Daktronics, Inc.
DAKT
Rank in Stocks
#8842
Daktronics, Inc. is a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture,... Daktronics, Inc. is a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture, marketing, and sale of advanced electronic display systems and associated products. Its operations are organized into five distinct segments: Commercial, Live Events, High School Park and Recreation, Transportation, and International. The company's extensive product portfolio encompasses a variety of video display systems capable of presenting dynamic video, graphics, and animations. This includes a wide range of indoor and outdoor LED video displays, such as prominent centerhung displays, landmark installations, ribbon boards, corporate entrance features, video walls, and hanging banners. Additionally, they provide mobile and modular display solutions, as well as architectural lighting and display elements. For athletic venues, Daktronics supplies indoor and outdoor scoreboards tailored for numerous sports, alongside digit displays, scoring and timing controllers, and essential statistics software. Their precision timing systems primarily serve aquatics and track competitions, featuring swimming touchpads, race start systems, and relay take-off platforms. Beyond sports, their offerings extend to control components for live event video applications, diverse message displays, and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) dynamic message signs (LED displays for road management). They also furnish mass transit displays and comprehensive sound systems for both indoor and outdoor sports facilities. In the realm of advertising, Daktronics produces out-of-home displays like digital billboards and street furniture. Their specialized products include the DataTime line for outdoor time and temperature readouts and Fuelight digit displays designed for the petroleum industry. Furthermore, they offer ADFLOW DMS systems, providing networked indoor solutions for retailers, convenience stores, and other commercial entities. The company's software suite, featuring Venus Control Suite, Show Control, and Vanguard, is complemented by professional and maintenance services for their products. Daktronics distributes its offerings through both direct sales channels and a network of resellers. Established in 1968, the company maintains its headquarters in Brookings, South Dakota.
Share Price
$20.00
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$961.85M
Change (1 day)
3.04%
Change (1 year)
6.04%
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Operating Margin for Daktronics, Inc. (DAKT)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 7.32%
According to Daktronics, Inc.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 7.32%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 4.38%.
Operating Margin history for Daktronics, Inc. from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 7.32% | 67.12% |
| 2025 | 4.38% | -58.87% |
| 2024 | 10.65% | 162.96% |
| 2023 | 4.05% | 513.64% |
| 2022 | 0.66% | -81.41% |
| 2021 | 3.55% | 17,650.00% |
| 2020 | 0.02% | -102.38% |
| 2019 | -0.84% | -141.18% |
| 2018 | 2.04% | -22.43% |
| 2017 | 2.63% | 497.73% |
| 2016 | 0.44% | -91.34% |
| 2015 | 5.08% | -23.26% |
| 2014 | 6.62% | 12.20% |
| 2013 | 5.90% | 180.95% |
| 2012 | 2.10% | -52.49% |
| 2011 | 4.42% | -358.48% |
| 2010 | -1.71% | -123.36% |
| 2009 | 7.32% | -4.31% |
| 2008 | 7.65% | -10.21% |
| 2007 | 8.52% | -17.12% |
| 2006 | 10.28% | 21.80% |
| 2005 | 8.44% | -35.67% |
| 2004 | 13.12% | 17.67% |
| 2003 | 11.15% | 82.19% |
| 2002 | 6.12% | -14.41% |
| 2001 | 7.15% | -9.15% |
| 2000 | 7.87% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27.86% | -96.19% |
US
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| 3.51% | -99.52% |
TW
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| 16.83% | -97.70% |
TW
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| 16.63% | -97.73% |
US
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| 69.79% | -90.47% |
JP
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Daktronics, Inc.'s operating margin
What is Daktronics, Inc.'s operating margin?
Daktronics, Inc.'s operating margin is 7.32%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Daktronics, Inc.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Daktronics, Inc.'s operating margin was 4.38%, compared with 10.65% in 2024.
How has Daktronics, Inc.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Daktronics, Inc.'s operating margin was highest in 2024 (10.65%) and lowest in 2020 (0.02%).
How does Daktronics, Inc.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
Daktronics, Inc.'s operating margin (7.32%) is higher than that of 1 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Kioxia Holdings Corp., with 69.79%.