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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
$30.88M
Enterprise Value$34.83
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$10.84M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.06M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.76
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS Estimate
0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.93
Shares Outstanding10,395,627
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
Improving Margin And Operating LeverageHigher gross margin and near-breakeven adjusted EBITDA indicate that cost reductions and a more favorable product mix are improving operating leverage. If sustained, these changes can help DAIO approach self-funded operations despite its small revenue base.
Strengthened Liquidity And Low LeverageThe larger cash position and absence of post-conversion debt provide greater financial flexibility to fund operations, product initiatives and potential transactions. This reduces near-term balance-sheet pressure, although future cash needs still depend on restoring profitability.
Broader Customer Base And Recurring-Revenue PotentialNew customers across multiple end markets can reduce dependence on individual accounts and expand the addressable opportunity. Planned software, support and licensing offerings could also increase recurring revenue and make the business model less reliant on hardware sales.
Bears Say
Severe Profitability DeteriorationDAIO’s gross margin remains meaningful, but operating costs are currently overwhelming gross profit. The shift from modest profitability in 2023 to deep TTM losses weakens internal funding capacity and makes a sustained recovery dependent on execution and further cost control.
Persistent Cash BurnNegative operating and free cash flow show that the business is not yet funding itself through customer operations. Continued burn could consume the improved cash balance or require additional financing, limiting strategic flexibility if the operating recovery stalls.
Weak Revenue Visibility And Demand IndicatorsYear-over-year contraction and lower backlog and deferred revenue reduce visibility into forward sales conversion. Faster fulfillment explains part of the backlog decline, but the combined indicators still leave DAIO exposed to uneven demand and execution across customer programs.
Data I/O News
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 $30.88M.
When is Data I/O’s upcoming earnings report date?
Data I/O’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2026 which is in 60 days.
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?
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 0.01.
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 up 7.333%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Data I/O?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DAIO
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
Data I/O Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
DAIO Sentiment 100%
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News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
20.56%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Asset Growth
2.18%
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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
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a mix of strong operational progress (59% sequential revenue growth, gross margin expansion to 57%, adjusted EBITDA roughly breakeven, cash up to $10.8M, cost run-rate below $22M, and strategic M&A that could materially scale revenue) alongside near-term accounting and timing headwinds (a nonrecurring $873K convertible note-related charge that increased reported net loss, YoY revenue decline, reduced backlog/deferred revenue, one-time restructuring costs, and acquisition timing risk). On balance, the improvements in margins, sequential revenue, cash position, and strategic deals outweigh the transitory accounting and timing negatives, though execution and closing risks remain.View all DAIO earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.78% Insiders
8.19% Mutual Funds
15.58% Other Institutional Investors
68.78% Public Companies and
Individual Investors