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Daktronics Inc (DAKT)

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$19.55
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Upturn Advisory Summary

10/17/2025: DAKT (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Moderate Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.

Number of Analysts

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1 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $27.5

1 Year Target Price $27.5

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$27.5 Target price
52w Low $10.24
Current$19.55
52w High $24.38

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 99.32%
Avg. Invested days 37
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 948.77M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 85
1Y Target Price 27.5
Price to earnings Ratio 85
1Y Target Price 27.5
Volume (30-day avg) 1
Beta 1.69
52 Weeks Range 10.24 - 24.38
Updated Date 10/17/2025
52 Weeks Range 10.24 - 24.38
Updated Date 10/17/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.23

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Revenue by Geography

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Profitability

Profit Margin 1.51%
Operating Margin (TTM) 10.63%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.7%
Return on Equity (TTM) 4.36%

Valuation

Trailing PE 85
Forward PE 11.96
Enterprise Value 850668086
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.27
Enterprise Value 850668086
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.27
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.14
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 49.93
Shares Outstanding 48530238
Shares Floating 39174093
Shares Outstanding 48530238
Shares Floating 39174093
Percent Insiders 10.72
Percent Institutions 80.78

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Daktronics Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Daktronics Inc. was founded in 1968 in Brookings, South Dakota, by two South Dakota State University professors. Initially focused on agricultural electronic equipment, it evolved to specialize in large-format LED video displays, scoreboards, and related control systems.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Commercial: Provides a broad range of displays to a diverse range of applications for all types of markets, including digital out-of-home, retail, and sports and entertainment venues.
  • Live Events: Offers large-format video displays and control systems used in live events, including concerts and entertainment shows.
  • Transportation: Offers solutions for traffic, transit, and intelligent transportation systems with offerings that include full-color dynamic message signs.
  • High School Park & Recreation: Specializes in offering systems for high school and park events, with an emphasis on smaller and more cost-effective solutions.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Reece A. Kurtenbach serves as the Chairman, President, and CEO. The organizational structure includes various departments such as sales, marketing, engineering, operations, and finance.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Control Systems: Software and hardware solutions for managing and displaying content on LED displays. Competitors include Ross Video and Grass Valley. Market share data is fragmented but Daktronics is a major player.
  • LED Video Displays: Daktronics' core product, used in sports venues, commercial advertising, and transportation. Competitors include Leyard, Barco, and Samsung. Market share data is fragmented but Daktronics is a major player.
  • Scoreboards: Traditional and digital scoreboards for various sports. Competitors include Trans-Lux and Fair-Play. Market share data is fragmented but Daktronics is a major player.
  • Services: Provides services for installation, maintenance and repair. Competitors include various local and regional companies. Market share data is fragmented but Daktronics is a major player.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The LED display market is driven by increasing demand for digital advertising, growing sports and entertainment industries, and advancements in LED technology. The industry is fragmented with numerous regional and global players.

Positioning

Daktronics Inc. is positioned as a leading provider of LED displays and scoring systems, known for its high-quality products, customization options, and comprehensive service offerings. Daktronics has a competitive advantage in its history in the US and focus on service

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global LED display market is projected to reach hundreds of billions in the coming years. Daktronics Inc is well positioned to capture a portion of this market, particularly in the sports and transportation sectors.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand reputation
  • Wide range of products and services
  • Extensive experience in the industry
  • Customization capabilities
  • Strong service and support network

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on cyclical industries (e.g., sports)
  • Exposure to fluctuations in raw material costs
  • Inventory Management
  • Ability to keep up with market trends

Opportunities

  • Expansion into emerging markets
  • Development of new display technologies
  • Partnerships with sports leagues and venues
  • Increased demand for digital advertising

Threats

  • Intense competition
  • Economic downturns
  • Technological obsolescence
  • Supply chain disruptions

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • LEYN
  • BARC
  • SSNLF

Competitive Landscape

Daktronics Inc competes with both large global players and smaller regional companies. It differentiates itself through its customization capabilities, strong service network, and focus on high-quality products.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Daktronics Inc's growth has been driven by the increasing adoption of LED displays in various sectors. Growth rates have varied depending on economic conditions and market trends.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for Daktronics Inc, driven by demand for digital advertising and the expansion of sports and entertainment industries. Specific growth projections vary.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding production capacity, developing new display technologies, and strengthening partnerships with key customers.

Summary

Daktronics Inc. is a solid company with a well-established brand in the LED display market. Its strengths lie in its diverse product offerings and strong service network. The company needs to be mindful of intense competition and the cyclical nature of some of its key markets such as sports and be prepared to invest to keep up with market trends.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Company SEC Filings
  • Industry Reports
  • Analyst Reports
  • Company Press Releases

Disclaimers:

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About Daktronics Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Brookings, SD, United States
IPO Launch date 1994-02-10
Interim Pres., Interim CEO and Executive VP of Commercial, HS Park, Recreation & Transp. Bus. Units Mr. Bradley T. Wiemann
Sector Technology
Industry Electronic Components
Full time employees 2422
Full time employees 2422

Daktronics, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells electronic scoreboards, programmable display systems, and large screen video displays for sporting, commercial, and transportation applications in the United States and internationally. It operates through Commercial, Live Events, High School Park and Recreation, Transportation, and International segments. The company offers video display and walls; scoreboards and timing systems; LED message displays and sings; intelligent transportation systems dynamic message signs; mass transit display; sound systems; and digital billboards and street furniture, and digit and price displays. It also provides indoor dynamic messaging systems; and software and controllers, which includes Venus, a control suite software to control the creation of messages and graphic sequences for uploading to displays. The company serves out-of-home companies, retailers, quick-serve restaurants, casinos, shopping centers, cruise ships, commercial building owners, petroleum retailers, governmental transportation departments, transportation industry contractors, airlines, and sports and commercial business facilities. It sells its products through direct sales and resellers. Daktronics, Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Brookings, South Dakota.