Daktronics Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 6/6
Daktronics has a total shareholder equity of $293.7M and total debt of $11.1M, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 3.8%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $546.4M and $252.6M respectively. Daktronics's EBIT is $61.5M making its interest coverage ratio -19.5. It has cash and short-term investments of $144.4M.
Key information
3.76%
Debt to equity ratio
US$11.05m
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | -19.5x |
| Cash | US$144.42m |
| Equity | US$293.74m |
| Total liabilities | US$252.64m |
| Total assets | US$546.38m |
Recent financial health updates
These 4 Measures Indicate That Daktronics (NASDAQ:DAKT) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Aug 20
We Think Daktronics (NASDAQ:DAKT) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Aug 06Recent updates
DAKT: New Leadership And Venue Wins Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept their price target for Daktronics steady at $33.00, citing updated assumptions that reflect slightly different views on discount rate, expected revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, without a clear shift in overall valuation. What's in the News New CEO: Ramesh Jayaraman has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer effective February 1, 2026, with former Interim CEO Bradley T.DAKT: New CEO And Major Venue Deals Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have made only a slight tweak to their Daktronics price target, keeping their fair value view at about $33 while fine tuning inputs such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions to reflect updated modelling rather than a change in broad conviction. What's in the News Appointment of Ramesh Jayaraman as President and CEO, with former interim CEO Bradley T.DAKT: Large Sports Venue Contracts And New CEO Will Support Future Upside
Analysts now set a slightly higher price target for Daktronics, lifting it from $33.00 to $33.00 as small tweaks to the discount rate and an updated future P/E input refine, rather than overhaul, their valuation view. What's in the News Seattle Mariners selected Daktronics to manufacture and install the Mariners Fire TV outfield video display in Seattle, totaling more than 11,300 square feet with 10 millimeter pixel spacing and variable content zoning, targeted for the 2026 season (client announcement).DAKT: Share Repurchases And New Leadership Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted their price target on Daktronics from $30 to $33, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and a higher future P/E multiple as the main drivers of the change. What's in the News The company held an Analyst and Investor Day, giving the market a fresh look at its business outlook, priorities, and capital allocation plans based on management commentary.Daktronics: MicroLED Mass-Transfer Indicates Massive Margin Expansion
Feb 24DAKT: Expanded Buybacks And New CEO Transition Will Support Steady Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target on Daktronics slightly higher to $30.00, reflecting small tweaks to assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, while keeping their overall fair value view steady. What's in the News Daktronics appointed Ramesh Jayaraman as Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2026.DAKT: Expanded Buybacks And Incoming CEO Will Support Long-Term Upside
Analysts have made a modest adjustment to their price target on Daktronics, with the updated figure now at US$30.00. This reflects slightly lower assumptions for the discount rate and future P/E, while keeping the fair value essentially unchanged.DAKT: Increased Buybacks And New CEO Will Support Long-Term Upside Potential
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Daktronics at US$30.00, with only very small tweaks to inputs such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, resulting in a marginally updated price target framework. What's in the News From August 3, 2025 to November 1, 2025, Daktronics repurchased 97,402 shares for US$1.56 million, bringing total repurchases under the June 17, 2016 buyback plan to 4,781,408 shares, or 10.33%, for US$55.53 million (Key Developments).Daktronics, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:DAKT) Shares Lagging The Industry But So Is The Business
Jan 15DAKT: New CEO And Expanded Buybacks Will Support Long-Term Upside Potential
Analysts have maintained their price target on Daktronics at $30.00, citing essentially unchanged fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions in their updated work. What’s in the News Daktronics appointed Ramesh Jayaraman as Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2026, with plans for him to also join the Board upon approval.Daktronics' (NASDAQ:DAKT) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher
Dec 31DAKT: Incoming CEO And Buybacks Will Support Higher Long-Term Margins
Analysts have nudged their price target for Daktronics slightly higher to align with a fair value of 30.00 dollars, reflecting incremental improvements in the discount rate and long term profitability assumptions despite largely unchanged growth expectations. What's in the News Daktronics appoints industry veteran Ramesh Jayaraman as Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2026.DAKT: Leadership Transition Will Drive Higher Margins And Support Bullish Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on Daktronics from 27.50 dollars to 30.00 dollars, citing slightly faster expected revenue growth, meaningfully higher profit margins, and a lower assumed future price-to-earnings multiple as key drivers of the upward revision. What's in the News Daktronics has appointed Ramesh Jayaraman as Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2026, with plans for him to also join the Board upon approval.Is Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:DAKT) Potentially Undervalued?
Nov 19Investors Will Want Daktronics' (NASDAQ:DAKT) Growth In ROCE To Persist
Oct 01Daktronics, Inc. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year
Sep 13Further Upside For Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:DAKT) Shares Could Introduce Price Risks After 26% Bounce
Sep 12Digital Displays And Smart Cities Will Open New Markets
The upward revision in Daktronics' price target reflects improved outlooks for both revenue growth (from 7.2% to 11.3%) and net profit margin (from 12.88% to 14.32%), resulting in a fair value increase to $27.50. What's in the News Completed repurchase of 4,635,816 shares (10.03%) for $54.02 million under the ongoing buyback program.These 4 Measures Indicate That Daktronics (NASDAQ:DAKT) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Aug 20Is Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:DAKT) Worth US$14.0 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?
May 09Should You Think About Buying Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:DAKT) Now?
Mar 31Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Daktronics, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:DAKT) 25% Price Drop
Mar 11Daktronics Is A Hold Until We See More Consistent Growth
Mar 04Daktronics Q3 Preview: Looking For Improvements Over The Next Few Quarters
Feb 25Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past Daktronics' (NASDAQ:DAKT) Soft Earnings
Dec 14Market Participants Recognise Daktronics, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:DAKT) Earnings Pushing Shares 29% Higher
Dec 11A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:DAKT)
Dec 03
Digital Transformation And Calculated Shifts Propel Market Leadership In Tech
Strategic focus on digital transformation and enhancing operational efficiency through automation and modernized systems aims to improve customer experience and financial performance.Sign Of The Times, Daktronics Flashes Strong Growth (Ratings Upgrade)
Sep 14Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:DAKT)?
Aug 31If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Daktronics (NASDAQ:DAKT) Presents An Opportunity
Aug 17We Think Daktronics (NASDAQ:DAKT) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Aug 06Daktronics: Compelling Valuation Supported By Steady Growth And Improving Margins
Jul 11Further Upside For Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:DAKT) Shares Could Introduce Price Risks After 27% Bounce
Jun 29Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: DAKT's short term assets ($425.8M) exceed its short term liabilities ($191.6M).
Long Term Liabilities: DAKT's short term assets ($425.8M) exceed its long term liabilities ($61.1M).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: DAKT has more cash than its total debt.
Reducing Debt: DAKT had negative shareholder equity 5 years ago, but is now positive and has therefore improved.
Debt Coverage: DAKT's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (698.5%).
Interest Coverage: DAKT earns more interest than it pays, so coverage of interest payments is not a concern.
Balance Sheet
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/05 05:57 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/01/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/04/26 |
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Analyst Sources
Daktronics, Inc. is covered by 6 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Richard Ryan | Colliers Securities |
| Aaron Spychalla | Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC |
| Morris Ajzenman | Griffin Securities |