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DV

DoubleVerifyB
NYSE / Media & Entertainment
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Current thesis
The signed all-cash Nielsen transaction anchors value at $13.60 per share and could combine DV’s independent digital-media verification with Nielsen’s broader media-intelligence platform. [#SEC-8K-2026-08-06]
Posture
Constructive
Lead driver
Sentiment
What changed
Sentiment remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +6.1.
What can break
Analyst target coverage and post-earnings revision data are unavailable.
Momentum
86
Value
59
Sentiment
63
Setup hits (3d)
0 · Net Neutral
AI TargetsBase $13.45 · Bull $13.60 · Bear $11.70Analysis 2026-08-08; returns require an exact persisted reference.
Data freshness
Prices
Unavailable: Price unavailable
Fundamentals
As of 2026-08-17 • Vendor: Data Vendor v1
Scores
As of 2026-09-09 • Model: HYBRID_IC_RP
AI Memo
As of 2026-08-08 • Model: RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Investment thesis
As of 2026-09-09

Grade is the composite factor band; factor scores use a 0–100 scale. Confidence describes evidence quality, not a probability of return. Score date: 2026-09-09. Definitions

Supporting evidence
What
Grade B · Constructive
Confidence Medium · Net Neutral
Target $13.64
Why
Momentum86 · Δ7d -0.4
Value59 · Δ7d +0.0
Sentiment63 · Δ7d +6.1
So what
Strength-led posture (Net Neutral). Favor watchlist adds and disciplined entries.

Confirming evidence

  • • Sentiment remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +6.1.

Contradictions & invalidation

  • • Analyst target coverage and post-earnings revision data are unavailable.
  • • DV withdrew prior financial guidance and suspended future earnings calls, reducing operating visibility.
  • • The principal downside is transaction failure or prolonged approval timing, which could reopen the gap toward the pre-announcement trading range.

Catalyst clock

2026-11-06

Nielsen acquisition provides a $13.60 cash exit

Lead driver: Sentiment · See AI snapshot
Momentum
86
9% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
-0.4
Δ21d
+2.7
Value
59
28% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
+0.0
Δ21d
+2.2
Sentiment
63
62% active weight
Current posture
7d trendImproving
Δ7d
+6.1
Δ21d
+1.3
Why this grade

Composite grade B. Momentum 85.5 / Value 58.6 / Sentiment 63.2

Scenario snapshot

Scenario probability is memo-authored likelihood, not forecast certainty. Targets belong to the analysis dated 2026-08-08. Scenario method

B+
Bull case
15%
Probability
Target price
$13.60
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-08 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Most likely
B
Base case
75%
Probability
Target price
$13.45
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-08 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
B-
Bear case
10%
Probability
Target price
$11.70
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-08 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Fundamentals (TTM)
As of 2026-08-17
Market Cap
$2.06B
Beta
0.98
Shares Out
154.99M
P/E (TTM)
42.3
P/S (TTM)
2.45
P/FCF (TTM)
12.77
Rev YoY
+2.5%
EPS YoY
+55.8%
Gross Margin
+74.4%
Op Margin
+12.7%
Net Debt
-$159.49M
Current Ratio
4.50
As of 2026-09-09 • Updated nightlySource: Internal modelMethods & Data