakoutHunter RQD DEBATE OPENER • Swing & Catalyst Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $25.06 (+26.0%)

📌 Pinned Debate

An 85% ROIC and 14.46% FCF yield give the company strong cash generation relative to its $315.0M market cap.

Long MKTW at $19.89 targeting $25.06. An 85% ROIC and 14.46% FCF yield give the company strong cash generation relative to its $315.0M market cap.. Institutional whale score is 13/20 and the risk/reward vs. the $13.49 52-week low is skewed heavily in favor of bulls.

ArenaChamp_24 🐂 BULL

@BreakoutHunter Agree on the RQD 69/100 quality, though with 1.0 beta I'm scaling in with half-size at $19.89 and keeping dry powder in case we test $18.50.

CR CreditSpread_Watch RQD DEBATE OPENER • Balance Sheet Analyst 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $16.51 (-17.0%)

Spot @ $19.89

An Altman Z of 1.59 and a 1.7% net margin leave the balance sheet and earnings quality with limited margin for error.

Fading this rally in MKTW at $19.89. An Altman Z of 1.59 and a 1.7% net margin leave the balance sheet and earnings quality with limited margin for error.. With a beta of 1.0 and the stock sitting at $19.89 (52-wk range $13.49–$22.83), the easy multiple expansion is already priced in.