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- **Revenue Down 11% YoY**: Q2 revenue $36.1M, driven by customer attrition in PI and tough comps in Aerospace.
- **Restructuring Underway**: $3M annualized cost cuts targeted for H2, with sales team reorg and production scaling efforts.
- **Aerospace Momentum**: ToughWriter shipments at 50%, aiming 80% by year-end, with long-term tailwind from aircraft build rates.
- **Financial Stress**: Net loss $1.2M, EBITDA down 46%, but debt reduction and debt restructuring in progress.
- **Key Risks**: PI production constraints, customer validation of new print solutions, and Aerospace lumpy demand.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **New Leadership Focus**: CEO Jorik Ittmann emphasized restructuring the Product Identification (PI) sales team into customer acquisition and retention units to address customer attrition. New high-value print solutions require longer sales cycles, with validation of MTEX upgrades pending customer feedback.
- **Production Challenges**: Mail & Sheet flat pack printers face supply constraints despite strong demand, with leadership working to scale production.
- **Aerospace Progress**: ToughWriter 640 shipments reached 50% of second-quarter Aerospace revenue, targeting 80% by year-end. Aerospace is lumpy but benefits from rising aircraft build rates, with Honeywell royalty savings expected in FY28.
- **Cultural Shift**: Focused on customer-centricity, cost reductions (targeting $3M annualized), and operational efficiency.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Revenue Decline**: Q2 revenue $36.1M (-10.9% YoY), driven by -8.9% PI (customer attrition) and -15.1% Aerospace (tough comps). First-half revenue $73.8M, flat YoY.
- **Gross Profit**: $11.6M (-20.7% YoY), margin 32.1%, pressured by product mix. Expect margin improvement in H2 from ToughWriter scale and PI mix.
- **Operating Expenses**: PI operating income down 18%, offset by 10% cost reduction. Aerospace operating income down 37%, partially offset by 7% cost cuts.
- **Liquidity & Debt**: Net loss $1.2M, EBITDA $2.1M (-46% YoY). Cash flow $4.6M (first-half), debt reduced $5.1M. Restructuring debt to improve covenant compliance.
- **Guidance**: Targeting $3M annualized cost savings in H2, with Aerospace margin expansion and PI recovery.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Orders & Backlog**: Q2 orders $30.9M (flat YoY), Aerospace up $3.8M. Backlog $25.3M (-17% YoY), 30% of H2 shipments at guidance midpoint.
- **Customer Engagement**: Actively reconnecting with lost customers, with early signs of interest in new print solutions.
- **Debt Restructuring**: In discussions to complete within 60 days, aiming to reduce covenant pressure and support turnaround efforts.

AstroNova, Inc. (ALOT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

- **14.4% Revenue Growth**: Product ID and Aerospace segments both expand, driven by ToughWriter adoption and new printer launches.
- **27.6% EBITDA Expansion**: Cost reduction plan and margin improvements boost profitability.
- **$10M Defense Win**: New contract positions FY26 Aerospace revenue growth.
- **6+ Product Launches**: Innovation pipeline set to drive recurring supply sales.
- **Debt Reduction**: $3.9M paid down, strengthening balance sheet for growth.

**【CEO Strategic Drivers】**
- **Aerospace Segment Transition**: 42% of Q1 shipments were ToughWriter printers, targeting a doubling by FY26 end. New $10M defense contract to deliver $1.7M FY26 revenue.
- **Product ID Innovation**: 3 new printers (QL-425, QL-435, AJ-800) launched ahead of schedule. 6+ additional solutions planned for FY26.
- **Cost Optimization**: $3M annualized cost reduction plan 63% complete by Q1, with full implementation by Q2.

**【Q1 2026 Financial Highlights】**
- **Revenue Growth**: $37.7M (+14.4% YoY), 83% recurring. Product ID (+13.8%) and Aerospace (+16.8%) both expanded.
- **Gross Margin**: 34.6% (adjusted), up 30bps YoY. ToughWriter share rising to 42% of Aerospace shipments.
- **Operating Efficiency**: $3.1M adjusted EBITDA (+27.6% YoY). $3.9M debt reduction, $12.6M total liquidity.

**【Key Market Metrics】**
- **Orders**: $34.9M (+5.4% YoY), driven by $3.3M Product ID increase. New 3-year beauty industry contract and U.K. coffee grocer upgrade.
- **Backlog**: $25.5M (-$2.8M YoY), reflecting delayed shipment resolution. Boeing/Airbus build rates driving Aerospace demand.
- **Tariff Mitigation**: Price increases and global supply chain flexibility offset limited exposure.

**【Full Year Guidance】**
- **Revenue**: $160M-$165M (+7% midpoint YoY)
- **Adjusted EBITDA Margin**: 8.5%-9.5% (+80bps YoY)
- **Cash Flow Focus**: Improve inventory turns from 2x to >3x over FY26-27


AstroNova, Inc. (ALOT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Aerospace Segment Strength**: Record $48.9M revenue with 22.8% margin, driven by ToughWriter printers (86% of deliveries)
- **MTEX Tech Breakthrough**: New print engine enabling multi-ink sourcing, reducing costs and supplier dependency
- **2026 Growth Outlook**: 7.4% revenue growth to $163M, 9% EBITDA margin
- **Cost Control**: $3M annual savings from restructuring, reducing royalty obligations by $4M
- **Risks**: Ongoing MTEX integration challenges, defense order delays, and cash flow constraints

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Fiscal 2025 was challenging with MTEX integration struggles, Boeing strike impacts, and defense order delays. However, the renamed **Aerospace segment** (formerly Test & Measurement) achieved record revenue of $48.9M (+17.4% CAGR over 5 years) and 22.8% operating profit margin.
- Key actions taken:
  - $3M annual cost savings through restructuring
  - Rightsizing product portfolio to focus on high-margin, high-growth products
  - Appointed Darius Nevin to Board for financial expertise
- **MTEX Progress**: Reorganizing operations, implementing new accountability, and leveraging MTEX's print engine technology to develop 5 next-gen products (e.g., QuickLabel-425/435, VERSA-PRINT 1200) and 4 legacy upgrades.

**【CFO Financial Review】**
- Q4 FY25 Results:
  - Revenue: $37.4M (-5.6% YoY)
  - Gross Margin: 34.1% (down from 37.2% YoY)
  - Non-GAAP Operating Income: $1.4M (-61% YoY)
  - Adjusted EBITDA: $2.8M (-46% YoY)
  - Cash Flow: $3.7M free cash flow (-68% YoY)
- Segment Performance:
  - **Aerospace**: $11.7M (-9.9% YoY) due to delayed defense orders; ToughWriter printers now 86% of deliveries
  - **PI Segment**: $25.7M (-3.6% YoY) with $13.4M goodwill impairment charge
- **Balance Sheet**: $5.1M cash, $46.7M debt, $9.7M liquidity

**【2026 Guidance】**
- Revenue: $160-165M (+7.4% YoY midpoint)
- Adjusted EBITDA Margin: 8.5-9.5% (up 60bps YoY)
- Key Drivers:
  - New print engine technology adoption in PI
  - ToughWriter printer transition in Aerospace
  - Ink cost reduction via multi-sourcing
  - $2.2M military transport contract release


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