Daktronics, Inc. (DAKT)
NASDAQInformation TechnologyHardware, Equipment & PartsSnapshot 2026-11-04
$20.32+4.26%
Close 2026-11-04 · 1-day change
NASDAQInformation TechnologyHardware, Equipment & PartsSnapshot 2026-11-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · DAKT
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance is holding in the top half of its industry — the reason to own it looks intact.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | -21.3% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | 10.4% |
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
Usually moved in the same direction.
Price observations: 365 days
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-11-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Use the underlying financial and sector pages to investigate the cause.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 31.8 percentage points less one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
Model as of 2026-11-04 · Compared with 24 industry peers
DAKT — strategy / product update — Material Impairments
Dated 2026-10-14
Material Impairments. The information set forth under
Why it matters: The company plans $5.0 million of savings in the second half of fiscal 2027. Q2 is the first report that can show if the changes are taking hold.
Supportive ifReported Q2 savings are at least $2.2 million, matching the plan, with costs lower from factory and office changes.
Worry ifQ2 savings are below $2.2 million. Or, the company delays its plan to reach $18.0 million in yearly savings.
Why it matters: The October plan calls for about $7.0 million in Q2 charges. Higher costs or delays could weaken the near-term benefit of the cost plan.
Worry ifQ2 reports more than the planned $7.0 million in restructuring and related charges.
Less concerning ifQ2 charges are at or below $7.0 million, and the company keeps its planned savings schedule.
Why it matters: Q1 margin was 10.6%, within the 10–12% fiscal 2028 target. The next report will test whether the company can keep that level.
Supportive ifQ2 operating margin is at least 10%. There are no large extra costs beyond the announced restructuring charges.
Worry ifQ2 operating margin falls below 10%.
Why it matters: Q1 orders fell to $191.8 million, but management said a few large deals could book in Q2. New orders show whether demand is holding up.
Supportive ifQ2 orders include the large deals noted by management and rise above Q1's $191.8 million.
Worry ifThe large deals do not book in Q2, and orders stay at or below $191.8 million.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$145 on $10,000 · ±1.4% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $385 loss on $10,000 · 3.8% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $3,862 loss on $10,000 · 38.6% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
Why it matters: Daktronics plans to shift work across its U.S., China, and Mexico sites while closing Ireland. A smooth move can support lower costs and customer service.
Watch forThe company says Mexico production is growing. Ireland orders are covered, and customer service stays on track.
Also watch forProduction changes lead to missed orders or service problems. They may also delay the Ireland closure.