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Dave Inc.

FinancialsConsumer Finance$4.3B

Mar2Mon

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close5:00 PM EST

Company Snapshot

Dave Inc. operates in the consumer finance sector, providing financial services aimed at helping individuals manage their money better....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and performance compared to previous quarters.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth will help investors gauge the company's ability to attract and retain customers in a competitive market.

N/A

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DAVE Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Dave Inc. operates in the consumer finance sector, providing financial services aimed at helping individuals manage their money better. With a market cap of $4 billion, the company plays a significant role in the growing trend of digital financial solutions as consumers increasingly seek accessible and user-friendly financial tools.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

100%

Avg EPS Surprise

+1431.97%

Avg Stock Reaction

+1.39%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Dave Inc. reported an EPS of $3.90, significantly exceeding expectations by 60.3%. However, the stock reacted negatively, dropping 5.5% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, expectations are mixed as the company has consistently beaten EPS estimates, but the stock has shown volatility in response to these results.

Bull Case

If Dave Inc. continues its trend of beating EPS estimates, it could signal strong operational performance and investor confidence, potentially driving the stock higher.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet expectations or if there are concerns about revenue growth, it could lead to further declines in the stock price.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will the EPS be for Q2-2026?

Given the company's history of beating EPS estimates, this number will be crucial for investor sentiment and stock movement.

How is revenue growth trending compared to previous quarters?

Revenue growth is essential for understanding the company's market position and future potential, especially in a competitive landscape.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the potential for Dave Inc. to exceed EPS expectations again, given its strong historical performance.

Supporting Evidence

The company has a 100% EPS beat rate over the last eight quarters, indicating consistent strong performance.

Options pricing suggests a lower expected move compared to historical averages, indicating potential for a surprise.

The stock has shown significant volatility in response to earnings, suggesting that any positive surprise could lead to a larger upward movement.

Key Risk

If EPS comes in below $3.50, it could lead to a significant reassessment of the company's growth prospects.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's results will be pivotal in determining whether the company can maintain its growth momentum and investor confidence.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $4.50 or higher would confirm the bull case and suggest strong operational performance.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $3.50 would confirm the bear case and raise concerns about the company's growth trajectory.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±5.92%

Historical Avg

±11.3%

Pricing cheap

The options market is pricing in a move of about 5.9%, suggesting that traders expect some level of volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±5.9% while DAVE has averaged ±11.3% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing cheap.

Detail

ATM IV

0.8%

30d HV

65.1%

Calls (92K)P/C Ratio: 0.33Puts (30K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options pricing cheap in Financials

n=30

Fade rate: 12 of 25 (48%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Financials in the last 2 years. 12 of 25 faded and 13 held — no strong directional bias after the initial reaction. The average absolute 1-day move is 2.4%, with a raw directional average of -0.0% (roughly flat historical bias).

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Dave Inc. beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 1.39%, confirming strong operational performance.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line but management provides cautious commentary, the stock may react neutrally or slightly down, reflecting uncertainty.

Miss

If the company misses expectations, history suggests a potential decline of around 11.26%, indicating investor disappointment.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any specific guidance on revenue growth for the next quarter.
2Management's commentary on customer acquisition and retention strategies.
3Updates on any new product launches or service enhancements.
4Insights into competitive pressures and how the company plans to address them.
5Any changes in operational costs that could impact profitability.

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Company Snapshot

Dave Inc. operates in the consumer finance sector, providing financial services aimed at helping individuals manage their money better....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and performance compared to previous quarters.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth will help investors gauge the company's ability to attract and retain customers in a competitive market.

N/A

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

DAVE Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

100%

Avg EPS Surprise

+1431.97%

Avg Stock Reaction

+1.39%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Dave Inc. reported an EPS of $3.90, significantly exceeding expectations by 60.3%. However, the stock reacted negatively, dropping 5.5% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, expectations are mixed as the company has consistently beaten EPS estimates, but the stock has shown volatility in response to these results.

Bull Case

If Dave Inc. continues its trend of beating EPS estimates, it could signal strong operational performance and investor confidence, potentially driving the stock higher.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet expectations or if there are concerns about revenue growth, it could lead to further declines in the stock price.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will the EPS be for Q2-2026?

Given the company's history of beating EPS estimates, this number will be crucial for investor sentiment and stock movement.

How is revenue growth trending compared to previous quarters?

Revenue growth is essential for understanding the company's market position and future potential, especially in a competitive landscape.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the potential for Dave Inc. to exceed EPS expectations again, given its strong historical performance.

Supporting Evidence

The company has a 100% EPS beat rate over the last eight quarters, indicating consistent strong performance.

Options pricing suggests a lower expected move compared to historical averages, indicating potential for a surprise.

The stock has shown significant volatility in response to earnings, suggesting that any positive surprise could lead to a larger upward movement.

Key Risk

If EPS comes in below $3.50, it could lead to a significant reassessment of the company's growth prospects.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's results will be pivotal in determining whether the company can maintain its growth momentum and investor confidence.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $4.50 or higher would confirm the bull case and suggest strong operational performance.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $3.50 would confirm the bear case and raise concerns about the company's growth trajectory.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±5.92%

Historical Avg

±11.3%

Pricing cheap

The options market is pricing in a move of about 5.9%, suggesting that traders expect some level of volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±5.9% while DAVE has averaged ±11.3% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing cheap.

Detail

ATM IV

0.8%

30d HV

65.1%

Calls (92K)P/C Ratio: 0.33Puts (30K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options pricing cheap in Financials

n=30

Fade rate: 12 of 25 (48%)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Dave Inc. beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 1.39%, confirming strong operational performance.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line but management provides cautious commentary, the stock may react neutrally or slightly down, reflecting uncertainty.

Miss

If the company misses expectations, history suggests a potential decline of around 11.26%, indicating investor disappointment.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any specific guidance on revenue growth for the next quarter.
2Management's commentary on customer acquisition and retention strategies.
3Updates on any new product launches or service enhancements.
4Insights into competitive pressures and how the company plans to address them.
5Any changes in operational costs that could impact profitability.