ALOT AstroNova, Inc.
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Executive Summary
AstroNova reported fiscal Q1 2027 results with revenue up 4.4% to $39.4M, driven by 16.3% Aerospace growth. GAAP net income swung to $0.7M ($0.08/diluted share) from a -$0.4M loss a year ago, while adjusted EBITDA rose 31% to $4.1M. The Aerospace segment posted a 147% book-to-bill ratio and backlog more than doubled YoY, signaling strong demand momentum, though Product ID revenue slipped 0.8%.
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Actionable Insight
Aerospace momentum is accelerating with a 147% book-to-bill and backlog doubling YoY, suggesting sustained revenue growth in coming quarters. The Product ID turnaround is still nascent (revenue down 0.8%), but segment profitability is improving. Monitor the Q2 Product ID MTEX ramp and the expiration of the $2M annualized royalty obligation in Q3 for further margin expansion.
Key Facts
- Revenue grew 4.4% YoY to $39.4M, with Aerospace up 16.3% to $13.3M
- GAAP net income of $0.7M ($0.08/diluted) vs. prior-year loss of $0.4M
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 31% to $4.1M; margin expanded 220 bps to 10.5%
- Aerospace orders surged 125% to $19.5M, book-to-bill 147%; backlog $18.2M (more than double prior-year)
- Total debt reduced $8.8M YoY to $35.9M; net debt down $2.3M sequentially
- Product ID revenue declined 0.8% to $26.1M, but segment operating income doubled to $0.6M
Financial Impact
Revenue +$1.7M YoY, net income swing of +$1.0M, adjusted EBITDA +$1.0M
Risk Factors
- Product ID revenue continued to decline (down 0.8% YoY), with recurring revenue slipping $0.2M
- Operating cash flow fell to $3.0M from $4.4M a year ago due to working capital build
- Non-recurring legal/professional fees of $0.7M weighed on operating expenses
Market Snapshot
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
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| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001193125-26-260672 |
| Document: d36739d8k.htm | 0001193125-26-260672 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-260672-index-headers.html | 0001193125-26-260672 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-260672-index.html | 0001193125-26-260672 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-260672.txt | 0001193125-26-260672 |
| 8-K Data (Synthetic) | 0001193125-26-260672 |
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