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

Company Overview

Data I/O Corporation is a global provider of device programming systems and software for the semiconductor and electronics assembly industries. The company’s products are used to program non-volatile memory devices, microcontrollers and programmable logic devices during manufacturing and in-field servicing. Its programmable systems are designed to handle a wide range of memory technologies, offering both automated and manual solutions to meet production and prototyping needs.

Key offerings include automated programming platforms that can integrate directly into high-volume assembly lines, as well as benchtop programmers for low- to mid-volume operations. Data I/O’s solutions support various memory types such as flash, EEPROM and advanced microcontrollers, and also feature secure programming options to help customers safeguard intellectual property. The company regularly updates its software tools to maintain compatibility with new device families and to streamline programming workflows.

Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Data I/O has grown from a niche memory programmer supplier into a trusted partner for electronics manufacturers worldwide. Over its history, the company has expanded its footprint through strategic partnerships and the development of proprietary programming technologies. Data I/O operates R&D, sales and support facilities across North America, Europe and Asia, enabling it to serve customers in industries such as automotive, aerospace, industrial controls and consumer electronics.

Data I/O’s management team brings extensive experience in semiconductor manufacturing and industrial automation. The company emphasizes customer support through regional field service engineers and application specialists who assist clients with equipment integration, training and technical troubleshooting. By combining hardware innovation with software expertise, Data I/O aims to help customers optimize production yields and accelerate time to market for electronic products.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $3.15 to $3.21
• 50-Day Range: $2.40 to $3.19
• 52-Week Range: $1.88 to $3.24
• Volume: 8,722 shs
• Average Volume: 26,279 shs
• Market Capitalization: $29.11 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $5.22
• Consensus Rating: Strong Buy

Data I/O Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Data I/O scored higher than 32% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 509th out of 666 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Strong Buy

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Data I/O has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Data I/O is -10.86, 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 -10.86, 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 1.65. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.22% 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 0.5, 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 decreased by 41.18%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving 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.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.22% 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 0.5, 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 decreased by 41.18%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.60

News Sentiment

Data I/O has a news sentiment score of 0.60. 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 0.85 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Data I/O this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

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

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Data I/O insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $37,303.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 7.30% of the stock of Data I/O is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

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

DAIO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have DAIO shares performed this year?

Data I/O's stock was trading at $2.77 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, DAIO shares have increased by 13.7% and is now trading at $3.15.

How were Data I/O's earnings last quarter?

Data I/O Corporation (NASDAQ:DAIO) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April, 24th. The electronics maker reported ($0.04) EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.09) by $0.05. The electronics maker had revenue of $6.18 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.30 million. Data I/O had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.56% and a negative net margin of 12.21%.
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How do I buy shares of Data I/O?

Shares of DAIO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Data I/O own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Data I/O investors own include Rockwell Medical (RMTI), Meta Platforms (META), NVIDIA (NVDA), Applied Materials (AMAT), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Alibaba Group (BABA) and Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/24/2025
• Today: 7/16/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/24/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: ELEC - MISC COMPONENTS
• Sub-Industry: Measuring And Control Equipment
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:DAIO
• CIK: 351998
• Web: www.dataio.com
• Phone: (425) 881-6444
• Fax: 425-867-6972
• Employees: 100
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Data I/O: $5.22
• High Price Target: $5.22
• Low Price Target: $5.22
• Potential Upside/Downside: +62.7%
• Consensus Rating: Strong Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 4.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.29)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$3.09 million
• Net Margins: -12.21%
• Pretax Margin: -10.54%
• Return on Equity: -14.56%
• Return on Assets: -10.84%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 4.20
• Quick Ratio: 3.04

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $21.77 million
• Price / Sales: 1.36
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $1.91 per share
• Price / Book: 1.68

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 9,240,000
• Free Float: 8,565,000
• Market Cap: $29.65 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.98