Daktronics posts record 2026 results; backlog supports 2027 growth plan
Jun 24, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Solid top-line growth, margin expansion, a large backlog, and clear 2028 targets underpin upside potential; buyback activity provides a structural support to the stock. Historically, Daktronics has traded higher on sustained backlog strength and margin progress when results beat and guidance is favorable.
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Daktronics posted fiscal 2026 net sales of $838.7 million and record orders of $860.8 million, with Q4 EPS of $0.17 and adjusted EPS of $0.27, up 50% year over year. A 53-week year, margin expansion to 7.3%, and a $356.2 million backlog underpin a three-year growth plan emphasizing growth, efficiency and disciplined capital deployment, including potential M&A and continued share repurchases, signaling upside as backlog converts into revenue into 2027 and beyond.
Daktronics reports fiscal 2026 record net sales of $838.7M and record orders of $860.8M.
Product backlog end-year at $356.2M with solid pipeline for fiscal 2027.
Management echoes disciplined capital deployment, including targeted M&A and share repurchases.
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