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Why DAKT Stock advanced +1.38% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$19.12 +1.38% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $19.13

Daktronics Inc. (DAKT) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 60/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH Cap $907.0M
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As of 2026-11-03, Daktronics Inc. (NASDAQ: DAKT) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 60/100 at a spot price of $19.12 (+1.38% 1D, market cap $907.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 17/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, DAKT ranks #329 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Miscellaneous manufacturing industries), DAKT carries a Roarable C- (60/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 21.0x, gross margin of 27.3%, and ROIC of 30.2%. By comparison, ODC (Oil-Dri Corporation Of America) holds a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E 19.6x, ROIC 23.9%, cap $1.03B) and BRC (Brady Corporation) posts a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E 20.6x, ROIC 16.4%, cap $3.88B). Among the 5-stock peer group, TOYO leads on earnings multiple (5.1x) while TOYO leads on capital efficiency (41.9% ROIC).

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Per DAKT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-05-02, CIK 0000915779), Daktronics Inc. generated $838.7M in revenue (+10.9% YoY), $45.4M in net income, and $34.3M in free cash flow against $546.4M in total assets and $9.9M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $19.13 (+0.06%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 4.1% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw C- · Rk C-
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Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (60/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY DAKT SCORES 60/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+17/20 pts (28% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 85% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+15/20 pts (25% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 9/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning6/20 pts (-14 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-14 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
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52
Grade C-$18.63+1.6% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
55
Grade C$18.92+8.5% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
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Grade C$20.53-6.9% Next Q
Current
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Grade C-$19.12+0.4% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 60/100 (C-) score, DAKT faces multiple-compression risk if 21.0x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 24.8% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($18.58) or 200D SMA ($20.41) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($19.29) toward Bear Floor ($15.05).

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Why DAKT Stock advanced +1.38% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

Daktronics Inc. (DAKT) advanced +1.38% to $19.12, trading at 20% of its 52-week range ($16.77 – $28.27). Solid 27.3% gross margin (30% return on capital), mixed timing at 21x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 20% of its 52-week range ($16.77 – $28.27) with RSI-14 at 48.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±8% around $19.12 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C- (Hold) backed by 27.3% gross margin and $34.3M annual free cash flow.
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DAKT // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -0.73%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $19.78H $19.78L $18.86C $19.12VOL 514.7K
RES: $21.08SUP: $15.90SMA50: $18.58SMA200: $20.41
$22.70$21.09$19.48$17.88$16.27RES $21.08SUP $15.90$19.122026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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14.6%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +10.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #329 of 1009 ⚔️ ODC vs DAKT Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (DAKT vs. ODC, BRC, TOYO, AMCR)

Industry: Miscellaneous manufacturing industries (10 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Daktronics Inc. (DAKT) ranks #329 by composite RQD confidence (60/100, grade C-) and #518 by equity capitalization ($907.0M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, TOYO leads on earnings valuation at 5.1x trailing P/E, while TOYO leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 41.9% ROIC and 22.5% gross margin. ODC currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 66/100 (C+) compared with DAKT at 60/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
DAKT ACTIVE
Daktronics Inc.
C- 60/100 21.0x 27.3% 30.2% +1.38% $907.0M Benchmark Subject
ODC
Oil-Dri Corporation Of America
C+ 66/100 19.6x 29.5% 23.9% -2.56% $1.03B /odc-vs-dakt →
BRC
Brady Corporation
D+ 58/100 20.6x 50.3% 16.4% +2.73% $3.88B /brc-vs-dakt →
TOYO
TOYO Co. Ltd
C- 61/100 5.1x 22.5% 41.9% +4.19% $193.5M /toyo-vs-dakt →
AMCR
Amcor plc
D+ 58/100 42.6x 18.9% 3.8% +3.44% $21.91B /amcr-vs-dakt →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-05-02 • CIK 0000915779 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-05-02), Daktronics Inc. (DAKT) reported GAAP revenue of $838.7M (+10.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $756.5M , and +2.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $45.4M, operating cash flow of $49.2M, and free cash flow of $34.3M (-56.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, DAKT closed FY2025 with $546.4M in total assets against $9.9M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2026-05-02 $838.7M $45.4M $49.2M $34.3M $546.4M $9.9M
FY2024 (FY) 2025-04-26 $756.5M -$10.1M $97.7M $78.2M $524.2M $41.0M
FY2023 (FY) 2024-04-27 $818.1M $34.6M $63.2M $63.2M — —

3. DAKT Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is DAKT stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Daktronics Inc. (NASDAQ: DAKT) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 60/100 at a spot price of $19.12 (+1.38% 1D, market cap $907.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 17/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, DAKT ranks #329 in composite RQD confidence.

How does DAKT compare to ODC and BRC in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Miscellaneous manufacturing industries), DAKT carries a Roarable C- (60/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 21.0x, gross margin of 27.3%, and ROIC of 30.2%. By comparison, ODC (Oil-Dri Corporation Of America) holds a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E 19.6x, ROIC 23.9%, cap $1.03B) and BRC (Brady Corporation) posts a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E 20.6x, ROIC 16.4%, cap $3.88B). Among the 5-stock peer group, TOYO leads on earnings multiple (5.1x) while TOYO leads on capital efficiency (41.9% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for DAKT?

Per DAKT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-05-02, CIK 0000915779), Daktronics Inc. generated $838.7M in revenue (+10.9% YoY), $45.4M in net income, and $34.3M in free cash flow against $546.4M in total assets and $9.9M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is DAKT trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

DAKT last traded at $19.12 (+1.38% on volume of 345,057 shares), positioning the stock +2.91% above its 50-day simple moving average ($18.58) and -6.32% below its 200-day simple moving average ($20.41). Across its 52-week range of $16.77 to $28.27, DAKT sits at the 20.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 48.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.0% ($17.59 to $20.65).

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DAKT — Daktronics Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2026-05-02

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Daktronics Inc. (DAKT) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 60/100, corresponding to a C- letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $19.12 (+1.38% 1D, market capitalization $907.0M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (13/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 30.2%, gross margin of 27.3%, operating margin of 7.3%, and free cash flow yield of 3.61%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (6/20) + Insider Conviction (17/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (9/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (15/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 9/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.03x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Daktronics Inc. Is listed on NASDAQ and classified under the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Miscellaneous manufacturing industries industry,. Revenue of $838.7M for FY 2025 is reported .

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2026-05-02), Daktronics Inc. (DAKT) reported $838.7M in annual revenue (up from $756.5M in FY2024, +10.9% YoY) and $45.4M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($818.1M revenue, $34.6M net income) through FY2025, DAKT scaled operating cash flow to $49.2M and free cash flow to $34.3M, backed by $546.4M in total assets against $9.9M in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C- • RQD 60/100): Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 13/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 6/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $16.77 – $28.27 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 21.0x trailing P/E and 11.1x EV/EBITDA against 7.3% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Upstream and downstream dependencies: — Sector correlations beyond the beta of 1.

  • Key Question #1: Can DAKT sustain or expand its 7.3% operating margin and 30.2% ROIC against Miscellaneous manufacturing industries peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $838.7M and free cash flow of $34.3M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $9.9M in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is DAKT's 19.5x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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ROIC of 30.2% combined with a Piotroski F-Score of 9/9 and Debt/Equity of 0.03 signals high-quality operations with minimal leverage.

Long DAKT at $18.86 targeting $22.63. ROIC of 30.2% combined with a Piotroski F-Score of 9/9 and Debt/Equity of 0.03 signals high-quality operations with minimal leverage.. Institutional whale score is 6/20 and the risk/reward vs. the $16.77 52-week low is skewed heavily in favor of bulls.

CapAlloc_Nerd 🐂 BULL

@CashFlowKing Agree on the RQD 60/100 quality, though with 1.0 beta I'm scaling in with half-size at $18.86 and keeping dry powder in case we test $17.54.

RE RedlineAuditor RQD DEBATE OPENER • Accounting Quality Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $14.14 (-25.0%)
Spot @ $18.86

FY 2025 FCF of $34.3M fell well below FY 2024's $78.2M while beta sits at 1.0 and the whale-flow pillar scores only 10/20.

Here is the bear case nobody on the bull side wants to address on DAKT: FY 2025 FCF of $34.3M fell well below FY 2024's $78.2M while beta sits at 1.0 and the whale-flow pillar scores only 10/20.. At 21.0x trailing P/E, even a small guidance miss in Miscellaneous manufacturing industries triggers a 12-15% air pocket.

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