Datavault AI (NASDAQ:DVLT) Shares Up 26.3% – Should You Buy?

Shares of Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ:DVLT) shot up 26.3% on Wednesday . The stock traded as high as $0.7318 and last traded at $0.6521. 217,602,284 shares were traded during trading, an increase of 749% from the average session volume of 25,617,371 shares. The stock had previously closed at $0.5165.

Key Datavault AI News

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

• Positive Sentiment: CES showcase and product demos: Datavault says it will demo WiSA Gen‑2, ADIO, VerifyU, DVHolo, Events Citadel and Data Vault at CES (Jan 6–9). The event can boost visibility with OEMs, partners and prospects for commercial rollouts. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Stronger IP and OEM traction: Company highlights ~63 patent filings/registrations (9 in 2025), recent acquisitions (Inaudible Tones, SyncIN) and reported OEM interest from brands (Klipsch, Bang & Olufsen, KEF, Sagemcom). Management says Dolby collaboration and Gen‑2 platform adoption underpin a commercialization push. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Proposed warrant dividend: The board proposed a special distribution of warrants (record date Jan 7) with a $5 strike (subject to adjustment). Warrants may offer long‑term upside if the company executes, but are unlikely to provide immediate cash value at current prices. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Social‑media buzz & heavy volume: Online discussion highlights CES demos, the warrant/token items, and swings in DVLT’s share price — contributing to elevated volume and short‑term volatility. That amplifies intraday moves but not necessarily fundamentals. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Several insiders have sold shares recently (Brett Moyer ~49k; Stanley Mbugua ~14.7k on Dec. 23). Multiple disclosed sales can create near‑term selling pressure and raise investor concern about insider conviction. Read More. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Token/dividend risks: The Dream Bowl Meme Coin II distribution (and similar token plans) is being presented as a non‑financial collectible requiring opt‑in wallets; releases flag legal, regulatory and valuation risks. That can erode confidence among traditional investors and invite regulatory scrutiny. Read More.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have weighed in on the stock. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Datavault AI to a “sell” rating in a report on Friday, September 26th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Datavault AI in a research report on Monday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $3.00.

Datavault AI Stock Performance

The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.64 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. The stock has a market capitalization of $185.99 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -0.62 and a beta of 0.17. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $1.72 and its 200 day moving average price is $1.12.

Datavault AI (NASDAQ:DVLT) last announced its earnings results on Friday, November 14th. The company reported ($0.33) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Datavault AI had a negative net margin of 1,394.07% and a negative return on equity of 100.90%. The firm had revenue of $2.90 million during the quarter. Analysts forecast that Datavault AI Inc. will post -13.02 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Datavault AI

In other Datavault AI news, Director David Marc Howitt sold 19,656 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1.63, for a total transaction of $32,039.28. Following the sale, the director directly owned 311,909 shares in the company, valued at $508,411.67. This represents a 5.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, major shareholder Holding Co Scilex sold 422,299 shares of Datavault AI stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $2.06, for a total transaction of $869,935.94. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 265,102,560 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $546,111,273.60. This trade represents a 0.16% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 542,504 shares of company stock worth $1,051,073 in the last three months. 7.70% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Anson Funds Management LP acquired a new position in shares of Datavault AI during the 3rd quarter worth about $3,218,000. Vanguard Group Inc. purchased a new stake in Datavault AI during the third quarter worth approximately $1,294,000. BNP Paribas Financial Markets acquired a new position in shares of Datavault AI in the 3rd quarter valued at $416,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. purchased a new stake in Datavault AI in the third quarter valued at $303,000. Finally, Synergy Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in Datavault AI in the third quarter valued at $133,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 0.66% of the company’s stock.

Datavault AI Company Profile

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.