Datavault Ai Inc. (DVLT)
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Rating:49Neutral
Price Target:
$0.44
▼(-79.48% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/18/26
The score is held back primarily by weak financial fundamentals (large losses and persistent cash burn) and bearish technicals (downtrend vs. key moving averages, negative MACD). The earnings call provides a meaningful offset via reiterated $200M revenue guidance, large signed contract backlog, and improved funding visibility, but timing/execution risks remain. Valuation is difficult to support with a negative P/E and no stated dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Revenue & gross-margin recovery
Sustained, sharp top-line acceleration and a materially improved gross margin indicate the company is converting prior investments into higher-margin product revenue. This trend supports durable scalability: as recurring licensing and tokenization volumes grow, fixed-cost leverage can meaningfully improve operating leverage over coming quarters.
Negative Factors
Persistent cash burn
Consistent negative operating and free cash flow indicates the business does not self-fund and will need external capital until scale and margins convert to positive cash generation. Over a multi-quarter horizon, this elevates dilution or refinancing risk and constrains capital allocation flexibility for strategic investments.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue & gross-margin recovery
Sustained, sharp top-line acceleration and a materially improved gross margin indicate the company is converting prior investments into higher-margin product revenue. This trend supports durable scalability: as recurring licensing and tokenization volumes grow, fixed-cost leverage can meaningfully improve operating leverage over coming quarters.
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Datavault AI (DVLT) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$427.78M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)53.93M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.49
Revenue Growth1273.88%
EPS Growth93.00%
CountryUS
Employees63
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustryInformation Technology Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.96
Shares Outstanding855,562,000
10 Day Avg. Volume55,960,939
30 Day Avg. Volume53,925,259
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.42
Price to Sales (P/S)2.55
P/FCF Ratio-4.15
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.33
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.62
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.04
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-2.12
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$3.00Price Target Upside40.85% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.07
Revenue Forecast (FY)$200.00M
Datavault AI Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Datavault is a data sciences technology company specializing in secure Web 3.0 data management, blockchain, AI, and data monetization. Its patented platform enables data visualization, valuation, and secure monetization across industries like mark...
How the Company Makes Money
Datavault AI makes money through a combination of licensing its proprietary AI-based data management and monetization software, subscription-based services for access to its data analytics and storage platform, and consulting services designed to ...
Datavault AI Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 15, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 18, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented several material positives: a large tokenization contract backlog ($800M with ~$90M fees), strengthened liquidity (~$140M working capital plus $120M term sheet, over $250M available), major partnerships (IBM, CLEAR, Fiserv, Houlihan Lokey) and strategic acquisitions (NYIAX, CyberCatch) that expand exchange, cybersecurity and operational capabilities. Management reiterated the $200M revenue target and outlined clear revenue streams and infrastructure plans (SanQtum, 100 quantum-ready sites). Key risks highlighted include timing and legislative dependency (CLARITY Act), lumpiness of revenue recognition as contracts are funded (fees recognized over time, weighted to H2), integration/execution risk from multiple acquisitions and some remaining uncertainty on spinout valuation and cash conversion of receivables. On balance, achievements and concrete funding/partnership progress materially outweigh the timing and execution risks.Positive Updates
Full-Year Revenue Guidance Reiterated
Company reiterated calendar 2026 revenue target of $200 million, emphasizing confidence in achieving at least that amount despite timing variability.
Negative Updates
Quarter-to-Quarter Softness and Lumpiness
Management acknowledged Q1 was softer versus Q4 (CSI was a larger contributor in Q1) and emphasized lumpiness in revenue as projects, licensing and exchange launches are timed and phased.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Full-Year Revenue Guidance Reiterated
Company reiterated calendar 2026 revenue target of $200 million, emphasizing confidence in achieving at least that amount despite timing variability.
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Company Guidance
Datavault reiterated full-year revenue guidance of at least $200 million (weighted to the second half of 2026) and said Q1 closed with $800 million of tokenization contracts signed (tied to roughly $90 million of fees) that will flow into 2026 revenue as projects are funded; the company reported ~ $140 million in working capital after a $60 million private placement, a binding term sheet for $120 million of nondilutive financing, and “over $250 million” of available funding for the year, expects to close the NYIAX acquisition in May (adding a fifth exchange for a total of nine exchanges including four licensed), plans to launch exchanges in July pending CLARITY Act timing, will spin out the Acoustic Science division later this year, and is rolling out 100 quantum‑ready SanQtum data centers across the U.S. as part of its commercialization plan.Datavault AI Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
22
Negative
Balance Sheet
64
Positive
Cash Flow
28
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 39.38M | 39.09M | 2.67M | 2.08M | 3.37M | 6.54M |
| Gross Profit | 15.77M | 15.73M | 376.00K | -3.46M | 395.00K | 1.86M |
| EBITDA | -67.18M | -12.64M | -21.07M | -21.36M | -17.92M | -11.43M |
| Net Income | -122.56M | -78.99M | -51.41M | -18.72M | -16.15M | -11.82M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 250.11M | 274.70M | 100.63M | 4.82M | 11.45M | 19.39M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 2.21M | 2.00M | 3.33M | 411.00K | 2.90M | 13.11M |
| Total Debt | 3.38M | 11.51M | 9.68M | 636.00K | 626.00K | 41.00K |
| Total Liabilities | 30.09M | 36.73M | 14.90M | 9.73M | 13.45M | 3.01M |
| Stockholders Equity | 220.03M | 237.97M | 85.73M | -4.91M | -2.00M | 16.38M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -26.91M | -23.99M | -17.66M | -14.88M | -17.56M | -11.61M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -26.31M | -23.61M | -17.53M | -14.83M | -17.51M | -11.51M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -20.71M | -7.88M | -1.56M | -50.00K | -43.00K | -99.00K |
| Financing Cash Flow | 49.06M | 30.16M | 22.00M | 12.39M | 7.35M | 17.30M |
Datavault AI Technical Analysis
Negative
2.13
Price Trends
0.62
Negative
0.69
Negative
1.01
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.05
Negative
43.84
Neutral
57.86
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For DVLT, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 2.13 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.52, above the 50-day MA of 0.62, and above the 200-day MA of 1.01, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.05 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 43.84 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 57.86 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for DVLT.
Datavault AI Risk Analysis
Datavault AI disclosed 77 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Datavault AI reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Datavault AI Peers Comparison
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Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
68 Neutral | $215.76M | 20.37 | 11.20% | 3.03% | 1.41% | 39.19% | |
64 Neutral | $358.38M | -13.64 | -24.08% | ― | 66.50% | 52.19% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
51 Neutral | $334.63M | -0.95 | 125.36% | ― | 0.15% | -359.97% | |
51 Neutral | $268.32M | -1.60 | -19.59% | ― | -5.40% | -172.56% | |
49 Neutral | $427.78M | -2.34 | -77.62% | ― | 1273.88% | 93.00% |
* Technology Sector Average
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Datavault AI Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
Datavault AI Reports Surging Q1 Revenue and Funding
Positive
May 15, 2026
On May 15, 2026, Datavault AI reported first‑quarter 2026 results, highlighting a 443% year‑on‑year revenue jump to $3.4 million, driven mainly by its 2025 acquisition of CompuSystems, while gross margin compressed to 3% amid low...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Datavault AI Announces $60 Million Direct Equity Offering
Positive
May 5, 2026
On May 3, 2026, Datavault AI Inc. entered into a securities purchase agreement with institutional investors for a registered direct offering of 109,090,910 common shares at $0.55 per share, raising about $60 million in gross proceeds. Led by sever...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Datavault AI Secures Major Quantum-Ready Network Funding
Positive
Apr 28, 2026
On April 26, 2026, Datavault AI Inc. entered into a binding term sheet with Scilex Holding Company for a proposed $120 million cash contribution, to be funded in tranches through year-end 2026, in exchange for a multi-tier revenue participation in...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Datavault AI Registers Shares for Strategic Vivasor Investment
Positive
Apr 23, 2026
Datavault AI Inc. agreed on April 16, 2026, to acquire 8,163,265 shares of Vivasor Inc.’s Series A Common Stock for $50 million, paying entirely in stock through the issuance of 75,942,666 new Datavault AI common shares to Vivasor. On April ...
Business Operations and StrategyDividends
Datavault AI Announces Josh Gibson Coin Token Dividend
Positive
Mar 30, 2026
Datavault AI announced that its board declared a dividend of Josh Gibson Coin tokens to eligible holders of its common stock, certain warrants and equity awards as of the March 9, 2026 record date. The distribution is set at one Gibson Coin per Da...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesM&A Transactions
Datavault AI to Acquire NYIAX in All-Stock Merger
Positive
Mar 19, 2026
On March 18, 2026, Datavault AI Inc. signed a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger to acquire NYIAX Inc. via an all-stock transaction, issuing 78,947,368 common shares as merger consideration and making NYIAX a wholly owned subsidiary. Unaccred...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Datavault AI Delivers First Profitable Quarter After Transformative Year
Positive
Mar 19, 2026
Datavault AI reported on March 19, 2026 that it achieved its first-ever profitable quarter in the three months ended December 31, 2025, driven by fourth-quarter revenue of $33.8 million and a GAAP operating profit of $4.2 million. The company̵...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Datavault AI Issues Warrants With Crypto-Linked Conditions
Neutral
Feb 27, 2026
On February 27, 2026, Datavault AI Inc. issued warrants as a dividend to eligible holders of its common stock and certain other equity securities, following a board declaration made on December 29, 2025 with a record date of January 7, 2026. The w...
Delistings and Listing ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Datavault AI Receives Nasdaq Notice on Bid Price
Negative
Feb 27, 2026
On February 24, 2026, Datavault AI Inc. disclosed that it had received a notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market stating that the company no longer meets Nasdaq’s $1.00 minimum bid price requirement, after its shares traded below that threshold ...
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