Digital display maker Daktronics' Q1 revenue beats estimates, orders up 35%

Daktronics

10/09/2025 13:11

Overview

Daktronics fiscal Q1 2026 revenue beats analyst expectations, driven by strong order growth

Net income for fiscal Q1 2026 improves significantly from prior year loss

Co repurchased shares, indicating confidence in financial position

Outlook

Daktronics reiterates 7-10% sales growth over three years

Company aims for 10-12% operating margin in three-year plan

Daktronics targets 17-20% ROIC in three-year objectives

Result Drivers

ORDER GROWTH - Orders increased by 35.4% YoY, driven by Live Events, High School Park and Recreation, and International business units

GROSS PROFIT MARGIN - Gross profit margin rose to 29.7% due to manufacturing efficiencies, value-based pricing, and higher-margin product mix

CASH FLOW - Operating cash flow increased by 34% YoY, supported by strategic working capital management

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Revenue
Beat
$218.97 mln
$213.40 mln (3 Analysts)
Q1 Net Income
$16.47 mln
Q1 Operating Income
$23.27 mln


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