NASDAQ: DAKT DYNAMIC MESSAGE SIGNS Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Results Call December 10, 2025 CONTROL SYSTEMS SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT Forward-Looking Statements: In addition to statements of historical fact, this presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws and is intended to receive the protections of such laws. All statements, other than historical facts, included or incorporated in this release could be deemed forward-looking statements, particularly sta ...

Financial Performance - Orders increased by 35% year-over-year in Q1, driven by Live Events, HSPR (High School Park & Recreation), and International segments[6] - Product backlog reached $360 million, a 35% increase year-over-year[6] - Operating cash flow increased by 34% year-over-year[6] - Gross margin improved to 29.7%[22] - Operating income was $23.3 million, resulting in an operating margin of 10.6%[22] - Net income was $16.5 million[22] Segment Performance - Live Events orders increased by 81% year-over-year and 10% sequentially[9] - High School Park & Recreation (HSPR) orders increased by 36% year-over-year and 7% sequentially[12] - International orders decreased by 4% year-over-year and 7% sequentially[11] - Commercial orders increased by 5% year-over-year but decreased by 10% sequentially[12] Balance Sheet and Investments - Cash balance at the end of the quarter was $137 million, compared to $127 million at the prior year-end[23] - Inventory/revenue ratio improved to 49.2% compared to 60.4% last year[23] - Share repurchases amounted to $10.7 million at a VWAP (volume-weighted average price) of $16.43[23]