8-K Announcements
6Material company update
May 6, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Apr 27, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Apr 20, 2026·SEC
Astec Industries, Inc.(ASTE)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
ASTE•NASDAQ
$56.00
33.3× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
SectorIndustrialsIndustryAgricultural MachinerySub-IndustryConstruction and Material Handling Equipment
AboutAstec Industries, Inc. designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets equipment and components used primarily in road building and related construction activities in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Infrastructure Solutions and Materials Solutions. The Infrastructure Solutions segment offers asphalt plants and related components, heaters, concrete dust control systems, asphalt pavers, vaporizers, concrete material handling systems, screeds, heat recovery units, paste back-fill plants, asphalt storage tanks, hot oil heaters, bagging plants, fuel storage tanks, industrial and asphalt burners and systems, custom batch plants, material transfer vehicles, soil stabilizing-reclaiming machinery, blower trucks and trailers, milling machines, soil remediation plants, wood chippers and grinders, pump trailers, concrete batch plants, control systems, liquid terminals, storage equipment and related parts, construction and retrofits, polymer plants, and concrete mixers, as well as engineering and environmental permitting services. This segment provides its products to asphalt producers, highway and heavy equipment contractors, ready mix concrete producers, contractors in the construction and demolition recycling markets, and governmental agencies. The Materials Solutions segment designs and manufactures crushing equipment, mobile plants, bulk material handling solutions, vibrating equipment, screening equipment, electrical control centers, modular plants and systems, conveying equipment, plant automation products, portable plants, and mineral processing equipment, as well as offers consulting and engineering services. Astec Industries, Inc. was incorporated in 1972 and is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee.Show more
- Revenue$1.41B+8.1%
- EBITDA$102M+103.6%
- Net Income$39M+802.3%
- EPS (Diluted)1.68+784.2%
- Gross Margin26.53%+5.6%
- EBITDA Margin7.22%+88.4%
- Operating Margin4.64%+161.3%
- Net Margin2.75%+734.9%
- ROE5.88%+783.2%
ASTE Price & Volume
Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Loading chart...
Cyclical Revenue Volatility Masks Operational Margin Challenges
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:High Operating Leverage Sensitivity
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Astec Industries faces a complex outlook characterized by inconsistent revenue growth, which peaked at 20.3% in 2026Q1, and persistent difficulties in translating top-line gains into stable operating margins.
- While the company maintains a healthy liquidity profile with a 2.34 current ratio, investors should monitor the high sensitivity of its bottom line to infrastructure project cycles and the recent disappearance of $110.4 million in goodwill.
- Future performance remains contingent on management's ability to achieve operating leverage, which has frequently dipped into low single-digit or negative territory.
Verdict Logic
while the company maintains a sufficient 2.34 current ratio, the high P/E of 36.35 and inconsistent earnings quality suggest significant execution risk for prospective investors.
ASTE Growth Metrics
Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years3.67%
5 Years6.6%
3 Years3.43%
TTM11.47%
Profit CAGR
10 Years1.7%
5 Years-3.35%
3 Years-
TTM69.74%
EPS CAGR
10 Years1.7%
5 Years-3.9%
3 Years-
TTM69.7%
Return on Capital
10 Years4.18%
5 Years4.14%
3 Years5.58%
Last Year7.23%
ASTE Recent Earnings
Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 7/12 qtrs (58%)●Beat Revenue 5/12 qtrs (42%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 6, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.54-38.6%
$0.88
Rev
$396M+0.8%
$393M
Q1 2026
Feb 25, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.06+43.2%
$0.74
Rev
$401M+7.1%
$374M
Q4 2025
Nov 5, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.47+4.4%
$0.45
Rev
$350M-6.4%
$374M
Q3 2025
Aug 6, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.88+158.8%
$0.34
Rev
$330M-3.0%
$340M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 6, 2026 | $0.54vs $0.88-38.6% | $396Mvs $393M+0.8% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 | $1.06vs $0.74+43.2% | $401Mvs $374M+7.1% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $0.47vs $0.45+4.4% | $350Mvs $374M-6.4% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $0.88vs $0.34+158.8% | $330Mvs $340M-3.0% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $56.00 | $1.29B | 33.33 | 8.07% | 2.75% | 5.88% | 0.92% | |
| $660.14 | $91.21B | 32.20 | -1.27% | 7.89% | 20.27% | — | |
| $68.70 | $4.52B | 20.63 | 5.73% | 1.87% | 4.07% | — | |
| $113.75 | $8.24B | 11.67 | -13.55% | 7.43% | 16.73% | — | |
| $12.27 | $440.59M | 61.35 | 2.89% | 0.33% | 1.09% | — | |
| $299.90 | $38.91B | 36.93 | 6.94% | 13.88% | 13.07% | — |
Compare ASTE vs Peers
Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
ASTE SEC Filings & Documents
Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Get notified when ASTE posts new earnings or crosses analyst targets
Free. No account needed. Unsubscribe any time.
ASTE Frequently Asked Questions
Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Astec Industries, Inc.'s revenue?
Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) reported $1.48B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 567% increase from $221.4M in 1996.
How fast is Astec Industries, Inc. growing?
Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) grew revenue by 8.1% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Is ASTE profitable?
Yes, Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) is profitable, generating $25.8M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (2.8% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does ASTE pay dividends?
Yes, Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.92%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is ASTE's return on equity?
Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) has a return on equity (ROE) of 5.9%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
What is Astec Industries, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) generated $37.2M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.