AstroNova (ALOT) Company Report

AstroNova reported net income of $0.4 million and $0.05 earnings per share for Q3 fiscal year 2026, with Adjusted EBITDA increasing 29% to $4.2 million and an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 10.7%. Operational improvements contributed to a 240 basis point expansion in gross margin year-over-year and the full impact of $3 million in annualized cost reductions was realized.
The company achieved year-over-year Product ID revenue growth, including a 14% increase in AstroMachine sales and nearly 5% growth in legacy desktop label printers, while Aerospace orders increased 24% year over year.
AstroNova generated $3.4 million in cash from operations and reduced debt by $3.2 million in Q3, contributing to a year-to-date debt reduction of $6.4 million.
The company reiterated its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance for revenue between $149 million and $154 million and an Adjusted EBITDA margin in the 7.5%-8.5% range, with a $2.2 million annualized margin tailwind expected from a royalty agreement expiring in September 2026.

Dec 10, 2025, 1:30 PM

AstroNova Reports Strong Q3 2026 Financial Results and Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance

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AstroNova reported strong financial performance for Q3 fiscal year 2026, with net income of $0.4 million or $0.05 per share, and Adjusted EBITDA of $4.2 million, marking a 29% increase from the prior year with a 10.7% margin. Gross profit rose 3.5% to $14.2 million, and gross margin expanded 240 basis points year-over-year.
The company demonstrated progress across segments, with Product ID achieving year-over-year revenue growth, including a 14% increase in AstroMachine sales. Aerospace operating income grew 39% to $4.5 million, and orders increased 24% year-over-year, driven by strong adoption of the ToughWriter product family. AstroNova also fully implemented $3 million in annualized cost reductions, with the full impact realized in Q3.
AstroNova refinanced its credit facility, extending maturity to 2028, and reduced debt by $3.2 million in Q3, totaling $6.4 million year-to-date. The net debt leverage ratio stood at 3.38, and total liquidity as of October 31, 2025, was $13.5 million.
The company reiterated its full-year fiscal 2026 revenue guidance of $149 million-$154 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin guidance of 7.5%-8.5%. A significant $2.2 million annualized margin tailwind is anticipated from a major royalty agreement expiring in September 2026, to be fully realized starting in Q4 fiscal 2027.

Dec 10, 2025, 1:30 PM

AstroNova Reports Strong Q3 Fiscal 2026 Financial Results and Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance

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AstroNova reported Q3 fiscal year 2026 gross profit of $14.2 million, an increase of 3.5% year-over-year, with gross margin expanding 240 basis points year-over-year and 400 basis points sequentially.
The company achieved net income of $0.4 million, or $0.05 per share, and Adjusted EBITDA of $4.2 million, up 29% from the prior year, with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 10.7%.
Cash provided from operations was strong at $3.4 million in Q3 fiscal 2026, leading to a $3.2 million debt reduction in the quarter and $6.4 million year-to-date.
AstroNova reiterated its full-year fiscal 2026 revenue guidance of $149 million to $154 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin guidance of 7.5% to 8.5%.
A major royalty agreement is set to expire in September 2026, which is expected to provide an annualized margin tailwind of approximately $2.2 million starting in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2027.

Dec 10, 2025, 1:30 PM

AstroNova, Inc. Reports Q3 Fiscal 2026 Financial Results

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AstroNova, Inc. reported $39.2 million in revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, representing an 8.5% sequential growth.
Net income for the quarter was $0.4 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, while Non-GAAP net income reached $1.5 million, or $0.20 per diluted share.
The company generated $3.4 million in operating cash during the quarter and reduced its debt by $3.2 million, bringing the total debt to $40.3 million as of October 31, 2025.
AstroNova maintained its fiscal 2026 revenue expectations in the range of $149 million to $154 million, with implied fourth-quarter revenue between $36 million and $41 million.

Dec 10, 2025, 12:29 PM

AstroNova Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results

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AstroNova reported revenue of $39.2 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, ended October 31, 2025, reflecting an 8.5% sequential growth.
Net income for the quarter was $0.4 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, while Non-GAAP net income was $1.5 million, or $0.20 per diluted share.
Adjusted EBITDA reached $4.2 million, representing 10.7% of sales, and the company generated $3.4 million of operating cash in the quarter.
The company reduced its debt by $3.2 million in the quarter and $6.4 million year to date, with total debt standing at $40.3 million as of October 31, 2025.
AstroNova maintained its fiscal 2026 revenue expectations in the range of $149 million to $154 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin expectations between 7.5% and 8.5%.