CORRECTION -- Data I/O to Present at the Planet MicroCap Investor Conference Powered by MicroCapClub
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Data I/O (NASDAQ: DAIO) issued a correction and confirmed details of its Planet MicroCap Las Vegas 2026 investor presentation on June 17, 2026, at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.
The company plans to discuss a transformative acquisition, a $9 million investment, and Q2 2026 revenue guidance of $5.0–$5.4 million, implying a minimum of over 50% sequential growth from Q1.
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Peers on Argus
Peer action is mixed: CPSH appeared on momentum scanners, moving up about 4.18%, while IMTE was down about 5.22%, pointing to stock-specific factors for DAIO rather than a broad sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14 | Q1 2026 earnings | Neutral | +10.0% | Weak quarter paired with strong guidance, acquisition, and transformation strategy. |
| May 14 | Transformational acquisition | Positive | +10.0% | Announced ~$23M deal expected to nearly double annual revenue and be accretive. |
| May 14 | Direct investment | Positive | +10.0% | $9M securities purchase agreement to fund working capital and strategic moves. |
| Apr 30 | Earnings call date | Neutral | +5.0% | Scheduled Q1 2026 results call and webcast, clarifying upcoming disclosure timing. |
| Apr 13 | New products & PaaS | Positive | -0.4% | Launch of NEW Data I/O branding, PaaS offering, and next-gen systems preview. |
Shares have generally reacted positively to transformational deals, financing, and event-related news, with only a minor divergence on a branding/product launch update.
Over the past months, Data I/O has reported weak Q1 2026 results but paired them with a planned $23 million acquisition expected to nearly double annual revenue and a $9 million financing to support “The NEW Data I/O.” Event-related announcements, including the Q1 results call on May 14, 2026, have coincided with gains of about 5–10%. Today’s conference and guidance correction fits into this broader transformation and communication effort.
Regulatory & Risk Context
An effective S-3 shelf filed on 2026-01-09 registers up to $20,000,000 of mixed securities, giving the company flexibility to issue equity, debt, or other instruments over time for general corporate and strategic purposes. No usage has been recorded to date.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement corrects prior language on Q2 2026 guidance, now stating that $5.0–$5.4 million in revenue implies a minimum of over 50% sequential growth from Q1. It reiterates themes from recent disclosures: a planned transformative acquisition expected to nearly double annual revenue and a $9 million direct investment backing “The NEW Data I/O.” Investors may focus on how conference commentary aligns with these targets and on progress toward closing the transaction.
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REDMOND, Wash., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a release issued under the same headline earlier today by Data I/O Corporation, please note that in the 2026 business framework section in the third bullet list, the part that said "implying a minimum of approximately
Data I/O Corporation (NASDAQ: DAIO) (the “Company”), the leading global provider of data provisioning solutions for flash memory, microcontrollers and security ICs, today announced that it will be presenting at the Planet MicroCap Las Vegas 2026 Investor Conference Powered by MicroCapClub on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM PST at the Bellagio Resort & Hotel. William Wentworth, President and CEO of Data I/O Corporation, will be hosting the presentation and answering questions at the conclusion.
During the presentation, Mr. Wentworth is expected to discuss the following:
- The recently announced transformative acquisition which is expected to provide greater scale, strategic shift toward higher value service-based revenues, and critical IP to further strengthen The NEW Data I/O. The acquisition also is expected to nearly double the annual revenues of Data I/O as well as be accretive to earnings and cash flow.
- Significant direct investment of
$9 million to support The NEW Data I/O, subject to the satisfaction of regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. - 2026 business framework, including second quarter 2026 revenue guidance of
$5.0 -5.4 million, implying a minimum of over50% sequential growth from the first quarter.
To access the live presentation, please use the following information:
Planet MicroCap Las Vegas 2026 Powered by MicroCapClub
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM PST
Webcast: https://event.summitcast.com/view/bpjo3VVjZ25pp6SXpUua92/WzKe9cqxzjXKxMETeUstK2
Mr. Wentworth also will be conducting investor meetings at the conference from June 17-18. If you would like to schedule a 1x1 investor meeting with Data I/O, and to attend the Planet MicroCap Las Vegas 2026 conference, please make sure you are registered here: REGISTER. Meetings will be scheduled and conducted in person at the conference venue: Bellagio Resort & Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. The Planet MicroCap Las Vegas 2026 website is available here: HOME PAGE. The investor presentation to be referenced during the conference will be made available within the investor relations section of Data I/O’s website on the morning of June 17. Access the presentation here: https://www.dataio.com/investor-relations/news/events/
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About Data I/O Corporation
Since 1972, Data I/O has developed innovative solutions to enable the design and manufacture of electronic products for automotive, Internet-of-Things, medical, wireless, consumer electronics, industrial controls, and other electronics devices. Today, our customers use Data I/O security deployment and programming solutions to reliably, securely, and cost-effectively, bring innovative new products to life. These solutions are backed by a global network of Data I/O support and service professionals, ensuring success for our customers. For more information, please visit www.dataio.com.
Safe Harbor/Forward Looking Statements and Disclosure Information
The Company cautions you that statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking include, but are not limited to, the anticipated use of proceeds of the financing, the ability to receive shareholder approval regarding the size of the financing, and the registration for resale of the securities being issued and sold in the financing. These statements are based on the Company's current beliefs and expectations. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by the Company that any of its plans will be achieved. Actual results may differ from those set forth in this press release due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company's business, including, without limitation, market, market risks and other market conditions; and financing contingencies/shareholder approval.
Factors that may impact the Company’s operations and finances include uncertainties as to the ability to record revenues based upon the timing of product deliveries, market acceptance of Edge AI, shipping availability, installations and acceptance, accrual of expenses, coronavirus or other business interruptions, changes in economic conditions, part shortages, business disruptions and other risks including those described in the Company’s 10-K, 10-Q and other periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), press releases and other communications.
Data I/O may use its website (www.dataio.com) and investor relations page (www.dataio.com/Company/Investor-Relations), its X account (@DataIO_Company), and its LinkedIn page (linkedin.com/company/data-io) to disclose material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors and other interested parties should monitor these sites, in addition to following Data I/O’s press releases, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, public conference calls and public presentations/webcasts.
Investor Contact
Darrow Associates, Inc.
Jordan Darrow
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631-766-4528
