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ZipRecruiter Inc. (Class A) (ZIP) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$4.43 +2.78% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $4.44

ZipRecruiter Inc. (Class A) (ZIP) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 51/100 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.

📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 51/100 (D) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-1.3% avg 90D alpha vs SPY) →

ROARABLE D • SELL / AVOID Cap $364.3M

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $4.44 (+0.31%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+0.16% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 10/20 (D) • 2.2% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 51/100 (D) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-1.3% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 49.7% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERSELL / AVOID • D

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D · Rk D+

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-3.2% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ZIP)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (51/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY ZIP SCORES 51/100 (D) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+13/20 pts (25% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±12.5% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+13/20 pts (25% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 70% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 48.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution7/20 pts (-13 pt drag)

Disciplined Float (+0.16% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 13 pts from alignment

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

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade D$4.17+5.8% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade D$4.41+5.4% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade D$4.65-4.7% Next Q

Current

Grade D$4.43-1.3% Hist 90D α

Trajectory: D (43) → D (51)Full Audit →

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While ZIP currently carries a cautious 51/100 (D) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (7/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($4.07) and Max Pain ($4.65) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $5.89.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.16% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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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 (5.5% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $17,081

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $307/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$10.6K

Yr 1

$11.1K

Yr 2

$11.7K

Yr 3

$12.4K

Yr 4

$13.1K

Yr 5

$13.8K

Yr 6

$14.5K

Yr 7

$15.3K

Yr 8

$16.2K

Yr 9

$17.1K

Yr 10

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ZIP // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +51.71%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL

2026-10-30O $4.41H $4.47L $4.14C $4.43VOL 557.6K

RES: $4.81SUP: $3.18SMA50: $4.07SMA200: $3.35

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

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

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -5.3% 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 (ZIP)

Technology Rank #390 of 714 ⚔️ HUYA vs ZIP Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (ZIP vs. HUYA, BLND, NEXN, RZLV)

Industry: Computer Software: Programming Data Processing (72 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, ZipRecruiter Inc. (Class A) (ZIP) ranks #390 by composite RQD confidence (51/100, grade D) and #433 by equity capitalization ($364.3M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ZIP leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while HUYA leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -3.0% ROIC and 13.4% gross margin. NEXN currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 63/100 (C) compared with ZIP at 51/100 (D).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
ZIP ACTIVE ZipRecruiter Inc. (Class A)	D	51/100	—	89.2%	-5.5%	+2.78%	$364.3M	Benchmark Subject
HUYA HUYA Inc. each representing one Class A ordinary share	E	34/100	—	13.4%	-3.0%	-1.42%	$475.0M	/huya-vs-zip →
BLND Blend Labs Inc. (Class A)	D+	58/100	—	73.8%	-35.0%	0.00%	$274.4M	/blnd-vs-zip →
NEXN Nexxen International Ltd.	C	63/100	—	—	—	+3.74%	$505.1M	/nexn-vs-zip →
RZLV Rezolve AI PLC	E	25/100	—	—	-35.0%	-3.27%	$592.6M	/rzlv-vs-zip →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001617553

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), ZipRecruiter Inc. (Class A) (ZIP) reported GAAP revenue of $449.0M (-5.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $474.0M , and -30.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$33.0M, operating cash flow of $11.0M, and free cash flow of $9.9M (-78.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, ZIP closed FY2025 with $569.7M in total assets against $544.8M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.62, 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	$449.0M	-$33.0M	$11.0M	$9.9M	$569.7M	$544.8M
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$474.0M	-$12.9M	$45.7M	$44.8M	$664.1M	$543.6M
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$645.7M	$49.1M	$103.2M	$103.2M	—	—

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

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

As of 2026-11-01, ZipRecruiter Inc. (Class A) (NYSE: ZIP) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 51/100 at a spot price of $4.43 (+2.78% 1D, market cap $364.3M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, ZIP ranks #390 in composite RQD confidence.

How does ZIP compare to HUYA and BLND in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Programming Data Processing), ZIP carries a Roarable D (51/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 89.2%, and ROIC of -5.5%. By comparison, HUYA (HUYA Inc. each representing one Class A ordinary share) holds a E grade (34/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -3.0%, cap $475.0M) and BLND (Blend Labs Inc. (Class A)) posts a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $274.4M). Among the 5-stock peer group, ZIP leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while HUYA leads on capital efficiency (-3.0% ROIC).

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

Per ZIP's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001617553), ZipRecruiter Inc. (Class A) generated $449.0M in revenue (-5.3% YoY), -$33.0M in net income, and $9.9M in free cash flow against $569.7M in total assets and $544.8M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology 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 ZIP trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

ZIP last traded at $4.43 (+2.78% on volume of 557,083 shares), positioning the stock +8.85% above its 50-day simple moving average ($4.07) and +32.24% above its 200-day simple moving average ($3.35). Across its 52-week range of $1.65 to $5.61, ZIP sits at the 70.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 48.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($3.88 to $4.98).

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Does ZIP pay a dividend and is it safe?

ZipRecruiter Inc. (Class A) (ZIP) 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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