Q1 2026 Data I/O Corp Earnings Call Transcript

May 14, 2026 / 09:00 PM GMT

Release Date Price: $2.91 (+5.05%)

Transcript 10-Q8-K

Key Points

Positve

Data I/O Corp (DAIO) announced a transformational acquisition that is expected to double the company's size and enhance its manufacturing capabilities.
The company secured a $9 million strategic direct investment, strengthening its balance sheet and providing financial flexibility for future M&A activities.
Data I/O Corp (DAIO) reported a significant improvement in bookings in Q1 2026, with a positive momentum carrying into Q2.
The company is expanding its customer base with new logos, diversifying beyond its traditional reliance on the automotive sector.
Data I/O Corp (DAIO) is leveraging AI to improve productivity and reduce costs, contributing to a lower breakeven point for the business.

Negative

Net sales in Q1 2026 were $3.3 million, a significant decrease from $6.2 million in the same quarter of the previous year.
The company reported a net loss of $3.2 million for Q1 2026, compared to a net loss of $382,000 in Q1 2025.
Gross margin decreased to 49.5% in Q1 2026 from 51.6% in Q1 2025, due to lower absorption of labor and overhead costs.
Operating expenses included $1.2 million in one-time costs related to optimization and investments, impacting the bottom line.
Cash reserves decreased to $5.7 million at the end of Q1 2026, down from $7.9 million at the end of the previous year.

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E D I T E D V E R S I O N

DAIO.OQ - Data I/O Corp
Q1 2026 Data I/O Corp Earnings Call
May 14, 2026 / 09:00PM GMT

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Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to Data.io's first quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call.

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