AstroNova (DE:AZO)
FRANKFURT:AZO
Earnings Data
Report Date
Sep 15, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2027 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
―Last Year’s EPS
-0.14Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed clear operational momentum: solid revenue growth, strong Aerospace performance, significant order and backlog expansion, margin improvement, positive net income, cash generation and debt reduction. These positives are tempered by Product ID revenue pressure due to a product transition, higher working capital needs, some one-time external tailwinds (tariffs/FX), elevated legal/professional costs and an ongoing Board review that creates near-term uncertainty. On balance, the improvements in profitability, orders/backlog, cash flow and the removal of arbitration-related uncertainty outweigh the challenges.Company Guidance
Revenue Growth and Tailwinds
Consolidated revenue increased to $39.4M from $37.7M a year ago, up ~4.5% YoY. Sequentially up from $37.5M. Tariff mitigation and foreign currency translation contributed approximately $0.7M and $0.6M respectively (total ~$1.3M) to the quarter.
Aerospace Segment Outperformance
Aerospace revenue grew 16.3% YoY to $13.3M. Commercial Aircraft sales rose 46% YoY and hardware revenue increased by $2.5M (38% YoY). Aerospace orders were $19.5M with a book-to-bill of 147% and aerospace backlog ended at $18.2M (more than double prior year).
Strong Orders, Book-to-Bill and Backlog
Total orders were $46.3M, up ~33% YoY, producing a book-to-bill ratio of 118%. Total backlog was $32.4M. Product ID orders increased to $26.8M and Product ID backlog rose sequentially to $14.2M, improving revenue visibility.
Margin Expansion and Profitability Improvement
Gross profit rose to $14.4M from $12.0M and gross margin expanded to 36.6% (+490 bps YoY). Adjusted gross margin was 36.9% (+410 bps YoY). Operating income increased $1.0M to $1.6M; non-GAAP operating income increased 70% to $2.6M. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $4.1M with a 10.5% adjusted EBITDA margin. Net income improved by $0.7M (positive vs. a prior-year loss); non-GAAP net income was $1.4M or $0.19/sh.
Cash Generation and Balance Sheet Progress
Generated $3.0M of cash from operations and $3.0M of free cash flow in the quarter. Debt was reduced by $1.7M to $36.0M (down from $44.8M a year ago). Ended quarter with $17.4M in liquidity (cash $4.7M + $12.7M revolver capacity). Net debt leverage improved to 2.6x, inside covenants. Capital expenditures were minimal at $36k.
Resolution of Arbitration and Anticipated Royalties Benefit
Comprehensive settlement agreement resolved arbitration and related proceedings tied to the MTEX acquisition, removing a source of uncertainty. Company expects expiration of a major royalty obligation in Q3 FY2027, providing approximately $2.0M of annualized gross profit beginning in Q4.
Operational Investments and Go-to-Market Improvements
Added a global sales director and a global operations director to reshape channels and improve manufacturing/processes. Product ID go-to-market is gaining traction in targeted verticals (life sciences, chemical, industrial) and desktop labeling revenue grew sequentially.
DE:AZO Earnings History
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DE:AZO Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Jun 08, 2026 | €13.00 | €12.10 | -6.92% |
Apr 13, 2026 | €9.25 | €9.80 | +5.95% |
Dec 10, 2025 | €5.80 | €5.95 | +2.59% |
Sep 09, 2025 | €9.05 | €9.60 | +6.08% |
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AstroNova (DE:AZO) is schdueled to report earning on Sep 15, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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