Daktronics (DAKT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: DAKT) is a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic display systems, video boards, scoreboards and related control systems. Founded in 1968 in Brookings, South Dakota by Al Kurtenbach and Duane Sander, the company has built a reputation for delivering custom visual display solutions to a wide range of markets. Its product portfolio includes large-format LED video displays, programmable message centers, digital billboards, and audio-visual solutions tailored to sports venues, transportation authorities, retail environments and live event producers.

The company’s primary business activities encompass the engineering, fabrication and installation of display systems for customers around the world. In the sports sector, Daktronics supplies scoreboards and video displays to professional and collegiate stadiums, as well as high school facilities and municipal recreation centers. Beyond athletics, its digital signage solutions support airport terminals, highways, transit stations and retail storefronts, providing real-time information, wayfinding and advertising capabilities. Daktronics also offers ongoing maintenance services, software updates and remote monitoring to ensure optimal performance throughout the life of its installations.

Initially rooted in the upper Midwest, Daktronics has expanded global operations with sales offices and manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe and Asia. The company leverages a network of independent sales representatives and distribution partners to penetrate diverse geographic markets, including the Middle East and South America. Its international reach is bolstered by localized technical support teams and regional engineering centers, enabling it to meet varied regulatory standards and customer requirements worldwide.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Reece Kurtenbach, Daktronics continues to invest in research and development with a focus on higher-resolution displays, enhanced control software and sustainable manufacturing practices. The company’s long-standing commitment to innovation and customer service has positioned it as a trusted partner for organizations seeking impactful, high-quality visual display solutions.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $19.32 to $19.92
• 50-Day Range: $19.04 to $27.73
• 52-Week Range: $13.05 to $28.27
• Volume: 213,980 shs
• Average Volume: 488,973 shs
• Market Capitalization: $951.99 million
• P/E Ratio: 35.84
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Daktronics Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Daktronics scored higher than 37% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 37th out of 59 stocks in the manufacturing sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Daktronics has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Daktronics has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.8 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 27.66%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Daktronics are expected to grow by 27.66% in the coming year, from $0.94 to $1.20 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Daktronics is 35.84, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 38.55.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Daktronics is 35.84, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Manufacturing sector average P/E ratio of about 23.40.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Daktronics has a PEG Ratio of 0.55. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Daktronics has a P/B Ratio of 3.62. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.16% of the float of Daktronics has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Daktronics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.59.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Daktronics has recently increased by 7.66%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Daktronics does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Daktronics does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Daktronics will have a dividend payout ratio of 16.67% next year. This indicates that Daktronics will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Daktronics has a news sentiment score of -0.38. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.66 average news sentiment score of Manufacturing companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Daktronics this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 2 people have added Daktronics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.9 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Daktronics insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

5.30% of the stock of Daktronics is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

61.69% of the stock of Daktronics is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

DAKT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have DAKT shares performed this year?

Daktronics' stock was trading at $19.77 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, DAKT shares have decreased by 0.3% and is now trading at $19.71.

How were Daktronics' earnings last quarter?

Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:DAKT) released its earnings results on Wednesday, March, 4th. The technology company reported $0.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.18 by $0.09. The technology company earned $181.87 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $181 million. Daktronics had a net margin of 3.43% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16.55%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Daktronics have any subsidiaries?

Daktronics subsidiaries include these companies: ADFLOW NETWORKS, Data Display, Open, Hoffend & Sons Inc., Dodge Electronics, European Timing Systems, ADFLOW Networks Inc., and more.

Who are Daktronics' major shareholders?

Daktronics' top institutional investors include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.89%), Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. (0.81%), OP Asset Management Ltd (0.23%) and Money Concepts Capital Corp (0.12%). Insiders that own company stock include Fox Opportunities Fund L Alta, Carla S Gatzke, Reece A Kurtenbach, Bradley T Wiemann, John Patrick Friel, John Patrick Friel, Andrew David Siegel, Sheila Mae Anderson and Matthew John Kurtenbach.
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How do I buy shares of Daktronics?

Shares of DAKT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Daktronics own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Daktronics investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Meta Platforms (META), Arista Networks (ANET), Adobe (ADBE), Jabil (JBL) and ServiceNow (NOW).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 3/04/2026
• Today: 5/05/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 6/24/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 4/30/2027

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Manufacturing
• Industry: Electrical Equipment & Parts
• Sub-Industry: Electronic Equipment & Instruments
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:DAKT
• CIK: 915779
• Web: www.daktronics.com
• Phone: (605) 692-0200
• Fax: 605-697-4700
• Employees: 2,702
• Year Founded: 1968

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.55
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 35.84
• Forward P/E Ratio: 20.97
• P/E Growth: 0.55
• Net Income: -$10.12 million
• Net Margins: 3.43%
• Pretax Margin: 4.26%
• Return on Equity: 16.55%
• Return on Assets: 8.82%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.19
• Current Ratio: 2.22
• Quick Ratio: 1.68

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $756.48 million
• Price / Sales: 1.26
• Cash Flow: $1.20 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 16.48
• Book Value: $5.45 per share
• Price / Book: 3.62

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 48,300,000
• Free Float: 45,738,000
• Market Cap: $951.99 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.67