DAIO Data I/O Corporation

MIXED Impact: 6/10 PRESS-RELEASE
Horizon weeks Filed May 21, 2026 Processed 19d 16h ago Wire GlobeNewswire
Press release: earnings
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Executive Summary

Data I/O issued a corrected press release clarifying Q2 2026 revenue guidance of $5.0-5.4M, implying >50% sequential growth from Q1 2026. The company also highlighted a transformative acquisition expected to nearly double annual revenues and be accretive to earnings and cash flow, supported by a $9M direct investment. However, Q1 2026 EPS of -$0.21 missed consensus of -$0.14 by 50%, continuing a pattern of widening losses.

Key Financial Metrics

Guidance
$5.0M-$5.4M
initiated

Actionable Insight

The Q2 guidance of >50% sequential growth and the transformative acquisition narrative are positive catalysts, but the Q1 EPS miss and widening losses temper enthusiasm. Monitor the June 17 conference for further details on the acquisition and integration timeline. The $9M investment and potential dilution from financing are key risks.

Key Facts

  • Q1 2026 EPS of -$0.21 missed consensus of -$0.14 (-50% surprise)
  • Q2 2026 revenue guidance of $5.0-5.4M implies >50% sequential growth from Q1
  • Transformative acquisition expected to nearly double annual revenues and be accretive to earnings and cash flow
  • $9M direct investment to support the acquisition, subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions
  • Company presenting at Planet MicroCap Las Vegas 2026 conference on June 17, 2026

Financial Impact

Q1 EPS miss of -$0.21 vs -$0.14 consensus; Q2 revenue guidance $5.0-5.4M; acquisition expected to nearly double revenues; $9M investment

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Risk Factors

  • Q1 EPS miss of -$0.21 vs -$0.14 consensus, with losses widening sequentially
  • Acquisition and $9M investment subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions
  • Potential dilution from financing to support the investment
  • Micro-cap volatility and low liquidity

Market Snapshot

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Analyst Consensus
89% bullish (9 analysts)

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.

DocumentAccession Number
PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic)press-3299524
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May 21, 2026
19d ago
Press Release
MIXED ★ 6/10
$3.05 $4.25▲ +39.34%▲ +37.75%$3.60 (+18.03%)
May 19, 2026
21d ago
8-K
BEARISH ★ 6/10
$3.17 $4.25▼ −34.07%▼ −32.27%$3.60 (−13.56%)
May 15, 2026
25d ago
8-K
MIXED ★ 6/10
$3.02 $3.15▲ +4.30%▲ +2.69%$3.60 (+19.21%)
May 5, 2026
5w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$2.84 $2.91▲ +2.46%▲ +0.48%$3.60 (+26.76%)
Apr 30, 2026
5w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$2.71 $2.84▲ +4.80%▲ +3.07%$3.60 (+32.84%)
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