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Daktronics Inc · Q4 2026 earnings
Q4 2026 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Daktronics reported record Q4 net sales of $208.6 million and EPS of $0.17 for the quarter ended May 2, 2026.
Daktronics achieved Q4 net sales of $208.6 million, up 20.9% year-over-year, with operating margin expanding to 6.8% from a negative 1.0% in the prior year. Adjusted EPS rose 50% to $0.27. The company ended the year with a product backlog of $356.2 million and approximately 2,700 employees.
- Q4 net sales reached $208.6 million, a 20.9% increase from the prior year, driven by Live Events, High School Park and Recreation, and Transportation segments.
- Operating margin improved to 6.8% in Q4 versus a loss in the year-ago quarter, supported by higher gross margins of 28.0%.
- Adjusted EPS of $0.27 for Q4 represented a 50% increase year-over-year, with full-year adjusted EPS at $1.05.
- Product backlog grew to $356.2 million, positioning the company for fiscal 2027 with a strong pipeline across segments.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Daktronics · Revenue · Quarterly
$209M
Revenue by segment
Daktronics · $209M total across 5 segments · Q4 2026
- Live Events$84.9M—40.7%
- High School Park and Recreation$46.3M—22.2%
- Commercial$40.3M—19.3%
- Transportation$23.6M—11.3%
- International$13.5M—6.5%
Forward guidance
Company is tracking to three-year strategic plan with focus on organic growth, operating model optimization, and disciplined capital deployment including share repurchases and targeted M&A.
Tailwinds
- Strong $356.2 million backlog entering fiscal 2027
- Secular demand drivers across all segments
- Targeting 7-10% revenue CAGR, 10-12% operating margin, and 17-20% ROIC by fiscal 2028
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports
-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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