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Daktronics Inc
Nasdaq · usd
Daktronics Inc (DAKT) trades at $20.87 (+1.31%) as of 1:49:57 PM EDT on Oct 26, 2026, +22.77% over the past month. Market cap is $990.71M, with 4.8 days to cover in short interest.
Stock performance
How Daktronics Inc (DAKT) stock has performed from one day to one year, with its 52-week range.
- 1D
- +1.43%
- 1W
- +12.28%
- 1M
- +22.77%
- YTD
- +5.69%
- 1Y
- +3.34%
- 52-wk range
- $16.77 – $28.27
Key statistics
Today's trading snapshot for DAKT: day range, open, previous close, volume and market cap.
- Day range
- $20.51 – $21.13
- Open
- $20.80
- Prev close
- $20.60
- Volume
- 278.14K
- Market cap
- $990.71M
- Shares out
- 48.09M
Valuation and profitability ratios: P/E, P/S, ROE
Valuation and profitability ratios for Daktronics Inc: P/E, P/S, P/B, ROE and more.
- P/E
- 20.50
- P/S
- 1.16
- P/B
- 3.12
- P/FCF
- 24.89
- ROE
- 15.2%
- ROA
- 8.0%
- Debt/Equity
- 0.03
- Div yield
- 0.00%
As of Oct 23, 2026
8-K filings
Material corporate events Daktronics Inc has disclosed to the SEC on Form 8-K.
- Material charge or gainOct 14, 2026
The Irish Phase-Out ... is estimated to result in cumulative cash and non-cash charges of approximately $13.5 million, comprised of: $11.7 million related to severance, stay bonuses, and other termination benefits; $0.8 million related to the phased-exit of operations at the Irish Facility, legal costs, and equipment transfer costs; and $1.0 million of asset impairments associated with property, plant, and equipment at the Irish Facility.
- Director appointmentSep 18, 2026
“Each of the following individuals was elected as a director of the Company to serve a three-year term that expires on the date of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders in 2029 or until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified: Dr. Lance D. Bultena [and] Dr. José-Marie Griffiths.”
- Executive officer departureSep 11, 2026
On September 5, 2026, Bradley T. Wiemann, Executive Vice President – Advisor to the CEO, retired from Daktronics, Inc. ... pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated Termination Agreement and General Release of Claims entered into in connection with Mr. Wiemann's retirement.
- Executive compensation changeSep 2, 2026
On September 1, 2026, the Board approved an increase in the base salary for our President and Chief Executive Officer, Ramesh Jayaraman. Mr. Jayaraman's base salary increased to $600,000 annually, effective September 13, 2026, and his fiscal 2027 cash incentive target percentage will be 100% of his $600,000 base salary.
- Executive compensation changeJul 17, 2026
Under the 2027 Compensation Program, the Covered NEOs received long-term incentive awards (the "2027 Long-Term Incentive") with aggregate target award amounts, expressed as a percentage of base salary, as follows: Ramesh Jayaraman 200%, Sheila M. Anderson 60%, Matthew J. Kurtenbach 60%, Brett D. Wendler 60%. Under the 2027 Long-Term Incentive, 65% of the target award amount will be granted in the form of time-based restricted stock units ("RSUs") and 35% of the target award amount will be granted in the form of performance stock units ("PSUs").
Dividend history and stock splits
Daktronics Inc's recent dividend payments and stock splits.
Dividends
- $0.05ex-div Mar 6, 2020
- $0.05ex-div Dec 13, 2019
- $0.05ex-div Sep 13, 2019
- $0.05ex-div Jun 7, 2019
Splits
- 2-for-1Jun 23, 2006
DAKT short interest
How heavily DAKT is shorted: shares short, days to cover and average daily volume.
- Days to cover
- 4.8
- Short interest
- 2.47M
- Avg volume
- 518.18K
As of · reported to FINRA twice monthly.
DAKT news
The latest news and headlines about Daktronics Inc (DAKT).
- DAKT or GRMN: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?positiveZacks Investment Research· Oct 21, 2026
- Zacks.com featured highlights include Jabil, Daktronics, Motorsport Games and Shinhan FinancialpositiveZacks Investment Research· Oct 19, 2026
- 4 Stocks With Robust Net Profit Margins to Enrich Your PortfoliopositiveZacks Investment Research· Oct 16, 2026
- Wall Street Analysts Think Daktronics (DAKT) Could Surge 77.68%: Read This Before Placing a BetpositiveZacks Investment Research· Oct 12, 2026
- Should Value Investors Buy Daktronics (DAKT) Stock?positiveZacks Investment Research· Oct 5, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the Daktronics Inc (DAKT) stock price today?
Daktronics Inc (DAKT) is trading at $20.87 (+1.31% on the day) as of 1:49:57 PM EDT on Oct 26, 2026. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes; real-time quotes are available from the Massive API.
What is Daktronics Inc?
Daktronics Inc designs and manufactures electronic scoreboards, programmable display systems, and large-screen video displays for sporting, commercial, and transportation applications.
What is the short interest in DAKT?
As of Sep 30, 2026, DAKT has 2.47M shares short and 4.8 days to cover.
Does Daktronics Inc (DAKT) pay a dividend?
Yes. Daktronics Inc (DAKT)'s most recent dividend was $0.05 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Mar 6, 2020. Full DAKT dividend history is available from the Massive API.
What exchange is DAKT listed on?
Daktronics Inc (DAKT) trades on Nasdaq in USD, in the MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES industry.
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