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Earnings analysis · 10-Q

NOVT earnings analysis

Filed May 11, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

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Novanta Inc. reported Q1 2026 results with total revenue of $257.7 million, up 10.4% year-over-year, and diluted EPS at $0.51, a decrease from the prior year's $0.59. Segment performance showed strong growth in the…

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Novanta Inc. reported Q1 2026 results with total revenue of $257.7 million, up 10.4% year-over-year, and diluted EPS at $0.51, a decrease from the prior year's $0.59. Segment performance showed strong growth in the Medical Solutions segment, which increased by 14.8%, while Automation Enabling Technologies rose by 6.6%. Operating income decreased to $27.5 million due to higher SG&A and restructuring costs.

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Gross and operating margin

How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.

46% Gross margin Operating margin Aug 2023 May 2026

One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.

From revenue to operating profit

Where each $100 of revenue went in this report.

Of every $100 of revenue Cost of sales $56 Operating expenses $33 Left as operating profit $11

Cost of sales, operating expenses, and what remained. Figures are rounded to whole dollars.

Where revenue came from

The business segments reported by the company.

Automation Enabling Technologies 50.9% Medical Solutions 49.1%

Shares of the segments disclosed in this filing, largest first.

How we read each report

Our analysis across the last few reports.

Read as bullish Read as bearish Aug 2023 May 2026

Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.

Reported figures

Earnings per share
$0.51

What stood out

  • Revenue Growth

    Total revenue reached $257.7 million, a 10.4% increase from the prior year.

  • Medical Segment Strength

    Medical Solutions revenue increased by $16.3 million or 14.8% from last year.

  • Improved EPS

    Q1 EPS of $0.51 decreased from $0.59, but was above consensus of $0.78.

  • Cash Flow Increase

    Operating cash flow improved to $51.6 million from $31.7 million year-over-year.

  • Debt Levels Reduced

    Net interest expense decreased to $1.8 million from $5.6 million, reflecting lower average debt.

  • Strong Liquidity

    Cash and cash equivalents increased to $388.8 million from $380.9 million.

What to watch

  • Increased Operating Costs

    Operating income fell 15.1% to $27.5 million due to increasing expenses.

  • Margin Compression

    Gross margin decreased to 44.1% from 44.7% due to higher material and tariff costs.

  • Geopolitical and Economic Risks

    Weakening market demand due to geopolitical tensions may adversely affect revenue.

Management's outlook

For FY 2026, management anticipates revenue between $1.040 billion and $1.055 billion.

Earlier filings 4

10-K · February 23, 2026

Novanta reports FY2025 revenue of $980.6 million (Automation Enabling Technologies $500.8M; Medical Solutions $479.8M) with backlog up to $481.2 million from $445.5 million a year earlier. The company strengthened…

10-Q · August 5, 2025

Novanta reported Q2 revenue of $241.05M, up 2.2% year-over-year and 3.4% sequentially, but operating profit and EPS compressed due to elevated acquisition and restructuring costs and FX losses. Balance sheet shows…

10-Q · May 6, 2025

Novanta reported Q1 revenue of $233,366,000, up $2,450,000 versus Q1 2024, with gross profit of $104,354,000 (44.7% margin) and operating income of $32,421,000 (13.9% margin). Diluted EPS was $0.59 versus $0.41 a year…

10-Q · November 5, 2024

Novanta reported Q3 revenue of $244.405 million, up $22.902 million (+10.3%) versus Q3 2023, with gross profit of $109.215 million. Operating income rose to $32.555 million but diluted EPS fell to $0.53 from $0.59 a…

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