Data I/ O reports a second-quarter loss: what it means for Data I/ O stock

Published on 10/05/2026 at 18:34 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Data I/O posted USD 5.15 million revenue in the second quarter of 2026. For Data I/O stock this means a USD 1.63 million net loss and GAAP EPS of minus USD 0.17.

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Data I/O Corporation (ISIN US2376901029) reported revenue of USD 5.15 million, a net loss of USD 1.63 million and GAAP earnings per share of minus USD 0.17 for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Webull listed the results on August 12, 2026, including the earnings-per-share miss against a USD 0.07 estimate.

Second-quarter revenue improves

The revenue figure increased 59 percent sequentially from USD 3.25 million in the first quarter of 2026. Operating loss also narrowed to USD 724,000 from USD 3.14 million in the first quarter, while the second-quarter net loss remained material for a company with a small revenue base.

Cash and cash equivalents stood at USD 10.84 million on June 30, 2026, compared with USD 5.71 million on March 31, 2026. Operating cash flow was negative USD 2.94 million during the second quarter, making cash conversion an important measure alongside the revenue recovery.

Platform strategy means execution risk

Data I/O describes a shift from capital equipment toward a platform model with software and recurring revenue. Its investor-relations materials also cite the LumenX platform, secure data provisioning and Programming-as-a-Service as growth areas.

The company says it serves 8 of the top 9 automotive electronics suppliers worldwide and has operated in semiconductor programming for more than 50 years. Those customer relationships offer scale, but the second-quarter operating cash outflow shows that revenue growth still needs to translate into sustainable profitability.

Losses keep the stock story focused

The second-quarter comparison is mixed: revenue rose 59 percent sequentially and the operating loss narrowed by USD 2.42 million, yet GAAP earnings per share missed the USD 0.07 estimate by USD 0.10. For investors, the central question is whether the platform strategy can improve recurring revenue while reducing cash consumption.

Data I/O is listed on Nasdaq under ticker DAIO. Its business spans automated programming systems, secure deployment and device programming services for automotive, consumer electronics and Internet of Things manufacturers.