Daktronics(US:DAKT)2025-09-10 15:00Financial 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]