| Metric | Value ($ M) | Q1 FY26 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 39.36 | 4.4% |
| Total Income | 39.36 | 4.4% |
| Expenditure | 37.80 | 1.8% |
| PBT | 0.85 | 383.3% |
| Net Profit | 0.65 | 271.1% |
| OPM | 3.97% | 2.45pp |
| NPM | 1.66% | 2.66pp |
| EPS | 0.09 | 280.0% |
AstroNova Reports Q1 FY27 Sales Growth of 4.4% to $39.4 Million
08 Jun 2026 · 8 Jun, 4:46 pm
Summary
AstroNova announced a solid start to fiscal 2027 with a 4.4% increase in sales to $39.4 million for the first quarter ended April 30, 2026. The company reported a significant turnaround in profitability, with operating profit growing to $1.6 million and net income turning positive at $0.7 million. Management highlighted strong performance in the Aerospace segment, driven by the ToughWriter® printer, and continued progress in the Product ID segment. The company also reported a substantial increase in total orders to $46.3 million and a reduction in total debt.
Key Highlights
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AstroNova reported a 4.4% increase in sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, reaching $39.4 million, primarily driven by a 16.3% growth in Aerospace sales.
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Consolidated operating profit grew significantly to $1.6 million, with the operating margin expanding by 250 basis points to 4.0%.
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Net income turned positive year-over-year, increasing to $0.7 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, compared to a prior-year loss.
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Total orders for the quarter were up 32.6% to $46.3 million, resulting in a strong book-to-bill ratio of 118%.
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The Aerospace segment saw revenue grow by 16.3% to $13.3 million, with Aerospace hardware revenue increasing by 37.9% driven by the ToughWriter® platform.
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Total debt was reduced by $8.8 million compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2026, standing at $35.9 million.
Management Comments
Jorik Ittmann
We had a solid start to fiscal 2027, with revenue increasing over 4% while operating profit grew over 170%. Our ToughWriter® branded flight deck printer is now the predominant product sold by our Aerospace segment. As a result, we had higher volume combined with improved pricing which drove profitability for that segment. In addition, our Product ID progress continues to strengthen its sales, marketing and operations with upgraded talent and an ever more sophisticated, customer-centric approach to the business. We are encouraged by our momentum and remain confident in the outlook for a strong year.
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