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AstroNova, Inc.

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AstroNova, Inc. • NASDAQ
$7.65 ▼ -2.67% (-0.21)
Market Cap $58.40 M
52w High $17.24
52w Low $7.53
Dividend Yield 0%
P/E -3.38
Volume 9.31K
Outstanding Shares 7.63M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q2-2026 $36.102M ▼ $12.34M ▲ $-1.243M ▼ -3.443% ▼ $-0.16 ▼ $-708K ▼
Q1-2026 $37.708M ▲ $12.081M ▼ $-376K ▲ -0.997% ▲ $-0.05 ▲ $1.886M ▲
Q4-2025 $37.361M ▼ $25.047M ▲ $-15.599M ▼ -41.752% ▼ $-2.07 ▼ $-11.145M ▼
Q3-2025 $40.422M ▼ $12.45M ▼ $240K ▲ 0.594% ▲ $0.032 ▲ $2.516M ▲
Q2-2025 $40.539M $13.265M $-311K -0.767% $-0.041 $2.193M

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q2-2026 $3.855M ▼ $143.149M ▼ $67.363M ▼ $75.786M ▼
Q1-2026 $5.353M ▲ $150.324M ▲ $73.773M ▲ $76.551M ▲
Q4-2025 $5.05M ▲ $145.595M ▼ $69.845M ▼ $75.75M ▼
Q3-2025 $4.432M ▼ $166.462M ▼ $74.289M ▼ $92.173M ▲
Q2-2025 $4.824M $169.017M $77.267M $91.75M

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q2-2026 $-1.243M ▼ $249K ▼ $-47K ▲ $-1.738M ▲ $-1.498M ▼ $202K ▼
Q1-2026 $-376K ▲ $4.395M ▲ $-60K ▲ $-4.23M ▼ $303K ▼ $4.335M ▲
Q4-2025 $-15.6M ▼ $2.524M ▲ $-79K ▼ $-2.163M ▼ $618K ▲ $2.445M ▲
Q3-2025 $241K ▲ $-4.742M ▼ $1.364M ▲ $2.965M ▼ $-392K ▼ $-4.998M ▼
Q2-2025 $-312K $162K $-21.067M $21.545M $834K $-176K

Revenue by Products

Product Q3-2025Q4-2025Q1-2026Q2-2026
Hardware Products
Hardware Products
 $10.00M ▲$10.00M ▲$10.00M ▲$10.00M ▲
Service And Other
Service And Other
 $10.00M ▲$10.00M ▲$10.00M ▲$10.00M ▲
Supplies
Supplies
 $20.00M ▲$20.00M ▲$20.00M ▲$20.00M ▲

Five-Year Company Overview

Income Statement

Income Statement Revenue has inched up over the past few years, but growth has been modest and profitability has been inconsistent. Gross margins have held fairly steady, suggesting the core products retain pricing power, but operating profits hover around break‑even and recently slipped into a small loss. Net income and earnings per share have swung from profit to loss, highlighting sensitivity to cost structure, volume, and one‑off items. Overall, the business looks stable in revenue but still working to achieve durable, reliable profitability at the bottom line.

Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet The balance sheet shows a small but growing asset base, funded mostly by shareholder equity with a rising but still moderate level of debt. Cash balances are not large, so there is less cushion than at cash‑rich peers, but not an alarming picture given the company’s size. Debt has increased in recent years, which can help fund growth but also adds financial risk if earnings remain volatile. Equity has trended upward, indicating cumulative value built over time, though future strength will depend on restoring consistent profits.

Cash Flow

Cash Flow Cash generation is around break‑even, with some years of modestly positive operating and free cash flow. Capital spending has been light, which helps support free cash but also means growth investments are focused more on product development and acquisitions than on heavy physical assets. The pattern suggests the company can generally fund its needs from operations in normal conditions, but does not enjoy a large cash flow buffer. Sustained improvement in cash flow from higher, more profitable sales would be important to strengthen financial flexibility.

Competitive Edge

Competitive Edge AstroNova operates in focused niches rather than broad mass markets, which gives it some insulation from commodity‑style competition. It holds entrenched positions in aerospace flight deck printers and has a strong presence in on‑demand color label printing and data acquisition systems. Long certification cycles, installed bases, proprietary consumables, and direct customer relationships all create switching costs and recurring revenue. The flip side is dependence on a limited set of end markets and platforms, and exposure to larger competitors that may target its most profitable segments. Its moat is real but narrow and must be actively defended through service quality and ongoing product upgrades.

Innovation and R&D

Innovation and R&D The company’s strategy leans heavily on innovation in digital printing, aerospace electronics, and high‑speed data capture. It is refreshing product lines using technology from acquired assets, expanding its consumables portfolio, and adding more software and connectivity features. This focus supports differentiation and higher‑margin recurring revenue, especially in labels and aerospace aftermarket. The main risks are execution and adoption: new products must gain traction quickly enough to justify R&D spend, and integration of acquisitions needs to translate into tangible cost and technology advantages rather than complexity.

Summary

AstroNova is a niche technology and hardware player with solid positions in specialized markets like airborne printers and on‑demand label systems. Revenues have grown gradually, but profits and cash flows are uneven, and recent results show some pressure on the bottom line. The balance sheet is reasonable for a company of its scale, though rising debt and modest cash levels mean it benefits from a stable operating environment. Its competitive edge rests on deep domain expertise, customer intimacy, and proprietary consumables rather than sheer size. Future performance will largely hinge on the success of next‑generation products, growth in recurring consumables and aerospace aftermarket, and the company’s ability to translate innovation into steadier, stronger earnings and cash flow.

NEWS

November 6, 2025 · 4:15 PM UTC

AstroNova Announces Amendment and Extension of Credit Agreement

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September 9, 2025 · 8:30 AM UTC

AstroNova Reports Second-Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results

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