Dot Ai (DAIC) Stock Surges Over 15% After Hours: Why Is It Moving?

Dot Ai, Inc. (NASDAQ:DAIC) shares jumped 15.14% to $2.13 after the bell on Wednesday.

The gain in the stock of the Nevada-based Internet of Things (IoT) and AI-based SaaS company in the late trading session reverses a 4.15% regular-session decline.

Two Deals Behind Wednesday’s After-Hours

The rally in the extended trading session came as after the markets closed on Wednesday, Dot Ai disclosed two non-binding letters of intent totaling approximately $11 million in proposed transactions.

The company announced a non-binding term sheet for up to $5 million in convertible preferred stock, funded in three tranches, from an undisclosed investor. Proceeds target working capital and liability discharge during a strategic transition.

Separately, DAIC entered a letter of intent to divest a portion of its operating assets to a strategic buyer for up to $6 million in cash, plus the assumption of roughly $3 million in liabilities.

Dot Ai also stated that the buyer would fund a $500,000 secured convertible note to cover working capital and transaction expenses in exchange for exclusivity during the deal period.

Nasdaq Compliance, Balance Sheet At Stake

Maintaining its Nasdaq listing is a key closing condition for both deals. The transactions, if completed, are designed to strengthen the balance sheet and support continued compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements.

Cohen & Company Capital Markets is advising the company on strategic alternatives.

Both LOIs remain non-binding and face standard closing hurdles, definitive agreements, due diligence, board and stockholder approval and regulatory clearance. No assurance of completion was given.

Trading Metrics, Technical Analysis

Dot Ai has a market capitalization of $2.24 million, a 52-week high of $1,860 and a 52-week low of $1.64.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) of DAIC stands at 25.77.

The small-cap stock has dropped 99.47% over the past 12 months and is down 85.64% since the start of 2026.

Currently, DAIC is positioned extremely close to its annual low.

Price Action: The stock closed the regular session at $1.85, according to Benzinga Pro.

Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings indicate that DAIC has a negative price trend across all time frames.

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