Datavault AI (NASDAQ:DVLT) Upgraded by Zacks Research to “Hold” Rating

Datavault AI (NASDAQ:DVLT) was upgraded by Zacks Research to a “hold” rating in a note issued to investors on Monday,Zacks.com reports.

Other equities research analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Datavault AI from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 23rd. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Datavault AI in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Litchfield Hills Research assumed coverage on Datavault AI in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $2.00 target price for the company. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has issued a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $2.50.

Datavault AI Trading Up 2.3%

Shares of Datavault AI stock opened at $0.31 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 4.62, a quick ratio of 4.58 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02. Datavault AI has a 12-month low of $0.25 and a 12-month high of $4.10. The firm has a market capitalization of $262.14 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -0.33 and a beta of 0.31. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $0.37 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $0.56.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Datavault AI news, insider Stanley Mbugua sold 62,982 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $0.41, for a total transaction of $25,822.62. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 2,052,846 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $841,666.86. This trade represents a 2.98% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Company insiders own 7.70% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Datavault AI

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Bank of New York Mellon Corp increased its stake in shares of Datavault AI by 78.3% in the first quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 44,580 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 19,578 shares during the period. Stonebridge Capital Advisors LLC lifted its position in Datavault AI by 175.0% during the fourth quarter. Stonebridge Capital Advisors LLC now owns 55,000 shares of the company’s stock valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 35,000 shares during the period. OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp acquired a new position in Datavault AI during the fourth quarter valued at $42,000. Prelude Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Datavault AI during the third quarter valued at $43,000. Finally, State of Wyoming purchased a new stake in Datavault AI in the first quarter valued at $43,000. 0.66% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Datavault AI

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

• Positive Sentiment: Litchfield Hills Research maintained a “Strong-Buy” rating and expects Datavault AI to report fiscal 2026 earnings per share of $0.02. However, the estimate was issued on August 4 and appears to be having less influence than the newly publicized litigation. Litchfield Hills Research earnings estimate
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short interest was listed at zero shares, with a zero-day short-interest ratio. Because the data also shows an undefined percentage change, the figure appears unreliable and provides little meaningful insight into current trading pressure.
• Negative Sentiment: Pomerantz LLP announced that a securities class action has been filed in federal court against Datavault AI and certain officers. The case seeks damages under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 for investors in the stated class period. Pomerantz class action announcement
• Negative Sentiment: Several additional law firms—including Rosen, Bronstein Gewirtz & Grossman, The Gross Law Firm, and others—issued notices encouraging affected investors to participate or seek lead-plaintiff status. The repeated announcements increase visibility around the litigation and may weigh on DVLT by raising concerns about potential financial liability, management credibility, and regulatory or legal consequences. The lead-plaintiff deadline is generally identified as October 5, 2026. Rosen Law Firm investor notice

About Datavault AI

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.