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PRESS-RELEASE ·Filed Aug 14, 2026

DTST

Data Storage Corp.
NEUTRAL
Impact 4/10
Horizonweeks Processed2mo ago WireGlobeNewswire
Press release · Earnings
Actionable Insight • Neutral

The stock trades below cash value ($8M market cap vs $9.3M cash), but operating losses are accelerating. Watch for M&A announcements as the primary catalyst; without a deal, the cash burn will erode the balance sheet. The next 10-Q will show whether the tender offer and cost-cutting stabilize the loss trajectory.

DirectionNeutral
Confidencemedium
Horizonweeks
Latest settled — T+20d
DTST ▼ -4.25% at T+20d
NEUTRAL call -4.25% · α vs SPY -2.26% · entry $3.06 → $2.93
Next anchor: T+60d in 12d
Latest observation: T+49 +9.83% FF3 residual α
Entry = T+0 close
Aug 14, 2026
via day close
T+1d
-1.63%
call -1.63% · α -1.16%
$3.01
settled 2mo ago
T+5d
-0.25%
call -0.25% · α +1.12%
$3.05
settled 2mo ago
T+20d
-4.25%
call -4.25% · α -2.26%
$2.93
settled 6w ago
T+60d
Pending
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Executive Summary

Data Storage Corp. reported Q2 2026 revenue of $358.5K (up 9.3% YoY but missing the $400K consensus) and a net loss of $(1.23M) vs $(0.73M) a year ago, with EPS of $(0.55) versus the $(0.35) consensus. The company holds $9.3M in cash and marketable securities with no debt, is actively pursuing M&A in AI/cybersecurity/telecom, and completed a tender offer that sharply reduced the share count. The widening operating loss and revenue miss are negatives, but the cash-rich, debt-free balance sheet and acquisition strategy create a speculative floor.

Key Financial Metrics

EPS
−$0.55
est −$0.35 · -57.1%
Revenue
$358.5K
est $400.0K · -10.4% · +9.3% YoY
Rating
miss
Free Cash Flow
-$2.6M
Gross Margin
47%

Key Facts

  • Q2 2026 revenue from continuing operations $358,530, up 9.3% YoY but below $400K consensus.
  • Net loss attributable to common stockholders $(1,225,515) vs $(733,049) in Q2 2025.
  • EPS $(0.55) vs $(0.35) consensus; continuing ops EPS $(0.52).
  • Cash and marketable securities $9.3M, zero long-term debt.
  • Weighted average shares fell from 7.2M to 2.2M due to tender offer.
  • Company actively evaluating M&A in AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, and telecom.

Financial Impact

Revenue miss of ~10% and net loss widening by 67% YoY; cash position of $9.3M provides ~3.5 quarters of runway at current burn rate.

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Risk Factors

  • Continued operating losses could deplete cash faster than expected.
  • M&A execution risk — overpaying or failing to integrate acquisitions.
  • Low liquidity and tiny market cap increase volatility and limit institutional interest.

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq
Sector
Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation
Analyst Consensus
0% bullish (6 analysts)

Investment Themes

Software & IT

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.

DocumentAccession Number
PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic)press-3345319
8 reports for DTST
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TypeNow
Aug 14, 2026
10w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$3.06awaiting T+60—$2.97 (−2.94%)
Aug 6, 2026
11w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 1/10
$3.32awaiting T+60—$2.97 (−10.54%)
May 15, 2026
23w ago
Press Release
BEARISH ★ 5/10
$4.06 $3.48▲ +14.29%▲ +18.80%$2.97 (+26.85%)
May 12, 2026
24w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$4.49 $3.32▼ −26.06%▼ −30.44%$2.97 (−33.85%)
May 5, 2026
25w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 1/10
$4.03 $2.91▼ −27.92%▼ −30.66%$2.97 (−26.30%)
Apr 14, 2026
28w ago
Press Release
MIXED ★ 6/10
$4.04 $3.43▼ −15.10%▼ −23.62%$2.97 (−26.49%)
Apr 9, 2026
28w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 1/10
$4.07 $3.46▼ −14.99%▼ −25.77%$2.97 (−27.03%)
Mar 10, 2026
33w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$4.02 $3.54▼ −11.94%▼ −23.62%$2.97 (−26.12%)
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Report published Aug 14, 2026