Daktronics to Ring Nasdaq Stock Market Closing Bell on April 8, 2026
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Daktronics (NASDAQ: DAKT) will ring the Nasdaq Closing Bell in Times Square on April 8, 2026, led by president and CEO Ramesh Jayaraman. The live broadcast begins at 3:45 p.m. ET with the bell at 4:00 p.m. ET.
The bell ceremony precedes Daktronics’ 2026 Investor Day at the Nasdaq MarketSite on April 9, 2026; institutional investors may register by contacting Investor Relations at investor@daktronics.com.
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News Market Reaction – DAKT
In the Apr 2 session, DAKT declined 0.56%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25 | Stadium display win | Positive | -0.8% | New large outfield video board installed at T-Mobile Park for Mariners. |
| Mar 24 | Stadium display win | Positive | +3.7% | Largest LED video display in Arizona installed at Chase Field for Diamondbacks. |
| Mar 23 | Display upgrade | Positive | +3.3% | Enhanced LED displays at Wrigley Field with higher resolution and more pixels. |
| Mar 18 | Conference participation | Neutral | -0.2% | CEO and Acting CFO scheduled investor meetings at the 38th Annual Roth Conference. |
| Mar 04 | Investor Day announcement | Positive | +4.0% | Planned 2026 Investor Day at Nasdaq MarketSite with executive presentations and Q&A. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent news skewed toward high-profile sports venue projects and investor events. Positive installation and event announcements often saw gains of 3–4%, though one ballpark win saw a modest -0.79% pullback, indicating generally constructive but occasionally inconsistent reactions.
Over the last month, Daktronics announced multiple marquee sports-venue display projects at Chase Field, Wrigley Field, and T-Mobile Park, highlighting growing visibility in large-scale LED installations. It also communicated investor-focused events, including attendance at the 38th Annual Roth Conference and an upcoming Investor Day on April 9, 2026. These updates came alongside generally positive single-day moves of around 3–4% on several announcements, framing the bell-ringing as another visibility milestone within this broader momentum.
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Bell ceremony precedes Daktronics’ 2026 Investor Day on April 9
BROOKINGS, S.D., April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daktronics (NASDAQ: DAKT), the leading U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of best-in-class dynamic video communication displays and control systems for customers worldwide, today announced the company will ring the Closing Bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York’s Times Square on Apr. 8, 2026.
The ceremony will be led by Ramesh Jayaraman, president and CEO of Daktronics, accompanied by members of the company’s leadership team, Board of Directors, employees and other key stakeholders who have been instrumental in supporting Daktronics’ journey.
“Ringing the Nasdaq Closing Bell will be an exciting milestone for our team and an important moment for our shareholders,” said Jayaraman, who began in this role on Feb. 2, 2026. “We are on a journey to accelerate profitable growth, and it’s events like this that bring us all together to celebrate both how far we’ve come and to focus on our bright future.”
The ceremony comes on the heels of Daktronics announcing its 2026 Fiscal Third Quarter Results and in advance of the company’s 2026 Investor Day – also at the Nasdaq MarketSite – on April 9.
Daktronics went public on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange in 1994.
The live broadcast of the Nasdaq Closing Bell ceremony will begin at 3:45 p.m. Eastern Time, with the bell scheduled to ring at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. To view the broadcast, visit: https://www.nasdaq.com/marketsite/bell-ringing-ceremony.
Institutional investors and analysts who wish to attend Investor Day in person may register in advance by contacting Investor Relations at investor@daktronics.com.
About Daktronics
Daktronics helps its customers to impact their audiences throughout the world with large-format LED video displays, message displays, scoreboards, digital billboards, audio systems and control systems in sport, business and transportation applications. Founded in 1968 as a USA-based manufacturing company, Daktronics has grown into the world leader in audiovisual systems and implementation with offices around the globe. Discover more 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 SEC filings, 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.
MEDIA RELATIONS
Justin Ochsner
Public Relations/Marketing
Email justin.ochsner@daktronics.com
INVESTOR RELATIONS
Howard Atkins, Chief Financial Officer
Investor@daktronics.com
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