Data I/O Corporation reports developments in data programming and security provisioning solutions for microcontrollers, security ICs, flash memory and other memory devices used in electronics manufacturing. Recurring updates cover financial results, bookings trends, cost actions, product-roadmap activity and demand from markets such as automotive electronics, IoT, medical, wireless, consumer electronics and industrial controls.
Company news also centers on the LumenX and LumenX2 programming platforms, PSV automated programming systems, manual programmers, on-site Programming-as-a-Service offerings and support tools for device programming and provisioning. Announcements frequently address technology collaborations, device-support libraries, manufacturing workflow integration, patents, service expansion and operational matters affecting global production support.
Data I/O (NASDAQ: DAIO) reported Q1 2026 net sales of $3.3 million, down from $6.2 million a year earlier, with a net loss of $3.2 million or $0.34 per share. Gross margin was 49.5% and bookings were $4.2 million.
The company announced a $23 million transformational acquisition expected to nearly double annual revenue, a $9 million private placement, and extensive cost optimizations. Q2 2026 revenue guidance is $5.0–$5.4 million, implying at least ~20% sequential growth, alongside expanded Programming-as-a-Service and AI-driven initiatives.
Data I/O (NASDAQ:DAIO) signed a letter of intent to acquire a leading semiconductor handling and packaging solutions manufacturer for about $23 million, funded with cash and equity. According to Data I/O, the deal is expected to nearly double annual revenue and be accretive to earnings and cash flow.
Up to 15% of consideration will be paid in stock, with an equity component of up to $3 million based on future performance. The transaction, targeted to close before the end of Q3 2026, aims to expand Programming-as-a-Service and diversify revenue beyond automotive electronics, subject to definitive agreements, financing, regulatory approvals and due diligence.
Data I/O (NASDAQ: DAIO) entered a definitive securities purchase agreement with two institutional investors for aggregate gross proceeds of $9 million.
The financing combines 869,840 common shares, $6.8 million of 4.0% unsecured convertible debentures, and warrants for up to 1,080,000 shares, supporting working capital, general purposes, and potential strategic acquisitions.
Data I/O (NASDAQ:DAIO) scheduled a conference call to discuss first quarter 2026 financial results on May 14, 2026. Management will host the call at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET and will release results after market close the same day.
Dial-in is 412-317-5788. A replay will be available about one hour after the call until May 28, 2026 at 412-317-0088, access code 5264867. The call will be webcast via the Events & Webcasts section of Data I/O's investor website and the webcast replay will be posted approximately one hour after the call.
Data I/O (NASDAQ: DAIO) launched a redesigned website on April 13, 2026, introducing digital tools and a long-awaited on-site Programming-as-a-Service (PaaS) offering. New features include an AI-powered chatbot, AI-expanded device search, a customer service portal, and a preview of next-gen systems targeting 2,200+ devices per hour.
The company said PaaS represents a fundamental business-model expansion and that next-generation programming platforms and new handlers are planned for the second half of 2026.
Data I/O (NASDAQ: DAIO) announced its next-generation LumenX2 programming platform and LumenX2-M4 manual programmer won a 2026 NPI Award from CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY for innovation, functionality, and manufacturing impact. LumenX2 expands device support, delivers verify speeds up to 750 MB/s with VerifyBoost, and scales from NPI to high-volume production.
The platform integrates with PSV automated systems, uses a tool-less changeover and shared adapter architecture to lower tooling costs and simplify transitions to automation.
Data I/O (NASDAQ: DAIO) reported Q4 2025 net sales of $4.0M and full-year 2025 net sales of $21.5M. Bookings for 2025 were $18.6M (-17% YoY) and backlog was $2.3M at year-end. Gross margin fell to 49.3% for 2025; net loss was $5.0M (-$0.53/share). Cash was $7.9M at year-end. Management outlined a 2026 organic-growth framework, highlighted AI-enabled product progress, a new IAR collaboration for secure provisioning, and ongoing expense reductions targeting an additional $1.0M annual run rate.
Data I/O (NASDAQ: DAIO) and IAR announced a collaboration to unify security provisioning from embedded design through volume manufacturing. The integrated solution links IAR's embedded toolchain with Data I/O's PSV programming systems and ConneX traceability to secure supply chains and accelerate device support.
The offering aims to reduce touchpoints, enable global, consistent provisioning, and launch in 2026 with several active customer engagements underway.
Data I/O (NASDAQ:DAIO) scheduled a conference call to discuss fourth-quarter results for the period ended December 31, 2025, on February 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET. The company will release financial results after market close the same day.
A live dial-in and simultaneous webcast are available; a replay will be posted about one hour after the call and remain available through March 12, 2026.
Data I/O (NASDAQ: DAIO) will participate in The Benchmark Company 14th Annual Discovery One-on-One Investor Conference on December 4, 2025 in New York City.
William Wentworth, President and CEO, will present the company’s investment thesis covering recent year-over-year bookings growth from automotive electronics customers in Asia, strategies to expand markets and improve gross margin, new programming innovations and awards for the LumenX platform, the company’s strong cash position with no debt, and inorganic growth activities. The investor presentation will be posted in Data I/O’s investor relations site on the morning of the event.