Data I/O Corporation (DAIO) AI Stock Analysis

Data I/O Corporation develops, manufactures, and distributes programming and security deployment systems and services for electronic device manufacturers globally. Its core hardware products program integrated circuits with precise operational data. Flagship offerings include PSV offline automated handlers, the SentriX security deployment system, RoadRunner and RoadRunner3 in-line automated systems, LumenX programmers, and non-automated FlashPAK III systems. The company also provides support services like hardware maintenance, installation, repairs, and programming services. Based in Redmond, Washington, Data I/O serves original equipment manufacturers and electronic manufacturing service contract manufacturers in automotive, consumer electronics, and IoT markets.

Data I/O grew revenue from $25.8M in FY2021 to $28.1M in FY2023, before sales dropped 22.4% to $21.8M in FY2024 and fell 1.2% to $21.5M in FY2025. Gross margin contracted from 57.0% in FY2021 to 49.3% in FY2025. Operating margin shifted from 1.6% in FY2023 to -23.8% in FY2025, resulting in a net loss of -$5.2M and an eps of -$0.54. Research and development expense totaled $6.5M in FY2025. In the latest quarter ended June 30, 2026, quarterly revenue fell 13.4% year-over-year, quarterly earnings dropped 82.7%, and trailing twelve month revenue was $17.8M with a profit margin of -50.1%.

As of June 30, 2026, Data I/O held $10.8M in cash and short-term investments against total debt of $1.1M, yielding net cash of $9.8M. The company reported a current ratio of 1.94, total assets of $24.6M, and shareholders equity of $11.9M with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09. Operating cash flow was -$2.2M and free cash flow was -$2.8M in FY2025. Capital expenditures reached $558,000 and share buybacks totaled $107,000 for FY2025.

At a share price of $2.58 on October 16, 2026, Data I/O had a market cap of $26.8M and an enterprise value of $26.9M. Its forward P/E ratio of 9.9x sits below the 18.8x median of its US-listed Technology peers. The company trades at a price-to-sales multiple of 1.5x compared to the peer median of 2.8x, and an EV-to-EBITDA multiple of 203.8x versus the peer median of 16.6x. Over the past 1 year, the stock fell 16.1%, trailing the S&P 500 (SPY) return of 16.8%, and dropped 59.8% over 5 years versus an 83.0% gain for SPY.

Wall Street coverage includes 1 Strong Buy rating, 0 Buy, 0 Hold, and 0 Sell ratings. The mean price target is $5.50, representing a 113.2% premium over the last close of $2.58. For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, the analyst consensus projects an eps of -$0.30 on revenue of $22.2M. For next fiscal year, 1 analyst estimates revenue of $27.8M and an eps of $0.15. The company achieved 0 eps beats over the last 4 quarters. The next earnings date is October 29, 2026.

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