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Daktronics Inc (DAKT)

185 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in DAKT. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -16
Streak
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Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — DAKT

Based on 190 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their DAKT positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 92% of 3.0Y peak

92% of all-time peak
190 funds currently hold this stock — 92% of the 3.0-year high of 206 funds (reached 2026 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +20% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+32 new funds entered over the past year (+20% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

87 buying104 selling
Last quarter: 104 funds reduced or exited vs 87 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
⚠️

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-21 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 42 → 37 → 41 → 20. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 21% new
122 out of 190 hedge funds have held DAKT for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

13 → 42 → 37 → 41 → 20 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 42 → 37 → 41 → 20. DAKT is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 66% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 191 holders: 127 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 18 entered 1–2 years ago, and 46 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds

45% from top-100 AUM funds
45 of 187 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in DAKT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — DAKT

In 2026 Q2, 87 hedge funds were net buyers of DAKT (20 opened a new position, 67 added to an existing one), while 104 reduced or exited (68 trimmed, 36 sold completely) — a 46% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 45% of total institutional value in DAKT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -16 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 190.

Hedge Fund Ownership: DAKT

How many hedge funds hold DAKT — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of DAKT vs. share price

Market Analysis: DAKT

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

15 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: DAKT
185 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 185 206 -10.19%
13F Shares 38M 37M 0.45%
Total Value $689M $695M -0.73%
New Positions 19 41 -22
Increased Positions 65 56 +9
Closed Positions 37 34 +3
Reduced Positions 67 67 -
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 1 1 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.33 0.33 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 DAKT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Alta Fox Capital Management, LLC 11.36% 2,886,799 $56.5M
2 Breach Inlet Capital Management, LLC 10.33% 1,584,720 $31.0M
3 Progeny 3, Inc. 2.77% 2,746,408 $53.7M
4 Highlander Partners, L.P. 2.62% 400,000 $7.8M
5 Semanteon Capital Management, LP 1.06% 11,955 $234K
6 Essex Investment Management Co LLC 0.55% 216,428 $4.2M
7 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.48% 46,184 $903K
8 First Bank & Trust 0.43% 148,350 $2.9M
9 Uniplan Investment Counsel, Inc. 0.36% 194,527 $3.8M
10 Globeflex Capital L P 0.24% 97,502 $1.9M
11 Earnest Partners LLC 0.22% 3,080,587 $60.3M
12 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.18% 397,579 $7.8M
13 Virtus Advisers, LLC 0.17% 22,401 $438K
14 Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC 0.16% 46,287 $905K
15 Legato Capital Management LLC 0.13% 83,261 $1.6M
16 Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC 0.11% 117,202 $2.3M
17 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.09% 19,635 $384K
18 Kovack Advisors, Inc. 0.08% 82,180 $1.6M
19 Anchor Capital Advisors LLC 0.07% 120,858 $2.4M
20 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.06% 119,012 $2.3M
21 Money Concepts Capital Corp 0.05% 54,969 $1.1M
22 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.04% 41,675 $815K
23 Integrated Investment Consultants, LLC 0.04% 10,674 $209K
24 Dark Forest Capital Management LP 0.04% 32,215 $630K
25 Retirement Solution LLC 0.04% 10,000 $196K
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% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Daktronics Inc (DAKT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DAKT?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their DAKT positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for DAKT?

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 104 funds reduced or exited vs 87 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for DAKT holders?

Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds: 45 of 187 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in DAKT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held DAKT?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 122 out of 190 hedge funds have held DAKT for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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