Company Overview
AstroNova, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes specialty printers, and data acquisition and analysis systems in the United States, Europe, Canada, Asia, Central and South America, and internationally. The company offers color label tabletop printers and light commercial label printers, direct-to-package printers, high-volume presses, specialty original equipment manufacturer printing systems, label printers, envelope and packaging printing, data acquisition recorders, as well as label, and tag and other supplies, including ink, toner, and thermal transfer ribbons under the QuickLabel, TrojanLabel, GetLabels, Astro Machine, and MTEX brands; and provides on-site and remote service, spare parts, and various service contracts; training and support services; and develops and licenses software programs to design and manage labels, print images, manage and operate printers. It also provides airborne printer products, such as ToughWriter series used in the flight decks of military transport, commercial transport, and business aircraft to print hard copies of data; ToughSwitch, an ethernet switches to connect multiple computers or ethernet devices; TMX and TMX-200, a high-speed data acquisition systems for applications requiring high channel counts and acquisition rates; Daxus DXS-100, a distributed data acquisition platform; SmartCorder DDX-100, a portable all-in-one data acquisition system; and Everest EV-5000 and RC-300 digital strip chart recording systems for aerospace and defense applications. In addition, the company offers networking solutions; aerospace products comprising flight deck printing solutions, networking hardware, and specialized aerospace-grade thermal paper; and data acquisition systems. The company was formerly known as Astro-Med, Inc. and changed its name to AstroNova, Inc. in May 2016. AstroNova, Inc. was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in West Warwick, Rhode Island. As of August 26, 2026, AstroNova, Inc. was taken private.
Why Investors Should Care
Generates positive free cash flow, funding growth and shareholder returns internally.
Recent Developments
- Jan 2026 Revenue of $150.51M (-0.5% YoY); net profit $-2.38M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +4.4%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 5.1%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 5.14% |
| 1 Year: | 4.40% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | +152.75% |
| 6 Months: | +219.27% |
| 3 Months: | +85.60% |
| 1 Month: | +0.52% |
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- RSI (14)79.31 · Overbought
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PROS
- Generates positive free cash flow.
- In a confirmed uptrend (50-DMA above 200-DMA).
CONS
- RSI at 79 suggests overbought conditions.
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Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Ownership
Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALOT AstroNova Inc TECH | 28.99 | -161.06 | $227.32M | 0.00% | 1.22% | -1.75% | 5.14% | - |
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| 4 | MSFT Microsoft Corporation NDXSPXR3KAITECH | 493.95 | 27.49 | $3.67T | 0.79% | 26.33% | 34.04% | 9.93% | 11.90% |
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| 6 | AVGO Broadcom Inc. NDXSPXR3KAITECH | 368.56 | 46.95 | $1.75T | 0.71% | 16.70% | 44.25% | 17.04% | 54.08% |
| 7 | MU Micron Technology, Inc. NDXSPXR3KAITECH | 1,000.26 | 22.59 | $1.13T | 0.05% | 13.69% | 66.64% | 13.68% | 26.02% |
| 8 | AMD Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. NDXSPXR3KAITECH | 505.74 | 128.36 | $825.61B | 0.00% | 5.47% | 10.20% | 11.81% | 66.28% |
| 9 | ASML ASML Holding N.V. NDXAITECH | 1,764.85 | 59.89 | $677.88B | 0.51% | 42.97% | 53.94% | 15.55% | 19.55% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | May 2013 | Aug 2013 | Nov 2013 | May 2014 | Aug 2014 | Nov 2014 | May 2015 | Aug 2015 | Oct 2015 | Apr 2016 | Jul 2016 | Oct 2016 | Apr 2017 | Jul 2017 | Oct 2017 | Apr 2018 | Jul 2018 | Oct 2018 | May 2019 | Aug 2019 | Nov 2019 | May 2020 | Aug 2020 | Oct 2020 | May 2021 | Jul 2021 | Oct 2021 | Apr 2022 | Jul 2022 | Oct 2022 | Apr 2023 | Jul 2023 | Oct 2023 | Apr 2024 | Aug 2024 | Nov 2024 | Apr 2025 | Jul 2025 | Oct 2025 | Apr 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 27.48M | 28.76M | 31.49M | 33.81M | 34.20M | 36.18M | 33.47M | 33.32M | 30.92M | 27.66M | 28.02M | 29.08M | 29.84M | 28.86M | 31.01M | 32.26M | 39.41M | 35.42M | 35.52M | 37.55M | 32.96M | 40.54M | 40.42M | 37.71M | 36.10M | 39.17M | 39.36M |
| Gross Profit | 5.11M | 6.92M | 7.36M | 8.63M | 9.59M | 10.15M | 9.03M | 9.85M | 10.15M | 9.47M | 10.30M | 9.64M | 9.31M | 10.26M | 11.79M | 12.11M | 13.40M | 13.91M | 14.24M | 11.98M | 12.30M | 10.86M | 9.79M | 9.73M | 10.89M | 12.72M | 10.38M | 10.73M | 11.38M | 12.48M | 12.38M | 9.71M | 14.78M | 11.97M | 14.33M | 13.71M | 11.95M | 11.63M | 14.20M | 14.43M |
| Operating Income | -722.00K | 887.00K | 1.18M | 1.70M | 2.16M | 2.58M | 1.45M | 1.83M | 1.86M | 1.55M | 1.75M | 1.83M | 707.00K | 942.00K | 1.63M | 1.26M | 2.17M | 2.36M | 2.47M | 1.16M | 447.00K | 663.00K | 204.00K | 417.00K | 735.00K | 3.45M | 296.00K | 764.00K | 1.24M | 1.35M | 1.46M | -1.20M | 4.62M | 1.35M | 1.06M | 1.26M | 571.00K | -708.00K | 1.29M | 1.56M |
| Net Income | -449.00K | 696.00K | 1.11M | 1.13M | 1.44M | 1.55M | 1.21M | 1.17M | 1.32M | 1.02M | 1.29M | 1.15M | 512.00K | 727.00K | 1.42M | 814.00K | 1.19M | 1.42M | 1.70M | 951.00K | 456.00K | 432.00K | 3.00K | 12.00K | 593.00K | 7.02M | -425.00K | 425.00K | 584.00K | 289.00K | 848.00K | -1.62M | 2.75M | 1.18M | -311.00K | 240.00K | -376.00K | -1.24M | 378.00K | 653.00K |
| Diluted EPS | -0.06 | 0.09 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.14 | 0.17 | 0.15 | 0.07 | 0.11 | 0.21 | 0.12 | 0.17 | 0.20 | 0.23 | 0.13 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.08 | 0.96 | -0.06 | 0.06 | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.11 | -0.22 | 0.37 | 0.15 | -0.04 | 0.03 | -0.05 | -0.16 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| R&D Expense | 1.11M | 1.27M | 1.23M | 1.37M | 1.48M | 1.56M | 1.80M | 1.56M | 1.84M | 1.44M | 1.75M | 1.34M | 1.50M | 1.68M | 2.03M | 1.69M | 2.03M | 2.12M | 2.01M | 1.78M | 2.08M | 1.94M | 1.49M | 1.41M | 1.72M | 1.54M | 1.95M | 1.52M | 1.59M | 1.90M | 1.79M | 1.56M | 1.68M | 1.60M | 1.41M | 1.84M | 1.53M | 1.58M | 1.90M | 1.81M |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Jan 2011 | Jan 2012 | Jan 2013 | Jan 2014 | Jan 2015 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2017 | Jan 2018 | Jan 2019 | Jan 2020 | Jan 2021 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 71.02M | 60.72M | 61.22M | 68.59M | 88.35M | 94.66M | 98.45M | 113.40M | 136.66M | 133.45M | 116.03M | 117.48M | 142.53M | 148.09M | 151.28M | 150.51M |
| Gross Profit | 28.67M | 22.07M | 23.73M | 26.98M | 36.98M | 38.16M | 39.49M | 44.00M | 54.00M | 48.76M | 41.36M | 43.74M | 48.16M | 49.51M | 50.66M | 47.63M |
| Operating Income | 2.76M | 328.00K | 2.93M | 1.53M | 7.23M | 5.93M | 6.28M | 5.41M | 8.72M | 2.43M | 2.43M | 4.26M | 5.44M | 8.80M | -8.64M | 1.21M |
| Net Income | 2.06M | 3.13M | 10.77M | 3.21M | 4.66M | 4.53M | 4.23M | 3.29M | 5.73M | 1.76M | 1.28M | 6.43M | 2.66M | 4.69M | -14.49M | -2.38M |
| Diluted EPS | 0.28 | 0.42 | 1.44 | 0.42 | 0.60 | 0.61 | 0.56 | 0.47 | 0.81 | 0.24 | 0.18 | 0.88 | 0.36 | 0.63 | -1.93 | -0.31 |
| R&D Expense | 5.02M | 4.32M | 3.82M | 5.07M | 5.80M | 6.95M | 6.31M | 7.45M | 7.81M | 8.08M | 6.21M | 6.75M | 6.82M | 6.34M | 6.05M | 6.79M |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Jan 2010 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2012 | Jan 2013 | Jan 2014 | Feb 2014 | Jan 2015 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2017 | Jan 2018 | Jan 2019 | Jan 2020 | Jan 2021 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | 65.00M | 67.06M | 79.91M | 77.96M | - | 74.33M | 77.96M | 83.67M | 122.31M | 118.98M | 116.66M | 115.47M | 114.95M | 139.21M | 133.25M | 145.59M | 137.57M |
| Total Equity | - | 54.29M | 55.66M | 63.84M | 66.61M | 66.61M | 63.51M | 67.37M | 70.54M | 63.65M | 69.78M | 71.38M | 74.68M | 81.01M | 84.37M | 90.28M | 75.75M | 76.86M |
| Cash & Equivalents | 14.16M | 7.72M | 11.70M | 31.00M | 8.34M | 8.34M | 7.96M | 10.04M | 18.10M | 10.18M | 7.53M | 4.25M | 11.44M | 5.28M | 3.95M | 4.53M | 5.05M | 4.07M |
| Long Term Debt | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 17.65M | 12.87M | 7.71M | 7.11M | 8.15M | 12.04M | 10.05M | 19.04M | 18.30M |
| Total Liabilities | - | 10.71M | 11.40M | 16.08M | 11.35M | - | 10.82M | 10.59M | 13.13M | 58.67M | 49.21M | 45.29M | 40.79M | 33.94M | 54.84M | 42.97M | 69.84M | 60.70M |
| Current Liabilities | - | 7.50M | 8.27M | 13.53M | 9.89M | - | 9.57M | 9.55M | 11.98M | 25.91M | 24.66M | 26.77M | 20.97M | 20.04M | 37.50M | 29.76M | 46.35M | 38.37M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Jan 2011 | Jan 2012 | Jan 2013 | Jan 2014 | Jan 2015 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2017 | Jan 2018 | Jan 2019 | Jan 2020 | Jan 2021 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.35M | 5.47M | 3.86M | -4.46M | 1.49M | - | 6.95M | 3.72M | 5.00M | 3.22M | 15.54M | 1.39M | -2.94M | 12.35M | 4.85M | 11.74M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -5.40M | 430.00K | 18.47M | -17.72M | 5.75M | - | 3.12M | -20.78M | -1.53M | -2.91M | -2.59M | -1.80M | -17.26M | -875.00K | -20.27M | -219.00K |
| Financing Cash Flow | -2.38M | -1.92M | -3.03M | -1.00M | -7.40M | - | -2.00M | 9.06M | -6.11M | -3.74M | -5.14M | -5.56M | 18.75M | -10.97M | 15.38M | -12.86M |
| Capital Expenditure | -2.09M | -1.15M | -849.00K | -1.13M | -2.25M | -3.06M | -1.24M | -2.20M | -2.65M | -2.91M | -2.59M | -1.80M | -229.00K | -875.00K | -1.17M | -332.00K |
| Free Cash Flow | -742.29K | 4.32M | 3.01M | -5.59M | -756.00K | - | 5.71M | 1.52M | 2.36M | 318.00K | 12.96M | -402.00K | -3.17M | 11.48M | 3.68M | 11.41M |
| Share Buybacks | 975.68K | - | 770.00K | - | 6.25M | - | - | 11.24M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Jan 2011 | Jan 2012 | Jan 2013 | Jan 2014 | Jan 2015 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2017 | Jan 2018 | Jan 2019 | Jan 2020 | Jan 2021 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | 40.4% | 36.3% | 38.8% | 39.3% | 41.9% | 40.3% | 40.1% | 38.8% | 39.5% | 36.5% | 35.6% | 37.2% | 33.8% | 33.4% | 33.5% | 31.6% |
| Operating Margin % | 3.9% | 0.5% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 6.4% | 4.8% | 6.4% | 1.8% | 2.1% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 5.9% | -5.7% | 0.8% |
| Net Margin % | 2.9% | 5.2% | 17.6% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 3.2% | -9.6% | -1.6% |
| ROE % | 3.8% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 4.8% | 7.3% | 6.7% | 6.0% | 5.2% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 7.9% | 3.2% | 5.2% | -19.1% | -3.1% |
| ROCE % | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 11.2% | 8.7% | 8.8% | 5.6% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 2.6% | 4.5% | 5.4% | 8.5% | -8.7% | 1.2% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juniper Investment Company, LLC | 6.83% | 535.20K | $15.52M |
| 2 | Glazer Capital LLC | 5.74% | 449.92K | $13.04M |
| 3 | Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 5.16% | 404.59K | $11.73M |
| 4 | Mink Brook Asset Management LLC | 4.86% | 380.96K | $11.04M |
| 5 | Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 4.15% | 325.42K | $9.43M |
| 6 | Renaissance Technologies, LLC | 2.26% | 177.44K | $5.14M |
| 7 | Gabelli Funds, LLC | 2.12% | 166.35K | $4.82M |
| 8 | Peapod Lane Capital LLC | 1.70% | 133.06K | $3.86M |
| 9 | Chicago Capital Management, LLC | 1.67% | 131.10K | $3.80M |
| 10 | Marshall Wace LLP | 1.61% | 126.19K | $3.66M |
Analyst View
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Latest News
Recent headlines for ALOT
Arcline Completes Acquisition of AstroNova
Arcline Investment Management ("Arcline"), a private investment firm, completed its previously announced take-private acquisition of AstroNova, Inc. ("AstroNova" or the "Company"), a leading provider of mission-critical identification and m…
AstroNova Shareholders Approve Acquisition by Arcline Investment Management
WEST WARWICK, R.I., August 25, 2026--AstroNova, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALOT) Shareholders Approve Acquisition by Arcline Investment Management
AstroNova to be Acquired by Arcline for $29.00 per Share in All Cash Transaction
WEST WARWICK, R.I., June 17, 2026--AstroNova, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALOT) to be Acquired by Arcline for $29.00 per Share in All Cash Transaction
AstroNova Swings to Q1 Earnings on Aerospace Unit Strength
AstroNova reports earnings per share in Q1 as Aerospace unit sales surge, margins expand, and backlog climbs, while the Product ID segment improves earnings despite slightly lower revenues.
AstroNova Inc (ALOT) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Aerospace Sales Propel Revenue Growth
AstroNova Inc (ALOT) reports a robust start to fiscal 2027 with significant gains in aerospace sales and improved profitability metrics.
AstroNova (ALOT) Q1 2027 Earnings Transcript
Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Jorik Ittmann: Thank you, Debbie, and good morning, everyone. First quarter revenue grew over 4%, primarily due to the strong Aerospace performance, while margins also expanded nicely resulting in …
ALOT — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of AstroNova Inc (ALOT)?
As of 2026-09-19 21:16 PDT, AstroNova Inc (ALOT) trades at $28.99 on NasdaqGM. Its 52-week range is $7.01 to $28.99.
What is the market capitalisation of ALOT?
AstroNova Inc (ALOT) has a market capitalisation of $227.32M on NasdaqGM.
What is the P/E ratio of ALOT?
ALOT trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of -161.06. The industry average P/E is 29.22. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 2.89.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of ALOT?
ALOT has a return on equity (ROE) of -1.75%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is 1.22%.
Is ALOT a good stock to buy?
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