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DAKTDaktronics, Inc.
$19.41$937M
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Daktronics, Inc.

DAKT
NASDAQ · Optical & Photonic Components
$19.41
At close - Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST - USD
Market Cap$937M
P/E19.6x
52W High$28.27
Volume220.62K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2027Q1

Cyclical Margin Surge Hides Structural Cash Flow Volatility

Daktronics is experiencing a sharp cyclical upswing, with revenue growth accelerating to 7.1% in 2027Q1 and operating margins expanding to 10.6%, driven by project order flows and SG&A efficiencies.

GrowthAccelerating
ProfitabilityModerate
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

DAKT price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

8/12 Beats

EPS beat 8 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-31% Peers

P/E is 31% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 53 · Avg

Average momentum (RS Rating: 53)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystConfirmed earnings · Dec 9

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 11/7/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
DAKT-2.17%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+7.63%
1-Year Return
DAKT+0.83%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+9.69%
3-Year Return
DAKT+101.77%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+70.34%
5-Year Return
DAKT+225.13%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+58.40%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y Low
19.6x
Forward P/E
19.9x
EV/EBITDA80th %ile
10.1x
FCF YieldCash Flow
4.2%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
19.6x
32.1x
25th· Low
EV/EBITDA
10.1x
7.0x
80th· High
Price/FCF
23.5x
9.5x
67th· Fair
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$6.80-65.0%
Base (Fair)$11.89-44.5%
Bull$12.43-36.0%
$6.80 Bear$11.89 Base$12.43 Bull
Current Market Price: $19.41
Trades at a 63.2% premium to Base DCF ($11.89)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue FY26
$839M+10.9% YoY
Net income FY26
$45M+548.3% YoY
Free cash flow FY26
$34M-56.1% YoY
Operating margin FY26
7.3%+2.9 pts YoY
ROIC (FY26)26.2%
Avg ROIC 5Y16.7%
ROE (TTM)16%
Piotroski Score8 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate8/12 (67%)
Revenue Beat Rate7/12 (58%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q4 2026Latest
Sep 2, 2026
$0.40+15.4%
vs $0.35
$235M+1.9%
vs $230M
Q3 2026
Jun 24, 2026
$0.27+37.3%
vs $0.20
$209M+1.6%
vs $205M
Q2 2026
Mar 4, 2026
$0.09-50.0%
vs $0.18
$182M+0.5%
vs $181M
Q4 2025
Dec 10, 2025
$0.35+32.1%
vs $0.27
$229M+7.2%
vs $214M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

4 Stories
Zacks Investment Research·Oct 21, 2026
DAKT or GRMN: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors interested in stocks from the Electronics - Miscellaneous Products sector have probably already heard of Daktronics (DAKT) and Garmin (GRMN). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

Zacks Investment Research·Oct 16, 2026
4 Stocks With Robust Net Profit Margins to Enrich Your Portfolio

Boost your portfolio with JBL, DAKT, MSGM and SHG, each showing strong net profit margins and steady earnings growth.

GlobeNewsWire·Oct 14, 2026
Daktronics Announces Implementation Actions for Strategic Structural Cost Reduction and Manufacturing Optimization

Actions expected to generate annualized incremental pre-tax savings of over $18.0 million at full run rate reached during fiscal 2028

Zacks Investment Research·Oct 12, 2026
Wall Street Analysts Think Daktronics (DAKT) Could Surge 77.68%: Read This Before Placing a Bet

The consensus price target hints at a 77.7% upside potential for Daktronics (DAKT). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark DAKT against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Daktronics, Inc. (DAKT)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
DAKT logoDAKTDaktronics, Inc.Current
$19.41$937.21M19.6410.87%5.66%15.98%—
LYTS logoLYTSLSI Industries Inc.
$17.20$651.67M29.0420.23%2.96%6.75%1.11%
OLED logoOLEDUniversal Display Corporation
$88.31$4.13B17.530.45%36.74%13.54%2.03%
VUZI logoVUZIVuzix Corp.
$1.90$158M-5.199.14%-519.05%-89.11%0.02%
DGII logoDGIIDigi International Inc.
$63.21$2.38B50.481.46%9.63%7.39%—
PLXS logoPLXSPlexus Corp.
$192.17$5.14B25.8523.11%4.08%13.34%—

Compare DAKT vs Peers

Daktronics, Inc. (DAKT) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs LYTS

Most directly comparable listed peer for DAKT.

Scale Benchmark

vs ON

Larger-name benchmark to compare DAKT against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs LYTS, OLED, VUZI, DGII

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

DAKT SEC Filings & Documents

Daktronics, Inc. (DAKT) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Sep 11, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Sep 2, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 24, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2026

Jun 24, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Jun 25, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Jun 26, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Sep 2, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Mar 4, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Dec 10, 2025·SEC

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DAKT Frequently Asked Questions

Daktronics, Inc. (DAKT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Daktronics, Inc.'s revenue?

Daktronics, Inc. (DAKT) reported $854.3M in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $838.7M in fiscal year 2026. That is 1240% more than the $62.6M of fiscal year 1997.

How fast is Daktronics, Inc. growing?

Daktronics, Inc. (DAKT) grew revenue by 14.0% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.

Is DAKT profitable?

Yes. Daktronics, Inc. (DAKT) earned $48.3M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 5.7% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
What is DAKT's return on equity?

Daktronics, Inc. (DAKT) had a return on equity (ROE) of 16.0% over the trailing twelve months. That is above the market's typical 10-15%.

What is Daktronics, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Daktronics, Inc. (DAKT) generated $39.8M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.

What if you invested $1,000 in DAKT back in 1997?

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