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

Company Overview

Data I/O Corporation (NASDAQ:DAIO) develops and supplies automated programming and data-management solutions used to configure electronic components during manufacturing. Its systems transfer software, firmware, security credentials and other data to semiconductors and electronic control units before they are assembled into finished products.

The company’s product portfolio includes automated device-programming platforms, production software and related support services. Its solutions are designed for applications involving microcontrollers, flash memory and other programmable devices, with an emphasis on high-volume manufacturing, traceability, data security and process automation.

Founded in 1972, Data I/O serves electronics manufacturers and contract manufacturers in markets including automotive, industrial, consumer electronics and communications. The company sells its products and services internationally through direct sales and distribution channels, supporting customers across North America, Europe and Asia.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $2.85 to $3.00
• 50-Day Range: $2.71 to $3.35
• 52-Week Range: $2.16 to $4.49
• Volume: 8,406 shs
• Average Volume: 47,772 shs
• Market Capitalization: $26.76 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 53% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 362nd out of 602 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 79.3% upside from its current price of $2.85.

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 ($0.30) to $0.15 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Data I/O is -3.06, 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 -3.06, 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 1.98. 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

0.07% 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 0.35, 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 95.16%, 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: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.11

News Sentiment

Data I/O has a news sentiment score of 0.11. 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 0.68 average news sentiment score of Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Data I/O this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

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: 9/25/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/22/2026
• 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) 867-6922
• Fax: 425-867-6972
• Employees: 97
• 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: +79.3%
• 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: -48.79%
• Return on Equity: -66.83%
• Return on Assets: -40.69%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.93
• Quick Ratio: 1.39

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $21.50 million
• Price / Sales: 1.24
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $1.44 per share
• Price / Book: 1.98

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 9,390,000
• Free Float: 9,013,000
• Market Cap: $26.76 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.32