Why is DAKT Down Today?

DAKT
$18.05
▼ -4.74% ($-0.86)
Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 8:32 PM ET (407 min ago)

About Daktronics Inc

Daktronics Inc designs and manufactures electronic scoreboards, programmable display systems, and large-screen video displays for sporting, commercial, and transportation applications. It is engaged in a full range of activities: marketing and sales, engineering and product design and development, m...

Sector: MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
Market Cap: $998.75M
Forward P/E: 19.3
52-Week Range: $17.17 - $28.27
Employees: 2,702

Overall Confidence: 60%

60% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SYMPATHY 60% Confidence
🎯 Outperforming sector by 4.1%
This stock is significantly underperforming its MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.6x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES sector: -0.6%

DAKT is outperforming its sector by -4.1%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

DAKT is significantly underperforming the market (-5.6% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.85%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.87%
DAKT
This Stock
-4.74%
vs S&P 500: -5.59%
vs Nasdaq: -5.61%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, DAKT is expected to trade between:
$17.51 - $18.41

Key Level to Watch

$17.15 support
Watch for breakdown below $18.05

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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 8:32 PM (407 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.34
Put/Call Ratio
112.2%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 6,737
Put Volume: 2,295
Total: 9,032

Historical Context

DAKT has moved more than 3.0% down on 21 occasions in the past year.

47.6%
Continuation Rate
10/21 times continued down
-0.41%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Sep 09, 2026 (-3.2%) → Next day: -0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is DAKT stock down today?

This stock is significantly underperforming its MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

Is DAKT stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, DAKT shows 60% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the DAKT stock price target?

DAKT is currently trading at $18.05. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $17.51 - $18.41. See long-term price prediction →

Will DAKT stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that DAKT's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $17.15 (support).

Is DAKT stock oversold or overbought?

DAKT's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 31.6. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for DAKT stock?

DAKT's 10-day momentum indicator is at -1.72. Negative momentum - the stock has mild downward pressure which may continue short-term.

Is DAKT outperforming or underperforming the market?

DAKT (-4.74%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-5.6% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.85%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.87%.

What does MACD indicate for DAKT?

DAKT's MACD (-0.34) is currently below the signal line (-0.24), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 22.5) is moderate.

Is DAKT in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, DAKT is in a bearish trend. The price ($18.05) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($19.33) and 50-day SMA ($19.85). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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