DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q4 2025)

DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT)

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

Smart Money Signals — DAKT

Based on 190 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DAKT than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak

190 hedge funds hold DAKT right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.

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Fast accumulation — +27% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+40 new funds entered over the past year (+27% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.

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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

101 buying83 selling

Last quarter: 101 funds bought or added vs 83 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

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Steady new buyers — ~36 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 34 → 12 → 38 → 36. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 61% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 17% new

116 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

23 → 34 → 12 → 38 → 36 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 34 → 12 → 38 → 36. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.

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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 66% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 23% new

Of 194 current holders: 129 (66%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.

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Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds

40% from top-100 AUM funds

34 of 190 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% 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.

3.8

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2025 Q4)	Prior (2025 Q3)	Change
Funds Holding	194	182	6.59%
13F Shares	35M	35M	-1.5%
Total Value	$687M	$738M	-6.84%
New Positions	36	39	-3
Increased Positions	69	40	+29
Closed Positions	24	12	+12
Reduced Positions	67	72	-5
Total Calls	3	4	-25.0%
Total Puts	2	1	100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.67	0.25	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2025 Q4)

Prior (2025 Q3)

Change

Funds Holding

194

182

6.59%

13F Shares

35M

-1.5%

Total Value

$687M

$738M

-6.84%

New Positions

-3

Increased Positions

+29

Closed Positions

+12

Reduced Positions

-5

Total Calls

-25.0%

Total Puts

100.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.67

0.25

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

194 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in DAKT. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 institutional holders of DAKT — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Anthracite Investment Company, Inc.	3.36%	441,214	$6.7M
2	Highlander Partners, L.P.	3.06%	400,000	$7.8M
3	SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC	0.55%	46,184	$903K
4	First Bank & Trust	0.47%	148,029	$2.9M
5	Hillsdale Investment Management Inc.	0.21%	392,089	$7.7M
6	First PREMIER Bank	0.14%	31,700	—
7	MONEY CONCEPTS CAPITAL CORP	0.06%	56,230	$1.1M
8	Inspire Investing, LLC	0.04%	26,409	$516K
9	OP Asset Management Ltd	0.03%	109,085	$2.5M
10	CONNABLE OFFICE INC	0.03%	13,215	$258K
11	THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS	0.03%	673,805	$13K
12	Quaker Wealth Management, LLC	0.02%	3,800	$74K
13	Marquette Asset Management, LLC	0.02%	7,600	$149K
14	North Star Investment Management Corp.	0.02%	16,000	$313K
15	AlphaQuest LLC	0.02%	15,888	$314K
16	HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC.	0.02%	10,807	—
17	Founders Capital Management	0.01%	1,500	$29K
18	SEIZERT CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC	0.01%	14,261	$279K
19	OPPENHEIMER ASSET MANAGEMENT INC.	0.01%	52,368	$1.0M
20	Brooklyn Investment Group	0.01%	10,706	$209K
21	HB Wealth Management, LLC	0.01%	44,196	$864K
22	USA FINANCIAL FORMULAS	0.01%	1,421	$28K
23	Dakota Wealth Management	0.00%	11,000	$215K
24	Atria Investments, Inc	0.00%	19,082	$373K
25	Covestor Ltd	0.00%	330	—

Investor	Ownership History	% 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?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DAKT than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for DAKT?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 101 funds bought or added vs 83 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for DAKT holders?

Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds: 34 of 190 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% 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?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 116 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.

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DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT)

Smart Money Signals — DAKT

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +27% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 55% buying

Steady new buyers — ~36 new funds per quarter

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds

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