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$DAKT

Daktronics Inc

XNAS

$21.85-0.36%$0.0800Prev $21.93LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is DAKT down today? It is at $21.85 (-0.36%), and our scanner flagged it 6 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment DAKT spikes, and full due diligence on DAKT — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$21.85
Change today
-0.36%
Previous close
$21.93
52-week range
$15.59 – $28.27
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$1.06B
P/E ratio
21.5
Dividend yield
0.91% ($0.20)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
48.3M
SEC · as of 2026-06-15 · 52d
Insider ownership
4.6%
DEF 14A · 2026-07-28
Institutional own.
82.08%
Total held
86.7%
Tradeable float
6.4M
13% of shares · after 5% insiders + 82% institutions
Short interest
2.7M
▲ +6% vs prior · as of 2026-07-15
Short % of float
41.2%
Days to cover
4.3d
Avg daily volume
486K
Next earnings
Sep 9 · in 34d
Classification
Exchange
XNAS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.5x
15m
0.3x
1h
1.0x
1D
0.1x

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Why is $DAKT moving today?

Here is the latest on DAKT from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for DAKT today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Likely catalystExecutive / Board Change, from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $DAKT moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profileLow float · 6.4M sh🔥 Heavily shorted · 41% of floatShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy2 analysts
Avg target $30.50(+40% upside)
Range $29 – $32
2 buy0 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

$DAKT Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish63Bullish
📰 News: 3 bull · 1 bearToday: -0.4%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$DAKT Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter — the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 7d ago 11.6× RVOL
DAKT hit 11.644x RVOL at 12:51 PM ET
at $19.53
Alert· 8d ago +0.1% vs EMA
DAKT 200EMA (5m) Trending · 53 bars · L3 · +0.11% above EMA · slope +0.06%
at $19.71
Alert· 8d ago 8.8× RVOL
DAKT hit 8.775x RVOL at 12:05 PM ET
at $19.80
Alert· 12d ago 2.4× RVOL
DAKT hit 2.402x RVOL at 3:58 PM ET
at $19.42
Alert· 14d ago 3.3× RVOL
DAKT hit 3.308x RVOL at 1:48 PM ET
at $19.19
Alert· 15d ago 9.3× RVOL
DAKT hit 9.337x RVOL at 2:17 PM ET
at $19.59
Alert· 16d ago +0.1% vs EMA
DAKT 50EMA (5m) Trending · 50 bars · L3 · +0.14% above EMA · slope +0.38%
at $19.47
Alert· 16d ago +0.2% vs EMA
DAKT 200EMA (1m) Trending · 101 bars · L4 · +0.24% above EMA · slope +0.07%
at $19.47
Alert· 16d ago +0.8% vs EMA
DAKT 50EMA (1m) Trending · 81 bars · L3 · +0.83% above EMA · slope +0.56%
at $19.61
Alert· 16d ago 15.8× RVOL
DAKT hit 15.754x RVOL at 2:12 PM ET
at $19.59
News· SEC EDGAR· 19d ago
DAKTRONICS INC /SD/ filed an 8-K: Executive / Board Change
News· SEC EDGAR· 42d ago
DAKTRONICS INC /SD/ filed a Annual report (10-K)
News· SEC EDGAR· 43d ago
DAKTRONICS INC /SD/ filed an 8-K: Results of Operations, Regulation FD Disclosure, Other Material Event
News· SEC EDGAR· 76d ago
DAKTRONICS INC /SD/ filed an 8-K: Executive / Board Change
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 133d ago Bullish
Seattle Mariners Upgrade Video Board at T-Mobile Park with Daktronics
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 135d ago Bullish
Bolder, Brighter Moments Coming to Wrigley Field with Enhanced Daktronics LED Displays
News· Benzinga· 154d ago Bearish
Daktronics Shares Slide After Mixed Q3 FY26 Results
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 203d ago Bullish
Daktronics to Present at Sidoti Small-Cap Investor Conference

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DAKT stock FAQ

Why is $DAKT moving today?

Here is the latest on DAKT from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for DAKT today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the DAKT stock price today?

DAKT last traded at $21.85, down 0.36% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

When does DAKT report earnings?

Daktronics Inc (DAKT) is next expected to report earnings on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, about 34 days away. Earnings reports often cause large overnight gaps, so many traders manage risk around the date. The date can shift until the company officially confirms it.

Does DAKT pay a dividend?

Yes. DAKT currently has a dividend yield of about 0.91% ($0.20 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live DAKT alerts?

The DAKT Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged DAKT 6 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is DAKT on?

DAKT (Daktronics Inc) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $1.06B.

Is DAKT good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge DAKT for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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