Data I/O (DAIO)
NASDAQ:DAIO
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DAIO Stock Chart & Stats
$2.57
-$0.05(-1.67%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$2.57
-$0.05(-1.67%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.16 - $4.49
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.95K
Average Volume (3M)28.89K
Market Cap
$36.45M
Enterprise Value$32.39M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.71M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.93M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.85
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.14Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.84
Shares Outstanding9,394,422
10 Day Avg. Volume25,124
30 Day Avg. Volume28,890
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.10
Price to Book (P/B)2.15
Price to Sales (P/S)1.38
P/FCF Ratio-10.62
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.89
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.74
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.59
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-4.42
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.42
Revenue Forecast (FY)$21.60M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetVery low debt-to-equity gives the company durable financial flexibility to fund operating needs, absorb near-term losses, and access capital on better terms. That cushioning supports continued R&D, service coverage, and working-capital needs during recovery windows.
Healthy Product-level Gross MarginsNear-50% gross margins indicate strong product economics and pricing power at the system and consumables level. This margin base supports rapid operating leverage as volumes recover and allows the company to sustain core profitability before fixed-cost absorption improves.
Niche Hardware + Recurring Software/consumables ModelA specialized programming/provisioning franchise with consumables, service, and software creates recurring, sticky revenue from an installed base. Structural demand from electronics manufacturing and IoT personalization supports multiyear revenue visibility and aftermarket monetization.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue TrendSustained top-line contraction reduces scale and erodes operating leverage, making fixed-cost absorption harder and compressing absolute gross profit. If demand or share loss persists over several quarters, the company will face ongoing margin and reinvestment pressures.
Deep And Widening Operating LossesLarge negative margins and persistent operating losses erode shareholder equity and limit reinvestment capacity. Even with healthy gross margins, elevated fixed costs or lower volumes driving negative EBITDA threaten long-term sustainability without structural cost or revenue recovery.
Cash Burn And Financing/dilution RiskNegative operating/free cash flow requires external financing, and the recent $9M structured placement includes convertibles and warrants that create dilution risk. Continued cash burn plus convertible instruments can constrain strategic flexibility and dilute returns if recovery stalls.
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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 $36.45M.
When is Data I/O’s upcoming earnings report date?
Data I/O’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 35 days.
How were Data I/O’s earnings last quarter?
Data I/O released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported -$0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.17 by -$0.17.
Is Data I/O overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Data I/O’s price is currently 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 -0.14.
How many shares outstanding does Data I/O have?
Data I/O has 9,394,422 shares outstanding.
What happened to Data I/O’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Data I/O reported an EPS of -$0.34 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.17. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 9.966%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Data I/O?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DAIO
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Data I/O Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
20.56%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-55.84%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-28.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Data I/O
Data I/O Corporation specializes in developing, manufacturing, and distributing sophisticated systems and services for programming and securely managing data for electronic devices. These solutions serve electronics manufacturers across the United States, Europe, and international markets. The company's core programming products are vital for embedding integrated circuits (ICs) with the precise data needed for their operation. Its comprehensive range of offerings includes automated offline programming systems, such as the PSV handlers, alongside in-line automated solutions like the RoadRunner and RoadRunner3 series handlers. They also provide the LumenX Programmer, non-automated FlashPAK III programming systems, and the specialized SentriX system for security deployment. Complementing its hardware, Data I/O offers essential services including equipment support, system installation and repair, and dedicated device programming. Data I/O directs its sales efforts towards original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in key industries like automotive, consumer electronics, and the Internet of Things (IoT), as well as their collaborating programming centers and electronic manufacturing service (EMS) contract manufacturers. The company leverages both direct sales teams and an extensive network of indirect sales representatives and distributors to reach its global customer base. Founded in 1969, Data I/O Corporation is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.
DAIO Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: near-term financial results were weak with notable declines in quarterly revenue, bookings, gross margin compression, larger net losses and reduced cash balances. Offsetting these negatives are substantial strategic initiatives — accelerated transformation, broad AI adoption driving productivity and cost savings, a new security partnership to expand addressable markets, a healthy recurring revenue mix (58%), no debt, inventory reductions, and an active, disciplined M&A pipeline. Management outlined clear remediation actions (cost savings target, margin recovery via absorption, and organic growth focus tied to Edge AI demand) and expects positive operating cash flow by end of 2026. Overall, the company faces material short-term financial headwinds but has several credible strategic levers to drive recovery over the next 12–18 months.View all DAIO earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.72% Insiders
9.20% Mutual Funds
17.05% Other Institutional Investors
68.24% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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