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Data I/O (DAIO)
NASDAQ:DAIO
DAIO Stock Chart & Stats
$2.77
-$0.05(-1.67%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$2.77
-$0.05(-1.67%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$1.88 - $3.57
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.95K
Average Volume (3M)28.89K
Market Cap
$26.02M
Enterprise Value$19.53M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$9.66M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.58M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.68
Next Earnings
Apr 23, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.17Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.27
Shares Outstanding9,391,922
10 Day Avg. Volume25,124
30 Day Avg. Volume28,890
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.44
Price to Sales (P/S)1.16
P/FCF Ratio-17.34
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.75
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.86
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.69
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-5.93
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.00Price Target Upside80.51% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.3
Revenue Forecast (FY)$24.67M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Product Innovation & AwardsAward‑winning product refreshes and preorders plus a planned new‑generation platform launch signal durable R&D execution and product‑market fit. This strengthens competitive differentiation, supports repeatable revenue events tied to product launches, and broadens the addressable market over multiple quarters.
Stable, High Gross MarginsSustained ~50%+ gross margins indicate a structurally favorable hardware/software product mix and pricing power. Such margins provide a durable cushion to absorb SG&A while revenue scales, improving the odds that incremental sales translate to operating leverage and eventual profitability.
Low Leverage And Cash BufferOperating with no debt and a multi‑million dollar cash balance provides financial flexibility to invest in product development and services expansion without near‑term refinancing risk. This conservative balance sheet supports multi‑month strategic initiatives and reduces solvency vulnerability.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue TrendA persistent top‑line contraction reduces scale and weakens operating leverage, making it harder to cover fixed costs and fund innovation. Continued revenue declines increase execution risk for new product launches and prolong the timeline to restore sustainable profitability and growth.
Weak Cash GenerationNegative operating cash flow and overall weak cash generation constrain the company’s ability to self‑fund R&D, services expansion, and working capital needs. This structural cash deficit increases reliance on existing reserves and heightens liquidity risk if revenue recovery stalls.
Negative Return On Equity / ProfitabilityA negative ROE signals the company is eroding shareholder capital rather than generating returns. Structural unprofitability limits reinvestment capacity, makes attracting capital harder, and requires sustained margin and revenue recovery to reverse equity dilution and rebuild long‑term shareholder value.
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 $1.88 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 $26.02M.
When is Data I/O’s upcoming earnings report date?
Data I/O’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 23, 2026 which is in 52 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 Undervalued.
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 -0.17.
How many shares outstanding does Data I/O have?
Data I/O has 9,391,922 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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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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
0:00 / 0:00
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 summariesDAIO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$5.00
▲(80.51% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.58% Insiders
9.90% Mutual Funds
8.01% Other Institutional Investors
74.13% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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