Revenue growth remains highly volatile, with gross margins fluctuating from a low of -79.5% in 2023Q4 to 12.1% in 2026Q1, indicating a lack of consistent pricing power.
| Sales/Revenue | 39.38M | 39.09M | 2.67M | 2.08M | 3.37M | 6.54M | 2.4M |
| Revenue Growth % | 1191.9% | 1361.82% | 28.37% | -38.1% | -48.56% | 172.09% | - |
| Cost of Goods Sold | 23.6M | 23.36M | 2.3M | 5.54M | 2.97M | 4.68M | 1.98M |
| COGS % of Revenue | - | 59.76% | 85.94% | 265.96% | 88.26% | 71.5% | 82.24% |
| Gross Profit | 15.77M | 15.73M | 376K | -3.46M | 395K | 1.86M | 427K |
| Gross Margin % | 40.06% | 40.24% | 14.06% | -165.96% | 11.74% | 28.5% | 17.76% |
| Gross Profit Growth % | - | 4083.78% | 110.88% | -975.19% | -78.81% | 336.53% | - |
| Operating Expenses | 69.77M | 48.21M | 21.51M | 18M | 18.44M | 13.38M | 11.48M |
| OpEx % of Revenue | - | 123.32% | 804.56% | 864.14% | 547.96% | 204.48% | 477.45% |
| Selling, General & Admin | 64.57M | 46.38M | 13.7M | 10.54M | 11.29M | 8.14M | 6.91M |
| SG&A % of Revenue | - | 118.64% | 512.19% | 506.19% | 335.66% | 124.43% | 287.27% |
| Research & Development | 19.87M | 16.5M | 7.82M | 7.46M | 7.14M | 5.24M | 4.57M |
| R&D % of Revenue | - | 42.21% | 292.37% | 357.95% | 212.3% | 80.05% | 190.18% |
| Other Operating Expenses | -1000K | -14.67M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Operating Income | -53.99M | -32.48M | -21.14M | -21.46M | -18.04M | -11.51M | -11.05M |
| Operating Margin % | -137.12% | -83.08% | -790.5% | -1030.1% | -536.23% | -175.98% | -459.69% |
| Operating Income Growth % | - | -53.63% | 1.49% | -18.91% | -56.75% | -4.16% | - |
| EBITDA | -42.38M | -12.64M | -21.07M | -21.36M | -17.92M | -11.43M | -10.96M |
| EBITDA Margin % | -107.62% | -32.33% | -787.88% | -1025.4% | -532.6% | -174.77% | -455.78% |
| EBITDA Growth % | -76.28% | 40.02% | 1.36% | -19.18% | -56.77% | -4.34% | - |
| D&A (Non-Cash Add-back) | 11.62M | 19.84M | 70K | 98K | 122K | 79K | 94K |
| EBIT | -78.8M | -32.48M | -21.14M | -21.46M | -18.04M | -11.51M | -11.3M |
| Net Interest Income | -20.98M | -19.98M | -1.27M | -932K | -898K | -9K | -1.4M |
| Interest Income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interest Expense | 20.98M | 19.98M | 1.27M | 932K | 898K | 9K | 1.4M |
| Other Income/Expense | -68.56M | -46.51M | -30.27M | 2.74M | 1.9M | -307K | -1.65M |
| Pretax Income | -122.56M | -78.99M | -51.41M | -18.72M | -16.15M | -11.82M | -12.7M |
| Pretax Margin % | -311.24% | -202.07% | -1922.55% | -898.56% | -479.91% | -180.68% | -528.37% |
| Income Tax | 5K | 5K | 0 | 4K | 2K | 2K | 3K |
| Effective Tax Rate % | -0% | -0.01% | 0% | -0.02% | -0.01% | -0.02% | -0.02% |
| Net Income | -122.56M | -78.99M | -51.41M | -18.72M | -16.15M | -11.82M | -12.71M |
| Net Margin % | -311.25% | -202.09% | -1922.55% | -898.75% | -479.97% | -180.71% | -528.49% |
| Net Income Growth % | -92.47% | -53.66% | -174.61% | -15.91% | -36.64% | 6.97% | - |
| Net Income (Continuing) | -122.56M | -78.99M | -51.41M | -18.72M | -16.15M | -11.82M | -12.71M |
| Discontinued Operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EPS (Diluted) | -0.21 | -0.52 | -16.14 | -476.31 | -12433.00 | -15779.00 | -37015.00 |
| EPS Growth % | 93% | 96.78% | 96.61% | 96.17% | 21.21% | 57.37% | - |
| EPS (Basic) | - | -0.52 | -16.14 | -476.31 | -12433.00 | -12377.61 | -37015.00 |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding | 574.22M | 152.58M | 4.2M | 3.48M | 2.22M | 62.01K | 26.18K |
| Basic Shares Outstanding | 574.22M | 152.58M | 4.2M | 3.48M | 2.22M | 62.01K | 26.18K |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Unsustainable Cash Burn Rate
As reported in recent financial statements, DVLT achieved a 1361% year-over-year revenue expansion, yet the erratic quarterly performance suggests that this growth is driven by lumpy, non-recurring project-based contracts rather than a stable, scalable platform model that would typically support such a rapid top-line trajectory.
The extreme variance in quarterly revenue figures indicates that the company's business model remains highly sensitive to individual contract timing. Investors should monitor whether this growth can transition into a predictable recurring revenue stream, as the current reliance on project-based monetization appears to introduce significant cyclicality.
Based on the provided income statement data, DVLT's gross margin has fluctuated wildly, reaching a low of -79.5% in 2023Q4 and failing to maintain consistent profitability, which suggests that the company's core data valuation services currently lack the pricing power required to cover basic operational costs.
The inability to sustain positive gross margins consistently implies that the cost of data acquisition and cloud infrastructure is currently outpacing the revenue generated per unit. This structural weakness suggests that the company's patented valuation engine has yet to achieve the economies of scale necessary for commercial viability.
According to the latest quarterly filings, DVLT's operating margin of -83.08% highlights a significant disconnect between revenue growth and overhead efficiency, as SG&A expenses continue to scale aggressively alongside top-line gains, preventing the company from achieving any meaningful operating leverage in its current development phase.
The persistent gap between gross profit and operating income indicates that the company is heavily over-investing in fixed operational overhead, likely due to high R&D and specialized engineering headcount. Without a decoupling of revenue from headcount, the company appears unlikely to reach an operational break-even point in the near term.
As evidenced by the income statement, DVLT's net income is frequently impacted by significant stock-based compensation, which reached $5.2M in 2026Q1, suggesting that reported losses may be understated relative to the actual economic dilution being experienced by shareholders during this aggressive growth phase.
The reliance on equity-based incentives to manage cash burn warrants further investigation, as it masks the true cost of talent acquisition. Investors should be wary of the potential for continued share count expansion, which may further erode the value of existing equity if the company fails to reach profitability.
Based on the reported figures, the company's $2M cash reserve appears insufficient to support a business model with a -202% net margin, suggesting that the current growth strategy may be unsustainable without an immediate and potentially dilutive capital infusion to address the looming liquidity shortfall.
The discrepancy between the company's ambitious growth targets and its limited cash position suggests a high risk of insolvency if market conditions tighten. Short-term investors should monitor the cash burn rate closely, as the current trajectory appears to prioritize market share acquisition at the expense of fundamental solvency.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DVLT stock.
For fiscal year 2025, Datavault AI Inc. (DVLT) reported total revenue of $39.1M. This represents a 1526.0% increase compared to $2.4M in 2020.
Datavault AI Inc. (DVLT) reported a net loss of $79.0M for the fiscal year ending 2025.
Datavault AI Inc. (DVLT) reported an operating income of $-32.5M, resulting in an operating profit margin of -83.1%. This margin reflects the operational efficiency of the business before interest and taxes.
Datavault AI Inc. (DVLT) generated $15.7M in gross profit for the year, representing a gross profit margin of 40.2%. This demonstrates the company's core pricing power and production efficiency.