Sono-Tek Corporation (SOTK) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Core Viewpoint - Sono-Tek Corporation reported quarterly earnings of $0.02 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.01 per share, marking a 100% earnings surprise compared to $0.01 per share a year ago [1] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $5.12 million for the quarter ended February 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.42%, and showing an increase from $4.77 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Sono-Tek has exceeded consensus EPS estimates two times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times [2] Stock Performance - Sono-Tek shares have declined approximately 3.7% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 0.7% [3] - The current Zacks Rank for Sono-Tek is 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6] Earnings Outlook - The consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.03 on revenues of $5.79 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.08 on revenues of $21.79 million [7] - The trend of estimate revisions for Sono-Tek is currently mixed, which may change following the recent earnings report [6] Industry Context - The Electronics - Semiconductors industry, to which Sono-Tek belongs, is currently ranked in the top 36% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [8]