NASDAQ$DAKT
Daktronics Inc · Q1 2024 earnings
Q1 2024 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Daktronics reported record first quarter net sales and a significant rebound in operating income.
Daktronics announced strong Q1 2024 results, marked by record net sales of $232.5 million, a gross profit margin of 30.6%, and a substantial operating income turnaround to $40.2 million compared to the previous year's loss. The company strategically managed capacity and pricing, leading to improved profitability and cash generation.
- Record first quarter net sales increased by 35.3% year-over-year, reaching $232.5 million.
- Gross profit margin improved to 30.6% due to record sales volume, stable operations, and strategic pricing.
- Operating income rebounded to $40.2 million, a significant improvement from the $5.5 million loss in the same quarter last year.
- Product order backlog decreased to $323.7 million, reflecting a more stable operating environment and reduced lead times.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Daktronics · Revenue · Quarterly
$233M
Revenue by segment
Daktronics · $233M total across 5 segments · Q1 2024
- Live Events$92M+63.2%39.6%
- High School Park and Recreation$56.2M+57.0%24.2%
- Commercial$46.9M+16.9%20.2%
- Transportation$21.4M+9.4%9.2%
- International$16M-20.0%6.9%
Forward guidance
Daktronics is focused on capturing market growth, broadening its market position, and maintaining profitability through strategic initiatives and close monitoring of the global environment.
Tailwinds
- Growing the business profitably while generating cash through working capital management.
- Strategic pricing adjustments to maintain profitability.
- Product mix changes to optimize revenue and margin.
- Careful expense management to control costs.
- Improving operational efficiency to lower costs and reduce lead times.
Headwinds
- Volatility in bookings of larger sized Spectacular LED video display projects.
- Ever-evolving geopolitical environment.
- Global economic environment.
- Potential for supply chain disruptions.
- Potential for labor shortages.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2024
-1.0%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.1%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.5%
Avg return
30 days after
40%
26 / 65 earnings
Positive
+30.3%
Q1 2017
Best reaction
-25.8%
Q1 2016
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | — | — | — | |
| Q3 2026 | -11.4% | -15.7% | -20.9% | |
| Q2 2026 | +15.9% | +6.3% | +15.7% | |
| Q1 2026 | +20.0% | +37.9% | +9.9% | |
| Q4 2025 | +1.1% | -3.0% | +16.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | -14.9% | -16.6% | -19.0% | |
| Q2 2025 | +17.6% | +11.9% | +3.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | -13.3% | -12.8% | -3.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | +23.4% | +26.1% | +39.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | +6.8% | +8.1% | +22.5% | |
| Q2 2024 | -16.5% | -17.8% | -22.4% | |
| Q1 2024 | +7.4% | +17.5% | +9.3% | |
| Q4 2023 | +11.3% | +9.8% | +30.1% | |
| Q3 2023 | +11.7% | +13.5% | +33.0% | |
| Q2 2023 | +15.7% | +28.3% | +58.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | -22.9% | -25.3% | -34.1% | |
| Q4 2022 | -4.8% | -13.6% | -14.7% | |
| Q3 2022 | -7.5% | -12.9% | -16.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | -2.9% | -1.6% | +3.5% | |
| Q1 2022 | -7.1% | -7.6% | -9.2% | |
| Q4 2021 | +1.0% | +0.0% | -8.2% | |
| Q3 2021 | +3.0% | +14.4% | +11.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | -1.8% | -0.2% | +2.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | +11.5% | +15.7% | +3.9% | |
| Q4 2020 | -8.7% | -5.0% | -13.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | -10.4% | -6.1% | -21.8% | |
| Q2 2020 | -10.4% | -12.4% | -12.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | +22.3% | +21.9% | +27.3% | |
| Q4 2019 | -6.1% | -12.0% | -14.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | -1.8% | -2.1% | -10.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | +15.2% | +14.5% | -3.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | -14.1% | -17.6% | -12.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | -20.3% | -20.2% | -15.3% | |
| Q3 2018 | -4.3% | -4.2% | -5.3% | |
| Q2 2018 | -5.7% | -4.4% | -7.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | +0.7% | +0.6% | +9.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | +4.7% | +5.1% | +3.8% | |
| Q3 2017 | -6.0% | -3.9% | -9.5% | |
| Q2 2017 | +10.8% | +13.1% | +10.6% | |
| Q1 2017 | +30.3% | +37.4% | +42.7% | |
| Q4 2016 | -22.0% | -23.3% | -20.5% | |
| Q3 2016 | -17.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | -14.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | -25.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -15.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -11.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +8.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -11.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +11.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -7.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -14.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +17.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +18.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -5.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -5.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +7.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -4.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -4.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -4.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -4.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -3.3% | — | — |
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