Dave (DAVE) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
DAVE - Dave Inc. Class A Common Stock
$344.82
1.68 (0.49%)
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5d:
+7.25%
30d:
-8.39%
90d:
-11.62%
WAIT
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 7, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Nov 03, 2026
25d
Smart Money Distribution
Options positioning is turning defensive after a sharp run-up - a pattern consistent with institutional profit-taking. View Scanner →
Signal fired Oct 5, 2026 at $364.01 · last confirmed Oct 7, 2026
Strength: 6.5/10
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Bottom Line:
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: DAVE is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 1.6% expected growth, valuation appears fair. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: DAVE is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 1.6% expected growth, valuation appears fair. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$639.68
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$397.19
13.2% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 14.8x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: DAVE is currently trading at $344.82, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $332.48 to $370.56. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 15.5) is in line with its historical norms (14.8). At these levels, the market is pricing in 1.6% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, DAVE is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $310.88, while resistance sits at $375.99.
Market Sentiment: DAVE scores 26/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $444.21 (+28.8%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, DAVE is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $310.88, while resistance sits at $375.99.
Market Sentiment: DAVE scores 26/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $444.21 (+28.8%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$332.48 -
$370.56
Company Quality Score
49/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
62.3%
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- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (26/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 28.8% below Wall St target ($444.21)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 1.6% growth with 29.6% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 49/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$332.48 -
$370.56
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Expected Move (7 Days)
Âą$34.30
(9.9%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$310.88
Resistance Level
$375.99
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Oct 7, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
15.54
Wall Street Target
$444.21
(+28.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
29.6%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-21.0%
Profit Margin
34.6%
Valuation Premium vs History
+1.6% premium
PE vs Historical
15.5 vs 14.8
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+1.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$350.34
(+2%)
2-Year Target
$355.94
(+3%)
3-Year Target
$361.64
(+5%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 16â15)
PE COMPRESSION
$344.51
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.7, Growth: 27.8%)
$912.54
(+165%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 15.5, Growth: 27.8%)
$719.65
(+109%)
Bear:
(PE: 13.2, Growth: 27.8%)
$611.70
(+77%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (22x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (16x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 22.12 | Current EPS (TTM): $15.51
Bull Case
$540.14
(+57%)
Analyst growth 43.1%, PE expands to 24.3
Base Case
$491.04
(+42%)
Market implied 43.1%, PE stable at 22.1
Bear Case
$233.34
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 18.8
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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