Dave Option Alert: Aug 15 $200 Calls Sweep (3) near the Bid: 251 vs 817 OI; Earnings 8/4 After Close [est] 

Dave Option Alert: Aug 15 $200 Calls Sweep (3) near the Bid: 251 @ $23.0 vs 817 OI; Earnings 8/4 After Close [est] Ref=$197.91

Dave Option Alert: Jan 16 $320 Calls at the Ask: 480 vs 510 OI; Earnings 8/4 After Close [est] 

Dave Option Alert: Jan 16 $320 Calls at the Ask: 480 @ $17.9 vs 510 OI; Earnings 8/4 After Close [est] Ref=$192.5

Dave Option Alert: Fri $270 Puts at the Bid: 80 vs 192 OI; Earnings 8/4 After Close [est] 

Dave Option Alert: Fri $270 Puts at the Bid: 80 @ $65.67 vs 192 OI; Earnings 8/4 After Close [est] Ref=$204.24

Dave (NASDAQ:DAVE) Bolsa

DAVE INC

Dave

Dave Inc is a financial services company. It is engaged in offering banking app that offers its customers banking, financial insights, overdraft protection, building credit and finding side gigs.

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Dave Inc

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. - Common Stock

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Reported Earlier, Dave Inc. Names Kyle Beilman CFO And COO Effective As Of July 11, 2025

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Dave shares are trading higher after JMP Securities maintained a Market Outperform rating and raised its price target from $200 to $260.

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Dave (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAVE#NASDAQ">DAVE</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with DAVE, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 11 options trades for Dave.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 90% bullish and 0%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $525,360, and 10, calls, for a total amount of $1,147,518.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $200.0 to $270.0 for Dave during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Dave's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Dave's whale trades within a strike price range from $200.0 to $270.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Dave Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752501639_0_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DAVE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$67.3</td>
<td>$63.9</td>
<td>$65.67</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$525.3K</td>
<td align="right">192</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAVE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$27.2</td>
<td>$26.5</td>
<td>$27.2</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$421.6K</td>
<td align="right">322</td>
<td align="right">233</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAVE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$27.3</td>
<td>$26.2</td>
<td>$27.3</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$405.6K</td>
<td align="right">322</td>
<td align="right">400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAVE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$27.6</td>
<td>$26.3</td>
<td>$27.6</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$44.1K</td>
<td align="right">322</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAVE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$27.7</td>
<td>$26.4</td>
<td>$27.7</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$41.5K</td>
<td align="right">322</td>
<td align="right">490</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Dave</h3>
Dave Inc is a financial services company. It is engaged in offering banking app that offers its customers banking, financial insights, overdraft protection, building credit and finding side gigs.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Dave, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Dave Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 105,198, the DAVE's price is up by 2.08%, now at $206.88. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 21 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Dave</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $300.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Benchmark has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $320. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Benchmark keeps a Buy rating on Dave with a target price of $320. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JMP Securities continues to hold a Market Outperform rating for Dave, targeting a price of $260. 
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JMP Securities analyst Devin Ryan maintains Dave (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAVE#NASDAQ">DAVE</a>) with a Market Outperform and raises the price target from $200 to $260.

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JMP Securities Maintains Market Outperform on Dave, Raises Price Target to $260

Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer reiterates Dave (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAVE#NASDAQ">DAVE</a>) with a Buy and maintains $320 price target.

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Benchmark Reiterates Buy on Dave, Maintains $320 Price Target

In the current session, the stock is trading at $282.00, after a 0.79% spike. Over the past month, Dave Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAVE#NASDAQ">DAVE</a>) stock increased by 17.37%, and in the past year, by 659.84%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752001237_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Evaluating Dave P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Dave has a better P/E ratio of 78.6 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 18.11 of the Consumer Finance industry. Ideally, one might believe that Dave Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

A Look Into Dave Inc's Price Over Earnings

Dave (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAVE#NASDAQ">DAVE</a>) has been analyzed by 9 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $213.44, along with a high estimate of $320.00 and a low estimate of $125.00. Marking an increase of 32.37%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $161.25. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751310060_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Dave by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Mark Palmer</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$229.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gary Prestopino</td>
<td>Barrington Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hal Goetsch</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$239.00</td>
<td>$206.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Palmer</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$229.00</td>
<td>$202.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin Ryan</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jacob Stephan</td>
<td>Lake Street</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$177.00</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Palmer</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$202.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Vafi</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin Ryan</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Dave. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Dave compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Dave's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Dave's Background</h2>
Dave Inc is a financial services company. It is engaged in offering banking app that offers its customers banking, financial insights, overdraft protection, building credit and finding side gigs.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Dave's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Dave's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 46.65% as of 31 March, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: Dave's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 26.68%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Dave's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 15.06% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Dave's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 9.37%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Dave's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.38, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Forecasting The Future: 9 Analyst Projections For Dave

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 100 points on Monday.
Shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NYSE">HPE</a>) gained 13.3% to $20.85.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Juniper Networks, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNPR#NYSE">JNPR</a>) reached an agreement with the U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HPE">Department of Justice (DOJ) on Saturday.</a>
This settlement, subject to court approval, resolves the DOJ's lawsuit that challenged HPE's acquisition of Juniper and paves the way for the transaction to close.
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Dave (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAVE#NASDAQ">DAVE</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in DAVE usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for Dave. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 11% leaning bullish and 55% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $284,850, and 3 are calls, amounting to $80,845.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $220.0 to $310.0 for Dave during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Dave's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Dave's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $220.0 to $310.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Dave 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751295695_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DAVE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$33.6</td>
<td>$32.0</td>
<td>$33.6</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$100.8K</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
<td align="right">95</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAVE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$58.4</td>
<td>$54.9</td>
<td>$57.0</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$51.3K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAVE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$43.1</td>
<td>$39.3</td>
<td>$41.0</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$41.0K</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
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<td>DAVE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$38.6</td>
<td>$36.5</td>
<td>$36.5</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$36.5K</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
<td align="right">55</td>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$84.9</td>
<td>$80.1</td>
<td>$82.5</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Dave</h3>
Dave Inc is a financial services company. It is engaged in offering banking app that offers its customers banking, financial insights, overdraft protection, building credit and finding side gigs.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Dave, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Dave</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 195,132, the price of DAVE is up 10.23% at $275.17. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 35 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Dave</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $285.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Benchmark continues to hold a Buy rating for Dave, targeting a price of $320. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barrington Research keeps a Outperform rating on Dave with a target price of $250. 
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Dave shares are trading higher after Benchmark raised its price target on the stock from $229 to $320.

Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer maintains Dave (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAVE#NASDAQ">DAVE</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $229 to $320.

Benchmark Maintains Buy on Dave, Raises Price Target to $320

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With the Federal Reserve holding firm on interest rates, another quagmire in the Middle East, and the possibility that Iran may try to use its location to shut down oil trade in the Persian Gulf, the market rally we&#8217;ve seen since spring could come to an end.
As uncertainty reigns and companies pull earnings guidance left and right, investors can still turn to the technical playbook for ideas. Momentum is the name of the game – go with the crowd, and you won&#8217;t be left alone in the cold.
So today we&#8217;re looking at four trending stocks with high Benzinga Momentum Scores and strong technical signals. Many of these stocks have similar characteristics in their charts and signals, which provides a good blueprint on what to look for when seeking momentum-riding securities.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">DeFi Development</h2>
Benzinga Edge Momentum Score: 99.92
Our first stock is DeFi Development Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFDV#NASDAQ">DFDV</a>), which is riding a wave of technical and fundamental tailwinds, including the highest Benzinga Edge Momentum Score of any stock we're currently charting. The company has recently adopted a Solana treasury strategy, as it identifies the SOL ecosystem as a potential challenger to Ethereum's dominance in decentralized finance development. DFDV has amassed more than 621,000 SOL tokens in its treasury, which would be valued at close to $100 million based on current market prices. 
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An improving financial picture and strong technical signals are also boosting the stock. DFDV reported a smaller-than-anticipated Q1 loss and reduced operating expenses by 18%. It also nearly quadrupled its year-over-year recurring SaaS revenue, which put the company on the radar of analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald, who initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a $45 price target (implying upside of over 40%). The stock also has strong upward momentum, with a bullish MACD cross potentially triggering more gains while the RSI remains below the overbought threshold of 70. Keep an eye on the support level laid out on the daily chart above for ideal entry points for a new position.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">D-Wave Quantum Inc.</h2>
Benzinga Edge Momentum Score: 99.53
Quantum computing could be the successor to AI in the tech investment world. While AI capex certainly isn't slowing down anytime soon, companies are starting to look ahead for ways to enhance their processing power. IBM has been one of the biggest drivers of the quantum computing trend, thanks to its meticulous roadmap to the Starling supercomputer. However, while that potential remains years away, D-Wave Quantum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>) is generating revenue and bookings in the present day.
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The company's Q1 2025 earnings release on May 8 triggered a wave of upward momentum. D-Wave Quantum beat EPS estimates (loss of $ 0.02 per share vs. 0.05 expected) and generated $15 million in revenue, smashing the expectation by more than 40%. Notable clients now include Ford Motors and Davidson Technologies, and the company's growth has been exemplified by the stock's 87% year-to-date (YTD) return. Investors seeking a favorable entry point may have found it, as the stock has retraced toward support at the 50-day moving average, with the RSI trending back below the Overbought level.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dave Inc.&nbsp;</h2>
Benzinga Edge Momentum Score: 98.92
Dave Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAVE#NASDAQ">DAVE</a>) is another fintech firm with strong Q1 earnings, boosting its stock to new highs in 2025. Dave is a digital banking and finance service that offers budgeting tools, a checking account, and networking tools to help users find side hustles. The stock spent most of 2022 and 2023 trading under $10 per share, but has risen above $200 today, buoyed by a gain of more than 400% in the last 12 months.
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DAVE shares are also experiencing a cooldown following an earnings surge, but the uptrend remains strong, and new entry points are being revealed. The stock price crossed over the 50-day MA briefly before the earnings release. The EPS and revenue figures handily beat the analysts' projections. The RSI soared above 70 and stayed there for more than a month while the rally thinned out. But last week, the RSI finally dipped back under the Overbought level, providing traders with their first new entry point in several weeks. This pullback is likely to be brief, considering the company's growing revenue figures and optimistic guidance projections (seven consecutive quarters of guidance increases!).
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rocket Lab USA Inc.&nbsp;</h2>
Benzinga Edge Momentum Score: 98.64
Rocket Lab USA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>) is a $12 billion manufacturer of the Proton, Electron, and Neutron space vehicles, which have a variety of uses, ranging from payload launches to reusable rockets. The company saw its stock reach a new all-time high in January, but it shed most of those gains in the following months as tariff uncertainty gripped markets. But after a 50% haircut, the stock is once again approaching all-time highs, and there's still time to ride the momentum based on the technical signals.
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After dipping from $30 to $15 in just two short months, the stock has been slowly rallying back. The share price finally breached the 50-day MA toward the end of April and has been using that level as support ever since. The company reported a slight EPS miss in its Q1 2025 report released May 8, but revenue grew 32% YOY. The company announced a new contract with the Department of Defense for the Neutron system with a $5 million assurance task order. Following the report, analysts at Roth Capital, Cantor Fitzgerald, and Stifel boosted price targets to $35, $35, and $34, respectively, meaning they expect the stock to hit new all-time highs within the next 12 months. The share price appears to have bounced off the 50-day MA once again, and with the RSI under 70, this could be a good spot for a new entry.
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>MDB Capital Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDBH#NASDAQ">MDBH</a>) shares increased by 20.1% to $4.5 during Friday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $44.7 million. </li>
<li>Aether Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATHR#NASDAQ">ATHR</a>) shares increased by 16.89% to $15.57. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $188.4 million. </li>
<li>Huize Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUIZ#NASDAQ">HUIZ</a>) stock rose 16.09% to $2.38. The company's market cap stands at $118.0 million. </li>
<li>Greenpro Capital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRNQ#NASDAQ">GRNQ</a>) stock increased by 14.37% to $1.75. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $13.2 million. </li>
<li>Katapult Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KPLT#NASDAQ">KPLT</a>) stock moved upwards by 14.19% to $9.25. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $41.9 million. </li>
<li>DigiAsia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAAS#NASDAQ">FAAS</a>) stock rose 11.78% to $0.68. The company's market cap stands at $41.1 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Senmiao Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIHS#NASDAQ">AIHS</a>) shares declined by 52.0% to $0.49 during Friday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $5.2 million. </li>
<li>DeFi Development (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFDV#NASDAQ">DFDV</a>) stock declined by 16.99% to $26.2. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $385.6 million. </li>
<li>CaliberCos (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CWD#NASDAQ">CWD</a>) shares fell 14.35% to $3.43. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.4 million. </li>
<li>B. Riley Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RILYP#NASDAQ">RILYP</a>) shares declined by 11.34% to $2.2. </li>
<li>Advanced Flower Capital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFCG#NASDAQ">AFCG</a>) stock declined by 11.3% to $5.07. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $114.4 million. </li>
<li>Dave (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAVE#NASDAQ">DAVE</a>) shares decreased by 10.51% to $213.21. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.8 billion. 
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12 Financials Stocks Moving In Friday's Intraday Session

8 analysts have shared their evaluations of Dave (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAVE#NASDAQ">DAVE</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Dave, presenting an average target of $200.12, a high estimate of $250.00, and a low estimate of $125.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 32.03% from the previous average price target of $151.57.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749729657_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
A clear picture of Dave's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>Gary Prestopino</td>
<td>Barrington Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
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<td>Hal Goetsch</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$239.00</td>
<td>$206.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Palmer</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$229.00</td>
<td>$202.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin Ryan</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jacob Stephan</td>
<td>Lake Street</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$177.00</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Mark Palmer</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$202.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Joseph Vafi</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin Ryan</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Dave. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Dave compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Dave's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Dave's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DAVE/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Dave analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Dave</h2>
Dave Inc is a financial services company. It is engaged in offering banking app that offers its customers banking, financial insights, overdraft protection, building credit and finding side gigs.
<h3>Dave: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Dave's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 46.65% as of 31 March, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Dave's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 26.68%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Dave's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 15.06%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Dave's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 9.37% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, Dave adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Analyst Expectations For Dave's Future

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Shares of financial companies are trading higher, supported by broad market strength, after better-than-expected nonfarm payrolls data eased concerns about an imminent economic slowdown.

During the last three months, 15 analysts shared their evaluations of Dave (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAVE#NASDAQ">DAVE</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
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<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Dave, presenting an average target of $156.73, a high estimate of $239.00, and a low estimate of $110.00. Marking an increase of 17.73%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $133.13. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748379733_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The standing of Dave among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Hal Goetsch</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$239.00</td>
<td>$206.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Palmer</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$229.00</td>
<td>$202.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin Ryan</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jacob Stephan</td>
<td>Lake Street</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$177.00</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Palmer</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$202.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Vafi</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin Ryan</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin Ryan</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jacob Stephan</td>
<td>Lake Street</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gary Prestopino</td>
<td>Barrington Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hal Goetsch</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Palmer</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Vafi</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gary Prestopino</td>
<td>Barrington Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gary Prestopino</td>
<td>Barrington Research</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Dave. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Dave compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Dave's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Dave's Background</h2>
Dave Inc is a financial services company. It is engaged in offering banking app that offers its customers banking, financial insights, overdraft protection, building credit and finding side gigs.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Dave's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Dave displayed positive results in 3M. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 46.65%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: Dave's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 26.68%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 15.06%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Dave's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 9.37%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.38.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What Analysts Are Saying About Dave Stock

B. Riley Securities analyst Hal Goetsch maintains Dave (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAVE#NASDAQ">DAVE</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $206 to $239.

B. Riley Securities Maintains Buy on Dave, Raises Price Target to $239

Dave shares are trading higher after Benchmark raised its price target on the stock from $202 to $229 and maintained a Buy rating.

Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer maintains Dave (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAVE#NASDAQ">DAVE</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $202 to $229.

Benchmark Maintains Buy on Dave, Raises Price Target to $229

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