Revenue Recognition
Disaggregation of revenue
In accordance with ASC 606-10-50, we disaggregate revenue from contracts with customers by the type of performance obligation and the timing of revenue recognition. We determine that disaggregating revenue in these categories achieves the disclosure objective to depict how the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors and to enable users of financial statements to understand the relationship to each reportable segment.
The following table presents our disaggregation of revenue by segments:
Fiscal Year 2026
CommercialLive EventsHigh School Park and
Recreation
TransportationInternationalTotal
Type of performance obligation
Unique configuration$25,443 $255,600 $38,229 $37,279 $22,935 $379,486 
Limited configuration132,803 34,418 133,417 30,898 44,450 375,986 
Service and other22,526 31,035 11,604 8,523 9,546 83,234 
$180,772 $321,053 $183,250 $76,700 $76,931 $838,706 
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$143,543 $45,945 $132,102 $36,449 $47,729 $405,768 
Goods/services transferred over time37,229 275,108 51,148 40,251 29,202 432,938 
$180,772 $321,053 $183,250 $76,700 $76,931 $838,706 
Fiscal Year 2025
CommercialLive EventsHigh School Park and
Recreation
TransportationInternationalTotal
Type of performance obligation
Unique configuration$27,405 $226,780 $35,235 $49,280 $17,715 $356,415 
Limited configuration105,358 34,464 119,397 24,847 36,013 320,079 
Service and other23,440 30,240 11,289 6,934 8,080 79,983 
$156,203 $291,484 $165,921 $81,061 $61,808 $756,477 
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$116,605 $46,102 $120,138 $29,453 $39,903 $352,201 
Goods/services transferred over time39,598 245,382 45,783 51,608 21,905 404,276 
$156,203 $291,484 $165,921 $81,061 $61,808 $756,477 
Fiscal Year 2024
CommercialLive EventsHigh School Park and
Recreation
TransportationInternationalTotal
Type of performance obligation
Unique configuration$32,914 $269,184 $38,819 $52,142 $29,562 $422,621 
Limited configuration109,458 41,805 124,113 27,913 24,164 327,453 
Service and other19,254 27,519 7,417 5,335 8,484 68,009 
$161,626 $338,508 $170,349 $85,390 $62,210 $818,083 
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$115,836 $48,899 $121,175 $30,866 $27,049 $343,825 
Goods/services transferred over time45,790 289,609 49,174 54,524 35,161 474,258 
$161,626 $338,508 $170,349 $85,390 $62,210 $818,083 
See “Note 3. Segment Reporting” of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K for a disaggregation of revenue by geography.
Contract balances
Contract assets represent revenue recognized in excess of amounts billed and include unbilled receivables. Unbilled receivables, which represent an unconditional right to payment subject only to the passage of time, are reclassified to accounts receivable when they are billed according to the contract terms. Contract liabilities represent amounts billed to the clients in excess of revenue recognized to date.
The following table reflects the changes in our contract assets and liabilities:
May 2, 2026April 26, 2025Dollar ChangePercent Change
Contract assets$66,552 $41,169 $25,383 61.7 %
Contract liabilities - current65,310 69,050 (3,740)(5.4)
Contract liabilities - non-current20,655 18,421 2,234 12.1 
The changes in our contract assets and contract liabilities from April 26, 2025 to May 2, 2026 were due to the timing of billing schedules and revenue recognition, which can vary significantly depending on the contractual payment terms and the seasonality of the sports markets. We had no significant impairments of contract assets for fiscal 2026, 2025, and 2024.
For service-type warranty contracts, we allocate revenue to this performance obligation, recognize the revenue over time, and recognize costs as incurred. Earned and unearned revenues for these contracts are included in the “Contract assets” and
“Contract liabilities” line items of our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in unearned service-type warranty contracts, net were as follows:
May 2, 2026April 26, 2025
Balance at beginning of year$35,129 $32,159 
New contracts sold52,140 55,480 
Less: reductions for revenue recognized(49,546)(52,885)
Foreign currency translation and other127 375 
Balance at end of year$37,850 $35,129 
The loss provision on contracts in process identified as loss contracts as of May 2, 2026 and April 26, 2025 were immaterial. Loss provisions are recorded in the “Accrued expenses” line item in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
During fiscal 2026, we recognized revenue of $64,356 related to our contract liabilities as of April 26, 2025.
Remaining performance obligations and revenue recognized from past performance obligations
As of May 2, 2026, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to the remaining performance obligations was $424,756. Remaining performance obligations related to product and service agreements as of May 2, 2026 were $356,182 and $68,574, respectively. We expect approximately $368,272 of our remaining performance obligations to be recognized over the next 12 months, with the remainder recognized thereafter. Although remaining performance obligations reflect business that is considered to be legally binding, cancellations, deferrals, or scope adjustments may occur. Any known project cancellations, revisions to project scope and cost, foreign currency exchange fluctuations, and project deferrals are reflected or excluded in the remaining performance obligation balance, as appropriate. The amount of revenue recognized associated with performance obligations satisfied in prior years during the years ended May 2, 2026 and April 26, 2025 was immaterial.
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Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2026Jun 24, 2026Showing above
2025Jun 25, 2025
2024Jun 26, 2024
2023Jul 12, 2023
2022Jun 16, 2022
2021Jun 11, 2021
2020Jun 12, 2020
2019Jun 7, 2019

About Revenue Disclosures

Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.

Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.