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Daktronics, Inc.

DAKT · NASDAQ

Market closed$19.12$-0.310000 (-1.60%)After hours $19.12 · 0.00%

Key statistics

Previous close$19.43
Open$19.48
Day high$19.48
Day low$18.98
52-week high$28.27
52-week low$15.59
Market cap923.21M
Volume324.93K
Average volume426.39K
P/E ratio18.38
Forward P/E—
EPS1.04
Dividend yield0.00%

Market context

Why it moved

DAKT shares declined modestly as the announcement of Daktronics' new fiscal 2027 executive incentive program, which ties compensation heavily to operating income and revenue targets, may have prompted some investor caution amid broader market weakness in tech-related stocks.

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What is happening

Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.

July 17, 2026Daktronics closed down 1.60% amid a broader tech selloff, with the technology sector (XLK) also retreating as semiconductor stocks extended their correction and the Nasdaq fell on global chip weakness. Company-specific developments provided some positive counterweight: Daktronics filed an 8-K disclosing its fiscal 2027 executive compensation program, and a fresh lobbying disclosure revealed $50,000 spent in Q2 on trade and tariff policy for LED components, Micro-LED technology, and defense appropriations — highlighting the company's active engagement on import cost and government contract issues. Institutional interest remains notable, with Hillsdale Investment Management having boosted its stake by 161% in Q1, and Roth Capital recently raising its price target to $29 with a Buy rating following a strong earnings beat of $0.27 EPS vs. $0.20 expected.

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July 16, 2026Daktronics declined in regular trading and extended further losses in after-hours, pressured by a broad tech selloff as semiconductor and AI-linked stocks faced renewed selling pressure amid valuation concerns. Despite company-specific tailwinds — including a strong recent earnings beat (EPS $0.27 vs. $0.20 expected), a Roth Capital price target upgrade to $29 with a Buy rating, and Hillsdale Investment Management raising its stake by 161% — broader market headwinds dominated sentiment as the XLK tech ETF slipped while chip stocks extended their correction.

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July 16, 2026Daktronics closed slightly lower amid a mixed session for technology hardware stocks, with the broader XLK sector also retreating from intraday highs. The modest pullback follows a strong late June earnings beat—EPS of $0.27 vs. $0.20 expected on revenue of $208.6M—and a subsequent price target raise by Roth Capital to $29 with a Buy rating. Institutional interest has been notable, with Hillsdale Investment Management boosting its stake by 161% in Q1, though mixed signals persist: insider Sheila Anderson trimmed her position in early July and consensus remains Hold.

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July 15, 2026Daktronics shares declined amid a mixed macro backdrop, as a softer-than-expected June CPI report helped lift broader markets but couldn't offset stock-specific headwinds. Institutional activity remains a key focus: Hillsdale Investment Management dramatically increased its stake by 161% in Q1 to 392,089 shares, while other holders like Money Concepts Capital Corp cut positions sharply. Roth Capital recently raised its price target to $29 with a Buy rating following Daktronics' strong fiscal Q4 earnings beat — EPS of $0.27 vs. $0.20 estimated — though the consensus remains Hold with analysts watching for sustained revenue momentum.

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July 14, 2026Daktronics shares gained despite a challenging broader market backdrop, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq declining on renewed U.S.-Iran tensions that sent oil prices sharply higher and weighed on chip stocks. The electronic display maker's advance came against the backdrop of its recently reported beat on Q4 earnings — posting EPS of $0.27 vs. the $0.20 consensus and revenue of $208.61M — while analysts maintain a Hold consensus with a $29 price target. Notable headwinds include a 48% stake reduction by Money Concepts Capital Corp and insider selling in early July, keeping some caution in the name.

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July 11, 2026Daktronics fell nearly 3% on above-average volume as a Zacks comparison piece weighing DAKT against Acorn International (ACFN) drew fresh investor scrutiny to the stock's relative value. Analyst consensus remains constructive — with a buy rating and an average price target of $27.50 — but the session's decline came amid broader technology sector pressure, with the XLK ETF finishing mixed and semiconductor-driven volatility lingering following Iran-related geopolitical tensions earlier in the week. The company's next quarterly EPS is expected at $0.35, a meaningful step-up from the prior quarter's $0.06, keeping longer-term bulls engaged.

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July 6, 2026Daktronics closed essentially flat in the regular session before gaining ground in after-hours trading, rising ~1.76%, as investors digest recent analyst recognition of the company as an 'undiscovered gem' — highlighting its turnaround to profitability with net income of $45.38M versus a prior-year loss, and full-year revenue growth to $838.71M. The broader market provided a constructive backdrop, with Wall Street advancing on a semiconductor rebound and easing oil prices, while upcoming Fed minutes and Q2 earnings season add near-term catalysts for small-cap sentiment.

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July 3, 2026Daktronics closed essentially flat as investors weighed a mix of constructive and cautionary developments. On the positive side, Wall Street analysts see significant upside — Roth Capital recently raised its price target to $29 (maintaining Buy), and the consensus target implies roughly 54% upside from current levels. The company also beat Q4 estimates with record annual sales and a 50% jump in adjusted EPS year-over-year. Offsetting sentiment, Daktronics was dropped from several Russell Value benchmark indices in late June, and activist investor Alta Fox disclosed a 6% stake in an amended 13D filing, signaling continued institutional focus on the company's strategic direction.

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TradingView · July 17, 2026Daktronics sets 2027 incentive targets for CEO Ramesh Jayaraman and three NEOsStock Titan · July 17, 2026Daktronics (NASDAQ: DAKT) details 2027 executive bonus and stock planAVNetwork · July 17, 2026Daktronics See-Through LED Window Display Helps Generate Sales. Here's HowSports Video Group · July 14, 2026Bowling Green State Upgrades Doyt Perry Stadium With New Daktronics LED DisplayMarketBeat · July 14, 2026Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. Acquires 241,969 Shares of Daktronics, Inc. $DAKTStock Titan · June 24, 2026Daktronics ends fiscal 2026 with record sales, orders and a $356.2M backlogQuiver Quantitative · June 11, 2026Daktronics, Inc. to Release Fourth-Quarter and Fiscal 2026 Financial Results on June 24, 2026Stock Titan · May 21, 2026Daktronics CEO plans one-on-one meetings at May 28 investor event
Benzinga · July 2, 2026Roth Capital Maintains Buy on Daktronics, Raises Price Target to $29
Benzinga · June 24, 2026Electronic Scoreboard Maker Daktronics Sees Record Demand, $356 Million Backlog
Benzinga · June 24, 2026Daktronics Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Mt Newswire · June 24, 2026Daktronics Fiscal Q4 Adjusted Earnings, Net Sales Rise
Benzinga · June 24, 2026Daktronics Q4 Adj. EPS $0.27 Beats $0.20 Estimate, Sales $208.610M Beat $205.267M Estimate
Mt Newswire · June 24, 2026Earnings Flash (DAKT) Daktronics, Inc. Posts Q4 Adjusted EPS $0.27 per Share, vs. FactSet Est of $0.20
Mt Newswire · June 24, 2026Earnings Flash (DAKT) Daktronics, Inc. Reports Q4 Revenue $208.6M, vs. FactSet Est of $205.3M
Mt Newswire · June 11, 2026Roth Capital Initiates Coverage on Daktronics With Buy Rating, $26 Price Target

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