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DAKT Stock Forecast: Daktronics, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 22 Sept 2026
$18
+1.81% on the day

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Daktronics, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $33 — +83.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 86 of 100 as at 21 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$849.3M
Ticker Nerd rank
86 / 100
Median analyst target
$33
Analysts covering
2
Revenue$234.6M+7.1% y/y
Operating income$24.9M
Net income$19.4M
Free cash flow$27.3M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 July 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.4%
1M
−6.4%
YTD
−9.1%
1Y
−18.9%
From 52W high
−35.2%
From 52W low
+4.1%
$17
$28
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

DAKT stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Daktronics, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 21 Sept 2026
86 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Growth
94
Value
93
Quality
84
Issuance
75
Revisions
58
Volatility
52
Momentum
50
Size
46
Accruals
39

Growth (94): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Accruals (39): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

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Wall Street

DAKT stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on DAKT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$20$25$30$35Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26DAKTHigh $34Median $33Low $29

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says2 analysts
2 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $29Median $33High $34

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +83.5% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
2 July 2026Roth CapitalMaintainsBuy$26 → $29
11 June 2026Roth CapitalInitiatesBuy—
22 Jan 2025Craig-HallumInitiatesBuy—
21 Sept 2018Singular ResearchMaintainsBuy—
19 Dec 2016Singular ResearchInitiatesBuy—
23 Sept 2015NeedhamUpgradeBuy—
23 Feb 2012DoughertyMaintainsBuy—
23 Feb 2012Dougherty & Co.MaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. DAKT appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

DAKT vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 22 Sept 2026, Daktronics, Inc. returned −18.9% against +17.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

DAKT vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
8090100110120130Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26DAKTS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

DAKT analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+2.5%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Daktronics, Inc. (DAKT) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
17.8×

Cheaper than 41% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.0×

Cheaper than 69% of US stocks

Price / book
2.7×

Cheaper than 36% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.8×

Cheaper than 42% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
7.1%

Higher than 44% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
18.0%

Higher than 56% of US stocks

Gross margin
30.5%

Higher than 35% of US stocks

Operating margin
10.6%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Net margin
5.7%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
16.2%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.8%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.1%

Higher than 25% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Daktronics, Inc. (DAKT) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Daktronics, Inc. has a market value of $849.3M and an enterprise value of $709.9M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $854.3M. The latest quarter grew 7.1% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $48.3M, a 5.7% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.98.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $39.8M.

  • Daktronics, Inc. spent $19.3M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 31 July 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 48.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: 17.8×; forward P/E: 12.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.13%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Daktronics, Inc. employs 2,423 people — $353K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 July 2026 · market figures as at 22 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

DAKT vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelElectronic Components
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
DAKTDaktronics, Inc.$849.3M
86
KOPNKopin Corp.$884.7M
37
LYTSLSI Industries, Inc.$759.6M
36
LPTHLightPath Technologies, Inc.$714.4M
29
MEIMethode Electronics, Inc.$474.5M
91
CTSCTS Corp.$1.7B
91
ALNTAllient, Inc.$1.9B
99

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News

Latest DAKT news & analysis

Do Options Traders Know Something About Daktronics Stock We Don't?

Zacks Investment Research · 22 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research reports that recent activity in the options market for Daktronics (DAKT) stock has drawn attention, suggesting options traders may be positioning around the shares. The article advises investors to pay close attention to DAKT based on these options movements.

Why it matters — Daktronics watchers would care because unusual options activity can signal informed positioning or expectations about the stock's future direction.

DAKT vs. KLAC: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 17 Sept 2026neutral

A Zacks Investment Research article compares Daktronics (DAKT) with KLA (KLAC) to determine which presents the better value opportunity for investors interested in Electronics - Miscellaneous Products stocks.

Why it matters — DAKT watchers would care because the analysis directly evaluates Daktronics' value proposition against a competitor in the electronics sector.

Are Investors Undervaluing Daktronics (DAKT) Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 17 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks outlines its focus on the Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions, while also tracking value, growth, and momentum trends, and poses the question of whether investors are undervaluing Daktronics (DAKT).

Why it matters — A DAKT watcher would care because the piece highlights the analytical framework used to assess whether the stock may be undervalued.

Here's Why Daktronics (DAKT) is Poised for a Turnaround After Losing 10.0% in 4 Weeks

Zacks Investment Research · 17 Sept 2026positive

Daktronics shares have fallen 10.0% over the past four weeks and are now considered technically oversold, which reportedly reflects an exhaustion of heavy selling pressure. Wall Street analysts have been revising earnings estimates higher, which is said to point to a potential near-term trend reversal for the stock.

Why it matters — A DAKT watcher would care because the combination of an oversold technical condition and upward analyst estimate revisions is being flagged as a potential signal of a turnaround after the recent decline.

Daktronics: The Rally Has Matured, But There's Still Upside Ahead

Seeking Alpha · 3 Sept 2026positive

Seeking Alpha reports that Daktronics is executing a strong operational turnaround with significantly improved margins and cash flow, reaffirming a Buy rating. The company posted Q1 revenue of $234.6M (+7.1% YoY), an operating margin of 10.6%, and EPS up 21.2% to $0.40, and management targets 7-10% annual revenue growth, 10-12% operating margins, and 17-20% ROIC by fiscal 2028.

Why it matters — DAKT watchers would note the company's improved financial performance and long-term growth targets, including its strategic push into software and services, which signal sustainable operational progress.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about DAKT stock

What is the DAKT stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Daktronics, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $33, with estimates ranging from $29 to $34. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is DAKT stock a buy right now?

Of the 2 analysts covering Daktronics, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Daktronics, Inc. 86 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 21 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank DAKT?

As at 21 Sept 2026, Daktronics, Inc. ranks 86 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (94 of 100).

Will DAKT stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +83.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Daktronics, Inc. 86 out of 100 as at 21 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the DAKT stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Daktronics, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for DAKT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $29 to $34 over the next 12 months.

How has DAKT stock performed over the past year?

Daktronics, Inc. returned -18.9% over the 12 months to 22 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Daktronics, Inc. do?

Daktronics Inc. is a technology company that designs, manufactures, installs, and services digital LED display systems and audio solutions.

What is the latest news on DAKT?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 22 Sept 2026): "Do Options Traders Know Something About Daktronics Stock We Don't?". Zacks Investment Research reports that recent activity in the options market for Daktronics (DAKT) stock has drawn attention, suggesting options traders may be positioning around the shares. The article advises investors to pay close attention to DAKT based on these options movements.

Company

About Daktronics, Inc.

Daktronics Inc. is a technology company that designs, manufactures, installs, and services digital LED display systems and audio solutions. Daktronics provides scoreboards, video boards, message displays, digital billboards, and control software for sports venues, commercial properties, transportation networks, schools, and public spaces. Its offerings include standard and custom display systems, as well as related control, timing, and sound products that support real-time communication and visual presentation. The company serves a wide range of customers, including live-event operators, retailers, transit agencies, and organizations that use large-format displays to inform, entertain, and guide audiences. Daktronics also supports its installations with ongoing service and software tools that help customers manage complex display environments. Headquartered in Brookings, South Dakota, Daktronics remains a recognized supplier in the global electronic display and visual communications market.

CEO Mr. Ramesh Jayaraman · 2,423 employees · United States · https://www.daktronics.com