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Daktronics Inc. filings document the public-company disclosures of an operating manufacturer of electronic display systems and control technologies. Recent Form 8-K reports cover operating and financial results, material definitive agreements, governance and management changes, executive compensation arrangements, shareholder voting matters and capital-structure disclosures.
The filing record also includes disclosures tied to cooperation agreement amendments, leadership transition terms, equity award treatment, common stock ownership information, and exhibits furnished with earnings releases. These documents frame the company’s reporting around results, governance, contractual obligations and securities-related matters.
Daktronics, Inc. reported that its board approved a First Amendment to a Consulting Agreement with former named executive officer Carla Gatzke, effective as of May 1, 2026. The amendment extends her consulting term through August 28, 2026, with services limited to project-specific advisory work requested by the company. During this extended term, her monthly consulting fee will be $7,500, compared with the original $30,000 per month that applied through April 30, 2026. All other terms of the original Consulting Agreement remain in effect, and the full amendment is filed as an exhibit.
Daktronics Inc. (DAKT) Schedule 13G: investment adviser Earnest Partners, LLC reports beneficial ownership of 3,190,377 shares, representing 6.6% of the outstanding common stock as of the filing. The filing lists sole voting power of 2,044,850 shares and shared voting power of 310,237.
The filing is signed by Chief Compliance Officer James M. Wilson on 05/13/2026 and states Earnest Partners is filing as an investment adviser under the applicable rule.
Daktronics VP of Design & Development Brett David Wendler acquired 98 shares of Daktronics common stock at $15.97 per share on an open-market purchase coded “P.” A footnote states the 98 shares were purchased under the Daktronics Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the period ended April 30, 2026.
After this transaction, Wendler directly holds 44,520 common shares and indirectly holds 16,918 common shares through a 401(k) account. This filing reflects a small, routine net purchase of company stock by an executive.
Daktronics VP Brett David Wendler filed an initial Form 3 reporting his ownership in the company. He holds 44,422 shares of common stock directly and 16,918 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan. He also holds 19,950 restricted stock units and incentive stock options covering 48,946 shares of common stock, consisting of both vested and unvested awards that vest over time under existing agreements.
Daktronics used its Investor Day to outline a multi-year growth and margin expansion plan. The company reported $803 million in net sales and a 5.6% operating margin for the period from Q4 FY2025 to Q3 FY2026, highlighting its scale in LED display solutions.
Management is targeting 7–10% annual revenue growth, an operating margin of 10–12%, and ROIC of 17–20% by FY2028. The strategy focuses on organic growth in core markets, expansion into new verticals and international regions, greater software and services revenue, and operational excellence through automation, lean manufacturing, and strategic sourcing.
The Vanguard Group filed Amendment No. 1 to its Schedule 13G/A reporting 0 shares beneficially owned of Daktronics Inc. common stock, representing 0% of the class. The filing explains this result follows an internal realignment and disaggregation “in accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998)”.
The amendment states that certain Vanguard subsidiaries or business divisions will report ownership separately and that Vanguard Inc. no longer is deemed to beneficially own securities held by those entities. The filing is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration.
Daktronics Inc. chief data and analytics officer Sheila Mae Anderson exercised 4,653 Restricted Stock Units on March 5, 2026, receiving the same number of common shares at a price of $0.00 per share. Following this, 1,379 common shares were disposed of at $22.99 per share to cover tax obligations, a tax-withholding transaction rather than an open-market sale.
After these transactions, Anderson directly held 44,506.94 common shares and 20,724 Restricted Stock Units. She also indirectly held 8,522 common shares through a 401(k) plan. According to the footnote, these Restricted Stock Units vest in three substantially equal installments on the first, second, and third anniversaries of March 5, 2025, and become fully vested upon a qualifying Change in Control Termination, with vested shares delivered as soon as practicable after each vesting date.
Daktronics VP of Manufacturing Matthew John Kurtenbach exercised 4,606 Restricted Stock Units into common shares on March 5, 2026, at a stated price of $0.00 per share. To cover tax obligations, 1,365 common shares were disposed of at $22.99 per share. He now directly holds 338,505.7 common shares, plus additional indirect holdings through a child’s trust and UTMA custodial accounts. The RSUs vest in three equal installments on the first, second, and third anniversaries of March 5, 2025, and become fully vested upon a qualifying Change in Control Termination.
Daktronics reported a sharp turnaround in results for the quarter ended January 31, 2026. Quarterly net sales rose to $181.9 million from $149.5 million, and net income was $3.0 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared with a $17.2 million loss a year earlier.
For the first nine months, sales grew to $630.1 million and net income reached $37.0 million, or $0.75 per diluted share, aided by higher volumes in Commercial, Live Events, and High School & Recreation and slightly better gross margin. Product order backlog was $342.3 million, and cash and cash equivalents were $144.4 million.
The company established a new $71.5 million secured credit facility, largely undrawn, and continued its transformation program and capacity expansion, including a small $4.1 million acquisition of XDC’s display business and $22.8 million of share repurchases under an expanded $80 million authorization, while noting ongoing tariff and geopolitical cost pressures.
Daktronics reported a sharp turnaround in results for the quarter ended January 31, 2026. Quarterly net sales rose to $181.9 million from $149.5 million, and net income was $3.0 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared with a $17.2 million loss a year earlier.
For the first nine months, sales grew to $630.1 million and net income reached $37.0 million, or $0.75 per diluted share, aided by higher volumes in Commercial, Live Events, and High School & Recreation and slightly better gross margin. Product order backlog was $342.3 million, and cash and cash equivalents were $144.4 million.
The company established a new $71.5 million secured credit facility, largely undrawn, and continued its transformation program and capacity expansion, including a small $4.1 million acquisition of XDC’s display business and $22.8 million of share repurchases under an expanded $80 million authorization, while noting ongoing tariff and geopolitical cost pressures.
Daktronics, Inc. reported a strong turnaround for fiscal Q3 2026, with net sales of $181.9 million, up 21.6% from $149.5 million a year earlier. New orders rose 7.6% to $201.1 million and product backlog reached $342.3 million, 25.3% higher than the prior year, supporting future revenue.
The company moved from an operating loss of $3.6 million to operating income of $1.9 million; adjusted operating income increased to $4.0 million from $1.2 million. Net results swung to a $3.0 million profit from a $17.2 million loss, with diluted earnings per share of $0.06 versus a $0.36 loss.
Gross margin held near prior-year levels while operating expenses rose modestly, including $2.1 million of management transition, advisory and acquisition-related costs. Daktronics ended the quarter with $144.4 million in cash and $11.1 million of debt, generated $54.3 million of operating cash flow in the first nine months, and repurchased 1.3 million shares for $22.8 million.
Daktronics, Inc. reported a strong turnaround for fiscal Q3 2026, with net sales of $181.9 million, up 21.6% from $149.5 million a year earlier. New orders rose 7.6% to $201.1 million and product backlog reached $342.3 million, 25.3% higher than the prior year, supporting future revenue.
The company moved from an operating loss of $3.6 million to operating income of $1.9 million; adjusted operating income increased to $4.0 million from $1.2 million. Net results swung to a $3.0 million profit from a $17.2 million loss, with diluted earnings per share of $0.06 versus a $0.36 loss.
Gross margin held near prior-year levels while operating expenses rose modestly, including $2.1 million of management transition, advisory and acquisition-related costs. Daktronics ended the quarter with $144.4 million in cash and $11.1 million of debt, generated $54.3 million of operating cash flow in the first nine months, and repurchased 1.3 million shares for $22.8 million.