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AstroNova, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALOT - Get Free Report) saw a large growth in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 15,355 shares, a growth of 96.7% from the March 31st total of 7,808 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 70,987 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is
- AstroNova Soars 73% in a Year: Should You Buy the Stock?
Apr 22, 2026
AstroNova, Inc. ALOT shares have surged 72.8% in the past year compared with the industry’s 39.9% growth. The company has outperformed other industry players, including Mirion Technologies, Inc. MIR and Skillsoft Corp. SKIL. Shares of Mirion Technologies have gained 37.8%, while Skillsoft stock has plunged 67% in the same time frame. ALOT benefits from strong aerospace demand recovery, rising aircraft production, growing ToughWriter adoption, improving Product ID performance and high recurring consumables revenues.Zacks Investment Research
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A Key Look Into ALOT's Business Operations
AstroNova designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes specialty printers and data acquisition systems, integrating hardware and software to capture, analyze, and present data across industries such as aerospace, automotive, manufacturing and packaging. Its operations are divided into two segments: Product Identification (Product ID) and Aerospace. Product ID focuses on digital printing systems, supplies, and labeling solutions under brands like QuickLabel and TrojanLabel, serving brand owners and commercial printers. The Aerospace segment provides flight deck printers, networking hardware, and data acquisition systems used in aviation, defense and industrial applications. The company leverages expertise in data visualization technologies, including signal processing and image analysis, supported by in-house manufacturing and global distribution through direct sales and partners.
AstroNova’s Key Tailwinds
A key positive factor for AstroNova is the strengthening demand environment in its Aerospace segment, supported by recovery in aircraft production and utilization. The company continues to benefit from sustained OEM demand as aircraft build rates improve globally. Additionally, the transition toward its ToughWriter product family has been significant, with these printers now accounting for more than 80% of flight deck shipments. This shift improves product mix, enhances margins, and reinforces the company’s positioning in a highly specialized and regulated market.
Another important driver is the ongoing improvement in the Product ID segment. The company has implemented a more focused go-to-market strategy, leveraging analytics to better target high-value applications and customer segments. This has resulted in stronger order momentum and improved customer retention. The focus on regulated verticals such as life sciences, industrial, and chemical markets — where durability and compliance are essential — further strengthens demand visibility and supports long-term growth prospects.
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AstroNova also benefits from a substantial base of recurring revenue, particularly within the Product ID business. A large portion of sales is derived from consumables such as labels, inks, and related supplies, which customers must replenish regularly. Around 69% of total revenues is recurring, providing stability and predictability. This recurring nature of revenue helps cushion volatility and ensures a steady stream of cash flows even during uncertain macroeconomic conditions.
Operational efficiency initiatives and cost discipline are further supporting performance. The company has undertaken restructuring efforts, streamlined its product portfolio, and improved productivity across operations. These actions have contributed to margin improvement in the latter half of fiscal 2026. In addition, the expected expiration of a royalty obligation in the Aerospace segment is projected to add approximately $2 million annually to gross profit, creating an additional boost to profitability in upcoming periods.
Lastly, AstroNova’s financial position has strengthened, driven by improved cash generation and debt reduction. The company has enhanced its liquidity profile and reduced leverage, which increases financial flexibility. Stronger operating cash flows and disciplined capital allocation allow the company to invest in growth initiatives while maintaining balance sheet health.
Challenges Persist for ALOT’s Business
AstroNova faces several headwinds that could pressure growth and profitability, including sensitivity to cyclical end markets such as aerospace and industrials, where downturns or slower aircraft production can reduce demand. The company is exposed to supply chain disruptions, reliance on single or limited-source suppliers, and potential cost inflation in components and labor, which can compress margins. Competitive intensity and rapid technological change require continuous innovation, creating execution risk if new products fail to gain traction. Integration challenges from acquisitions like MTEX, along with goodwill impairments and ongoing arbitration disputes, add operational and financial uncertainty.
AstroNova’s Valuation
The company is cheaply priced compared with the industry average. Currently, ALOT is trading at 0.79X trailing 12-month EV/sales value, below the industry’s average of 3.3X. The metric also remains lower than both the company’s peers, Mirion Technologies (5.36X) and Skillsoft (1.03X).Zacks Investment Research
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Conclusion
Despite challenges such as cyclical demand exposure, supply chain risks and integration complexities, AstroNova’s strengthening aerospace demand, expanding high-margin product mix, recurring revenue base, and improved operational efficiency position the company for steady long-term growth and profitability.
Strong fundamentals, coupled with ALOT’s undervaluation, present a lucrative opportunity for investors to add the stock to their portfolio.
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- AstroNova Soars 73% in a Year: Should You Buy the Stock?
Apr 22, 2026 · zacks.com
ALOT gains from aerospace recovery, strong recurring revenues, and Product ID momentum, boosting margins, cash flow stability and long-term growth potential.
- AstroNova (ALOT) Q4 2026 Earnings Transcript
Apr 21, 2026
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Date
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET
Call participants
President and Chief Executive Officer — Jorik Ittmann Chief Financial Officer — Thomas DeByle Moderator — Deborah Pawlowski
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Full Conference Call Transcript
Deborah Pawlowski: Thank you, and good morning, everyone. We appreciate your interest in AstroNova, and thank you for taking the time to join us today. With me on the call are Jorik Ittmann, our President and Chief Executive Officer; and Tom DeByle, our Chief Financial Officer. You should have a copy of the earnings release that crossed the wires after market closed yesterday as well as the slide deck that will accompany our conversation today. If you do not, you can find both documents on the Investor Relations section of our website at astronovainc.com. Please turn to Slide 2 for our cautionary statements. As a reminder, during this call, we may make some forward-looking statements about our current plans, beliefs and expectations.
These statements relate to future events and results and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied today. These risks and uncertainties are described in today's earnings release and in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available on our website and at sec.gov. We do not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. We also will be referring to certain non-GAAP financial measures. We believe these measures provide investors with additional insight into our core operating performance. However, they should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP results.
Reconciliations of non-GAAP to GAAP measures are included in the tables that accompany both today's release and the slide presentation. With that, please turn to Slide 3, and I'll hand the call over to Jorik to discuss the quarter and our progress. Jorik?
Jorik Ittmann: Thank you, Debbie, and good morning, everyone. We appreciate you joining us today. As we said on my first conference call reporting the second quarter of fiscal 2026, we expected the second half to perform better than the first half of the year. The second half of fiscal 2026 was a reset period for AstroNova, and our results reflect the early benefits of the changes we have made across the business. We entered the year with a focus on stabilizing the company, improving cash generation, reducing debt and raising accountability across both segments, and we delivered against those priorities. Operationally, the Product Identification turnaround is gaining momentum. In the Product ID, we're executing against a clear go-to-market and operational strategy.
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By applying more robust analytics to understand our value proposition and where we have the best opportunity to win, we have a clearer view of where we are the stickiest with our customers. Our products and full-service capability are appreciated in these applications. We have focused our sales resources to better address these markets, which has entailed changes in talent and structure. Operationally, we are addressing productivity and efficiencies to strengthen our competitive position while also to support a stronger margin profile. Our Aerospace business continues to perform well. We are benefiting from a favorable product mix and a strong demand for our ToughWriter solutions.
We had a very strong order quarter and have several tailwinds that should continue to benefit the business. Importantly, we exited the year with a solid backlog in both segments, providing a good visibility heading into fiscal 2027. As you know, we announced that the Board is evaluating a range of potential strategic alternatives, which may include, among other things, a sale of all or part of the company, a strategic investment, a merger or other business combination, other strategic or financial options or continuing to execute on our organic strategic plan. We are early in the process, and as you would expect, we cannot speculate on the outcome.
If you turn to Slide 4, I will walk you through our sales results. As shown on the slide, our performance picked up in the second half of the year, and we believe that momentum is carrying into the fiscal 2027. Product ID second half sales were up 4.2% over the first half of the year as our customer-centric sales approach gained traction. Notably, Product ID orders were $27.5 million, up $2.9 million year-over-year, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 104% and backlog increased by $1.1 million sequentially as our new go-to-market strategy continued to gain traction. Our new sales and marketing strategy is focused on applications where we tend to win and where customer relationships are the stickiest.
This is often where our print solutions are part of a customer product in a highly regulated markets. Over the past several quarters, we have sharpened our focus on 3 key verticals of life science, industrial, chemical markets. In these verticals, our label and packaging solutions are directly embedded in customer products and workflows, making reliability, durability and regulatory compliance critical for our customer outcomes. In these applications, labels can change frequently to address regulatory updates must be durable to withstand heavy handling in harsh environments and both the label and the ink must meet regulatory standards. Turning to Aerospace. Second half sales also improved over the first half.
Orders in Aerospace were $13.6 million, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 122% and year-end backlog was $12 million, reflecting sustained demand from OEMs as aircraft build rates continue to recover. A key driver in Aerospace is the ongoing transition to our ToughWriter product family. ToughWriter now represents more than 80% of total flight deck printers shipments, positioning us well as aircraft utilization and build rates increase. Looking ahead, a major royalty obligation will expire in the third quarter of fiscal 2027, representing approximately a $2 million annualized benefit to gross profit that will be fully realized beginning in the fourth quarter.
We're also making operational improvements in the business, driving greater efficiency and productivity in our service and repair operation. With that, I will turn it over to Tom to walk us through the financial details. Tom?
Thomas DeByle: Thank you, Jorik, and good morning, everyone. Fourth quarter revenue was $37.5 million, up $0.2 million compared with the prior year period as growth in our Product ID slightly more than offset our lower Aerospace revenue. Tariff mitigation actions contributed approximately $0.6 million to revenue in the quarter, and the foreign currency translation provided a $0.8 million benefit. For the full year, revenue was $150.5 million compared with $151.3 million last year. As Jorik noted, second half revenue grew nearly 4% over the first half, and the demand we are building from our sales efforts supports our expectation for mid-single-digit growth in our fiscal 2027. Please turn to Slide 5.
Gross profit for the fourth quarter was $11.3 million and gross margin was 30.2%, reflecting a contraction of 250 to 260 basis points year-over-year, primarily to lower volume and mix. On a non-GAAP basis, gross profit was $11.9 million and non-GAAP gross margin was 31.7%. It is also worth noting that the second half gross profit increased 8% and margin expanded 130 basis points. Given our size, quarter-to-quarter comparisons can sometimes mask the changes occurring in the business, and we believe the trailing periods since our second half reset provide a better view of the progress we are making with our strategy. Turning to Slide 6.
Last year's fourth quarter was impacted by a $13.4 million goodwill impairment charge, which makes the year-over-year comparison less meaningful. Here, too, the first half and second half comparison is more realistic. Under new leadership, we had $1.3 million in operating profit in the second half of fiscal '26 compared with the loss in the first half. On a non-GAAP basis, operating profit grew by more than 90% and operating margin expanded 220 basis points. Turning to Slide 7. You can see our adjusted EBITDA performance. Starting with GAAP results.
Net loss for the quarter was $1.1 million or $0.15 per diluted share versus a net loss of $15.6 million or $2.07 per share in the prior year quarter, which again included the goodwill impairment charge. Non-GAAP net loss was $0.3 million or $0.04 per share. Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter grew 18% to $3.3 million, while adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 130 basis points to 8.8%. For the full fiscal year 2026, adjusted EBITDA was $12.7 million, up $0.4 million, and adjusted EBITDA margin improved 20 basis points to 8.4%.
Comparing the second half with the first half, adjusted EBITDA grew 44% and margin expanded 270 basis points, again, demonstrating the progress resulting from the actions we have taken across the organization. If you turn to Slide 8, I'll review our improved cash generation, debt reduction and liquidity. Cash provided by operating activities in the fourth quarter was $3.7 million compared with $2.5 million in the prior year period, reflecting stronger cash earnings and lower working capital needs, particularly inventory. For the full year, cash from operations was $11.7 million, a meaningful improvement over fiscal 2025. Capital expenditures were tightly controlled at $0.3 million for the year compared with $1.2 million in the prior year.
This also highlights capital-light nature of our business. We use the stronger cash generation to further deleverage the balance sheet. During the fourth quarter, we reduced debt by $2.7 million, bringing total debt to $37.6 million as of January 31, 2026, down from the $46.7 million at the end of fiscal 2025. We ended the year with $4.1 million of cash and cash equivalents and total liquidity of $15.9 million, including $11.8 million of borrowing capacity on our revolver. Our net debt leverage ratio was 2.97 at year-end, well inside our 4.5 covenant, and our fixed charge coverage ratio was 1.43 versus the 1.05 requirement.
Overall, we are pleased with the progress we have made in strengthening the balance sheet and enhancing our financial flexibility. Turning to Slide 9. I'll briefly review orders and backlog. As most of you know, our orders can vary from period to period, especially in Aerospace because of the size and timing of customer projects. So quarter-to-quarter order patterns do not necessarily reflect underlying demand. Total orders in the quarter of $41.1 million were up 6.5% over the prior year period, driven by over 12% growth in the Product ID orders. Demand for our label printing products has improved with renewed energy and focus of our sales and marketing organization.
Aerospace demand, which is subject to customer project timing reflects improved aircraft build by the major OEMs. At year-end, backlog of $25.5 million was down from $28.3 million in the prior year. During the second half, we reduced our backlog in our Mail & Sheet/Flatpack Printers that was long past overdue by improving productivity in the operation. As Jorik mentioned, we have added leadership talent in both the segment for both operations and sales that we expect to help further drive demand and production output while streamlining costs. Aerospace backlog was up 17.6%, driven by increasing demand from our OEMs and the timing of deliveries.
With that, please turn to Slide 10, and I'll hand the call back to Jorik to discuss our outlook.
Jorik Ittmann: Thanks, Tom. Let me reiterate that fiscal 2026 was a foundational reset year for AstroNova, particularly in the second half of the year. Across the organization, we have been driving culture change around customer centricity and transparency, disciplined, data-driven decision-making at the time we are simplifying operation, containing costs and refining our organizational structure to support continued improvement in execution. We have spent the last 6 months positioning AstroNova for improved and more sustainable performance. Looking ahead, for fiscal 2027, we expect mid-single-digit revenue growth and expansion in adjusted EBITDA margin.
In Aerospace, we anticipated measured top line growth supported by rising aircraft utilization and favorable shift in product mix and the expiration of a major royalty obligation in the third quarter of fiscal 2027, which will provide an approximate $2 million annualized contribution to gross profit beginning in the fourth quarter. In Product ID, our focus is on converting our growing commercial pipeline into consistent revenue growth while continuing to improve operational performance and profitability. As we navigate this next phase, we remain committed to create value for our shareholders. This includes evaluating all strategic alternatives that can enhance that value, as I discussed earlier.
With a more disciplined operating model, a stronger balance sheet and attractive opportunities across both segments, we believe AstroNova is on a path to deliver stronger and more resilient performance over time. With that, operator, we're ready to open the line for questions.
Operator:[Operator Instructions] There are no questions at this time. I would like to turn the conference back over to management for closing remarks. Thank you. This will conclude today's conference. You may disconnect at this time, and thank you for your participation.
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- AstroNova Incurs Loss in Q4, Narrows Y/Y on Aerospace Demand
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ALOT posts narrower year-over-year loss per share in Q4 and modest revenue growth, driven by aerospace demand, strong aftermarket sales, and improving traction in its Product ID segment.
- AstroNova Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
Apr 16, 2026 · defenseworld.net
AstroNova (NASDAQ: ALOT) executives said the company's second half of fiscal 2026 represented a "reset period" that produced early benefits across operations, cash generation, and debt reduction, while also pointing to improving demand trends heading into fiscal 2027. President and CEO Jorik Ittmann told investors the company entered the year focused on "stabilizing the company, improving
- AstroNova Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
Apr 14, 2026
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AstroNova (NASDAQ:ALOT) executives said the company’s second half of fiscal 2026 represented a “reset period” that produced early benefits across operations, cash generation, and debt reduction, while also pointing to improving demand trends heading into fiscal 2027.
President and CEO Jorik Ittmann told investors the company entered the year focused on “stabilizing the company, improving cash generation, reducing debt, and raising accountability across both segments.” He said AstroNova delivered against those priorities, with momentum improving in both Product Identification and aerospace in the back half of the year.
Operational focus and strategic review
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Ittmann said the Product Identification turnaround is “gaining momentum,” driven by a clearer go-to-market and operational strategy, as well as greater use of analytics to refine where AstroNova is “the stickiest with our customers.” He said the company has refocused sales resources and made changes in talent and structure, while also pursuing productivity and efficiency improvements to strengthen competitiveness and support margins.
In aerospace, Ittmann said the business continued to perform well, benefiting from “a favorable product mix and a strong demand for our ToughWriter solutions,” and he highlighted that the company ended the year with “a solid backlog in both segments,” which he said provides visibility entering fiscal 2027.
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The CEO also reiterated that AstroNova’s board is evaluating a range of potential strategic alternatives, which may include “a sale of all or part of the company, a strategic investment, a merger, or other business combination,” among other options. He said the process is early and the company could not speculate on outcomes.
Sales trends, orders, and backlog
Management emphasized stronger performance in the second half compared with the first. Ittmann said Product Identification second-half sales rose 4.2% over the first half as the company’s customer-centric sales approach gained traction. Product Identification orders were $27.5 million, up $2.9 million year-over-year, producing a book-to-bill ratio of 104%, and segment backlog increased $1.1 million sequentially.
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Ittmann said AstroNova’s updated sales and marketing strategy is concentrated in applications where the company tends to win, particularly where print solutions are part of customer products in highly regulated markets. He said the company has sharpened focus on three verticals:
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Life science Industrial Chemical markets
He said these applications often require frequent label changes for regulatory updates, durable performance in harsh environments, and compliance standards for both labels and ink.
In aerospace, Ittmann said orders were $13.6 million, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 122%, while year-end backlog was $12 million, reflecting sustained OEM demand as aircraft build rates recover. He added that ToughWriter represents more than 80% of total flight deck printer shipments.
Chief Financial Officer Tom DeByle reported total orders of $41.1 million in the quarter, up 6.5% year-over-year, driven by more than 12% growth in Product Identification orders. Year-end backlog was $25.5 million, down from $28.3 million a year earlier. DeByle attributed part of the decline to actions taken in the second half to reduce long-overdue backlog in mail and sheet flat pack printers by improving operational productivity. He also said aerospace backlog was up 17.6%, helped by increasing OEM demand and delivery timing.
Quarterly results and profitability metrics
For the fourth quarter, DeByle said revenue was $37.5 million, up $0.2 million from the prior-year period, with Product Identification growth slightly more than offsetting lower aerospace revenue. He said tariff mitigation actions contributed about $0.6 million to revenue and foreign currency translation provided a $0.8 million benefit.
For the full fiscal year, revenue was $150.5 million compared with $151.3 million last year. DeByle said second-half revenue rose nearly 4% from the first half, and management’s sales efforts support expectations for mid-single-digit growth in fiscal 2027.
Gross profit in the quarter was $11.3 million, with gross margin of 30.2%, representing a contraction of roughly 250 to 260 basis points year-over-year “primarily to lower volume and mix,” DeByle said. On a non-GAAP basis, gross profit was $11.9 million and non-GAAP gross margin was 31.7%. He also noted that second-half gross profit increased 8% and margin expanded 130 basis points compared with the first half.
DeByle cautioned that year-over-year operating comparisons were affected by a $13.4 million goodwill impairment charge in last year’s fourth quarter. He said a first-half versus second-half comparison was more representative of the changes under “new leadership,” noting the company produced $1.3 million of operating profit in the second half of fiscal 2026 compared with an operating loss in the first half. On a non-GAAP basis, he said operating profit grew by more than 90% and operating margin expanded 220 basis points.
On the bottom line, DeByle said the fourth-quarter GAAP net loss was $1.1 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, versus a net loss of $15.6 million, or $2.70 per share, in the year-ago quarter that included the impairment charge. Non-GAAP net loss was $0.3 million, or $0.04 per share. Adjusted EBITDA in the quarter rose 18% to $3.3 million, and Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 130 basis points to 8.8%.
For fiscal 2026, Adjusted EBITDA was $12.7 million, up $0.4 million, and Adjusted EBITDA margin improved 20 basis points to 8.4%. DeByle added that compared with the first half, second-half Adjusted EBITDA grew 44% and margin expanded 270 basis points.
Cash flow, debt reduction, and liquidity
DeByle highlighted improved cash generation and deleveraging. Cash provided by operating activities was $3.7 million in the fourth quarter, up from $2.5 million in the prior-year period, driven by “stronger cash earnings and lower working capital needs, particularly inventory,” he said. For the full year, operating cash flow was $11.7 million, which he described as a meaningful improvement over fiscal 2025.
Capital expenditures were $0.3 million for the year, down from $1.2 million in the prior year, which DeByle said reflects the “capital-light nature” of the business and tight spending controls.
AstroNova reduced debt by $2.7 million during the fourth quarter, ending fiscal 2026 with total debt of $37.6 million as of Jan. 31, 2026, down from $46.7 million at the end of fiscal 2025, DeByle said. The company ended the year with $4.1 million in cash and cash equivalents and total liquidity of $15.9 million, including $11.8 million of revolver borrowing capacity. DeByle said net debt leverage was 2.97 at year-end, within a 4.5 covenant, and fixed charge coverage was 1.43 versus a 1.05 requirement.
Fiscal 2027 outlook and royalty benefit
Looking ahead, Ittmann said AstroNova expects “mid-single-digit revenue growth and expansion in Adjusted EBITDA margin” in fiscal 2027. In aerospace, he said the company anticipates measured top-line growth supported by rising aircraft utilization and a favorable shift in product mix.
Both Ittmann and DeByle pointed to a specific profitability tailwind: Ittmann said a major royalty obligation will expire in the third quarter of fiscal 2027, representing “approximately a $2 million annualized benefit to gross profit” that will be fully realized beginning in the fourth quarter.
In Product Identification, Ittmann said the company’s focus is on converting its growing commercial pipeline into consistent revenue growth while continuing to improve operational performance and profitability. He said AstroNova remains committed to shareholder value creation, including through the strategic alternatives review, and believes the company has positioned itself for “improved and more sustainable performance.”
The call concluded without a question-and-answer session, as the operator reported no analyst questions in the queue.
About AstroNova (NASDAQ:ALOT)
AstroNova, Inc is a global provider of precision graphic communications equipment and identification solutions. The company operates two primary business segments: the NovaTech division, which designs and manufactures high‐speed data acquisition, recording and analysis systems for industrial, power generation, oil and gas, aerospace and defense markets; and the AstroNova division, which offers digital color label printing and packaging solutions under brands such as QuickLabel and RTag. These products are engineered to support mission‐critical applications that require reliable data capture or product identification across complex supply chains.
Headquartered in West Warwick, Rhode Island, AstroNova traces its heritage to the development of ruggedized oscillographs and recording instruments for industrial clients.
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- AstroNova, Inc. (ALOT) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
Apr 14, 2026 · seekingalpha.com
AstroNova, Inc. (ALOT) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
- AstroNova Non-GAAP EPS of -$0.04, revenue of $37.5M; gives FY outlook
Apr 14, 2026
* AstroNova press release [https://seekingalpha.com/pr/20471146-astronova-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-fiscal-2026-financial-results] (ALOT [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/ALOT]): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of -$0.04.
* Revenue of $37.5M (+0.4% Y/Y).
* Adjusted EBITDA was $3.3 million, or 8.8% of sales.
* Total orders in the quarter were up 6.5% to $41.1 million.
* Generated $3.7 million of operating cash in the quarter and $11.7 million for the full year, compared with $2.5 million and $4.8 million in the prior periods, respectively.
* Strengthened balance sheet with debt reduced by $2.7 million in the quarter and $9.1 million in fiscal 2026.
* OUTLOOK: For fiscal 2027, AstroNova expects mid-single digit revenue growth and expanded adjusted EBITDA margin.
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Apr 13, 2026 · businesswire.com
WEST WARWICK, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AstroNova, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALOT) Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Fiscal 2026 Financial Results.
