Daktronics Inc Financials
This page shows Daktronics Inc (DAKT) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 17 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
FY2025 became a working-capital harvest, with cash generation decoupling from earnings as inventory and debt came down.
Net income fell to-$10.1M even as operating cash flow reached$97.7M , a much wider profit-to-cash gap than the prior year. The balance sheet points to working-capital release: inventory fell to$109.5M from$134.9M , which helped lift cash and fund a sharp debt reduction.
Gross margin held at
The balance-sheet posture is much more conservative than a year ago: cash climbed to
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2026. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Daktronics Inc's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Daktronics Inc has an operating margin of 7.2%, meaning the company retains $7 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This results in a moderate score of 56/100, indicating healthy but not exceptional operating efficiency. This is up from 4.4% the prior year.
Daktronics Inc's revenue grew 10.9% year-over-year to $838.7M, a solid pace of expansion. This earns a growth score of 36/100.
Daktronics Inc carries a low D/E ratio of 0.03, meaning only $0.03 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 97/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.
With a current ratio of 2.31, Daktronics Inc holds $2.31 in current assets for every $1 of short-term obligations. This comfortable liquidity earns a score of 65/100.
Daktronics Inc has a free cash flow margin of 4.1%, earning a moderate score of 53/100. The company generates positive cash flow after capital investments, but with room for improvement.
Daktronics Inc earns a strong 15.1% return on equity (ROE), meaning it generates $15 of profit for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This efficient capital use earns a returns score of 72/100. This is up from -3.6% the prior year.
Daktronics Inc scores 5.09, well above the 2.99 safe threshold. This indicates low bankruptcy risk based on profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency.
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Daktronics Inc passes 9 of 9 financial strength tests. All 4 profitability signals pass (positive income, cash flow, and earnings quality), all 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, both operating efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Daktronics Inc generates $1.08 in operating cash flow ($49.2M OCF vs $45.4M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Daktronics Inc earns $41.6 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($60.8M vs $1.5M). This wide margin provides strong safety for debt servicing, even if earnings decline temporarily.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Daktronics Inc generated $838.7M in revenue in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 10.9% from the prior year.
Daktronics Inc's EBITDA was $80.2M in fiscal year 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 52.3% from the prior year.
Daktronics Inc reported $45.4M in net income in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 548.3% from the prior year.
Daktronics Inc earned $0.92 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 538.1% from the prior year.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Daktronics Inc generated $34.3M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2026, representing cash available after capex. This represents a decrease of 56.1% from the prior year.
Daktronics Inc held $131.6M in cash against $9.6M in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2026.
Daktronics Inc had 48M shares outstanding in fiscal year 2026. This represents a decrease of 1.7% from the prior year.
Margins & Returns
Daktronics Inc's gross margin was 27.3% in fiscal year 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 1.5 percentage points from the prior year.
Daktronics Inc's operating margin was 7.2% in fiscal year 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 2.9 percentage points from the prior year.
Daktronics Inc's net profit margin was 5.4% in fiscal year 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 6.8 percentage points from the prior year.
Daktronics Inc's ROE was 15.1% in fiscal year 2026, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 18.7 percentage points from the prior year.
Capital Allocation
Daktronics Inc invested $43.5M in research and development in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 11.8% from the prior year.
Daktronics Inc spent $25.6M on share buybacks in fiscal year 2026, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents a decrease of 13.3% from the prior year.
Daktronics Inc invested $14.9M in capex in fiscal year 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 23.5% from the prior year.
DAKT Income Statement
| Metric | Q4'26 | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | N/A | $181.9M-20.7% | $229.3M+4.7% | $219.0M+26.9% | $172.6M+15.4% | $149.5M-28.2% | $208.3M-7.9% | $226.1M |
| Cost of Revenue | N/A | $138.2M-17.4% | $167.4M+8.8% | $153.9M+18.9% | $129.4M+14.8% | $112.7M-26.1% | $152.5M-8.4% | $166.4M |
| Gross Profit | N/A | $43.6M-29.4% | $61.8M-5.0% | $65.1M+50.8% | $43.1M+17.3% | $36.8M-34.2% | $55.9M-6.4% | $59.7M |
| R&D Expenses | N/A | $10.5M+0.8% | $10.4M-2.1% | $10.7M+7.2% | $10.0M+5.5% | $9.4M-4.1% | $9.8M+2.2% | $9.6M |
| SG&A Expenses | N/A | $15.8M+15.1% | $13.8M-3.7% | $14.3M-27.5% | $19.7M+19.6% | $16.5M+6.1% | $15.6M+32.6% | $11.7M |
| Operating Income | N/A | $1.9M-91.1% | $21.6M-7.3% | $23.3M+1437.5% | -$1.7M+52.0% | -$3.6M-123.0% | $15.8M-30.6% | $22.7M |
| Interest Expense | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Income Tax | N/A | $502K-88.5% | $4.4M-23.8% | $5.8M+243.4% | -$4.0M-508.0% | -$660K-117.5% | $3.8M-26.9% | $5.2M |
| Net Income | N/A | $3.0M-82.8% | $17.5M+6.1% | $16.5M+274.7% | -$9.4M+45.1% | -$17.2M-180.1% | $21.4M+532.8% | -$4.9M |
| EPS (Diluted) | N/A | $0.06-82.9% | $0.35+6.1% | $0.33 | N/A | $-0.36-263.6% | $0.22+300.0% | $-0.11 |
DAKT Balance Sheet
| Metric | Q4'26 | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $554.4M+1.5% | $546.4M-0.4% | $548.4M+0.5% | $545.6M+8.5% | $502.9M-4.1% | $524.2M-5.0% | $551.9M-0.4% | $553.9M |
| Current Assets | $448.0M+5.2% | $425.8M-1.0% | $430.2M+0.2% | $429.4M+12.6% | $381.5M-3.3% | $394.4M-6.7% | $422.8M-1.1% | $427.4M |
| Cash & Equivalents | $131.6M-8.9% | $144.4M-3.5% | $149.6M+9.3% | $136.9M+7.3% | $127.5M-3.5% | $132.2M-1.6% | $134.4M+38.8% | $96.8M |
| Inventory | $110.5M+6.6% | $103.6M+2.5% | $101.1M-7.6% | $109.5M+3.4% | $105.8M-6.1% | $112.7M-7.3% | $121.6M-9.9% | $134.9M |
| Accounts Receivable | $118.6M+3.7% | $114.3M-11.6% | $129.4M+4.1% | $124.3M+33.9% | $92.8M-2.9% | $95.5M-14.2% | $111.3M-15.7% | $132.0M |
| Goodwill | $3.7M-0.7% | $3.7M+17.1% | $3.2M-0.8% | $3.2M+0.2% | $3.2M+3.3% | $3.1M-3.4% | $3.2M-0.1% | $3.2M |
| Total Liabilities | $253.7M+0.4% | $252.6M+0.7% | $250.9M-5.6% | $265.8M+15.1% | $231.0M-8.3% | $251.9M-13.4% | $291.0M-7.8% | $315.7M |
| Current Liabilities | $193.7M+1.1% | $191.6M-0.6% | $192.6M-7.2% | $207.6M+20.7% | $172.0M+5.9% | $162.4M-9.8% | $180.1M-8.6% | $196.9M |
| Long-Term Debt | $9.6M-2.8% | $9.9M+1.1% | $9.8M-2.8% | $10.1M-3.9% | $10.5M-74.4% | $41.0M-35.8% | $63.9M-14.2% | $74.5M |
| Total Equity | $300.7M+2.4% | $293.7M-1.2% | $297.5M+6.3% | $279.8M+2.9% | $271.9M-0.1% | $272.3M+4.4% | $260.9M+9.5% | $238.2M |
| Retained Earnings | $173.3M+5.1% | $164.9M+1.9% | $161.9M+12.1% | $144.4M+12.9% | $127.9M-6.9% | $137.3M-11.1% | $154.5M+16.1% | $133.1M |
DAKT Cash Flow Statement
| Metric | Q4'26 | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -$5.1M-143.6% | $11.7M-29.0% | $16.5M-36.7% | $26.1M+14.1% | $22.9M+90.3% | $12.0M-72.3% | $43.3M+122.5% | $19.5M |
| Capital Expenditures | $4.5M+24.4% | $3.6M+47.1% | $2.5M-42.4% | $4.3M-11.1% | $4.8M+14.9% | $4.2M-22.0% | $5.4M+6.0% | $5.1M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$9.6M-219.1% | $8.1M-42.4% | $14.0M-35.6% | $21.8M+20.8% | $18.0M+130.9% | $7.8M-79.4% | $38.0M+163.6% | $14.4M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$4.7M+14.5% | -$5.5M-43.0% | -$3.8M+31.7% | -$5.6M+6.3% | -$6.0M-11.1% | -$5.4M+15.8% | -$6.4M-7.5% | -$6.0M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$3.0M+74.5% | -$12.0M-10966.7% | -$108K+99.0% | -$11.1M+46.6% | -$20.9M-141.7% | -$8.6M-29648.3% | -$29K-101.4% | $2.1M |
| Dividends Paid | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Share Buybacks | $2.8M-73.6% | $10.6M+575.8% | $1.6M-85.3% | $10.7M-47.9% | $20.5M+126.9% | $9.0M | $0 | $0 |
DAKT Financial Ratios
| Metric | Q4'26 | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | N/A | 24.0%-3.0pp | 27.0%-2.8pp | 29.7%+4.7pp | 25.0%+0.4pp | 24.6%-2.2pp | 26.8%+0.4pp | 26.4% |
| Operating Margin | N/A | 1.1%-8.3pp | 9.4%-1.2pp | 10.6%+11.6pp | -1.0%+1.4pp | -2.4%-10.0pp | 7.6%-2.5pp | 10.1% |
| Net Margin | N/A | 1.7%-6.0pp | 7.6%+0.1pp | 7.5%+13.0pp | -5.5%+6.0pp | -11.5%-21.8pp | 10.3%+12.5pp | -2.2% |
| Return on Equity | N/A | 1.0%-4.9pp | 5.9%-0.0pp | 5.9%+9.4pp | -3.5%+2.8pp | -6.3%-14.5pp | 8.2%+10.3pp | -2.1% |
| Return on Assets | N/A | 0.5%-2.6pp | 3.2%+0.2pp | 3.0%+4.9pp | -1.9%+1.4pp | -3.3%-7.2pp | 3.9%+4.8pp | -0.9% |
| Current Ratio | 2.31+0.1 | 2.22-0.0 | 2.23+0.2 | 2.07-0.1 | 2.22-0.2 | 2.43+0.1 | 2.35+0.2 | 2.17 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.030.0 | 0.030.0 | 0.030.0 | 0.040.0 | 0.04-0.1 | 0.15-0.1 | 0.24-0.1 | 0.31 |
| FCF Margin | N/A | 4.4%-1.7pp | 6.1%-3.8pp | 10.0%-0.5pp | 10.5%+5.2pp | 5.2%-13.0pp | 18.2%+11.8pp | 6.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daktronics Inc's annual revenue?
Daktronics Inc (DAKT) reported $838.7M in total revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 10.9% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Daktronics Inc's revenue growing?
Daktronics Inc (DAKT) revenue grew by 10.9% year-over-year, from $756.5M to $838.7M in fiscal year 2026.
Is Daktronics Inc profitable?
Yes, Daktronics Inc (DAKT) reported a net income of $45.4M in fiscal year 2026, with a net profit margin of 5.4%.
What is Daktronics Inc's EBITDA?
Daktronics Inc (DAKT) had EBITDA of $80.2M in fiscal year 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Daktronics Inc have?
As of fiscal year 2026, Daktronics Inc (DAKT) had $131.6M in cash and equivalents against $9.6M in long-term debt.
What is Daktronics Inc's gross margin?
Daktronics Inc (DAKT) had a gross margin of 27.3% in fiscal year 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Daktronics Inc's operating margin?
Daktronics Inc (DAKT) had an operating margin of 7.2% in fiscal year 2026, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Daktronics Inc's net profit margin?
Daktronics Inc (DAKT) had a net profit margin of 5.4% in fiscal year 2026, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is Daktronics Inc's return on equity (ROE)?
Daktronics Inc (DAKT) has a return on equity of 15.1% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Daktronics Inc's free cash flow?
Daktronics Inc (DAKT) generated $34.3M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2026. This represents a -56.1% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Daktronics Inc's operating cash flow?
Daktronics Inc (DAKT) generated $49.2M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2026, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Daktronics Inc's total assets?
Daktronics Inc (DAKT) had $554.4M in total assets as of fiscal year 2026, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Daktronics Inc's capital expenditures?
Daktronics Inc (DAKT) invested $14.9M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does Daktronics Inc spend on research and development?
Daktronics Inc (DAKT) invested $43.5M in research and development during fiscal year 2026.
What is Daktronics Inc's current ratio?
Daktronics Inc (DAKT) had a current ratio of 2.31 as of fiscal year 2026, which is generally considered healthy.
What is Daktronics Inc's debt-to-equity ratio?
Daktronics Inc (DAKT) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03 as of fiscal year 2026, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Daktronics Inc's return on assets (ROA)?
Daktronics Inc (DAKT) had a return on assets of 8.2% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Daktronics Inc's Altman Z-Score?
Daktronics Inc (DAKT) has an Altman Z-Score of 5.09, placing it in the Safe Zone (low bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Daktronics Inc's Piotroski F-Score?
Daktronics Inc (DAKT) has a Piotroski F-Score of 9 out of 9, indicating strong financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Daktronics Inc's earnings high quality?
Daktronics Inc (DAKT) has an earnings quality ratio of 1.08x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Daktronics Inc cover its interest payments?
Daktronics Inc (DAKT) has an interest coverage ratio of 41.6x, meaning it can comfortably cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Daktronics Inc?
Daktronics Inc (DAKT) scores 63 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating moderate standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.