The earnings call reflected a strong performance in terms of growth in order backlog and commercial and international segments. However, there were significant nonrecurring expenses and challenges due to tariff impacts. Despite these challenges, the company maintained a strong balance sheet and improved cash flow, signaling a cautiously optimistic outlook.

Company Guidance -

Q1 2026

During the Daktronics Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results Conference Call, the company provided guidance reflecting optimism for fiscal 2026. The call highlighted a 29% increase in backlog from the third quarter and a 17% year-over-year growth, with $50 million in new orders booked across all segments in the fourth quarter alone. The company reported a 15% sequential sales growth from the third quarter, leading to an adjusted operating income of $6 million. Daktronics' business and digital transformation initiatives are on track, contributing to a more than doubling of operating cash flow year-over-year. The company expects continued revenue growth supported by strong demand and successful order growth, positioning it well for its long-term financial targets of a 7-10% compound annual growth rate by fiscal year 2028, with operating margins of 10-12% and a return on invested capital (ROIC) of 17-20%.

Strong Finish to Fiscal Year 2025

The company reported a strong finish to a transformational year with a 29% increase in backlog from Q3 and a 17% year-over-year increase. $50 million in new orders were booked in Q4 alone.

Commercial Segment Success

The Commercial segment saw orders increase by 31% for the year and 44% for Q4 compared to the previous year, driven by strong demand across all areas.

International Business Growth

International orders grew 32% from the previous year and more than doubled from Q4 of the previous year, with significant contributions from advertising markets in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Germany, and more.

Improved Operating Cash Flow

Operating cash flow more than doubled in Q4 and grew by 54.5% for the year, supported by business transformation efforts.

Balance Sheet Strength

The company ended fiscal 2025 with $128 million in cash, up 57% from the previous year, providing flexibility for capital investment.

Daktronics (DAKT) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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DAKT Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Aug 27, 2025	2026 (Q1)	0.21 / -	-0.11	―	―	―
Jun 25, 2025	2025 (Q4)	0.15 / 0.18	0.05	256.00% (+0.13)
Mar 05, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.06 / 0.01	0.09	-88.89% (-0.08)
Dec 04, 2024	2025 (Q2)	0.17 / 0.22	0.05	340.00% (+0.17)
Sep 04, 2024	2025 (Q1)	0.28 / -0.11	0.42	-126.19% (-0.53)
Jun 26, 2024	2024 (Q4)	0.15 / 0.05	0.47	-89.36% (-0.42)	―
Feb 28, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.17 / 0.09	0.08	12.50% (<+0.01)
Dec 05, 2023	2024 (Q2)	0.13 / 0.05	-0.29	117.24% (+0.34)	―
Sep 06, 2023	2024 (Q1)	0.17 / 0.42	-0.12	450.00% (+0.54)
Jul 12, 2023	2023 (Q4)	0.14 / 0.47	-0.02	2450.00% (+0.49)

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DAKT Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jun 25, 2025	$15.20	$14.45	-4.93%
Mar 05, 2025	$14.33	$12.20	-14.86%
Dec 04, 2024	$16.33	$18.92	+15.86%
Sep 04, 2024	$13.61	$12.37	-9.11%

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Daktronics (DAKT) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 27, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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