AstroNova (ALOT)
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Rating:64Neutral
Price Target:
$15.00
▲(63.22% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/18/26
The score is held back primarily by inconsistent profitability and current TTM net losses, despite strong recent free cash flow and reduced debt. Technicals are supportive with price above key moving averages and positive momentum indicators. The latest earnings call adds optimism via FY27 growth/margin expansion guidance and order strength, while valuation remains constrained by the negative P/E and lack of a dividend; recent corporate actions modestly reduce risk through legal resolution.
Positive Factors
Cash generation
Sustained positive operating and free cash flow gives AstroNova durable financial flexibility to fund working capital, modest capex, debt paydown, and strategic investments. Over months, reliable cash generation reduces refinance risk and supports execution of the go-to-market reset even while GAAP profits lag.
Negative Factors
Inconsistent profitability
The company remains GAAP loss-making on a trailing basis, reflecting inconsistent earnings. Persistent negative returns on equity and uneven operating profitability constrain reinvestment capacity and make long-term forecasting and dividend or share‑buyback optionality uncertain.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Cash generation
Sustained positive operating and free cash flow gives AstroNova durable financial flexibility to fund working capital, modest capex, debt paydown, and strategic investments. Over months, reliable cash generation reduces refinance risk and supports execution of the go-to-market reset even while GAAP profits lag.
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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
$117.70M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)26.13K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.81
Revenue Growth-0.51%
EPS Growth83.78%
CountryUS
Employees441
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustryComputer Hardware
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.31
Shares Outstanding7,692,840
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 Cap1.32
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.03
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.11
Enterprise Value/Ebitda35.69
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. designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes specialty printers, and data acquisition and analysis systems in the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, Central and South America, and internationally. The company operates in two ...
How the Company Makes Money
AstroNova makes money primarily by selling its hardware products and the recurring/attached consumables and services that support those products. Key revenue streams include: (1) Product sales: revenue from the sale of specialty printers/printing ...
AstroNova Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 13, 2026
(Q4-2026)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:Jun 08, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed a constructive operational turnaround and stronger financial discipline: second-half momentum drove order growth, adjusted EBITDA expansion, improved cash generation, and meaningful debt reduction. Management highlighted targeted go-to-market changes in Product ID and strong Aerospace demand led by ToughWriter adoption, and they forecast mid-single-digit revenue growth for fiscal 2027 with margin expansion. Counters include a modest full-year revenue decline, year-over-year gross margin contraction in the quarter, an ongoing GAAP net loss (albeit much smaller), and a lower total backlog versus the prior year. On balance, the updates reflect improving trends and tangible progress from the reset, while pockets of near-term risk and lumpy Aerospace timing remain.Positive Updates
Revenue Momentum in Second Half and Q4 Stability
Fourth quarter revenue of $37.5M, up $0.2M year-over-year; second half revenue grew nearly 4% versus the first half, supporting management's expectation for mid-single-digit growth in fiscal 2027.
Negative Updates
Full-Year Revenue Slight Decline
Full fiscal year revenue was $150.5M versus $151.3M prior year, a decline of approximately 0.5% year-over-year, indicating revenue was essentially flat for the year despite second-half improvement.
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Q4-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Revenue Momentum in Second Half and Q4 Stability
Fourth quarter revenue of $37.5M, up $0.2M year-over-year; second half revenue grew nearly 4% versus the first half, supporting management's expectation for mid-single-digit growth in fiscal 2027.
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Company Guidance
Management guided fiscal 2027 to mid‑single‑digit revenue growth and expansion in adjusted EBITDA margin, citing second‑half momentum (H2 revenue nearly +4% vs H1; Product ID H2 sales +4.2%), Product ID orders of $27.5M (book‑to‑bill 104%), Aerospace orders of $13.6M (book‑to‑bill 122%), year‑end backlog of $25.5M (Aerospace $12M), ToughWriter now >80% of flight‑deck printer shipments, and the expiration of a major royalty in Q3 FY27 that will provide roughly $2.0M of annualized gross‑profit benefit (fully realized in Q4); management pointed to FY26 adjusted EBITDA of $12.7M (8.4% margin), Q4 adjusted EBITDA of $3.3M (8.8%, +130 bps Q/Q), improved cash generation (FY26 operating cash flow $11.7M; Q4 $3.7M), year‑end cash $4.1M, total debt $37.6M and net leverage of 2.97x (well inside the 4.5x covenant) as underpinning the outlook.AstroNova Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
46
Neutral
Balance Sheet
55
Neutral
Cash Flow
66
Positive
| Breakdown | Jan 2026 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 150.51M | 151.28M | 148.09M | 142.53M | 117.48M |
| Gross Profit | 49.81M | 52.75M | 51.62M | 48.16M | 43.74M |
| EBITDA | 4.34M | -4.30M | 13.04M | 9.00M | 11.71M |
| Net Income | -2.38M | -14.49M | 4.69M | 2.66M | 6.43M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 137.57M | 145.59M | 133.25M | 139.21M | 114.95M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 4.07M | 5.05M | 4.53M | 3.95M | 5.28M |
| Total Debt | 41.35M | 48.52M | 22.44M | 30.87M | 10.29M |
| Total Liabilities | 60.70M | 69.84M | 42.97M | 54.84M | 33.94M |
| Stockholders Equity | 76.86M | 75.75M | 90.28M | 84.37M | 81.01M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 11.41M | 3.68M | 11.48M | -3.17M | -402.00K |
| Operating Cash Flow | 11.74M | 4.85M | 12.35M | -2.94M | 1.39M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -219.00K | -20.27M | -875.00K | -17.26M | -1.80M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -12.86M | 15.38M | -10.97M | 18.75M | -5.56M |
AstroNova Technical Analysis
Positive
9.19
Price Trends
12.54
Positive
10.87
Positive
10.13
Positive
Market Momentum
0.61
Positive
75.81
Negative
78.91
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 9.19 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 14.44, below the 50-day MA of 12.54, and below the 200-day MA of 10.13, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.61 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 75.81 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 78.91 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 30 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 1 New Risks
AstroNova Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
66 Neutral | $44.80M | -92.28 | -1.56% | ― | 15.50% | 94.41% | |
65 Neutral | $443.61M | 68.13 | 18.31% | ― | -2.54% | ― | |
64 Neutral | $117.70M | -50.33 | -3.10% | ― | -0.51% | 83.78% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
61 Neutral | $60.42M | -6.76 | -14.22% | ― | 3.62% | -211.97% | |
52 Neutral | $94.82M | -5.91 | -11.74% | ― | -6.38% | 41.73% | |
51 Neutral | $69.73M | -3.11 | -66.25% | ― | -19.66% | 97.84% |
* Technology Sector Average
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AstroNova Corporate Events
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 ...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
AstroNova Amends Executive Performance Awards for Added Flexibility
Positive
Apr 16, 2026
On April 10, 2026, AstroNova amended stock-settled performance awards for four senior executives, including its CEO, CFO, aerospace general manager, and chief technology officer. The changes allow the Human Capital and Compensation Committee to se...
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