Digital Display Manufacturing & LED Scoreboard Systems
Strategic Profile
The company operates through Commercial, Live Events, High School Park and Recreation, Transportation, and International segments. The current focus is on digital transformation and achieving ambitious long-term objectives, including 10-12% operating margins by fiscal year 2028. Daktronics has $756.5 million in sales and a year-end product backlog of $342 million, up 8% year-over-year.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Despite reporting a full-year net loss of $10.1 million in fiscal year 2025, the company generated a strong operating cash flow of $97.7 million, reflecting impressive operational efficiency. A solid balance sheet with a working capital ratio of 2.2 to 1 at the end of fiscal 2025 provides the liquidity to fund growth initiatives. Leadership transition and margin pressure present near-term challenges.
Top Insights
77.83% of Daktronics' stock is held by institutional investors
CEO transition in March 2025 with $16.5 million digital transformation consultant costs demonstrating operational optimization commitment
FY2025 year-end product backlog of $342 million up 8%; FQ4 orders up 17% year-over-year
Company invests 4% of revenue annually into Research & Development with Forbes ranking in top 100 companies since 2012
Named Competitors
Sports Scoreboards & Stadium Displays — Local and regional scoreboard suppliers for sports venues
Commercial Digital Billboards — National outdoor advertising display platforms
Transportation Message Signs — Intelligent transportation systems and dynamic message signs