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Apr 29, 2023

Daktronics Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Daktronics reported a strong Q4 2023 with increased sales and improved profitability.

Key Takeaways

Daktronics reported a 29.4% increase in net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, driven by strong backlog conversion, improved supply chain stabilization, and increased manufacturing capacity. Gross profit margin also improved significantly. The company is optimistic about fiscal year 2024, expecting growth in audio-visual communication systems and aiming for increased sales and operating income.

Net sales for Q4 2023 increased by 29.4% compared to Q4 2022.

Gross profit margin increased to 24.8% for Q4 2023, compared to 18.5% in Q4 2022.

Operating expenses for Q4 2023 increased by 12.0% compared to Q4 2022.

The company expects growth in the global use of audio-visual communication systems in fiscal year 2024.

Total Revenue
$210M
Previous year: $162M
+29.4%
EPS
$0.47
Previous year: -$0.02
-2450.0%
Order Backlog
$401M
Previous year: $472M
-15.0%
Gross Margin
24.8%
Previous year: 18.5%
+34.1%
Operating Margin
8.7%
0
Gross Profit
$52.1M
Previous year: $29.9M
+74.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$24M
Previous year: $17.1M
+39.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$9.54M
Previous year: -$11.9M
-20.0%
Total Assets
$468M
Previous year: $441M
+6.2%

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Forward Guidance

Daktronics expects growth in the global use of audio-visual communication systems in both traditional and new applications. They aim to capture market growth by offering best-in-class technologies and services and closely monitor the geopolitical and global economic environment to maintain profitability.

Positive Outlook

  • Growing the business profitably while generating cash through working capital management.
  • Strategic pricing adjustments and product mix changes.
  • Careful expense management.
  • Improving operational efficiency to lower costs, reduce lead times, and improve the customer experience.
  • Developing additional markets for new customer types and channels and growing in traditional markets.

Challenges Ahead

  • Monitoring the ever-evolving geopolitical and global economic environment.
  • Ensuring the ability to quickly adjust resources and market approaches.
  • Maintaining profitability throughout various cycles.
  • Managing potential fluctuations in margins.
  • Addressing risks described in the company's SEC filings.

Revenue & Expenses

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