Daktronics stock reports 7.1 percent sales growth
Published on 09/30/2026 at 16:22 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Daktronics stock is anchored by fiscal 2027 first-quarter sales of USD 234.6 million, up 7.1 percent from the prior-year period, according to the company's Daktronics release dated September 2, 2026. The quarter ended August 1, 2026, and contained 13 weeks compared with 14 weeks a year earlier.
EPS rises while margin holds
Diluted EPS reached USD 0.40 in fiscal Q1 2027, an increase of 21.2 percent from USD 0.33 in the comparable period. Operating income rose 7.2 percent to USD 24.9 million, while the operating margin remained at 10.6 percent, the company said in the same dated release.
Backlog offsets softer orders
Product backlog totaled USD 311.3 million at the end of the quarter, compared with USD 360.3 million a year earlier, and marked the sixth consecutive quarter above USD 300 million. New orders fell 19.6 percent to USD 191.8 million from USD 238.5 million, which Daktronics linked to the timing of several large transactions expected in the second quarter.
Operating cash flow increased to USD 31.4 million from USD 26.1 million, while quarter-end cash reached USD 154.6 million. The company also repurchased USD 4.4 million of stock during the quarter, according to the September 2 release.
Analyst view meets a wide range
MarketBeat reported on September 26, 2026, that Wall Street Zen upgraded Daktronics from Hold to Buy. The report also put the broader consensus at Moderate Buy with an average price target of USD 31.00.
Market value and yearly range
Market capitalization stood at USD 843.5 million on September 30, 2026. The 52-week range was USD 11.97 to USD 28.27, giving investors a clear reference for the stock's current valuation context.
Daktronics stock facts
- Company: Daktronics, Inc.
- Ticker: DAKT
- Primary exchange: Nasdaq Global Select Market
- Market capitalization: USD 843.5 million (as of September 30, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 11.97-USD 28.27 (as of September 30, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Technology / Hardware, Equipment and Parts
