Daktronics reported a 18.8% increase in net sales, reaching $171.9 million, driven by increased conversion of backlog to sales. However, the company faced an operating loss of $5.5 million due to inflation and supply chain challenges. Orders remained strong at $170.2 million, although they decreased by 6.3% compared to the previous year's record level.
Net sales reached $171.9 million, the highest quarterly conversion rate since the pandemic began.
Operating loss of $5.5 million was attributed to inflation and supply chain challenges.
Orders totaled $170.2 million, driven by increased activity in the Commercial market.
Product order backlog remained at a historically high level of $469.1 million.
Daktronics anticipates a dynamic and volatile supply chain and tight labor market to persist throughout the fiscal year, constraining capacity and efficiency. The company is aligning orders to capacity, adjusting production schedules, inventory levels, pricing, and capital investments to increase capacity and predictability. Strategic investments in new technologies, resilient supply chains, and key markets are expected to position the company for long-term growth.
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