Astec Industries (ASTE) Stock Overview
Designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and services equipment and components used primarily in road building and related construction activities worldwide. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$49.89 |
| 52 Week High | US$65.69 |
| 52 Week Low | US$36.43 |
| Beta | 1.48 |
| 1 Month Change | -19.05% |
| 3 Month Change | -15.83% |
| 1 Year Change | 18.14% |
| 3 Year Change | 26.50% |
| 5 Year Change | -25.63% |
| Change since IPO | 1,435.08% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 03
ASTE: Analyst Day Framework Will Support Upside Under Stable Core Assumptions
Analysts have maintained their $71.75 price target for Astec Industries, making only minor adjustments to inputs such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions, without changing their overall view of the stock. What's in the News Astec Industries plans an Analyst and Investor Day focused on its strategic priorities, operational initiatives, and long term growth framework, giving you a structured look at how management is thinking about the business (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 19
ASTE: Stable Assumptions And Future P/E Support Continued Upside Potential
Analysts maintained their $71.75 price target for Astec Industries, as only minor model adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E left their overall valuation view essentially unchanged. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Model fair value remains steady at $71.75, indicating no change in the headline valuation output.Narrative Update • Apr 05
ASTE: Higher Future P E Assumptions Will Support Long Term Upside
Astec Industries' analyst price target has been adjusted from $73.67 to $71.75. This change reflects analysts' updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Mar 22
ASTE: Higher Assumed Profitability And Lower Future P/E Will Support Long Term Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Astec Industries from $75.50 to about $73.67. This reflects updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Mar 07
ASTE: Higher Assumed Profitability Will Support Stronger Long Term Fair Value Outlook
Analysts have lifted their price target for Astec Industries from $56.50 to $75.50, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E multiples that point to a higher assessed fair value for the shares. Valuation Changes Fair Value: revised from $56.50 to $75.50, indicating a higher assessed value per share.Seeking Alpha • Feb 23
Astec Industries' Surge Was Well-Deserved, And More Upside Is Warranted
Summary Astec Industries remains a soft ‘buy’ after a 63.5% gain since April 2023, supported by attractive valuation and acquisition-driven growth. Recent results show Q3 revenue up 20.1% to $350.1M, with EBITDA rising to $27.1M, though much of the growth is acquisition-related. Organic growth stands at 5.9%, but backlog contraction and macro headwinds suggest near-term softness, partially offset by infrastructure spending tailwinds. ASTE trades at the lowest price-to-operating-cash-flow among peers, with 2025 EBITDA guided to $132–$142M, and further impact expected from the CWMF acquisition. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Feb 21
ASTE: Stable Long Term Assumptions Will Support Measured Fair Value Outlook
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target for Astec Industries, trimming it by about $1 to reflect slightly lower assumed future P/E multiples and minor adjustments to the discount rate and long term profitability assumptions. Valuation Changes Fair Value: $56.50 remains unchanged, with no revision to the estimated intrinsic value per share.Narrative Update • Feb 04
ASTE: Steady Long Term Assumptions Will Support Balanced Fair Value Outlook
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Astec Industries at US$56.50. They have made only very small adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, rather than any meaningful change in their overall view of the company.Analysis Article • Jan 29
Astec Industries, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ASTE) Business And Shares Still Trailing The Industry
When you see that almost half of the companies in the Machinery industry in the United States have price-to-sales...Narrative Update • Jan 21
ASTE: Completed Buyback And Steady Assumptions Will Support Further Upside
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Astec Industries at US$56.50, with only minor adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. This reflects a broadly steady view of the company’s long term outlook.Narrative Update • Jan 07
ASTE: Completed Buyback And Stable Assumptions Will Support Further Upside
Analysts have modestly revised their price assumptions for Astec Industries, adjusting their models to reflect a slightly higher discount rate and future P/E expectations. This in turn feeds through to a recalibrated analyst price target in line with updated views on risk and earnings power.Analysis Article • Jan 01
Is Astec Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTE) Trading At A 25% Discount?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Astec Industries fair value estimate is US$57.82 Astec...Narrative Update • Dec 15
ASTE: Lower Risk And Buyback Completion Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target on Astec Industries modestly higher to about $56.50, citing slightly lower perceived risk and a stable outlook for long term growth and profitability. What's in the News Astec Industries reported that between July 1, 2025 and September 30, 2025, it repurchased zero shares under its existing buyback program, indicating a pause in recent repurchase activity (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Nov 30
ASTE: Higher Discount Rate Will Support Upside Momentum For Shares
Analysts have slightly increased their price target for Astec Industries to $56.50, citing modest adjustments to the discount rate and long-term valuation assumptions. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Remains unchanged at $56.50.Narrative Update • Nov 16
ASTE: Raised Profit Margin Forecast Will Drive Shares Higher
Narrative Update on Astec Industries: Analyst Price Target Revision Analysts have raised their price target for Astec Industries from $54.50 to $56.50. They cite improved profit margin forecasts, which offset slightly reduced revenue growth expectations.Analysis Article • Nov 12
We Think Astec Industries' (NASDAQ:ASTE) Profit Is Only A Baseline For What They Can Achieve
Even though Astec Industries, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:ASTE ) recent earnings release was robust, the market didn't seem to...Narrative Update • Nov 01
ASTE: Share Buyback Completion And Steady Outlook Will Drive Future Upside
Astec Industries' analyst price target remains unchanged at $54.50. Analysts maintain their outlook based on stable assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin, and future earnings multiples.Narrative Update • Oct 18
US Infrastructure Bills And Urban Investment Will Fuel Sustainable Construction
Astec Industries’ analyst price target has increased from $52.00 to $54.50, as analysts cite slightly improved growth and valuation assumptions. What's in the News Astec Industries completed the repurchase of 833,087 shares, representing 3.64% of shares outstanding, for $34.28 million as part of the buyback program announced on July 30, 2018 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Oct 04
US Infrastructure Bills And Urban Investment Will Fuel Sustainable Construction
Analysts have raised their price target for Astec Industries from $48 to $52. They cited improved profit margin projections, which offset slightly lower expectations for revenue growth.Narrative Update • Aug 27
US Infrastructure Bills And Urban Investment Will Fuel Sustainable Construction
Despite a notable reduction in revenue growth forecasts and a higher future P/E multiple, the consensus analyst price target for Astec Industries has increased from $44.50 to $48.00. Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for Astec Industries The Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen from $44.50 to $48.00.Analysis Article • Aug 01
Astec Industries (NASDAQ:ASTE) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.13
The board of Astec Industries, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ASTE ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 29th of August...Analysis Article • Jul 17
We Think Astec Industries (NASDAQ:ASTE) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...New Narrative • May 28
North American Infrastructure And Aftermarket Focus Will Drive Stability
Expansion in aftermarket parts and the TerraSource acquisition are set to strengthen margins, diversify markets, and offer greater earnings stability.Analysis Article • May 25
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Astec Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTE)?
While Astec Industries, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ASTE ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a significant share...Analysis Article • May 06
Astec Industries (NASDAQ:ASTE) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.13
Astec Industries, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ASTE ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.13 per share on the 30th of May...Seeking Alpha • Apr 30
Astec Industries Just Earned A Rare Double-Upgrade
Summary Astec Industries has shown significant improvement, with Q1 2025 revenue up 6.5% and earnings per share rising from $0.15 to $0.62. Despite past bearish ratings, recent performance and a strategic acquisition of TerraSource Holdings justify upgrading Astec Industries to a soft 'buy'. ASTE's Infrastructure Solutions segment grew 16.7%, offsetting weaknesses in Materials Solutions, and management's initiatives are clearly paying off. Risks include potential tariff impacts and a declining backlog, but management's proactive measures and optimistic outlook support the bullish stance. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Apr 16
Astec Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTE) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks
With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.6x Astec Industries, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ASTE ) may be sending bullish signals at...Analysis Article • Feb 25
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Astec Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTE)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Astec Industries fair value estimate is US$33.04 Current share...Analysis Article • Jan 19
Investors Will Want Astec Industries' (NASDAQ:ASTE) Growth In ROCE To Persist
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Dec 18
What Does Astec Industries, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ASTE) Share Price Indicate?
Astec Industries, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ASTE ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth of...Analysis Article • Nov 26
Further Upside For Astec Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTE) Shares Could Introduce Price Risks After 25% Bounce
Astec Industries, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ASTE ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 25% after a shaky period...Analysis Article • Oct 29
Astec Industries (NASDAQ:ASTE) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.13
The board of Astec Industries, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ASTE ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.13 per share on the...Seeking Alpha • Oct 28
Astec Industries: Still Driving Down An Ugly Path
Summary Despite Astec Industries' attractive pricing, ongoing financial instability and declining profitability justify maintaining a 'sell' rating until signs of recovery emerge. Revenue and profits have declined, with a significant net loss and reduced operating cash flow, highlighting the company's deteriorating financial condition. The backlog continues to shrink, indicating persistent challenges, though analysts foresee potential improvement in upcoming financial results. Stability and improved financial metrics in the next quarter could prompt an upgrade to 'hold,' but caution remains warranted for now. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Sep 05
Is Astec Industries (NASDAQ:ASTE) Using Too Much Debt?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...Analysis Article • Aug 03
Astec Industries (NASDAQ:ASTE) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.13
The board of Astec Industries, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ASTE ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.13 per share on the...Analysis Article • Jul 15
Why Astec Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTE) Could Be Worth Watching
While Astec Industries, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ASTE ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of...Seeking Alpha • Jun 21
Astec Industries: Expect Underperformance To Continue For As Long As Backlog Is Declining
Summary Astec Industries has been underperforming the broader market by quite a bit in recent months due to weak financial results. Despite improved 2023 fiscal year results, 2024 is showing signs of trouble with falling backlog and declining revenue and profits. The company's valuation looks fairly valued compared to similar firms, but with ongoing issues, keeping the 'sell' rating for now seems prudent. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • May 04
Astec Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTE) Stocks Pounded By 26% But Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing
Astec Industries, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ASTE ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough...Analysis Article • May 03
Astec Industries (NASDAQ:ASTE) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.13
The board of Astec Industries, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ASTE ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 31st of May, with...Analysis Article • Apr 25
Astec Industries (NASDAQ:ASTE) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Shareholder Returns
| ASTE | US Machinery | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -5.9% | -3.5% | 0.5% |
| 1Y | 18.1% | 42.4% | 25.4% |
Return vs Industry: ASTE underperformed the US Machinery industry which returned 42.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: ASTE underperformed the US Market which returned 25.4% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| ASTE volatility | |
|---|---|
| ASTE Average Weekly Movement | 7.3% |
| Machinery Industry Average Movement | 6.5% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.0% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: ASTE has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: ASTE's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 4,468 | Jaco van der Merwe | www.astecindustries.com |
Astec Industries, Inc. designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and services equipment and components used primarily in road building and related construction activities worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Infrastructure Solutions and Materials Solutions. The Infrastructure Solutions segment offers asphalt plants, cold central plant recycles systems, and soil remediation plants; concrete batch plants, liquid asphalt terminals, and thermal fluid heaters; asphalt pavers, material transfer vehicles, and milling machines; and industrial automation controls and telematics platforms, as well as engineering and environmental permitting, various plants components, polymer plants, heat recovery units, industrial and asphalt burners and systems, wood chippers and grinders, and blower trucks and trailers,.
Astec Industries, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| ASTE fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$1.13b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$25.80m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.48b |
44.5x
P/E Ratio0.8x
P/S RatioIs ASTE overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| ASTE income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$1.48b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.09b |
| Gross Profit | US$389.70m |
| Other Expenses | US$363.90m |
| Earnings | US$25.80m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 1.12 |
| Gross Margin | 26.38% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.75% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 57.9% |
How did ASTE perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.0%
Current Dividend Yield46%
Payout RatioDoes ASTE pay a reliable dividends?
See ASTE dividend history and benchmarks| Astec Industries dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | May 13 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | May 29 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 2 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 14 days |
Does ASTE pay a reliable dividends?
See ASTE dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/14 22:53 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/14 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Astec Industries, Inc. is covered by 13 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Walter Liptak | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| Eric Prouty | Canaccord Genuity |
| Jason Ursaner | CJS Securities, Inc. |