EARNEST Partners, LLC Acquires 6.6% Stake in Daktronics, Inc. (DAKT)

On May 15, 2026, EARNEST Partners, LLC filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC, reporting a new 6.6% ownership stake in Daktronics, Inc. (DAKT). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, the investment adviser beneficially owns 3,190,377 shares of common stock. This position represents a significant increase from a previously reported 0.0% ownership. According to the filing, EARNEST Partners, LLC holds sole voting power over 2,044,850 shares and shared voting power over 310,237 shares, while maintaining sole dispositive power over the full 3,190,377 shares. The filing indicates that the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and are not held for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of the issuer. No single client interest relates to more than five percent of the class of securities. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and filed this statement under Rule 13d-1(b) as an investment adviser.