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Daktronics, Inc. (DAKT)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US2342641097
CUSIP
234264109
IPO Date
Feb 10, 1994

Highlights

Market Cap
$968.27M
Enterprise Value
$1.00B
EPS (TTM)
$0.56
PE Ratio
34.87
PEG Ratio
0.04
Total Revenue (TTM)
$802.65M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$213.67M
EBITDA (TTM)
$41.38M
Year Range
$10.92 - $28.27
ROE (TTM)
9.37%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Daktronics, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Daktronics, Inc. (DAKT) has returned -1.11% so far this year and 60.51% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DAKT has returned 10.78% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Daktronics, Inc.

1D
2.30%
1M
-24.17%
YTD
-1.11%
6M
-6.55%
1Y
60.51%
3Y*
51.07%
5Y*
24.91%
10Y*
10.78%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 10, 1994, DAKT's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.81%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.2 years.

Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Nov 1999 with a return of +56.4%, while the worst month was Jul 2001 at -43.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, DAKT closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 13, 1997 with a return of +36.7%, while the worst single day was Dec 7, 2022 at -39.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202617.10%11.36%-24.17%-1.11%
2025-2.67%-7.01%-20.18%4.19%16.94%1.89%7.28%6.97%20.58%-10.18%0.75%4.44%17.26%
2024-10.61%14.51%14.75%-5.12%18.10%25.00%7.38%-3.54%-10.66%0.93%18.19%9.48%98.82%
202347.87%-2.64%39.66%-15.17%30.77%1.75%12.34%16.27%6.70%7.85%8.42%-18.70%200.71%
2022-2.97%-5.92%-16.70%-12.76%-0.30%-9.88%25.58%-15.34%-15.31%26.20%0.88%-18.26%-44.16%
20212.56%12.71%15.90%-1.59%9.56%-2.51%-7.28%-0.33%-10.84%2.21%-12.07%3.48%7.91%

Benchmark Metrics

Daktronics, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 18.49%, beta of 0.93, and R² of 0.10 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 11, 1994.

  • This stock captured 119.32% of S&P 500 Index gains and 108.28% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.10 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
18.49%
Beta
0.93
0.10
Upside Capture
119.32%
Downside Capture
108.28%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

DAKT ranks 76 for risk / return — better than 76% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


DAKT Risk / Return Rank: 7676
Overall Rank
DAKT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7878
Sharpe Ratio Rank
DAKT Sortino Ratio Rank: 7676
Sortino Ratio Rank
DAKT Omega Ratio Rank: 7575
Omega Ratio Rank
DAKT Calmar Ratio Rank: 7676
Calmar Ratio Rank
DAKT Martin Ratio Rank: 7474
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Daktronics, Inc. (DAKT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


DAKTBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.20

0.90

+0.31

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.93

1.39

+0.55

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.25

1.21

+0.04

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.01

1.40

+0.61

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

4.48

6.61

-2.13

Explore DAKT risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Daktronics, Inc. provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.


0.00%1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.4020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.22$0.28$0.28$0.34$0.40

Dividend yield

0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%1.07%3.61%3.78%3.07%3.18%4.59%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Daktronics, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Daktronics, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Daktronics, Inc. was 92.96%, occurring on Dec 8, 2022. Recovery took 792 trading sessions.

The current Daktronics, Inc. drawdown is 29.50%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-92.96%Dec 15, 20064023Dec 8, 2022792Feb 6, 20264815
-64.47%Feb 16, 1994486Jan 19, 1996608Jun 17, 19981094
-62.93%Jun 29, 200170Oct 12, 2001345Feb 27, 2003415
-50.56%Jan 11, 200067Apr 14, 2000213Feb 20, 2001280
-46.43%Nov 17, 199872Mar 3, 1999115Aug 16, 1999187

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Daktronics, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Daktronics, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Computer Hardware industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for DAKT, comparing it with other companies in the Computer Hardware industry. Currently, DAKT has a P/E ratio of 34.9. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for DAKT compared to other companies in the Computer Hardware industry. DAKT currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for DAKT relative to other companies in the Computer Hardware industry. Currently, DAKT has a P/S ratio of 1.2. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for DAKT in comparison with other companies in the Computer Hardware industry. Currently, DAKT has a P/B value of 3.3. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items