AstroNova Inc (ALOT)
NASDAQInformation TechnologyComputer HardwareSnapshot 2026-09-04
$28.990.00%
Close 2026-08-28 · 1-day change
NASDAQInformation TechnologyComputer HardwareSnapshot 2026-09-04
Intact: The reason to own it still holds.
AstroNova is growing revenue, up from $37.5M to $39.4M in the latest quarter. Profit improved sharply, with operating income rising from $56K to $1.56M. Gross profit also increased by $4.6M, showing better margins. The company has a low valuation and stable market conditions.
The company is still loss-making and faces volatile management. Revenue growth is modest and analysts expect a 3.6% decline next year. Litigation and recent earnings misses pose risks.
The stock trades about 53% below our fair value near $62. Analysts expect revenue to decline about 4%. Our view is more optimistic on growth and margin improvement.
Breaks if: Gross profit falls below $9.85M in any quarter through 2027-Q1
Breaks if: Operating income falls below $56K in any quarter through 2027-Q1
Revenue falls below $37.5M in any quarter through 2027-Q1
This is not a price target or investment advice.
A long-form read on the 1–3 year hold thesis. It updates when the weekly evidence changes.
ALOT represents a turnaround investment with a focus on improving revenue and operating income. The current thesis state is stable, but there are risks due to recent legal and regulatory events.
The market appears to price ALOT as cheap compared to its peers, with a notable expectations gap. However, it is currently loss-making, which suggests that investors may be cautious about future performance.
Management has been focused on increasing revenue growth, improving operating income, and enhancing gross profit margins, with recent results showing progress in these areas. However, there is a moderate risk of missing earnings expectations due to the company's history of consecutive misses.
The future performance of ALOT hinges on management's ability to maintain revenue growth and improve margins. Additionally, external factors like Fed interest rate changes and the performance of sector bellwethers will play a significant role.
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as of 2026-09-04
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In the next 1 to 3 years, ALOT's performance will depend on management execution and broader market conditions. Not investment advice.