10-Q · May 15, 2026
Datavault AI (DVLT) reported a 443% year-over-year increase in revenue for Q1 2026, with total revenue reaching $3.4 million, although it fell significantly short of expectations. The company experienced a net loss of…
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DVLT earnings analysis
Filed August 19, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
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Datavault AI delivered strong year-over-year revenue growth to $6.717 million and materially improved gross margin to 42.8%, but the quarter missed the $27.3 million consensus estimate and generated a $26.456 million…
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Datavault AI delivered strong year-over-year revenue growth to $6.717 million and materially improved gross margin to 42.8%, but the quarter missed the $27.3 million consensus estimate and generated a $26.456 million operating loss, or negative 393.8% operating margin. Liquidity is the principal concern: six-month operating cash use was $80.0 million, cash was $1.4 million, and the company relied on a $2.0 million loan with an approximately 183.5% effective annual interest rate. Management maintained its highly ambitious full-year revenue target of at least $200.0 million, but the new litigation, non-refundable $25.0 million financing-fee commitment, and uncertain strategic transactions materially increase execution and financing risk.
From revenue to operating profit
Where each $100 of revenue went in this report.
Cost of sales, operating expenses, and what remained. Figures are rounded to whole dollars.
Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $-0.12
What stood out
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Revenue grew but materially missed estimates
Q2 revenue was $6.717 million, up 124% from approximately $3.0 million in Q1 2026 and 287% from $2.0 million in Q2 2025. Revenue nevertheless missed the $27.3 million consensus estimate.
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Gross margin improved sharply
Gross profit increased to $2.878 million, implying a 42.8% gross margin versus 3.3% in Q1 2026 and 2.0% in Q2 2025.
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Operating margin improved from prior periods
The operating loss was $26.456 million, producing a negative 393.8% operating margin. This was an improvement from negative 906.0% in Q1 2026 and negative 718.1% in Q2 2025 on a margin basis.
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Licensing and events drove sales
Patent licensing and events were identified as drivers of Q2 sales, supporting the 287% year-over-year revenue increase to $6.717 million.
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Full-year revenue target maintained
The company maintained its full-year 2026 revenue target of at least $200.0 million, representing approximately 400% year-over-year growth.
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Controls remained effective
Disclosure controls were assessed as effective as of June 30, 2026, and the company reported no changes in internal control over financial reporting that materially affected, or were reasonably likely to materially affect, those controls during the six months ended June 30, 2026.
What to watch
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Severe liquidity and continuing losses
For the six months ended June 30, 2026, the company reported a net loss of $145.0 million and used $80.0 million of cash in operating activities. Cash and cash equivalents were only $1.4 million at June 30, 2026, down from $2.0 million at December 31, 2025.
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Extremely costly short-term financing
The company entered into a $2.0 million short-term loan carrying an effective interest rate of approximately 183.5% per annum. The borrowing is personally guaranteed by the CEO and CFO, highlighting limited access to conventional financing and the risk of accelerated cash depletion.
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Non-refundable financing fee exposure
The company committed to $25.0 million of non-refundable transaction fees for a proposed financing of up to $2.0 billion and had paid $5.0 million as of June 30, 2026. If the financing is not completed, the amounts paid could be lost and the remaining commitment could further strain liquidity.
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New securities class action litigation
A securities class action was filed on August 5, 2026, alleging violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) and seeking unspecified monetary damages. The company cannot estimate a loss range, while defense costs and management distraction could impair operations and capital-raising ability.
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Strategic transactions remain uncertain
The proposed transactions include a planned sale of 837 Bitcoin for $50.0 million payable in multiple tranches through December 31, 2028, but no definitive agreements had been entered into as of the filing date and completion remains uncertain.
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Potential equity dilution
The company issued AP Cyber a warrant for up to 24.0 million common shares at an initial exercise price of $0.40 per share, with a 10-year term ending July 22, 2036. Exercise is tied to revenue milestones and could create substantial future dilution.
Management's outlook
Management reiterated a full-year 2026 revenue target of at least $200.0 million, approximately 400% year-over-year growth. No numeric EPS guidance was provided.
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