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

Company Overview

Data I/O Corporation (NASDAQ: DAIO) develops and supplies automated programming, data-management and security-provisioning solutions for electronic devices. Its systems are used to load software, firmware and configuration data into semiconductors and electronic control units during manufacturing.

The company’s product portfolio includes automated programming platforms, device-handling equipment, programming software and related data-security tools. Its solutions are designed to support high-volume production while helping manufacturers manage device data, protect intellectual property and improve traceability throughout the manufacturing process.

Data I/O primarily serves automotive electronics manufacturers and suppliers, as well as customers in industrial, consumer, medical and other technology markets. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, with customers and operations serving electronics manufacturers internationally. Its leadership has included President and Chief Executive Officer Fred Hume.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $2.68 to $2.79
• 50-Day Range: $2.71 to $3.22
• 52-Week Range: $2.16 to $4.49
• Volume: 21,935 shs
• Average Volume: 46,163 shs
• Market Capitalization: $25.17 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 52% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 382nd out of 589 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 89.3% upside from its current price of $2.70.

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 -2.90, 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 -2.90, 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 1.88. 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

0.17% 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 0.67, 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 132.92%, 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: 2.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.53

News Sentiment

Data I/O has a news sentiment score of 0.53. 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 0.69 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: 10/15/2026
• 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: +90.7%
• 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: -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: 1.17
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $1.44 per share
• Price / Book: 1.86

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 9,390,000
• Free Float: 9,013,000
• Market Cap: $25.17 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.43