
Core Viewpoint - Daktronics (DAKT.US) shares surged over 24% to a 17-year high of $21.70 following the release of its Q1 FY2026 earnings report, which showed a significant turnaround in earnings per share [1] Financial Performance - The company reported a diluted earnings per share of $0.33 for Q1 FY2026, compared to a loss of $0.11 in the same period last year, exceeding analysts' expectations of $0.21 [1] - Net sales for the quarter were $219 million, down from $226.1 million year-over-year, but above the expected $196.9 million [1] Order Growth - First-quarter orders increased by 35% year-over-year to $23.85 million, marking the third-highest quarterly orders in the company's history, driven by wins in major league sports stadium projects [1]