No insider purchase over the last 90 days. The latest was filed 17 Jun 2025.
AstroNova, Inc. belongs to the Technology sector. Filings by its managers are published through SEC (Form 4). Over the twelve months to 18 October 2026, 50 filings were filed, from 11 insiders.
The filings describe grants, exercises and other transfers rather than trades on the open market. Because grants and exercises are largely decided by remuneration plans, they are not counted as purchases here.
Insider buying of AstroNova, Inc. has been absent for the past year. Filings reach the SEC (Form 4) feed a median of 7 days after the trade. The legal deadline for a Form 4 is two business days after the transaction.
Compared with its exchange (5,458 companies, median 22 filings), a count of 50 filings is above the norm. Looking back to 2016, when coverage begins, insiders filed 6 purchases and 1 sale. On the fundamentals side, the SEC filing (10-K) for the period ending 31 January 2026 lists revenue at 150.5 m USD and net income at -2.4 m USD.
Elsewhere in the same sector, our signals recently picked up insider purchases at Gitlab Inc. and Baozun Inc. Every figure here comes from the filings published by SEC (Form 4) and describes the past, not future prices; it is not investment advice.
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AstroNova, Inc. (ticker: ALOT) is a U.S.-listed company traded on the NASDAQ market, which makes it relevant for investors looking at specialized industrial and technology names rather than broad-cap software or large-cap hardware groups. The company was founded in 1969 in Rhode Island by Albert W. Ondis and Everett V. Pizzuti, and its headquarters remain in West Warwick, Rhode Island, United States. Originally operating under the name Astro-Med, the company adopted the AstroNova name in 2016 to better reflect its focus on data visualization, marking, and mission-critical printing technologies. ([astronovainc.com](https://www.astronovainc.com/about-us/our-history/?utm_source=openai))
AstroNova currently reports two core business segments. Product Identification provides end-to-end digital product marking and identification solutions, including hardware, software, and consumables for OEMs, commercial printers, and brand owners. The segment serves applications such as labels, paperboard packaging, corrugated boxes, and paper bags, and it benefits from a recurring aftermarket profile tied to supplies and service. The Aerospace segment supplies airborne printing solutions, avionics-related products, and data acquisition systems used in demanding environments where compliance, durability, and reliability matter. This gives AstroNova exposure to commercial aviation, defense, industrial end markets, healthcare, and other regulated verticals. ([investors.astronovainc.com](https://investors.astronovainc.com/news/press-releases/press-release-details/2025/AstroNova-to-Report-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-Fiscal-2025-Financial-Results-on-Monday-April-14/default.aspx?print=1&utm_source=openai))
From a competitive standpoint, AstroNova is best described as a niche specialist with long-standing technical know-how rather than a scale leader. Its positioning depends on differentiated product performance, engineering expertise, customer support, and the ability to provide integrated solutions across hardware, software, and consumables. In Product Identification, the aftermarket mix is important because it supports repeat revenue and customer retention. In Aerospace, the company’s installed base and the ongoing transition from legacy equipment to its ToughWriter family are key strategic assets. Management has also highlighted potential demand support from higher commercial aircraft build rates over the coming years. ([investors.astronovainc.com](https://investors.astronovainc.com/news/press-releases/press-release-details/2026/AstroNova-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-Fiscal-2026-Financial-Results/default.aspx?utm_source=openai))
Recent developments suggest AstroNova is in an active operational turnaround. In fiscal 2026, the company reported first-quarter revenue growth driven by both the Aerospace and Product Identification segments, while later updates showed that management is pursuing restructuring, product simplification, and operational realignment to improve earnings power. AstroNova also announced an amendment and extension of its credit agreement, which increased revolving capacity and extended maturities, thereby improving financial flexibility during the transformation period. In addition, the company has refreshed leadership in Product Identification, signaling continued execution focus. For investors, the key takeaway is that AstroNova combines stable niche end markets with restructuring-driven upside, but execution risk remains material. ([investors.astronovainc.com](https://investors.astronovainc.com/news/press-releases/press-release-details/2025/AstroNova-Reports-First-Quarter-Fiscal-2026-Revenue-Grew-14-Driven-by-Double-Digit-Growth-in-Both-Aerospace-and-Product-Identification-Segments/?utm_source=openai))
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All recommendations| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 150.5 m USD | -2.4 m USD | -0.31 USD | 10-K |
| Jan 2025 | 151.3 m USD | -14.5 m USD | -1.93 USD | 10-K |
| Jan 2024 | 148.1 m USD | 4.7 m USD | 0.63 USD | 10-K |
| Jan 2023 | 142.5 m USD | 2.7 m USD | 0.36 USD | 10-K |
| Jan 2022 | 117.5 m USD | 6.4 m USD | 0.88 USD | 10-K |
Amounts in USD, as filed (forms 10-K, 20-F or 40-F). Source: SEC EDGAR.