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 - $3.57
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.95K
Average Volume (3M)28.89K
Market Cap
$25.93M
Enterprise Value$20.85M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$7.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.82M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.68
Next Earnings
May 14, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.18Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.27
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 Cap0.80
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.97
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.97
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-4.63
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.48
Revenue Forecast (FY)$21.65M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Revenue MixA 58% recurring/semi‑recurring revenue mix provides durable revenue visibility versus one‑time equipment sales. This stabilizes cash inflows during equipment cycles, supports higher lifetime customer value, and makes margin and cash‑flow recovery more attainable as installed base grows.
Low Leverage / Liquidity BufferNo debt and a tangible cash balance give the company financial flexibility to execute transformation, fund targeted M&A, and weather near‑term losses without immediate refinancing. Inventory reductions also free working capital, improving runway for strategic initiatives.
AI‑Driven Productivity & TransformationSystematic AI adoption and multi‑year transformation that is ahead of schedule can sustainably lower operating costs and shorten product/software delivery cycles. Structural productivity gains improve long‑run operating leverage and support margin recovery as revenue scales.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash FlowPersistent negative operating and free cash flow erodes liquidity over time, limiting ability to invest or sustain M&A without external financing. Continued cash burn increases refinancing risk and forces tradeoffs between growth, cost cutting, or dilutive capital raises.
Widening Losses & Margin CompressionSharp deterioration from modest profit to sizable losses and gross‑margin compression indicate structural cost absorption issues and weaker pricing/mix. Without sustained revenue recovery or deeper structural cost reductions, profitability and return metrics may remain negative for multiple quarters.
Declining Bookings & Demand VisibilityMaterial and sustained bookings declines reduce forward revenue visibility and undermine capacity absorption. Lower backlog and weaker bookings impair ability to recover overhead absorption, prolong margin pressure, and make execution of turnaround targets and cash‑flow goals more uncertain.
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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 $3.57 in the past 12 months.
What is Data I/O’s market cap?
Data I/O’s market cap is $25.93M.
When is Data I/O’s upcoming earnings report date?
Data I/O’s upcoming earnings report date is May 14, 2026 which is in 10 days.
How were Data I/O’s earnings last quarter?
Data I/O released its earnings results on Feb 26, 2026. The company reported -$0.273 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.107 by -$0.166.
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 -0.18.
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 -$0.273 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.107. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.423%.
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 engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of programming and security deployment systems and services for electronic device manufacturers in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company's programming system products are used to program integrated circuits (ICs) with the specific data necessary for the ICs. It offers PSV handlers offline automated programming systems; SentriX, a security deployment system; RoadRunner and RoadRunner3 series handlers, an in-line automated programming systems; LumenX Programmer; and non-automated FlashPAK III programming systems. The company also provides hardware support, system installation and repair, and device programming services. It markets and sells its products to original equipment manufacturers in automotive and consumer electronics, Internet of Things and their programming center partners, and electronic manufacturing service contract manufacturers through direct sales, and indirect sales representatives and distributors. Data I/O Corporation was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.
DAIO Earnings Call
Q4 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
4.58% Insiders
9.20% Mutual Funds
4.04% Other Institutional Investors
78.88% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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