Data I/O (DAIO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Data I/O Corporation is a provider of device programming solutions for semiconductor and microcontroller manufacturers, test houses, contract manufacturers and electronics design engineers. The company’s product portfolio includes universal and site-specific programmers, automated programming systems and software tools that enable high-volume production, development and field programming of non-volatile memories and microcontrollers. Data I/O’s solutions are designed to support a wide range of programmable devices, including Flash, EPROM, EEPROM, PLDs, FPGAs and automotive-grade microcontrollers.

The company’s flagship technologies include its high-speed FlashCORE III programming engines and the SB-OS-A automated handling system, which together streamline production workflows by providing scalable, multi-site programming capabilities. In addition to hardware, Data I/O offers programming and verification software that integrates with popular manufacturing execution systems (MES) and test equipment, helping customers maintain quality control and traceability throughout the device programming process.

Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Data I/O serves an international customer base across North America, Europe and Asia. Its global network of sales and support offices, along with authorized channel partners, enables responsive technical assistance, on-site training and maintenance services. The company’s equipment is used in industries such as automotive electronics, industrial automation, telecommunications, consumer electronics and medical devices, where reliable memory programming is critical to product performance and regulatory compliance.

Over nearly five decades, Data I/O has collaborated with leading semiconductor vendors and manufacturing partners to develop programming solutions that address evolving device architectures and throughput requirements. By focusing on flexibility, speed and ease of integration, the company aims to help its customers accelerate product development cycles, reduce overhead and improve overall manufacturing efficiency.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $3.16 to $3.29
• 50-Day Range: $2.84 to $4.03
• 52-Week Range: $2.16 to $4.49
• Volume: 18,690 shs
• Average Volume: 47,631 shs
• Market Capitalization: $29.69 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $5.11
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Data I/O Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Data I/O scored higher than 56% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 355th out of 603 stocks in the technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.8 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Data I/O has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.80, and is based on 2 strong buy ratings, 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.

Upside Potential

Data I/O has a consensus price target of $5.11, representing about 61.7% upside from its current price of $3.16.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Data I/O has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Data I/O are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.35) to $0.15 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Data I/O is -3.40, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Data I/O is -3.40, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Data I/O has a P/B Ratio of 2.19. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.14% of the float of Data I/O has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Data I/O has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Data I/O has recently increased by 69.56%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Data I/O does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Data I/O does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.03

News Sentiment

Data I/O has a news sentiment score of 0.03. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.74 average news sentiment score of Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Data I/O this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

1 people have searched for DAIO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Data I/O insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

4.06% of the stock of Data I/O is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

36.95% of the stock of Data I/O is held by institutions.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/12/2026
• Today: 8/16/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/29/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Technology
• Industry: Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
• Sub-Industry: Electronic Equipment & Instruments
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:DAIO
• CIK: 351998
• Web: www.dataio.com
• Phone: (425) 881-6444
• Fax: 425-867-6972
• Employees: 100
• Year Founded: 1972

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Data I/O: $5.11
• High Price Target: $5.22
• Low Price Target: $5.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +61.7%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.80
• Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.93)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$5.24 million
• Net Margins: -48.73%
• Pretax Margin: -42.02%
• Return on Equity: -64.98%
• Return on Assets: -42.95%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 2.64
• Quick Ratio: 1.55

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $17.78 million
• Price / Sales: 1.67
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $1.44 per share
• Price / Book: 2.19

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 9,394,000
• Free Float: 9,013,000
• Market Cap: $29.69 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.30