Daktronics: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Daktronics Inc. (DAKT) on Wednesday reported a loss of $9.4 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Brookings, South Dakota-based company said it had a loss of 19 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 18 cents per share.
The video display maker posted revenue of $172.6 million in the period.
For the year, the company reported a loss of $10.1 million, or 21 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $756.5 million.
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