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Daktronics vs VirTra: DAKT and VTSI compared
Daktronics is the larger company: $235M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $5.8M for VirTra (Q2 2026). Daktronics is growing faster (+7% against -17% a year earlier). Daktronics is more profitable, with an operating margin of 10.6% against -3.3%.
Where the money goes: DAKT and VTSI
Daktronics (DAKT) · Q1 FY27
Daktronics, Q1 FY27: revenue $235M (+7% year over year), operating margin 10.6%, net earnings $19.4M, operating cash flow $31.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
VirTra (VTSI) · Q2 2026
VirTra, Q2 2026: revenue $5.8M (-17% year over year), operating margin -3.3%, net loss $261K, operating cash flow −$2.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Daktronics (DAKT) | VirTra (VTSI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 FY27 | Q2 2026 |
| Revenue | $235M | $5.8M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +7% | -17% |
| Gross margin | 30.5% | — |
| Operating margin | 10.6% | -3.3% |
| Net earnings | $19.4M | −$261K |
| Net margin | 8.3% | -4.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $31.4M | −$2.1M |
| Free cash flow | $27.5M | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Daktronics
- Live Events: $86.4M (37%)
- High School Park and Recreation: $54.7M (23%)
- Commercial: $43.7M (19%)
- International: $28.4M (12%)
VirTra
- Simulators and Accessories Segment: $3.6M (62%)
- STEP Segment: $974K (17%)
- Extended Service-type Warranties Segment: $900K (16%)
- Customized Software and Content Segment: $181K (3%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Daktronics or VirTra?
Daktronics is the larger company: $235M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $5.8M for VirTra (Q2 2026).
Is Daktronics or VirTra growing faster?
Daktronics is growing faster (+7% against -17% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Daktronics or VirTra?
Daktronics is more profitable, with an operating margin of 10.6% against -3.3%.
More: Daktronics earnings · how Daktronics makes money · VirTra earnings · how VirTra makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Sep 2, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 13, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.