Data I/O Corporation (DAIO) Stock Price & Analysis
Data I/O Corporation (DAIO) closed at USD 2.46 on Friday, October 23, 2026, down 0.20% on the day. The US market is currently closed (after-hours); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 2.47; the Oct 23, 2026 session ranged USD 2.4–2.49 on volume of 34,485 shares. Market capitalization is $25.57M, with a 52-week range of USD 2.16–4.49 (NCM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
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Key facts (DAIO)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $17.8M, net income -$8.9M (-50.1% margin), free cash flow -$7.6M (SEC filings).
- Analysts: None (1 analysts), mean target USD 5.5 (range 5.5–5.5).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -19.1% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y -54.6% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (DAIO)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $25.8M | $24.2M | $28.1M | $21.8M | $21.5M | $17.8M |
| Gross profit | $14.7M | $13.2M | $16.2M | $11.6M | $10.6M | — |
| Operating income | -$273K | -$749K | $448K | -$3.0M | -$5.1M | -$7.8M |
| Net income | -$555K | -$1.1M | $486K | -$3.1M | -$5.2M | -$8.9M |
| EPS (diluted) | -$0.06 | -$0.13 | $0.05 | -$0.34 | -$0.56 | — |
| Free cash flow | $787K | -$2.1M | $1.2M | -$1.5M | -$2.8M | -$7.6M |
| Gross margin | 57.0% | 54.5% | 57.7% | 53.3% | 49.3% | — |
| Operating margin | -1.1% | -3.1% | 1.6% | -14.0% | -23.8% | -43.7% |
| Net margin | -2.1% | -4.6% | 1.7% | -14.2% | -24.4% | -50.1% |
| Revenue growth | +27.1% | -6.3% | +15.9% | -22.4% | -1.2% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $14.2M | $11.5M | $12.3M | $10.3M | $7.9M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (DAIO)
P/S 1.4x · P/B 2.2x · FCF yield -29.72% · Earnings yield -34.85%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2023 54.9x.
Analysts (DAIO)
Consensus None, 1 analysts; mean target USD 5.5 (low 5.5, high 5.5).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (DAIO)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -19.1% | -54.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | -19.1% | -14.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 54.1% | 44.2% |
| Max drawdown | -42.3% (Jun 2026→Oct 2026) | -64.3% (Nov 2021→Apr 2025) |
DAIO revenue by region (fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | $21.5M | 100.0% | -1.2% |
| Mexicos | $3.8M | 17.5% | +1.7% |
| Koreas | $2.5M | 11.7% | -22.9% |
| Americas | $1.3M | 6.0% | -6.4% |
| Total revenue | $21.5M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
DAIO analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.01 | $-0.06 | -116.7% | $6.3M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.08 | $-0.05 | -260.0% | $7.5M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $-0.30 | $-0.42 | -28.6% | $22.2M | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $0.15 | $-0.02 | -850.0% | $27.8M | 1 |
DAIO options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 115.5% | ±44.9% |
30-day implied volatility 89.8% vs 31.5% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) —. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 23:59 UTC)
| Price | USD 2.46 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.20% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 2.47 |
| Open | USD 2.4 |
| Day Range | USD 2.4 – 2.49 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 2.16 – 4.49 |
| Volume | 34,485 shares |
| Market Cap | $25.57M |
| Exchange | NCM |
Technical Analysis (DAIO)
Nexqual's technical model rates DAIO "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 29.46 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 2.84) |
| MACD | -0.1 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (DAIO)
Wall Street analysts rate DAIO "None" based on 1 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 5.5 (range USD 5.5–5.5), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 1 |
| Mean Target | USD 5.5 |
| High Target | USD 5.5 |
| Low Target | USD 5.5 |
Earnings (DAIO)
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.01 |
|---|---|
| Revenue Estimate | $6.25M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -0.17 vs est -0.04 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.34 vs est -0.17 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.27 vs est -0.12 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.15 vs est -0.1 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (DAIO)
| Total Revenue | $17.77M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -13.40% |
| Gross Margin | +50.59% |
| Operating Margin | -14.06% |
| Profit Margin | -50.13% |
| ROE | -61.25% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.67 |
| Current Ratio | 1.93 |
| Total Cash | $10.84M |
| Total Debt | $7.96M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | -$7.60M (-42.8% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
Financial Health Score (DAIO)
Nexqual rates Data I/O Corporation's overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -13% YoY (latest Q), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Not yet profitable — scaling phase |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $11M cash vs $8M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$8M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), burning cash |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -61%, ROA -19.9% |
Ownership (DAIO)
| Insider Ownership | +13.63% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +29.92% |
| Shares Outstanding | 10.40M |
| Float | 9.51M |
| Short % of Float | +0.16% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
Leadership (DAIO)
Data I/O Corporation is led by William O. Wentworth, CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | William O. Wentworth |
|---|---|
| VP, CFO, Secretary & Treasurer | Charles DiBona |
Major Backers & Investors (DAIO)
Notable institutional backers of Data I/O Corporation include Kanen Wealth Management LLC, Renaissance Technologies, Penbrook Management LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Kanen Wealth Management LLC | 8.07% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 3.78% |
| Penbrook Management LLC | 3.42% |
| World Funds Trust-Philotimo Focused Growth & Income Fund | 3.15% |
| Kovack Advisors, Inc. | 2.75% |
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 1.04% |
| Fidelity | 0.94% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 3.11% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 1.35% |
| Geode Capital | 1.11% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
From Data I/O Corporation's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-04-16)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- DiBona brings extensive experience in financial leadership across public and private companies, including prior roles at Microsoft Corporation, Unify Square, Inc., and LabVantage Solutions, Inc.
- The ERP transition is expected to improve operational efficiency, enhance financial reporting capabilities, and support the Company's growth objectives.
- Our solutions, some of which include security deployment and process control capabilities, enable us to address the demanding requirements of the electronic device market, where applications security and IP protection are essential to our customer's success.
Partnerships
- We work closely with leading manufacturers of programmable devices to develop our products to meet the requirements of a particular device and invested in 2025 in updating our programming platform to meet customers' evolving needs.
- Subsequent to year end, in February 2026, the Company announced a collaboration with IAR, a leader in embedded development tools and security solutions, to combine IAR's security expertise with Data I/O's provisioning expertise to create a frictionless solution that reduces the complexity that exists with current device provisioning approaches.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Failure to comply with increasing regulatory requirements may adversely affect our stock price and business.
- Government regulations regarding the use of "conflict" minerals and potential climate and ESG requirements could adversely affect our prospects and results of operations.
- Regulatory requirements regarding disclosure of our use of "conflict" minerals mined from the Democratic Republic of Congo and adjoining countries could affect the sourcing and availability of minerals used in the manufacture of certain products.
- Climate focused regulations and related disclosures are a similar evolving regulatory area, and we may be required to invest in systems, processes and personnel to address new requirements in the ESG area.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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