Why is NRDS Down Today?

NRDS
$8.59
▼ -2.22% ($-0.19)
Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:38 PM ET

About NerdWallet, Inc. Class A Common Stock

Nerdwallet Inc is a company that provides consumer-driven advice about personal finance through its platform by connecting individuals and small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) with providers of financial products. It gets revenue from fees paid by its financial services partners in the form of eith...

Sector: SERVICES-COMPUTER PROCESSING & DATA PREPARATION
Market Cap: $818.52M
Forward P/E: 9.2
52-Week Range: $7.33 - $16.24
Employees: 650

Overall Confidence: 67%

67% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

OPTIONS 75% Confidence
🎯 Unusual PUT buying detected
Options traders are heavily buying puts on NRDS, with 71% of volume in puts. This suggests bearish institutional positioning.
SYMPATHY 60% Confidence
Outperforming sector by 3.7%
This stock is significantly underperforming its SERVICES-COMPUTER PROCESSING & DATA PREPARATION sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 1.0x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

SERVICES-COMPUTER PROCESSING & DATA PREPARATION sector: +1.4%

NRDS is outperforming its sector by -3.7%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

NRDS is significantly underperforming the market (-2.4% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.18%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.31%
NRDS
This Stock
-2.22%
vs S&P 500: -2.4%
vs Nasdaq: -2.53%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, NRDS is expected to trade between:
$8.33 - $8.76

Key Level to Watch

$8.16 support
Watch for breakdown below $8.59

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Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:38 PM (-138 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Neutral
Options Sentiment
0.86
Put/Call Ratio
122.4%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 3,151
Put Volume: 2,710
Total: 5,861

Historical Context

NRDS has moved more than 3.0% down on 30 occasions in the past year.

56.7%
Continuation Rate
17/30 times continued down
-1.0%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Sep 23, 2026 (-5.0%) → Next day: +1.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is NRDS stock down today?

Options traders are heavily buying puts on NRDS, with 71% of volume in puts. This suggests bearish institutional positioning.

Is NRDS stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, NRDS shows 67% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the NRDS stock price target?

NRDS is currently trading at $8.59. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $8.33 - $8.76. See long-term price prediction →

Will NRDS stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that NRDS's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $8.16 (support).

Is NRDS stock oversold or overbought?

NRDS's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 39.7. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for NRDS stock?

NRDS's 10-day momentum indicator is at -0.61. Negative momentum - the stock has mild downward pressure which may continue short-term.

Is NRDS outperforming or underperforming the market?

NRDS (-2.22%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-2.4% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.18%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.31%.

What does MACD indicate for NRDS?

NRDS's MACD (-0.3) is currently below the signal line (-0.26), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 17.7) is weak.

Is NRDS in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, NRDS is in a bearish trend. The price ($8.59) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($9.05) and 50-day SMA ($9.38). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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