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DAIO Stock Chart & Stats
$3.12
-$0.10(-3.21%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$3.12
-$0.10(-3.21%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.16 - $4.49
Previous CloseN/A
Volume30.37K
Average Volume (3M)28.89K
Market Cap
$26.68M
Enterprise Value$19.99
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.71M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.93M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.80
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.04Next 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-0.11
Price to Book (P/B)2.15
Price to Sales (P/S)1.38
P/FCF Ratio-10.62
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
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 / Balance Sheet FlexibilityData I/O's very low debt-to-equity (0.12 TTM) gives the company financial flexibility to fund operations, invest in product development, or absorb cyclical weakness without immediate refinancing pressure. That reduces solvency risk and preserves strategic optionality over months.
Healthy Product Gross MarginsA near-50% gross margin indicates the core hardware/software products capture meaningful value versus cost of goods. That gross-profit buffer supports margin recovery if volumes stabilize, and provides scope to fund R&D, service delivery, or incremental go-to-market investment.
Niche, Mission-critical Product SuiteData I/O supplies specialized programming and secure provisioning tools essential to electronics manufacturing. Its mix of hardware, software and services targets embedded device production needs, creating durable, industry-specific demand and customer stickiness across product lifecycles.
Bears Say
Deteriorating ProfitabilityRevenue contraction and a swing to deeply negative net margins weaken the firm's ability to generate retained earnings and reinvest. Sustained operating losses can erode competitive position, limit product development, and necessitate external financing over a multi-month horizon.
Negative Operating & Free Cash FlowPersistent cash burn—negative OCF and FCF—creates dependence on external capital to fund operations and growth. Over a 2–6 month horizon, ongoing negative cash flow raises liquidity risk, constrains discretionary spending, and increases vulnerability to adverse industry cycles.
Financing Dilution / OverhangThe structured $9M raise improves liquidity but introduces convertible instruments and warrants that can dilute existing equity when converted or exercised. That potential issuance creates a funding overhang and could constrain shareholder returns and ownership stakes if conversions occur.
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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 $26.68M.
When is Data I/O’s upcoming earnings report date?
Data I/O’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 10 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 -0.04.
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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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
4.19% Insiders
9.06% Mutual Funds
7.32% Other Institutional Investors
75.38% Public Companies and
Individual Investors