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LOS ANGELES - Dave Inc. (NASDAQ:DAVE), a leading neobank, reported first-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, driving its shares up 29% in response to the news. The company also raised its full-year guidance, signaling strong confidence in its growth trajectory.
For the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, Dave reported earnings per share of $2.48, significantly beating the analyst estimate of $0.75. Revenue for the quarter reached $108 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $92.63 million and representing a 47% YoY increase.
The company’s net income for the quarter stood at $28.8 million, while adjusted EBITDA surged 235% YoY to $44.2 million, exceeding the estimate of $24.4 million. Dave’s CEO, Jason Wilk, attributed the strong performance to "solid execution across the business and amplified by the early success of our new fee structure."
In light of the robust results, Dave raised its full-year 2025 guidance. The company now expects revenue between $460 million and $475 million, up from its previous forecast of $415 million to $435 million. Adjusted EBITDA guidance was also increased to $155 million to $165 million, compared to the earlier projection of $110 million to $120 million.
Dave’s ExtraCash service originated over $1.5 billion in the first quarter, marking a 46% increase from Q1 2024. The company’s 28-day delinquency rate improved by 33 basis points YoY, which the company credited to ongoing optimization of its CashAI system.
As of March 31, Dave reported cash and cash equivalents of $89.7 million. The significant stock price jump of 29% following the earnings release reflects investors’ positive reaction to the company’s strong performance and optimistic outlook.
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