Daktronics (DAKT) VP adds 98 shares through employee stock plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

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.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 98 shares ($1,565)

Net Buy 2 txns

Insider Wendler Brett David

Role VP of Design & Development

Bought 98 shs ($2K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	98	$15.97	$2K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 44,520 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 16,918 shares (Indirect, by 401k)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares purchased: 98 shares Purchase price: $15.97 per share Direct holdings after transaction: 44,520 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares purchased 98 shares Employee Stock Purchase Plan period ended April 30, 2026

Purchase price $15.97 per share Common Stock acquired in transaction coded “P”

Direct holdings after transaction 44,520 shares Common Stock directly owned following April 30, 2026 transaction

Indirect 401(k) holdings 16,918 shares Common Stock held indirectly by 401(k) as of April 30, 2026

Key Terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401k, open-market purchase

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Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial

"98 shares purchased under the Daktronics, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the period ended April 30, 2026."

An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.

401k financial

"indirectly holds 16,918 common shares through a 401(k) account."

An employer-sponsored retirement savings plan in the United States that lets workers set aside part of their paycheck into investments with tax advantages; some plans also include employer matching contributions, which is like free money added to your savings. It matters to investors because 401(k) balances represent a large pool of household retirement assets that influence personal financial security, investor behavior, and long-term demand for stocks and bonds.

open-market purchase financial

"transaction_action is described as an open-market purchase."

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Wendler Brett David

(Last) (First) (Middle)

201 DAKTRONICS DRIVE

(Street)

BROOKINGS SOUTH DAKOTA 57006

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DAKTRONICS INC /SD/ [ DAKT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP of Design & Development

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/30/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/30/2026		P	V	98(1)	A	$15.97	44,520	D
Common Stock								16,918	I	by 401k

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. 98 shares purchased under the Daktronics, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the period ended April 30, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ Brett Wendler	05/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Daktronics (DAKT) executive Brett Wendler report in this Form 4?

Brett Wendler reported buying 98 shares of Daktronics common stock at $15.97 per share. The shares were acquired under the Daktronics Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the period ended April 30, 2026, and increase his direct ownership stake.

How many Daktronics (DAKT) shares does Brett Wendler own after this transaction?

After this transaction, Brett Wendler directly owns 44,520 Daktronics common shares. He also indirectly owns 16,918 common shares through a 401(k) account, giving him combined visibility to over 61,000 shares associated with his positions.

What was the purchase price for Brett Wendler’s Daktronics (DAKT) shares?

The 98 Daktronics common shares were purchased at $15.97 per share. This price applies to the shares acquired under the Daktronics Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the offering period that ended April 30, 2026, as disclosed in the filing footnote.

Was Brett Wendler’s Daktronics (DAKT) share acquisition an open-market buy?

The transaction is coded “P,” indicating a purchase, and is further described as shares bought under the Daktronics Employee Stock Purchase Plan. This means the acquisition was through a company-sponsored plan rather than a discretionary open-market trade alone.

How significant is Brett Wendler’s Daktronics (DAKT) stock purchase?

The purchase of 98 shares at $15.97 is relatively small compared with his total direct holding of 44,520 shares. This suggests a routine, incremental addition tied to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan rather than a large, directional bet on the stock.

What indirect Daktronics (DAKT) holdings does Brett Wendler report?

Brett Wendler reports indirect ownership of 16,918 Daktronics common shares held “by 401k.” These shares are associated with a retirement plan account, separate from the 44,520 shares he holds directly, and are disclosed as indirect beneficial ownership in the filing.