Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2025 Results Call June 25, 2025 NASDAQ: DAKT VIDEO BOARDS & MESSAGE CENTERS INDOOR HIGH RESOLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS DYNAMIC MESSAGE SIGNS DIGITAL BILLBOARDS Technical & Professional Services Exhibit 99.2
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FY 2025 BUSINESS REVIEW Solid finish to a transformational year Replenished backlog: Q4 Orders +29% from Q3 and 17% YoY – broad based Business and Digital Transformation in place – on track and driving results More than doubled Q4 operating cash flow YoY
Live Events Won major projects at U of Illinois, Charles Schwab Field, Miami Freedom Park, University of Nebraska football and Cincinnati Convention Center FY Orders -12% YoY / Q4 -11% YoY Good Y/Q after record FY24 Commercial Commercial segments all saw strong demand and success in order wins On Premise finished the year strong after a soft start Growth in orders from OOH reflecting optimism in advertising market FY Orders +31% YoY / Q4 +44% YoY Transportation Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) entry into California Aviation pipeline growth through strategic partnerships Growing interest in chip on board solutions FY Orders -10% YoY / Q4 +14% YoY International Won large stadium project in Saudi Arabia - Aramco Stadium Advertising market grew throughout FY25, especially in Q4 Strengthening pipeline and conversion continues to grow in Transportation, Gov’t and Industry FY Orders +32% YoY / Q4 +112% YoY High School Park & Recreation Record order bookings for the quarter and year Strong adoption of professional services – Curriculum and Sports Marketing Indoor and outdoor video drive growth FY Orders +19% YoY / Q4 +33% YoY Market verticals – fq4 REVIEW
FY 2025 Q4 key product releases New Product Offerings Next generation Digital Billboard Next generation Outdoor Configurable Video Control Capabilities Live Switch - Video switching and replay launched into HSPR market Venus Live launched for Live Event Venues Show Control next generation – new data and scoring platform launched for Live Events Piloting next generation real-time graphics system with logic-driven automated 2D & 3D graphics for in-bowl live event productions Display Studio – installed at Acrisure Stadium (Pittsburgh, PA) Digital Billboard LAMAR (New Orleans, LA)
Operational efficiency reviews & implementation of changes across all manufacturing sites (kicked off with HSPR cost-reduction initiatives) - on track Align operations with anticipated evolution in underlying technologies - on track Leveraging purchasing power on input costs Ö Reduced product complexity and speed to market - on track Aggressively renegotiating key supply contracts Ö Value-based pricing changes – service parts and certain products – on track Launch of SaaS product trials to target customers – on track Prioritizing high-growth international geographies and segments – on track Faster inventory turnover and improved efficiency – Ö Launched a modernized service system in May 2025 – Ö Launching AI Guided Troubleshooting Tools with Technical Services - on track Driving down costs Driving profitable growth Transformation: Momentum from Launched Initiatives, Next 6 Months Focus – FQ4 UPDATE
FY26 – 28 3 YEAR PLAN CREATE DEMAND DATA & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CORPORATE PERFORMANCE MANAGMENT FULFILLMENT & SUPPORT Quoting Platform Modernization Order Capture Streamlining Project Management Platform Service Platform Enhancements Customer Asset Management Subscription Management Enablement Fulfillment Performance Reporting Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP) Modernization Scenario Planning à Customer Data Unification Data Governance Artificial Intelligence DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ERP Upgrade FY25 Significant progress along our digital roadmap E-sales channel Testing and training for Services & Enterprise Performance Mgt initial releases Control System Launch Sales Tools Development Service Software System Release
Non-recurring expenses and valuation adjustments $ Thousands FQ4 2025 FY 2025 Non-Recurring Expenses Business/digital Transformation(1) $ 1,031 $ 7,085 Corporate Governance(1) 3,881 6,825 Management Transition(1) 2,614 2,614 Total $ 7,526 $ 16,524 Valuation Adjustments Change in FV of Convertible Note(1) $ (2,848) $ 22,521 Allowance for credit loss on Affiliate Loan(1) 15,480 15,480 Inventory, warranty, project contract (tariff impact @YE) $1,200 $1,200 (1) Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Net Income are measures not defined by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). These non-GAAP measures are used to report our results exclusive of items that are non-recurring or not core to our operating business. We believe presenting this non-GAAP financial measurement provides investors with a consistent way to analyze our performance. For more information, see the supplemental calculation contained later in this release.
OPERATING INCOME RESULTS $ Thousands except % data FQ4 2025 FY 2025 Operating income (reported) $(1,740) $33,118 Adjustments 7,526 16,524 Operating Income (adjusted)(1) $5,786 $49,642 Operating margin (reported) (1.0)% 4.4% Adjustments 4.4% 2.2% Operating margin (adjusted) 3.4% 6.6% (1) Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Net Income are measures not defined by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). These non-GAAP measures are used to report our results exclusive of items that are non-recurring or not core to our operating business. We believe presenting this non-GAAP financial measurement provides investors with a consistent way to analyze our performance. For more information, see the supplemental calculation contained later in this release.
REVENUE TAILWIND HEADING INTO FY 2026 FY25 FY24 FY23 FY22 FY21 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 FY25 FY24 FY23 FY22 FY21 FY24 ---- FY 2025 ---- Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 FY24 ---- FY 2025 ---- Net Sales Quarterly Annual
Balance Sheet Strength and Capital Allocation Inventory efficiency - $32M or > 23% reduction YoY Conversion of the 9% interest rate subordinated debt to equity Asset valuation marks and allowance for credit losses Cash balance at YE = $128 million vs $82 million at prior YE FY2025 CapEx = $19 million vs $17 million in FY2024 Digital transformation (IT) and Product development investments Share repurchase = $29 million @ $14.23 VWAP
TARIFF IMPACTS Ultimate cost is currently indeterminable Rates not set and keep changing Unclear whether imports of both finished products and inputs will ultimately be subject to tariffs Exceptions, correct import codes, applicability still up in air Competitor reaction not known or uniform Facts and exposures 80% of finished product manufactured in U.S. facilities <50% components used by U.S. facilities are imported from other countries, including China Pre-" reciprocal" tariffs have been running at ~$0.5M per month since 2018 Incurred $2M in "reciprocal" tariffs in 1st 5 weeks of FY26 ( at highest " pre-pause " rates ) New steel and metals tariff (as of February) have negligible impact At year-end: reviewed inventory, warranties and revenue recognition on outstanding contracts – nominal "mark" was $1.2M and is likely reversible High degree of uncertainty on tariff policy, exceptions and competitive reaction makes planning and forecasting impact difficult
FY26-28 TRANSFORMATION PLAN Revenue Growth > Addressable Market: 7-10% CAGR Value-based selling Revenue mix diversification New products Top quartile ROIC = 17-20% Operating Margins + Growth + Capital Allocation Timing: Preponderance of benefits expected in 2HFY2026 and FY2027 Higher Operating Margin: 10-12% Structural cost reduction across supply chain High value investment in product development Best Practices Planning, risk management, capital allocation Executive Compensation Digital transformation
TOUGH ENVIRONMENT BUT ON TRACK AND STAYING FLEXIBLE Many levers to pull – making “no regrets” adjustments Selective price adjustments, escalation clauses in contracts, in keeping with value-based positioning Supply chain flexibility on many components Global manufacturing footprint – affords flexibility - can shift some production to lower-tariff locations Strong, developing international growth opportunity that can further diversify the revenue base to reduce exposure to U.S.-based revenue Business transformation plan intact No marked change in tone of business or customer activity to date Supply chain is healthy Customers are becoming acclimated to inflation Transformation plan unaffected: Long-term objectives remain in place Remaining Agile, Focusing on What Can Be Controlled
appendix University of Connecticut, East Hartford, CT
Net Sales and orders by business unit ($ in thousands) (1) Orders and backlog metrics are non-GAAP measures, and our methodology for determining orders and backlog may vary from the methodology used by other companies in determining their orders and backlog amounts. For more information related to backlog, see Part I, Item 1. Business of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 26, 2025.
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow (1) (1) In evaluating its business, Daktronics considers and uses free cash flow as a key measure of its operating performance. The term free cash flow is not defined under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and is not a measure of operating income, cash flows from operating activities or other GAAP figures and should not be considered alternatives to those computations. Free cash flow is intended to provide information that may be useful for investors when assessing period to period results. ($ in thousands, unaudited)
Reconciliation of adjusted Operating income (1) ($ in thousands, unaudited) (1) In evaluating its business, Daktronics considers and uses adjusted operating income as a key measure of its operating performance. The term adjusted operating income is not defined under GAAP and is not a measure of operating income, cash flows from operating activities, or other GAAP figures and should not be considered alternatives to those computations. We define non-GAAP adjusted operating income as operating (loss) income plus unique expenses, for example, expenses related to business and digital transformation consultant costs and legal costs associated with special corporate governance matters. Management believes non-GAAP adjusted operating income is a useful indicator of our financial performance and our ability to generate cash flows from operations. Our definition of non-GAAP adjusted operating income may not be comparable to similarly titled definitions used by other companies. The table above reconciles non-GAAP adjusted operating income to comparable GAAP financial measures.
Reconciliation of adjusted net income (1) ($ in thousands, unaudited) (1) Adjusted net income, using 26% tax rate. We disclose adjusted net income as a non-GAAP financial measurement in order to report our results exclusive of items that are non-recurring or not core to our operating business. We believe presenting this non-GAAP financial measurements provide investors with a consistent way to analyze our performance.
Reconciliation of Long-term debt ($ in thousands, unaudited)
Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2025 Results Call June 25, 2025 NASDAQ: DAKT VIDEO BOARDS & MESSAGE CENTERS INDOOR HIGH RESOLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS DYNAMIC MESSAGE SIGNS DIGITAL BILLBOARDS Technical & Professional Services