Daktronics to Participate in the 15th Annual Needham Virtual Industrial Tech, Robotics & Power 1x1 Conference
Rhea-AI Summary
Daktronics (Nasdaq: DAKT) announced that CEO and President Ramesh Jayaraman and Acting CFO Howard Atkins will participate in the 15th Annual Needham Virtual Industrial Tech, Robotics & Power 1x1 Conference, held August 17–18, 2026. The company highlights its global leadership in large-screen video displays, electronic scoreboards, LED displays and integrated control systems serving Live Events, Commercial, High School Park and Recreation, Transportation and International markets.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24 | earnings report | Positive | -3.8% | Record fiscal-year sales, orders, margins, backlog, and cash were reported. |
| Jun 11 | earnings date notice | Neutral | +9.3% | Fiscal 2026 results release and conference call were scheduled for June 24. |
| Jun 10 | conference participation | Neutral | -0.8% | Executives scheduled one-on-one investor meetings at the Roth Conference. |
| May 21 | conference participation | Neutral | +0.9% | Executives scheduled one-on-one investor meetings at the Craig-Hallum conference. |
| Apr 09 | display upgrades | Positive | -2.0% | Daktronics installed LED video boards and ribbon displays at Yankee Stadium. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Positive operating and project announcements were followed by negative 24-hour reactions in the two historical examples.
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BROOKINGS, S.D., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daktronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: DAKT), the leading U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of best-in-class dynamic video communication displays and control systems for customers worldwide, announced that Chief Executive Officer and President Ramesh Jayaraman and Acting Chief Financial Officer Howard Atkins, will participate in the 15th Annual Needham Virtual Industrial Tech, Robotics, & Power 1x1 Conference being held August 17-18, 2026.
ABOUT DAKTRONICS
Daktronics has strong leadership positions in, and is the world's largest supplier of, large-screen video displays, electronic scoreboards, LED text and graphics displays, and related control systems. The Company excels in the control of display systems, including those that require integration of multiple complex displays showing real-time information, graphics, animation, and video. Daktronics designs, manufactures, markets and services display systems for customers around the world in four domestic business units: Live Events, Commercial, High School Park and Recreation, and Transportation, and one International business unit. For more information, visit the company's website at: www.daktronics.com.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
Cautionary Notice: In addition to statements of historical fact, this news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is intended to enjoy the protection of that Act. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company's expectations or beliefs concerning future events. The Company cautions that these and similar statements involve risk and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations, including, but not limited to, changes in economic and market conditions, management of growth, timing and magnitude of future contracts and orders, fluctuations in margins, the introduction of new products and technology, the impact of adverse weather conditions, increased regulation, and other risks described in the Company's filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for its 2025 fiscal year. Forward-looking statements are made in the context of information available as of the date stated. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise such statements to reflect new circumstances or unanticipated events as they occur.
For more information contact:
INVESTOR RELATIONS:
Howard I. Atkins, Chief Financial Officer
Tel (605) 692-0200
Investor@daktronics.com
Alliance Advisors IR
Carolyn Capaccio / Jody Burfening
DAKTIRTeam@allianceadvisors.com
