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DAIO

Data I/O Corporation

DAIO

Data I/O Corporation • NASDAQ
$2.88 ▲ 2.86% (+0.08)
Market Cap $27.05 M
52w High $3.57
52w Low $1.88
Dividend Yield 0%
P/E -7.2
Volume 6.46K
Outstanding Shares 9.39M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q3-2025 $5.393M ▼ $4.127M ▲ $-1.362M ▼ -25.255% ▼ $-0.15 ▼ $-1.229M ▼
Q2-2025 $5.948M ▼ $3.804M ▲ $-742K ▼ -12.475% ▼ $-0.08 ▼ $-652K ▼
Q1-2025 $6.176M ▲ $3.565M ▼ $-382K ▲ -6.185% ▲ $-0.041 ▲ $-234K ▲
Q4-2024 $5.185M ▼ $3.992M ▲ $-1.182M ▼ -22.797% ▼ $-0.13 ▼ $-1.176M ▼
Q3-2024 $5.423M $3.249M $-307K -5.661% $-0.033 $-214K

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q3-2025 $9.664M ▼ $22.694M ▼ $6.684M ▼ $16.01M ▼
Q2-2025 $9.969M ▼ $24.117M ▼ $6.871M ▼ $17.246M ▼
Q1-2025 $10.485M ▲ $24.513M ▼ $6.966M ▼ $17.547M ▼
Q4-2024 $10.326M ▼ $24.97M ▲ $7.344M ▲ $17.626M ▼
Q3-2024 $12.372M $24.843M $5.654M $19.189M

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q3-2025 $-1.362M ▼ $0 ▲ $0 ▲ $0 ▲ $-305K ▲ $0 ▲
Q2-2025 $-742K ▼ $-342K ▼ $-291K ▼ $-97K ▼ $-516K ▼ $-633K ▼
Q1-2025 $-382K ▲ $109K ▲ $-56K ▲ $2K ▲ $159K ▲ $53K ▲
Q4-2024 $-1.182M ▼ $-1.55M ▼ $-188K ▼ $-16K ▼ $-2.046M ▼ $-1.738M ▼
Q3-2024 $-307K $839K $-115K $7K $932K $724K

Five-Year Company Overview

Income Statement

Income Statement Revenue has been modest and fairly flat over the last several years, with only small ups and downs. Gross profit exists but is thin, leaving limited room after operating costs. The company tends to hover around break-even, swinging between small profits and small losses rather than showing a clear, strong earnings trend. Earnings per share have been volatile for such a small base, which signals that even minor swings in demand or costs can noticeably impact results.

Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet The balance sheet looks conservative and straightforward. Total assets have stayed fairly steady, supported by a consistent cash position. The company carries essentially no debt, which reduces financial risk and interest burden. Equity levels are stable, suggesting that, despite uneven profitability, the firm has not been forced into heavy borrowing or significant dilution to fund its operations. Overall, it appears financially cautious but also not rapidly expanding its asset base.

Cash Flow

Cash Flow Cash generation appears to be around break-even over time, with operating cash flow neither strongly positive nor deeply negative. Free cash flow is similarly subdued, reflecting low capital spending but also limited surplus cash from operations. This pattern suggests a business that is largely self-funding day to day, but without a strong cash engine to aggressively invest, repurchase shares, or build large reserves. Any future growth initiatives may require careful cash management.

Competitive Edge

Competitive Edge Data I/O operates in a niche part of the electronics manufacturing chain, focusing on programming and security for chips used in automotive and IoT applications. It benefits from a long history in the space, a reputation for quality, and deep relationships with leading automotive electronics customers. Its systems are often seen as industry standards, and its portfolio of patents and specialized security capabilities adds protection against direct copycats. However, the market is specialized and can be cyclical, and the company’s relatively small size means that shifts in customer demand or technology standards can have an outsized impact.

Innovation and R&D

Innovation and R&D Innovation is a clear strength. The company has built advanced platforms for secure chip programming and security provisioning, such as SentriX and LumenX, and is rolling out next-generation versions. It is pushing into “security as a service,” machine-learning–driven automation, and support for newer semiconductor standards, which can deepen customer stickiness. Its patent portfolio and close work with chip vendors help keep its technology relevant. The key uncertainty is execution: turning strong engineering and niche leadership into steady, scalable financial performance in fast-moving automotive, IoT, and industrial markets.

Summary

Data I/O is a small, specialized technology company with a conservative balance sheet, modest and somewhat volatile profitability, and cash flows that roughly balance out over time. Its true strength lies less in current financial scale and more in its niche leadership in secure device programming, long-standing automotive relationships, and a steady stream of product innovation. The main questions for the future are whether it can convert this technical and competitive position into more consistent growth and profitability, and how well it can adapt as semiconductor technologies, security requirements, and end markets continue to evolve.

NEWS

November 20, 2025 · 11:02 AM UTC

Data I/O to Participate in The Benchmark Company 14th Annual Discovery One-on-One Investor Conference

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November 18, 2025 · 4:00 PM UTC

Data I/O's New LumenX2 Programming Platform and Lumen®X2-M4 Win 2025 Global Technology Award

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November 17, 2025 · 7:45 AM UTC

Data I/O Unveils Next Generation LumenX Programming Platform at productronica 2025

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October 30, 2025 · 4:00 PM UTC

Data I/O Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

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October 29, 2025 · 8:00 AM UTC

Data I/O Adds Step-by-Step Excellence Award to Growing List of Industry Recognition for LumenX-M8

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