Range Resources Corporation (RRC) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$54.63 +1.37% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $54.90

Range Resources Corporation (RRC) earns a Roarable Rating of A- (Buy) with 85/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (94% profit margin, 12% 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 A- • STRONG BUY Cap $12.77B
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As of 2026-11-03, Range Resources Corporation (NYSE: RRC) is rated A- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 85/100 at a spot price of $54.63 (+1.37% 1D, market cap $12.77B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 18/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 211 tracked Energy issuers, RRC ranks #2 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Energy sector (Oil & Gas Production), RRC carries a Roarable A- (85/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 19.1x, gross margin of 93.8%, and ROIC of 11.5%. By comparison, AR (Antero Resources Corporation) holds a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 18.7x, ROIC 9.5%, cap $12.92B) and SSL (Sasol Ltd.) posts a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $11.15B). Among the 5-stock peer group, SM leads on earnings multiple (14.5x) while SM leads on capital efficiency (12.5% ROIC).

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Per RRC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000315852), Range Resources Corporation generated $2.99B in revenue (+27.3% YoY), $658.0M in net income, and $1.04B in free cash flow against $7.42B in total assets and $1.20B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (94% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. 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: $54.90 (+0.49%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 16/20 (B+) • 34.7% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 85/100 (A-) historically ranked in the Top 6% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+9.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 72.9% hit rate).
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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERSTRONG BUY • A-
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw A- · Rk A-
Cash (16)Whales (18)SEC (16)Macro (18)CEO (17)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+12.2% Base Target
$72 Bull$61 Base$45 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for RRC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.1%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (85/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY RRC SCORES 85/100 (A-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+18/20 pts (21% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±7.1% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+18/20 pts (21% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 91% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 74.8 (OVERBOUGHT (>70))

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk16/20 pts (-4 pt drag)

Balance-sheet & 10-K footnote risk deducts 4 pts from forensic ceiling

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
77
Grade B+$41.84+2.6% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
80
Grade A-$42.94+30.1% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
82
Grade A$55.88-2.2% Next Q
Current
85
Grade A-$54.63+9% Hist 90D α
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the RRC Bull Thesis Could Fail

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Even with a 85/100 (A-) score, RRC faces multiple-compression risk if 19.1x 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

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 91.3% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($42.96) or 200D SMA ($40.71) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($61.27) toward Bear Floor ($44.80).

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Contract: “RRC Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
RSI-14 MOMENTUMOVERBOUGHT (>70)
74.830 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDWATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)
2.99>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)
8 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE91% OF RANGE
L: $33$54.63H: $57
1. Money & Cash Health● HEALTHY
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Real cash coming in backs up reported profits (94% profit margin and healthy balance-sheet cushion).

Factor Grade: B+RQD 16 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● BUYING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Hedge funds and options traders are leaning bullish, showing strong institutional appetite.

Factor Grade: ARQD 35 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● ALL CLEAR
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

Clean SEC fine-print check with low hidden accounting risk and favorable interest-rate weather.

Factor Grade: A-RQD 34 / 40
MULTI-MODEL JEV QUANT JURY DELIBERATION

3-of-3 JEV AI Jury Bullish on RRC

Cash & Moat Bull AI
ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model
BULLISH (80)

11.5% ROIC with 93.8% gross margin and 8.23% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI
10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BULLISH (80)

Altman-Z 2.99 and Piotroski 8/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
BULLISH (88)

35/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 18/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like RRC
  • ✓Strong cash generator (94% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.
  • ✓Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.
  • ✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
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RRC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +27.05%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $53.89H $54.63L $53.89C $54.63VOL 5.87M
RES: $57.51SUP: $37.53SMA50: $42.96SMA200: $40.71
$58.44$52.05$45.66$39.28$32.89RES $57.51SUP $37.53$54.632026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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RRC 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)
12.5%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +27.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK

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

1. Head-to-Head Energy Peer Comparison (RRC vs. AR, SSL, SM, VNOM)

Industry: Oil & Gas Production (106 Tracked Issuers)

Across 211 tracked Energy securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Range Resources Corporation (RRC) ranks #2 by composite RQD confidence (85/100, grade A-) and #54 by equity capitalization ($12.77B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, SM leads on earnings valuation at 14.5x trailing P/E, while SM leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 12.5% ROIC and — gross margin. RRC currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 85/100 (A-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
RRC ACTIVE
Range Resources Corporation
A- 85/100 19.1x 93.8% 11.5% +1.37% $12.77B Benchmark Subject
AR
Antero Resources Corporation
B 75/100 18.7x — 9.5% +2.14% $12.92B /ar-vs-rrc →
SSL
Sasol Ltd.
B 72/100 32.8x — 9.9% +1.24% $11.15B /ssl-vs-rrc →
SM
SM Energy Company
A- 82/100 14.5x — 12.5% +2.02% $9.60B /sm-vs-rrc →
VNOM
Viper Energy Inc.
C 64/100 — — -1.7% +1.82% $17.13B /vnom-vs-rrc →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000315852

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Range Resources Corporation (RRC) reported GAAP revenue of $2.99B (+27.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.35B , and +17.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $658.0M, operating cash flow of $1.17B, and free cash flow of $1.04B (+23.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, RRC closed FY2025 with $7.42B in total assets against $1.20B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.99, 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 $2.99B $658.0M $1.17B $1.04B $7.42B $1.20B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $2.35B $266.3M $944.5M $838.9M $7.35B $1.09B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $2.54B $871.1M $977.9M $863.5M $6.93B $1.62B

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, Range Resources Corporation (NYSE: RRC) is rated A- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 85/100 at a spot price of $54.63 (+1.37% 1D, market cap $12.77B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 18/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 211 tracked Energy issuers, RRC ranks #2 in composite RQD confidence.

How does RRC compare to AR and SSL in the Energy sector?

Within the Energy sector (Oil & Gas Production), RRC carries a Roarable A- (85/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 19.1x, gross margin of 93.8%, and ROIC of 11.5%. By comparison, AR (Antero Resources Corporation) holds a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 18.7x, ROIC 9.5%, cap $12.92B) and SSL (Sasol Ltd.) posts a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $11.15B). Among the 5-stock peer group, SM leads on earnings multiple (14.5x) while SM leads on capital efficiency (12.5% ROIC).

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

Per RRC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000315852), Range Resources Corporation generated $2.99B in revenue (+27.3% YoY), $658.0M in net income, and $1.04B in free cash flow against $7.42B in total assets and $1.20B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (94% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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

RRC last traded at $54.63 (+1.37% on volume of 5,869,435 shares), positioning the stock +27.16% above its 50-day simple moving average ($42.96) and +34.19% above its 200-day simple moving average ($40.71). Across its 52-week range of $32.68 to $56.90, RRC sits at the 90.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 74.8 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.1% ($50.75 to $58.51).

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

Range Resources Corporation (RRC) currently earns a Roarable Rating of A- (Buy — BUY) with 85/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (94% profit margin, 12% return on capital) with steady institutional support.

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

RRC's 12-month base price target is $61.27 (range $44.8 to $72.3), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 85/100 (A-) ✓ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

RRC — Range Resources Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:15:28Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, RRC scores 85 out of 100 (letter grade A-, verdict "Roarable Buy — Superior Risk/Reward"). The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 15 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar cites ROIC of 11.5% and an FCF yield of 8.23%. For an investor, this indicates the business generates meaningful cash relative to its market value, though it is not the strongest pillar.
  • Whale 13F Flow: 18 / 20. The RQD rating describes this as institutional accumulation and options positioning. Upside implication: sustained institutional buying can support the share price, but the source data does not itemize the 13F holdings themselves (see Analyst View section).
  • Insider Conviction: 17 / 20. The RQD rating references SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. Insider activity is a supporting signal, though the underlying transactions are not itemized in the source data.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 19 / 20. Per the RQD rating, beta is 1.05 with a sector sensitivity assessment. The beta near 1.0 implies the stock has historically moved roughly in line with the market, a moderate rather than amplified exposure.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 16 / 20. Per the RQD rating, Altman Z is 2.99, Piotroski F is 8 of 9, and Debt/Equity is 0.28. These figures point to a balance sheet the rating considers sound.

Valuation tradeoff: the stock sits near the upper part of its 52-week range, and the trailing P/E of 19.1 is above the forward P/E of 16, which the source data does not explain. Investors weighing the rating should consider that a high composite score does not guarantee the current price already reflects these strengths. This is educational analysis, not personalized financial advice.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
53.89$12.59B19.116152.820.68%1.05$32.68 - $56.911.5%

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$2988.2M$776.5M$658.0MN/A$1036.9M$0.2M$1198.3M
FY 2024$2346.9M$314.3M$266.3MN/A$838.9M$304.5M$1089.6M
FY 2023$2541.2M$1027.9M$871.1MN/A$863.5MN/A$1620.8M

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $2346.9M (FY 2024) to $2988.2M (FY 2025), and net income moved from $266.3M to $658.0M over the same span. Per the market data, operating margin is 26.9%, net margin 22%, and gross margin 93.8%, with ROIC at 11.5%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, Altman Z is 2.99 and Piotroski F is 8 of 9, with Debt/Equity of 0.28. Debt declined from $1620.8M (FY 2023) to $1198.3M (FY 2025) per the SEC financials, while FY 2025 cash is reported as $0.2M against FY 2024 cash of $304.5M.

Open Questions

  • What are the terms, consideration, and expected closing timeline of the EQT acquisition, and how do they bear on RRC's current price?
  • What is the basis for the -3.56% move on the as-of date given the positive acquisition headlines?
  • Which institutional holders and insiders drive the 13F and Form 4 signals behind the RQD pillar scores?
  • Why does EPS appear as N/A across all reported periods, and how does this reconcile with the stated EPS (TTM) of 2.82?
  • What explains the cash decline from $304.5M (FY 2024) to $0.2M (FY 2025) against strong FCF of $1036.9M?

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RRC Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $54.63?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is RRC (A- • RQD 85/100) a Buy at $53.89?

Welcome to the RRC (Range Resources Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 85/100 (Roarable Buy — Superior Risk/Reward) in Oil & Gas Production. 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.

BE BearTrap_Alert Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $40.42 (-25.0%)
Spot @ $53.89

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

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on RRC, but look at what you are paying: 19.1x trailing P/E with 93.8% gross margins. Unless Range Resources 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.

QU QuantViper Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $66.28 (+23.0%)
Spot @ $53.89

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on RRC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Oil & Gas Production and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $53.89 (52-wk range $32.68 - $56.90), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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