Datavault AI (NASDAQ:DVLT) Trading Up 2.5% – Time to Buy?

Shares of Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ:DVLT) rose 2.5% during mid-day trading on Friday . The stock traded as high as $0.80 and last traded at $0.7438. Approximately 53,492,303 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 6% from the average daily volume of 56,624,098 shares. The stock had previously closed at $0.7258.

Datavault AI News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Datavault AI this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Datavault signed a binding letter of intent to acquire cybersecurity firm CyberCatch in an all‑stock, C$136.8 million‑valued transaction intended to fold CyberCatch’s AI-enabled continuous compliance and cyber‑risk platform into Datavault’s SanQtum‑secured edge GPU ecosystem. Management says the deal advances post‑quantum cryptography plans and positions DVLT in the large global information security market—this is a strategic revenue and technology adjacency that likely underpins the stock’s gain. Nasdaq-listed Datavault AI Buying CyberCatch Holdings in C$136.8 Million Deal
• Positive Sentiment: Datavault announced a partnership and equity investment with King Mining Capital to launch a $150M+ GoldVault™ tokenization program, including a stock‑funded purchase of 20,000 ounces of physical gold and token issuance tied to bullion. This expands DVLT’s RWA tokenization use case and could create near‑term revenue streams and token sale proceeds if executed as described. Datavault AI and Kings Mine Capital Agree to Establish $150 Million+ GoldVault(TM) Tokenization Program
• Neutral Sentiment: Datavault scheduled its Q1 2026 results and a conference call for May 15 (pre‑market release, 8:30 a.m. ET). The earnings release and management commentary will be a fresh catalyst — results could validate the growth narrative or reveal near‑term margin/earnings dynamics. Datavault AI Schedules Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on Friday, May 15, 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Datavault is sponsoring a national broadcast of New to The Street (Show #748) on Bloomberg, increasing investor and customer visibility. This is publicity that may support awareness but is unlikely alone to drive sustained fundamentals. GLOBAL MARKETS SPOTLIGHT: New to The Street Show #748 Delivers High-Impact CEO Interviews and Spotlight TV Commercials Across Bloomberg to 250M+ Households Worldwide
• Negative Sentiment: Risks: the CyberCatch deal is structured as an all‑stock, court‑approved arrangement and the GoldVault program involves stock consideration and large off‑balance exposures (physical bullion). That raises dilution and execution risks — integration, regulatory/court approvals, token issuance mechanics, and potential near‑term shareholder dilution remain unknown and could pressure the share price if details or approvals disappoint. Datavault AI and CyberCatch Announce Signing of Binding Letter of Intent for Datavault AI to Acquire CyberCatch to Accelerate AI-Driven, Quantum-Resistant Cyber Risk Mitigation Solutions

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have recently commented on DVLT. Maxim Group reduced their target price on Datavault AI from $4.00 to $3.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, March 30th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Datavault AI from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, March 21st. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Datavault AI in a research note on Friday, April 24th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $3.00.

Datavault AI Price Performance

The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $0.70 and a 200-day simple moving average of $1.15. The stock has a market cap of $463.04 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -0.71 and a beta of 0.34. The company has a quick ratio of 5.29, a current ratio of 5.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02.

Datavault AI (NASDAQ:DVLT) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, March 18th. The company reported $0.53 EPS for the quarter. Datavault AI had a negative return on equity of 64.06% and a negative net margin of 202.09%.The company had revenue of $33.82 million during the quarter.

Institutional Trading of Datavault AI

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Synergy Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Datavault AI during the third quarter worth $133,000. AMH Equity Ltd bought a new position in shares of Datavault AI in the 3rd quarter worth about $108,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. acquired a new position in shares of Datavault AI in the 3rd quarter valued at about $303,000. Vanguard Group Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Datavault AI in the 3rd quarter valued at about $1,294,000. Finally, BNP Paribas Financial Markets bought a new stake in shares of Datavault AI during the 3rd quarter valued at about $416,000. Institutional investors own 0.66% of the company’s stock.

About Datavault AI

Datavault AI Inc, a data sciences technology company, owns and operates data management and supercomputer platforms. It offers data technology and software solutions. The company was formerly known as WiSA Technologies, Inc and changed its name to Datavault AI Inc in February 2025. Datavault AI Inc was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon.