Data Storage Corp (DTST)
NASDAQInformation TechnologyInformation Technology ServicesSnapshot 2026-11-05
$2.41-13.62%
Close 2026-11-05 · 1-day change
NASDAQInformation TechnologyInformation Technology ServicesSnapshot 2026-11-05
QuarterlyIQ Insights · DTST
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance sits well below its industry cohort — worth keeping an eye on, though it has not freshly broken.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | -12.8% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | 20.8% |
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
No outside relationship met the current evidence threshold.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-11-05.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
Use the underlying financial and sector pages to investigate the cause.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 33.6 percentage points less one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
Worth watching into the next print: this name is a smaller-cap name (higher miss base rate) and has erratic recent earnings surprises. A fundamental tilt, not a price call.
Model as of 2026-11-05 · Compared with 29 industry peers
DTST — earnings miss
Dated 2026-08-14
Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 14, 2026, Data Storage Corporation, a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), issued a press release that included financial information for its quarter ended June 30, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K. The information contained in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act o…
Why it matters: DTST lost $1.18 million from continuing operations in Q2, while its current quality signal is loss-making. A smaller loss would show progress toward covering costs.
Supportive ifQ3 loss from continuing operations is less than $1.18 million.
Worry ifQ3 loss from continuing operations is $1.18 million or more.
Why it matters: DTST cites its capital as support for deals, while its signal set flags high risk. A sharp cash drop could limit room for new plans.
Watch forQ3 cash and marketable securities total at least $9.3 million, near the Q2 level.
Also watch forQ3 cash and marketable securities fall below $8.3 million. No deal or return to shareholders is disclosed.
Why it matters: SaiS is still in development, with no customer or sales figures disclosed. A paid test would show that buyers are engaging with the plan.
Supportive ifDTST names a SaiS customer or reports a paid pilot for its AI recovery, testing, or compliance tools.
Worry ifDTST reports no customer or paid pilot by year-end 2026, or says SaiS work has been delayed.
We watch for confirming and disproving signals on each item. Resolutions are found automatically where possible and checked by hand for unclear cases. Last 90 days shown.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$203 on $10,000 · ±2.0% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $551 loss on $10,000 · 5.5% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $5,293 loss on $10,000 · 52.9% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.