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Data I/O (DAIO) Stock Price & Analysis

DAIO Stock Chart & Stats

$2.36-$0.06(-2.48%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$2.5$2.75$3$3.253 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep12 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
$2.36 - $2.48
52-Week Range
$2.16 - $4.49
Previous Close
$2.42
Volume
30.37K
Average Volume (3M)
25.88K
Market Cap
$24.53M
Enterprise Value
$34.83M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$10.84M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$1.06M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
―
Beta
0.76
Next Earnings
Feb 25, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Transformational Acquisition And Market Diversification

The completed V-TEK and A&J acquisition broadens Data I/O beyond cyclical capital equipment and automotive exposure, adding handling, testing, packaging and service capabilities. Its expansion into data center, AI, defense and other markets could create a more diversified revenue base and increase operating scale.

Improving Margins And Operating Leverage

Gross-margin expansion and substantial cost reductions have moved adjusted EBITDA close to breakeven at substantially lower revenue levels. If the improved mix and cost structure persist, Data I/O may have a clearer path to self-sustaining operations and stronger incremental profitability.

Broader Recurring And Service-oriented Revenue Opportunity

Adding programming-as-a-service and security-focused software, support, licensing and token-charge offerings could increase recurring revenue relative to one-time equipment sales. A broader solution set may also deepen customer relationships and improve revenue stability across production cycles.

Bears Say

Severe Profitability Deterioration

Data I/O has not yet demonstrated durable earnings recovery: revenue remains below prior levels while operating costs overwhelm roughly 50% gross margins. The swing from modest profitability to deep losses reduces financial resilience and makes sustained execution essential over the next several quarters.

Material Cash Burn And Weak Self-funding Capacity

Negative operating and free cash flow indicate that the current business is consuming cash rather than funding investment internally. Continued losses could require additional financing or constrain spending on growth, leaving less flexibility if the expected operating improvement takes longer to arrive.

Secured Financing And Covenant Obligations

The revolving facility provides liquidity, but its broad collateral package and financial covenants add constraints to capital allocation and operating flexibility. Maintaining minimum cash and fixed-charge coverage will be important, particularly while the company integrates acquisitions and works toward consistent cash generation.

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DAIO FAQ

What was Data I/O’s price range in the past 12 months?
Data I/O lowest stock price was $2.16 and its highest was $4.49 in the past 12 months.
What is Data I/O’s market cap?
Data I/O’s market cap is $24.53M.
When is Data I/O’s upcoming earnings report date?
Data I/O’s next earnings report is estimated for Oct 22, 2026 (not yet confirmed), which is 11 days ago.
How were Data I/O’s earnings last quarter?
Data I/O released its earnings results on Aug 12, 2026. The company reported -$0.17 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.04 by -$0.13.
Is Data I/O overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Data I/O pay dividends?
Data I/O does not currently pay dividends.
What is Data I/O’s EPS estimate?
Data I/O’s EPS estimate is 0.01.
How many shares outstanding does Data I/O have?
Data I/O has 10,395,627 shares outstanding.
What happened to Data I/O’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Data I/O reported an EPS of -$0.17 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.04. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.861%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Data I/O?
Hedge funds hold Data I/O shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Data I/O is 71,888,714 shares.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology