Dave Inc. (DAVE) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Sep 5, 2026

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Q2 revenue increased 30%, adjusted EBITDA rose 48%, EPS beat consensus, and management raised full-year 2026 guidance. The stock gained 23.5% over 21 sessions and remained 12.7% above its 21-day average on September 4.

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Idea window: 9/4/2026 – 9/11/2026Sector: Technology

AI Analyst Overview

Last Price
$350.71
Market Cap
$4.82B
1D Return
-2.13%
YTD Return
+58.40%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
21.6
P/B
21.9
P/S
7.5
EV/EBITDA
17.3
Div Yield
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Fundamental Analysis

6.0

Key Financial Insights: • Strong Liquidity • Earnings Slowdown • Higher Leverage DAVE maintains strong liquidity and cash flow, but slowing profitability, rising leverage, and elevated valuation warrant caution.

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Price Behavior

6.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Positive short trend • $391 resistance • Volatile pullbacks Support Level: $372–$373; stronger at $340–$341 Resistance Level: $391 DAVE remains bullish over the last month but volatile, with $391 resistance and $372–$373 support key for a breakout or reversal.

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Sentiment & News

7.0

Key News Insights: • Raised Outlook • Product Expansion • Marketing Efficiency Dave's strong Q2 growth, raised outlook, and product expansion support upside, but slowing growth and share volatility remain key risks.

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AI Summary

6.0
Neutral

DAVE's shift into a high-margin, cash-generative consumer-finance platform supports upside if AI-led monetization and credit discipline sustain operating leverage, but its elevated valuation and sharply higher debt leave little tolerance for weaker credit, funding costs, or GAAP-profit volatility.

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AI summary updated 5 days ago

Description

Dave Inc. operates an online financial services platform that provides personal finance management tools, short-term cash advances and overdraft alternatives, a marketplace for gig work, and digital checking accounts. The company serves retail customers seeking day-to-day banking and cashflow solutions. Founded in 2015, Dave is headquartered in West Hollywood, California.

Idea History

DateCloseTickerCompanySummaryStatusP/L
Sep 4Sep 11DAVEDave Inc.
Q2 revenue increased 30%, adjusted EBITDA rose 48%, EPS beat consensus, and management raised full-year 2026 guidance. The stock gained 23.5% over 21 sessions and remained 12.7% above its 21-day average on September 4.
Closed-6.4%
Jul 23Jul 30DAVEDave Inc.
Strong operating momentum: Q1 2026 revenue up 47% YoY, net income doubled, adjusted EBITDA up 57%, guidance raised, record-low 28-DPD at 1.69%, S&P SmallCap 600 addition effective 2026-06-01, and shares up about 23% over 21 trading days.
Closed-7.6%
Jun 30Jul 7DAVEDave Inc.
Strong near-term momentum with stock up about 32.5% over 21 trading days and 15.8% in the last week; Q1 revenue grew 47% YoY and management raised 2026 revenue and EBITDA guidance, with S&P SmallCap 600 inclusion effective 2026-06-01 adding visibility.
Closed+3.0%
Apr 22Apr 29DAVEDave Inc.
DAVE combines strong fundamentals and momentum: 2025 revenue reached $554.2M, net income $195.9M, free cash flow was strong, recent operating updates showed 60% revenue growth and 162% adjusted EBITDA growth, and the stock gained about 35% over 21 trading days with no major negative catalyst in the window.
Closed-8.8%
Apr 15Apr 22DAVEDave Inc.
Explosive FY25 revenue and EBITDA growth, AI‑driven ARPU gains (CashAI v5.5), a 0% convertible plus share repurchase plan, and a recent breakout above prior resistance (~+15–20% in a few sessions) create a compelling short‑term momentum setup, though convertible‑driven dilution and sector volatility require tight risk controls.
Closed+22.6%
Dec 19Dec 26DAVEDave Inc.
Dave Inc. displays strong Q3 2025 results with 63% revenue growth, exceptional net margin (61%), increased members and ARPU, launch of CashAI v5.5 with improved underwriting, raised guidance for 2025, and 7% price momentum, making it a compelling short-term growth hot idea.
Closed+6.5%
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