Daktronics Rings Nasdaq Bell, Highlights Surge of New Activity

The Brookings-based company celebrates milestone as it enters new chapter under new leadership.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:34pm

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A photorealistic studio still-life image of a sleek, polished LED display panel with sharp, dramatic lighting and deep shadows, symbolizing Daktronics' premium technology and engineering.Daktronics' cutting-edge LED display technology takes center stage as the company celebrates a milestone on the Nasdaq exchange.Phoenix Today

Daktronics, a Brookings-based company that designs and manufactures video communication displays and control systems, marked a milestone this week by ringing the Nasdaq closing bell. The appearance came as the company highlighted strategies and key projects driving its growth, including major partnerships with professional sports teams and transportation hubs.

Why it matters

Daktronics' Nasdaq bell ringing and investor day announcements signal a new era for the company as it aims to accelerate profitable growth under new leadership. The company's recent project wins, particularly in professional sports and transportation, demonstrate its continued dominance in large-scale LED display systems and ability to transform fan engagement and passenger experiences.

The details

Newly appointed president and CEO Ramesh Jayaraman led Daktronics' delegation at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square on Wednesday, about two months after stepping into the role. The company has completed work with one-third of Major League Baseball teams already this year, including new center-field displays for the Seattle Mariners and the largest video display in Arizona at Chase Field. Daktronics is also enhancing LED displays at iconic venues like Wrigley Field and Yankee Stadium. Beyond sports, the company is leading a significant upgrade at the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport, aiming to transform how travelers interact with the space.

  • Daktronics marked the milestone by ringing the Nasdaq closing bell on April 9, 2026.
  • The company's investor day highlighting its growth strategies and key projects was held the day after the Nasdaq appearance, on April 10, 2026.

The players

Daktronics

A Brookings-based company that designs and manufactures video communication displays and control systems for a global customer base.

Ramesh Jayaraman

The newly appointed president and CEO of Daktronics, who led the company's delegation at the Nasdaq MarketSite.

Doug Behar

The New York Yankees senior vice president of stadium operations, who praised Daktronics as a 'wonderful partner' in upgrading the video boards at Yankee Stadium.

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What they’re saying

“We are on a journey to accelerate profitable growth, and it's events like this that bring us all together to celebrate both how far we've come and to focus on our bright future.”

— Ramesh Jayaraman, President and CEO, Daktronics

“Throughout the planning and execution of this enormously complicated project, Daktronics has been a wonderful partner. We are extremely happy with the end result, which features two to three times better resolution and vibrancy than our previous video boards could provide. These improvements will elevate the stadium experience for our guests, and we are excited for them to enjoy our video presentation throughout the season.”

— Doug Behar, Senior Vice President of Stadium Operations, New York Yankees

What’s next

Daktronics will showcase its latest innovations and strategies at its investor day on April 10, 2026, the day after ringing the Nasdaq closing bell.

The takeaway

Daktronics' Nasdaq bell ringing and recent project announcements highlight the company's continued dominance in large-scale LED display systems and its ability to transform fan engagement and passenger experiences across sports, entertainment, and transportation sectors.