Daktronics Management
Management criteria checks 1/4
We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.
Key information
Ramesh Jayaraman
Chief executive officer
n/a
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | n/a |
| CEO tenure | less than a year |
| CEO ownership | n/a |
| Management average tenure | less than a year |
| Board average tenure | 3.5yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 25
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.Narrative Update • Apr 11
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.Narrative Update • Mar 27
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).Narrative Update • Mar 11
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.Seeking Alpha • Feb 24
Daktronics: MicroLED Mass-Transfer Indicates Massive Margin Expansion
Summary Daktronics earns a Strong Buy rating as it transforms into a vertically integrated, high-margin MicroLED manufacturer with a SaaS ecosystem. The XDC IP acquisition and Saltillo, Mexico facility create a margin expansion catalyst, reducing Asian tariff exposure and enhancing product competitiveness. Short-term margin risk exists due to a $320.6M fixed-price backlog exposed to raw material inflation and tariffs before Saltillo's April 2026 launch. I see 55% upside to a $43.1/share target, underpinned by margin expansion, recurring SaaS revenue, and an $80M stock repurchase program. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Feb 24
DAKT: 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.Narrative Update • Feb 09
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.Narrative Update • Jan 26
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).Analysis Article • Jan 15
Daktronics, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:DAKT) Shares Lagging The Industry But So Is The Business
Daktronics, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:DAKT ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.4x might make it look like a buy right now...Narrative Update • Jan 09
DAKT: 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.Analysis Article • Dec 31
Daktronics' (NASDAQ:DAKT) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Narrative Update • Dec 26
DAKT: 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.Narrative Update • Dec 12
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.Analysis Article • Nov 19
Is Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:DAKT) Potentially Undervalued?
Daktronics, Inc. ( NASDAQ:DAKT ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over...Analysis Article • Oct 01
Investors Will Want Daktronics' (NASDAQ:DAKT) Growth In ROCE To Persist
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...Analysis Article • Sep 13
Daktronics, Inc. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year
Daktronics, Inc. ( NASDAQ:DAKT ) defied analyst predictions to release its quarterly results, which were ahead of...Analysis Article • Sep 12
Further Upside For Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:DAKT) Shares Could Introduce Price Risks After 26% Bounce
Despite an already strong run, Daktronics, Inc. ( NASDAQ:DAKT ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 26% in the...Narrative Update • Sep 12
Digital 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.Analysis Article • Aug 20
These 4 Measures Indicate That Daktronics (NASDAQ:DAKT) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
NasdaqGS:DAKT 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Daktronics's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...Analysis Article • May 09
Is Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:DAKT) Worth US$14.0 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?
Key Insights The projected fair value for Daktronics is US$11.42 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Daktronics...Analysis Article • Mar 31
Should You Think About Buying Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:DAKT) Now?
Daktronics, Inc. ( NASDAQ:DAKT ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...Analysis Article • Mar 11
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Daktronics, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:DAKT) 25% Price Drop
To the annoyance of some shareholders, Daktronics, Inc. ( NASDAQ:DAKT ) shares are down a considerable 25% in the last...Seeking Alpha • Mar 04
Daktronics Is A Hold Until We See More Consistent Growth
Summary Daktronics offers diverse digital display solutions, benefiting from macro trends like growing LED usage, new stadiums, and transportation projects. Revenue inconsistency and reliance on stadium developments pose risks; diversification into transportation and commercial segments is recommended. Investors should remain cautious and await the upcoming earnings report before making any investment decisions on DAKT stock. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 25
Daktronics Q3 Preview: Looking For Improvements Over The Next Few Quarters
Summary Daktronics, Inc. is expected to report Q3 earnings on March 5th, with flat y/y sales and a sequential sales decrease of -18%. I am concerned about the company's stagnant top-line growth and slight margin contraction, and prefer to observe from the sidelines for now. Key areas of interest include management's strategies for improving margins, backlog outlook, and upcoming high-profile projects in 2025 and beyond. Currently, I rate DAKT stock as a hold, awaiting further developments in operational efficiency and backlog growth before considering an investment. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 14
Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past Daktronics' (NASDAQ:DAKT) Soft Earnings
Daktronics, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:DAKT ) stock was strong despite it releasing a soft earnings report last week. Our analysis...Analysis Article • Dec 11
Market Participants Recognise Daktronics, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:DAKT) Earnings Pushing Shares 29% Higher
Despite an already strong run, Daktronics, Inc. ( NASDAQ:DAKT ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 29% in the...Analysis Article • Dec 03
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:DAKT)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Daktronics is US$16.40 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...
New Narrative • Sep 18
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.Seeking Alpha • Sep 14
Sign Of The Times, Daktronics Flashes Strong Growth (Ratings Upgrade)
Summary Daktronics has shown strong resilience and growth potential, with an 88.18% stock increase, outperforming the S&P 500's 23.58% gain. Despite earlier concerns about inflation and dividends, Daktronics' solid performance, efficiency improvements, and undervaluation justify upgrading the stock to a "Buy". The company's digital transformation plan and new tech initiatives are driving growth, with significant demand in the sports, transportation, and advertising sectors. Risks include rising operating expenses, seasonal business fluctuations, and economic uncertainties, but long-term growth prospects and undervaluation offer substantial upside potential. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 31
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:DAKT)?
While Daktronics, Inc. ( NASDAQ:DAKT ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention...Analysis Article • Aug 17
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Daktronics (NASDAQ:DAKT) Presents An Opportunity
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Aug 06
We Think Daktronics (NASDAQ:DAKT) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...Seeking Alpha • Jul 11
Daktronics: Compelling Valuation Supported By Steady Growth And Improving Margins
Summary Shares are up more than 50% this year following a strong performance in the underlying business. Margins have remained solid as the company continues to deliver profitable growth supported by a strong growth in orders. Valuation appears compelling, given the potential upside from increased margins. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jun 29
Further Upside For Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:DAKT) Shares Could Introduce Price Risks After 27% Bounce
Daktronics, Inc. ( NASDAQ:DAKT ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 27% gain in the last month alone...CEO
Ramesh Jayaraman
less than a year
Tenure
Mr. Ramesh Jayaraman is Chief Executive Officer, President & Director of Daktronics, Inc. from February 1, 2026. Mr. Jayaraman has many years of global operations experience, with a strong track record of...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Accounting Officer | 1.2yrs | US$984.69k | 0.058% $ 553.8k | |
| Executive Vice President & Advisor to the CEO | less than a year | US$437.81k | 0.27% $ 2.6m | |
| Chief Data & Analytics Officer | 1.2yrs | US$654.93k | 0.11% $ 1.0m | |
| CEO, President & Director | less than a year | no data | no data |
0.7yrs
Average Tenure
62yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: DAKT's management team is not considered experienced ( 0.7 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Accounting Officer | 3.4yrs | US$984.69k | 0.058% $ 553.8k | |
| CEO, President & Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Independent Chair of the Board | 3.7yrs | US$148.10k | 0.47% $ 4.5m | |
| Independent Director | 10.7yrs | US$170.18k | 0.16% $ 1.5m | |
| Independent Director | 4.7yrs | US$155.35k | 0.097% $ 927.2k | |
| Independent Director | 5.7yrs | US$155.35k | 0.13% $ 1.2m | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | 0.0073% $ 69.7k | |
| Independent Director | 4.7yrs | US$152.78k | 0.097% $ 927.2k | |
| Independent Director | 1.2yrs | US$85.00k | 0.021% $ 204.1k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | 0.0073% $ 69.7k |
3.5yrs
Average Tenure
60.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: DAKT's board of directors are considered experienced (3.5 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/06 17:44 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/01/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/04/26 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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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 |