DAKTRONICS INC /SD/DAKT
DAKTRONICS INC /SD/ Revenue Disclosure
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 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial | Live Events | High School Park and Recreation | Transportation | International | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type of performance obligation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unique configuration | $ | 27,405 | $ | 226,780 | $ | 35,235 | $ | 49,280 | $ | 17,715 | $ | 356,415 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Limited configuration | 105,358 | 34,464 | 119,397 | 24,847 | 36,013 | 320,079 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service and other | 23,440 | 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 time | 39,598 | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial | Live Events | High School Park and Recreation | Transportation | International | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type of performance obligation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unique configuration | $ | 32,914 | $ | 269,184 | $ | 38,819 | $ | 52,142 | $ | 29,562 | $ | 422,621 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Limited configuration | 109,458 | 41,805 | 124,113 | 27,913 | 24,164 | 327,453 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service and other | 19,254 | 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 time | 45,790 | 289,609 | 49,174 | 54,524 | 35,161 | 474,258 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 161,626 | $ | 338,508 | $ | 170,349 | $ | 85,390 | $ | 62,210 | $ | 818,083 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fiscal Year 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial | Live Events | High School Park and Recreation | Transportation | International | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type of performance obligation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unique configuration | $ | 25,821 | $ | 223,560 | $ | 22,730 | $ | 45,286 | $ | 33,623 | $ | 351,020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Limited configuration | 128,346 | 36,259 | 114,951 | 23,946 | 43,007 | 346,509 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service and other | 16,423 | 25,081 | 4,067 | 3,074 | 8,022 | 56,667 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 170,590 | $ | 284,900 | $ | 141,748 | $ | 72,306 | $ | 84,652 | $ | 754,196 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Timing of revenue recognition | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Goods/services transferred at a point in time | $ | 132,728 | $ | 43,761 | $ | 109,323 | $ | 24,950 | $ | 45,687 | $ | 356,449 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Goods/services transferred over time | 37,862 | 241,139 | 32,425 | 47,356 | 38,965 | 397,747 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 170,590 | $ | 284,900 | $ | 141,748 | $ | 72,306 | $ | 84,652 | $ | 754,196 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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:
| April 26, 2025 | April 27, 2024 | Dollar Change | Percent Change | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Contract assets | $ | 41,169 | $ | 55,800 | $ | (14,631) | (26.2) | % | |||||||||||||||
| Contract liabilities - current | 69,050 | 65,524 | 3,526 | 5.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Contract liabilities - non-current | 18,421 | 16,342 | 2,079 | 12.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
The changes in our contract assets and contract liabilities from April 27, 2024 to April 26, 2025 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 2025, 2024, and 2023.
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:
| April 26, 2025 | April 27, 2024 | ||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of year | $ | 32,159 | $ | 28,338 | |||||||
| New contracts sold | 55,480 | 49,099 | |||||||||
| Less: reductions for revenue recognized | (52,885) | (43,520) | |||||||||
| Foreign currency translation and other | 375 | (1,758) | |||||||||
| Balance at end of year | $ | 35,129 | $ | 32,159 | |||||||
Contracts in process identified as loss contracts as of April 26, 2025 and April 27, 2024 were immaterial. Loss provisions are recorded in the “Accrued expenses” line item in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
During fiscal 2025, we recognized revenue of $62,228 related to our contract liabilities as of April 27, 2024.
Remaining performance obligations and revenue recognized from past performance obligations
As of April 26, 2025, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to the remaining performance obligations was $408,332. Remaining performance obligations related to product and service agreements as of April 26, 2025 were $341,624 and $66,708, respectively. We expect approximately $342,338 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 April 26, 2025 and April 27, 2024 was immaterial.Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Jun 26, 2024 | |
| 2023 | Jul 12, 2023 | |
| 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 | |
| 2021 | Jun 11, 2021 | |
| 2020 | Jun 12, 2020 | |
| 2019 | Jun 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.