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AstroNova
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Rating:64Neutral
Price Target:
$31.00
▲(7.98% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/06/26
The score is driven primarily by mixed financial performance (strong current cash flow but still-weak profitability) and a constructive technical uptrend that is tempered by overbought signals. The latest earnings call was a notable positive with stronger orders/backlog, margin expansion, and improving balance-sheet trajectory, while valuation is less supportive due to negative earnings and no dividend. Corporate events add upside clarity via the announced cash acquisition, though closing conditions still introduce risk.
Positive Factors
Pending take-private / strategic clarity
A near-term structural change of control (Arcline buyout with antitrust milestone cleared) provides strategic clarity and access to private capital. That can enable multi-year investments in Aerospace and Product ID, reduce public reporting distraction, and support longer-term execution plans.
Negative Factors
Ongoing weak profitability
The business remains marginally unprofitable on a TTM basis, limiting retained earnings and management flexibility. Persistent weak margins constrain the ability to self-fund growth, expose results to cyclical swings, and mean earnings improvements must be sustained over multiple quarters to materially change returns.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Pending take-private / strategic clarity
A near-term structural change of control (Arcline buyout with antitrust milestone cleared) provides strategic clarity and access to private capital. That can enable multi-year investments in Aerospace and Product ID, reduce public reporting distraction, and support longer-term execution plans.
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AstroNova Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Revenue by Geography
Tracks sales across countries and regions to highlight exposure to regional demand swings, supply-chain constraints, and potential growth markets that could lift overall revenue.
Tracks sales across countries and regions to highlight exposure to regional demand swings, supply-chain constraints, and potential growth markets that could lift overall revenue.
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The FlyAstroNova (ALOT) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$226.77M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)26.13K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.95
Revenue Growth-2.47%
EPS Growth91.69%
CountryUS
Employees398
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustryComputer Hardware
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.18
Shares Outstanding7,841,201
10 Day Avg. Volume20,520
30 Day Avg. Volume26,127
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.35
Price to Book (P/B)0.91
Price to Sales (P/S)0.46
P/FCF Ratio6.10
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.11
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.66
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.90
Enterprise Value/Ebitda38.91
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
AstroNova Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
AstroNova, Inc., established in 1969 and headquartered in West Warwick, Rhode Island, is a global enterprise specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, and distribution of advanced printing technologies and sophisticated data acquisit...
How the Company Makes Money
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AstroNova Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jun 08, 2026
(Q1-2027)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:Sep 15, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed clear operational momentum: solid revenue growth, strong Aerospace performance, significant order and backlog expansion, margin improvement, positive net income, cash generation and debt reduction. These positives are tempered by Product ID revenue pressure due to a product transition, higher working capital needs, some one-time external tailwinds (tariffs/FX), elevated legal/professional costs and an ongoing Board review that creates near-term uncertainty. On balance, the improvements in profitability, orders/backlog, cash flow and the removal of arbitration-related uncertainty outweigh the challenges.Positive Updates
Revenue Growth and Tailwinds
Consolidated revenue increased to $39.4M from $37.7M a year ago, up ~4.5% YoY. Sequentially up from $37.5M. Tariff mitigation and foreign currency translation contributed approximately $0.7M and $0.6M respectively (total ~$1.3M) to the quarter.
Negative Updates
Product ID Revenue Pressure from Platform Transition
Product ID revenue was modestly down YoY; the transition from the legacy platform to the Direct-to-Packaging Printer platform negatively impacted Q1 revenue. While aftermarket remains ~82% of segment sales and orders increased, conversion of pipeline to consistent revenue remains a challenge.
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Q1-2027 Updates
Positive
Negative
Revenue Growth and Tailwinds
Consolidated revenue increased to $39.4M from $37.7M a year ago, up ~4.5% YoY. Sequentially up from $37.5M. Tariff mitigation and foreign currency translation contributed approximately $0.7M and $0.6M respectively (total ~$1.3M) to the quarter.
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Company Guidance
Management's guidance was cautiously positive, anchored by a strong Q1 start to FY2027: revenue of $39.4M (up >4% YoY from $37.7M), adjusted EBITDA of $4.1M (10.5% margin), gross profit $14.4M (36.6% GM, +490 bps; adjusted GM 36.9%, +410 bps), and bookings/orders of $46.3M (up ~33%) producing a 118% book‑to‑bill and total backlog of $32.4M. Aerospace drove the outlook with $13.3M in sales (+16.3% YoY), $19.5M of orders (147% book‑to‑bill) and an $18.2M backlog (more than double prior year), while Product ID showed improving momentum with $26.8M of orders and a $14.2M backlog (desktop labeling up sequentially and aftermarket ≈82% of segment sales). Management pointed to continued Aerospace demand, better Product ID execution, tariff/FX tailwinds (~$0.7M and $0.6M benefit in the quarter), ongoing cost discipline, and the anticipated expiration of a major royalty in Q3 FY2027 that should deliver roughly $2M of annualized gross profit beginning in Q4, supported by improving cash generation ($3.0M cash from ops / $3.0M free cash flow), debt reduced to $36M (net leverage 2.6x) and $17.4M of liquidity.AstroNova Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
48
Neutral
Balance Sheet
56
Neutral
Cash Flow
62
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Jan 2026 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 152.17M | 150.51M | 151.28M | 148.09M | 142.53M | 117.48M |
| Gross Profit | 51.58M | 49.81M | 52.75M | 51.62M | 48.16M | 43.74M |
| EBITDA | 6.49M | 4.34M | -4.30M | 13.04M | 9.00M | 11.71M |
| Net Income | -1.35M | -2.38M | -14.49M | 4.69M | 2.66M | 6.43M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 139.86M | 137.57M | 145.59M | 133.25M | 139.21M | 114.95M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 4.67M | 4.07M | 5.05M | 4.53M | 3.95M | 5.28M |
| Total Debt | 37.69M | 41.94M | 48.52M | 22.44M | 30.87M | 10.29M |
| Total Liabilities | 62.23M | 60.70M | 69.84M | 42.97M | 54.84M | 33.94M |
| Stockholders Equity | 77.52M | 76.86M | 75.75M | 90.28M | 84.37M | 81.01M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 10.06M | 11.41M | 3.68M | 11.48M | -3.17M | -402.00K |
| Operating Cash Flow | 10.37M | 11.74M | 4.85M | 12.35M | -2.94M | 1.39M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -195.00K | -219.00K | -20.27M | -875.00K | -17.26M | -1.80M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -10.88M | -12.86M | 15.38M | -10.97M | 18.75M | -5.56M |
AstroNova Technical Analysis
Positive
28.71
Price Trends
26.11
Positive
19.47
Positive
14.11
Positive
Market Momentum
0.68
Positive
79.17
Negative
56.33
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For ALOT, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 28.71 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 28.82, above the 50-day MA of 26.11, and above the 200-day MA of 14.11, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.68 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 79.17 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 56.33 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for ALOT.
AstroNova Risk Analysis
AstroNova disclosed 33 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. AstroNova reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
AstroNova Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
64 Neutral | $226.77M | -164.67 | -1.75% | ― | -2.47% | 91.69% | |
64 Neutral | $54.57M | -152.84 | -1.25% | ― | 10.52% | 95.37% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
57 Neutral | $69.30M | -8.53 | -14.22% | ― | 3.62% | -211.97% | |
53 Neutral | $332.95M | 117.05 | 3.29% | ― | -12.77% | ― | |
47 Neutral | $62.90M | -4.08 | -11.74% | ― | 3.11% | 46.15% | |
46 Neutral | $55.46M | -1.62 | -66.25% | ― | -19.66% | 97.84% |
* Technology Sector Average
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156.43%
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AstroNova Corporate Events
M&A TransactionsRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
AstroNova Merger Advances After Antitrust Clearance Achieved
Positive
Aug 5, 2026
On June 16, 2026, AstroNova, Inc. entered into a merger agreement with Orion Merger Parent, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Orion MergerCo X, Inc., under which MergerCo X will merge into AstroNova and AstroNova will become a wholly owned subs...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
AstroNova to be acquired by Arcline in cash deal
Positive
Jun 17, 2026
On June 16, 2026, AstroNova entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of Arcline Investment Management in an all-cash merger that will take the company private. Under the terms, AstroNova shareholders will receive $29.00 per...
Business Operations and StrategyLegal Proceedings
AstroNova Resolves MTEX Dispute with Property Settlement
Positive
May 18, 2026
On May 15, 2026, AstroNova and its subsidiaries AstroNova Portugal and MTEX New Solution reached a settlement with parties including Atlantiprestigio and Effort Premier Solutions to resolve all claims related to AstroNova Portugal’s May 2024...
Shareholder Meetings
AstroNova Sets 2026 Annual Shareholders Meeting Date
Neutral
May 12, 2026
AstroNova has scheduled its 2026 Annual Meeting of shareholders for July 20, 2026, setting May 21, 2026 as the record date to determine eligible voters. The company indicated that additional information about the meeting’s agenda, logistics ...
Glossary
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