AstroNova shares surge 16.99% premarket after reporting 8.5% sequential revenue growth, improved margins, and strong Aerospace segment performance in Q3 2026 earnings.

AstroNova surged 16.99% in premarket trading following the release of its fiscal 2026 third-quarter results, which highlighted 8.5% sequential revenue growth to $39.2 million driven by both Aerospace and Product ID segments. Non-GAAP operating income rose 57.8% year-over-year to $2.56 million, while adjusted EBITDA hit $4.2 million (10.7% of sales). The CEO emphasized improved margins in the Aerospace segment, particularly from ToughWriter flight deck printers, and debt reduction of $6.4 million year-to-date. The company also strengthened its balance sheet via refinancing, extending credit maturity to 2028 and reducing foreign exchange exposure. These results, coupled with a reaffirmed full-year revenue outlook of $149–$154 million, signaled operational progress and investor confidence in the turnaround strategy.