{"url_path":"/sec/dakt/10-k/2026/item-5","section_key":"item-5","section_title":"Item 5 MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"10-K","doc_date":"2026-06-24","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/0001628280-26-045262-index.html","accession_number":"0001628280-26-045262","cik":"0000915779","ticker":"DAKT","issuer_name":"DAKTRONICS INC /SD/","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915779/0001628280-26-045262-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0000915779","primary_entity_name":"DAKTRONICS INC /SD/"},"word_count":615,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"Item 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES\n\nCommon Stock\n\nOur common stock is quoted on The Nasdaq Global Select Market (“Nasdaq”) under the ticker symbol DAKT. Daily market activity, along with quoted prices and other trading information, are readily available for our common stock on numerous websites, including www.nasdaq.com. As of June 15, 2026, we had 726 stockholders of record.\n\nDividend Policy\n\nWe currently do not pay any dividends on our common stock. However, the Board has the discretion to declare and pay dividends in the future. Payment of dividends in the future will depend upon our earnings, capital requirements, and any other factors that the Board deems relevant.\n\nStock Performance\n\nThe following graph shows changes during the period from May 1, 2021 to May 2, 2026 in the value of $100 invested in: (1) our common stock; (2) The Nasdaq Composite; and (3) the Standard and Poor’s 600 Index for Electronic Equipment\n\n26\n\n[Table of Contents](#i788edadbc31d4414ba1377e6d924be96_7)\n\nManufacturers. The values of each investment as of the dates indicated are based on share prices plus any cash dividends, with the dividends reinvested on the date they were paid. The calculations exclude trading commissions and taxes.\n\nShare Repurchases\n\nOn June 17, 2016, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program (the “Repurchase Program”) under which the Company may repurchase up to $40.0 million of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock (“Common Stock”). On March 4, 2025, the Board approved a $10.0 million increase in the limit under the Repurchase Program. On June 23, 2025, the Board approved an additional $10.0 million increase in the limit under the Repurchase Program. On December 9, 2025, the Board approved an additional $20.0 million increase for a maximum authorized value of $80.0 million as of May 2, 2026.\n\nRepurchases under the Repurchase Program may be made from time to time in open market transactions or privately negotiated transactions, subject to business and market conditions, applicable legal requirements, and other relevant factors. The Repurchase Program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any specific number of shares, may be suspended or terminated at any time at the discretion of the Board and has no fixed expiration date.\n\nDuring fiscal 2026, the Company repurchased 1.4 million shares of Common Stock at a total cost of $25.4 million. During fiscal 2025, the Company repurchased 2.1 million shares of Common Stock at a total cost of $29.5 million. During fiscal 2024, the Company had no repurchases of shares of our outstanding shares of common stock, no par value. As of May 2, 2026, $14.5 million of the $80.0 million authorized amount remained available for repurchase under the Repurchase Program.\n\nThe following table provides information about our share repurchases of Common Stock during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026:\n\n27\n\n[Table of Contents](#i788edadbc31d4414ba1377e6d924be96_7)\n\nPeriodTotal number of shares purchasedAverage price paid per share (including fees)Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programsApproximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs (1)\n\nFebruary 1, 2026 - February 28, 2026—$— —$17,103,852 \n\nMarch 1, 2026 - March 28, 2026—$— —$17,103,852 \n\nMarch 29, 2026 - May 2, 2026134,588$19.56 134,588$14,471,112 \n\nTotal134,588134,588\n\n(1) The share repurchases described in the above table were made pursuant to the Repurchase Program authorized by the Board on June 17, 2016 and amended by the Board on March 4, 2025, June 23, 2025, and December 9, 2025.\n\nOur ability to repurchase our shares could be affected by the limitations imposed by our New Credit Facility, as further described in “Note 8. Financing Agreements” of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K."}