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
QuarterlyIQ Insights · ALOT
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Focus on growing revenue, driven by Aerospace segment growth and improving Product ID sales.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. Revenue grew 4.4% from $37.7M in 2026-Q1 to $39.4M in 2027-Q1, driven by Aerospace segment growth of 16.3% to $13.3M. Product ID sales showed modest improvement. The trajectory matches management's stated focus on revenue growth and is delivering.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Information Technology names rated neutral grew net income 55% of the time over the next year (vs 56% for the rest of the cohort, n=8445).
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“We had a solid start to fiscal 2027, with revenue increasing over 4% while operating profit grew over 170%.”
“For fiscal 2027, AstroNova expects mid-single digit revenue growth and expanded adjusted EBITDA margin.”
Increase operating income through higher volume, improved pricing, and cost containment initiatives.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. Operating income rose from $0.57M in 2026-Q1 to $1.56M in 2027-Q1, a 174% increase, driven by higher Aerospace volume and pricing plus cost containment. The trajectory is delivering on management's commitment to improve operating income.
“Operating profit grew over 170% to $1.6 million with operating margin expanding 250 basis points.”
“For fiscal 2027, AstroNova expects expanded adjusted EBITDA margin.”
Expand gross profit margins through favorable product mix, higher volume, and cost control.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. Gross margin improved from 31.7% in 2026-Q1 to 36.6% in 2027-Q1, driven by higher Aerospace volume and favorable product mix. The trajectory is delivering on management's stated goal to enhance margins.
“Gross margin expanded 490 basis points to 36.6% primarily reflecting higher Aerospace volume and favorable mix.”
“Adjusted EBITDA margin expected to expand in fiscal 2027.”
Continue reducing total debt and net debt to improve financial stability and flexibility.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. Total debt declined by $8.8M year-over-year to $35.9M in 2027-Q1, and net debt fell $2.3M from 2026-Q4 to 2027-Q1. Management has reiterated focus on debt reduction and balance sheet strengthening, with the trajectory delivering.
“Total debt of $35.9 million was reduced by $8.8 million compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2026.”
“Debt reduced by $2.7 million in the quarter and $9.1 million in fiscal 2026.”
Finalize acquisition by Arcline Investment Management and transition AstroNova to a privately held company.
Newly stated in 2026-Q3 (post-quarter event). The acquisition by Arcline was completed on August 26, 2026, resulting in AstroNova ceasing Nasdaq trading and becoming privately held. This priority reflects a structural corporate change rather than operational delivery.
Over the trailing year it converted 7.34x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Information Technology names rated robust grew net income 62% of the time over the next year (vs 50% for the rest of the cohort, n=3128).
Not enough signal yet.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, the broad stock market, Fed net liquidity, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates (low R² over the window).
22 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Information Technology names rated volatile grew net income 60% of the time over the next year (vs 58% for the rest of the cohort, n=2769).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.