Overview

• Data programming solutions firm's Q4 revenue fell and missed analyst expectations

• Company reported Q4 net loss of $2.5 mln, impacted by one-time expenses

• Operating expenses rose due to SEC filings and ERP system transition

Outlook

• Data I/O expects organic revenue growth in 2026 over 2025

• Company plans additional $1 mln expense reduction run rate in 2026

• Data I/O sees near term positive operating cash flow

Result Drivers

• COST REDUCTIONS - Operating expenses reduced by 7% with further reductions planned, contributing to operational efficiencies

• AI INTEGRATION - AI is being deployed across all departments, driving operational efficiencies and new revenue opportunities

Company press release: ID:nGNX8prZnD

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the computer hardware peer group is "buy."

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Data I/O Corp is $5.22, about 81.3% above its February 25 closing price of $2.88

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