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Astec Industries (ASTE)


Market Price (5/12/2026): $52.76 | Market Cap: $1.2 Bil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment

Astec Industries (ASTE)


Market Price (5/12/2026): $52.76
Market Cap: $1.2 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment

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Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 39%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Circular Economy & Recycling, Water Infrastructure, and Sustainable Infrastructure. Themes include Advanced Recycling Technologies, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -47%

Key risks
ASTE key risks include [1] its declining operating performance and shrinking backlog, Show more.

0 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 39%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Circular Economy & Recycling, Water Infrastructure, and Sustainable Infrastructure. Themes include Advanced Recycling Technologies, Show more.
2 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -47%
3 Key risks
ASTE key risks include [1] its declining operating performance and shrinking backlog, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Astec Industries (ASTE) stock has gained about 10% since 1/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Astec Industries reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter 2025 results and issued optimistic full-year 2026 guidance. The company announced Q4 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $1.06 on February 25, 2026, significantly beating the consensus estimate of $0.74. Net sales reached $400.6 million, surpassing the estimated $381.69 million. This strong performance, coupled with a 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $170 million to $190 million, instilled investor confidence early in the period.

2. The company experienced robust backlog growth, supported by favorable U.S. infrastructure spending. Astec's consolidated backlog increased by 22.5% year-over-year to $514.1 million at the end of 2025 and further to $549.2 million by the end of Q1 2026, representing a 36.4% year-over-year increase. This demand is bolstered by sustained public infrastructure investments in the U.S., with $261 billion, or 75%, of the $347.5 billion allocated federal funds for highways and bridges from the 5-year infrastructure bill, having been allocated as of February 28, 2026.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 8.6% change in ASTE stock from 1/31/2026 to 5/11/2026 was primarily driven by a 102.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120265112026Change
Stock Price ($)48.6152.818.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,3691,4777.9%
Net Income Margin (%)3.5%1.7%-50.1%
P/E Multiple23.247.0102.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2323-0.2%
Cumulative Contribution8.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 5/11/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ASTE8.6% 
Market (SPY)3.6%59.6%
Sector (XLI)6.1%48.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 14.1% change in ASTE stock from 10/31/2025 to 5/11/2026 was primarily driven by a 103.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)103120255112026Change
Stock Price ($)46.2952.8114.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,3101,47712.8%
Net Income Margin (%)3.5%1.7%-50.2%
P/E Multiple23.147.0103.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2323-0.3%
Cumulative Contribution14.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 5/11/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ASTE14.1% 
Market (SPY)5.5%57.1%
Sector (XLI)13.6%55.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 47.4% change in ASTE stock from 4/30/2025 to 5/11/2026 was primarily driven by a 52.3% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)43020255112026Change
Stock Price ($)35.8252.8147.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,3251,47711.5%
Net Income Margin (%)1.1%1.7%52.3%
P/E Multiple53.847.0-12.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2323-0.5%
Cumulative Contribution47.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2025 to 5/11/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ASTE47.4% 
Market (SPY)30.4%56.7%
Sector (XLI)35.2%57.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 33.0% change in ASTE stock from 4/30/2023 to 5/11/2026 was primarily driven by a 16.0% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020235112026Change
Stock Price ($)39.6952.8133.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,2741,47715.9%
P/S Multiple0.70.816.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2323-1.1%
Cumulative Contribution33.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2023 to 5/11/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ASTE33.0% 
Market (SPY)78.7%44.2%
Sector (XLI)83.0%56.5%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
ASTE Return20%-40%-7%-8%31%23%-2%
Peers Return16%7%37%29%23%23%232%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%8%97%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ASTE Win Rate42%33%58%33%58%60% 
Peers Win Rate55%45%53%62%58%64% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%60% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ASTE Max Drawdown-12%-55%-26%-22%-10%0% 
Peers Max Drawdown-4%-23%-10%-4%-25%-1% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-7% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: CAT, FSS, GBX, CMI, PCAR.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 5/11/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventASTES&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-37.6%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven60.2%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven650 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-17.4%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven21.0%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven12 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-38.6%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven62.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven80 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-45.4%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven83.2%23.7%
  Time to Breakeven590 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-18.6%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven22.8%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven10 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-24.0%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.5%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven57 days15 days

Compare to CAT, FSS, GBX, CMI, PCAR

In The Past

Astec Industries's stock fell -9.3% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 10.2% gain to breakeven.

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EventASTES&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-37.6%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven60.2%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven650 days24 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-38.6%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven62.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven80 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-45.4%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven83.2%23.7%
  Time to Breakeven590 days105 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-24.0%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.5%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven57 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-29.4%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven41.6%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven141 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-26.3%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.7%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven257 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-50.0%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven100.1%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven906 days1085 days

Compare to CAT, FSS, GBX, CMI, PCAR

In The Past

Astec Industries's stock fell -9.3% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 10.2% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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About Astec Industries (ASTE)

Astec 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.

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Here are 1-2 brief analogies for Astec Industries:

  • Caterpillar for road construction factories and aggregate processing.

  • The 'factory builder' for roads, from crushing rocks to laying asphalt, much like a specialized Caterpillar.

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  • Asphalt Plants: Equipment used for producing various types of asphalt mixes for road construction.
  • Asphalt Pavers & Material Transfer Vehicles: Machinery designed for efficiently laying asphalt on roads and transferring material on job sites.
  • Concrete Batch Plants & Mixers: Systems for producing and mixing concrete for construction projects.
  • Crushing & Screening Equipment: Machinery that breaks down large materials and separates them by size.
  • Conveying & Bulk Material Handling Solutions: Systems for efficiently moving and managing large quantities of materials.
  • Milling Machines & Soil Stabilizing-Reclaiming Machinery: Equipment for removing existing pavement surfaces and preparing or improving soil for new construction.
  • Industrial Heating & Burning Systems: Provides various heaters, hot oil units, and burners for industrial processes and asphalt production.
  • Wood Chippers & Grinders: Equipment for processing wood waste and other organic materials into smaller pieces.
  • Plant Automation & Control Systems: Integrated systems for monitoring and controlling the operations of various processing plants.
  • Engineering & Consulting Services: Offers design, environmental permitting, and general advisory services for construction and material processing projects.

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Astec Industries (symbol: ASTE) sells primarily to other companies and governmental agencies. The provided company description does not list specific named customer companies; rather, it identifies the following categories of organizations as its major customers:
  • Asphalt producers
  • Highway and heavy equipment contractors
  • Ready mix concrete producers
  • Contractors in the construction and demolition recycling markets
  • Governmental agencies

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Jaco G. van der Merwe, President & CEO

Jaco G. van der Merwe became the President & CEO of Astec Industries in January 2023, also joining the corporation's Board of Directors. He originally joined Astec in 2016 as Group President of the Energy Group, later becoming responsible for the Infrastructure Solutions Group in 2019. Prior to Astec, Mr. van der Merwe spent over 18 years with Epiroc (formerly part of Atlas Copco), where he held various global leadership positions in manufacturing, sales, marketing, aftermarket support, and general management, leading and integrating several successful acquisitions. He holds a background in Metallurgical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration.

Brian J. Harris, Chief Financial Officer

Brian J. Harris was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Astec Industries, effective October 7, 2024. His extensive experience includes serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Summit Materials, Inc. from October 2013 to February 2023. Before Summit Materials, he was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Bausch + Lomb Corporation from 2009 to 2013, and he held various positions at the Gates Corporation from 1996 to 2009. Mr. Harris earned his Bachelor of Accounting degree from Glasgow University.

Heinrich Jonker, Vice President Finance – Infrastructure Solutions

Heinrich Jonker serves as the Vice President Finance – Infrastructure Solutions for Astec Industries. He previously held the role of Interim Chief Financial Officer for the company. Mr. Jonker has nearly twenty years of public company experience and, prior to Astec, held multiple financial leadership roles within Epiroc (formerly part of Atlas Copco), including Vice President Controlling & Finance.

Michael Norris, Group President of Materials Solutions

Michael Norris was named Group President of Materials Solutions in November 2023. He joined Astec in January 2018, serving as Vice President of International from October 2019 and later as Senior Vice President of International & Aftermarket Sales starting January 2021. Prior to Astec, Mr. Norris was the VP of Global Aftermarket for Filtec Ltd. for two years. He also spent 28 years in the Mining and Construction industry, holding various leadership roles at Sandvik Mining & Construction and Boart Longyear. Mr. Norris holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration.

Terrell Gilbert, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary

Terrell Gilbert joined Astec Industries in March 2024 as General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary. Before his tenure at Astec, he served as Deputy General Counsel of Mohawk Industries, Inc.

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The key risks to Astec Industries' business include:
  1. Dependence on Economic Cycles and Government Infrastructure Spending: Astec Industries' financial performance is highly susceptible to global economic downturns and fluctuations in government infrastructure spending. Decreases in such spending or broader economic contractions directly and adversely impact the company's revenues and operating results. The impending expiration of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 in October 2026 introduces further uncertainty regarding future project flow.

  2. Macroeconomic Headwinds and Cost Pressures: The company faces significant challenges from ongoing macroeconomic pressures, including inflationary pressures, disruptions in the global supply chain, and labor shortages. These factors, coupled with increased production costs for key materials such as steel, aluminum, and copper, are negatively affecting Astec's gross profit and EBITDA margins. Additionally, rising interest rates and the potential for a recession contribute to investor concerns regarding the company's financial outlook.

  3. Intense Competition: Astec Industries operates within a highly competitive and dynamic construction equipment market. The presence of strong competitors, such as Komatsu, poses a substantial threat. This competitive landscape requires continuous innovation and strategic positioning to maintain market share and profitability.

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Astec Industries, Inc. operates in significant global and regional addressable markets for its road building and related construction equipment.

Infrastructure Solutions Segment

For the products and services within Astec's Infrastructure Solutions segment, such as asphalt plants, asphalt pavers, and concrete batch plants, the addressable markets are substantial:

  • Asphalt Mixing Plants: The global asphalt mixing plant market was valued at approximately USD 5.21 billion in 2023, with some projections estimating it at USD 5.65 billion in 2025, growing to USD 7.73 billion by 2034. The North American market for asphalt mixing plants was valued at USD 1.01 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 1.66 billion by 2035. The U.S. alone generated approximately USD 1.269 million in equipment revenue in 2024, representing about 23.6% of the global market share.
  • Asphalt Pavers: The global asphalt pavers market was valued at approximately USD 2.17 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 3.32 billion by 2034. Another estimate shows the global market reached USD 3.34 billion in 2025, expanding to USD 5.95 billion by 2032. The North America asphalt paver market was valued at US$ 517.19 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 686.85 million by 2031. The U.S. asphalt pavers market size was USD 288 million.
  • Concrete Batch Plants: The global concrete batch plants market size was valued at USD 3.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 5.4 billion by 2034. Another report valued the global concrete batching plant market at USD 3.79 billion in 2024, projected to reach USD 4.91 billion by 2032. The U.S. concrete batch plants market was worth over USD 1.03 billion in 2024. North America holds a significant share, estimated at 20-28.5% of the global market in 2025.

Materials Solutions Segment

For the crushing, screening, and mineral processing equipment offered by Astec's Materials Solutions segment, the addressable market sizes include:

  • Crushing, Screening, and Mineral Processing Equipment: The global crushing, screening, and mineral processing equipment market size was valued at USD 23.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 35.3 billion by 2033. Another estimate places the global market size at USD 20.6141 billion in 2020, projected to reach USD 40.5585 million by 2032. North America holds a significant share, accounting for approximately 28.6% of the global market share in 2024.

Overall Road Construction Equipment Market

More broadly, the global road construction equipment market, which encompasses many of Astec's products, was valued at approximately USD 192.84 billion in 2024, with projections indicating it could reach USD 256.01 billion by 2031. The U.S. road construction equipment market alone was valued at USD 100 billion in 2024, with expectations to reach USD 150 billion by 2033.

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Astec Industries (ASTE) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key factors:

  1. Strong Backlog and Order Trends: The company has reported a significant and growing backlog, which provides a solid foundation for future revenue. Astec's backlog reached $514.1 million, marking a 22.5% year-over-year increase, indicating a strong pipeline for upcoming sales. Management has also noted positive order trends, contributing to an optimistic outlook for realizing future revenue from existing orders.
  2. Strategic Acquisitions: Recent acquisitions, specifically TerraSource and CWMF, are anticipated to contribute substantially to Astec's annual revenue. These acquisitions are projected to add over $200 million in annual revenue, with CWMF expected to be accretive from day one. This inorganic growth strategy expands Astec's market reach and product offerings.
  3. Growth in Aftermarket Parts and Service Sales: Astec Industries has prioritized the expansion of its aftermarket parts and service business. This strategic focus is already yielding results, with parts sales increasing by 11.5% for the full year 2025, reaching $432.7 million and accounting for 30.7% of total net sales. The continued emphasis on this higher-margin, recurring revenue stream is expected to contribute to consistent revenue growth.
  4. Federal Infrastructure Funding and Large Project Demand: The company anticipates multi-year demand driven by federal infrastructure funding, healthy state and local budgets, and large construction projects, including data centers. Management has expressed confidence in capturing this sustained demand within both its Infrastructure Solutions and Materials Solutions segments, which aligns with government spending on road building and related construction activities.
  5. Favorable Pricing and Product/Volume Mix: Astec has benefited from favorable pricing and a positive volume and product mix, which have contributed to past revenue and EBITDA growth. The company's ability to maintain pricing discipline and optimize its product offerings to meet market demand is expected to continue supporting revenue expansion.

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Share Repurchases

  • As of December 31, 2021, Astec Industries had approximately $126.0 million remaining under a previously authorized share repurchase program of $150.0 million.
  • No shares were repurchased under the plan during 2021.

Share Issuance

  • Information available for the period does not indicate any significant share issuances. Shares outstanding remained stable from 2021 to 2025.

Outbound Investments

  • Astec Industries completed the acquisition of TerraSource Holdings, LLC on July 1, 2025, which is expected to add over $150 million in annual revenue and enhance its Materials Solutions segment and aftermarket parts business.
  • The company acquired CWMF Corporation, a manufacturer of asphalt plant equipment and parts with approximately $50 million in annual revenues, with the definitive agreement announced in December 2025 and completion in January 2026.
  • Collectively, the acquisitions of TerraSource and CWMF represent over $200 million of annual revenue for Astec.

Capital Expenditures

  • For the full year 2025, Astec Industries reported capital expenditures of $28.7 million.
  • In the second quarter of 2023, capital expenditure investments totaled $9.1 million, primarily aimed at increasing capacity and improving efficiency.
  • Astec anticipates capital expenditures for the full year 2026 to be between $40 million and $50 million, with a focus on operational improvement projects, improved quality, and automation.

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Financials

ASTECATFSSGBXCMIPCARMedian
NameAstec In.Caterpil.Federal .Greenbri.Cummins PACCAR  
Mkt Price52.81926.79117.3850.18702.66112.96115.17
Mkt Cap1.2429.57.11.697.259.533.3
Rev LTM1,47770,7552,3422,89633,89427,78015,338
Op Inc LTM5411,6573922143,8512,7511,571
FCF LTM377,9012912302,6713,0991,481
FCF 3Y Avg268,687225131,7453,038985
CFO LTM8212,3203194723,9334,4772,203
CFO 3Y Avg5712,3192583332,9634,5111,648

Growth & Margins

ASTECATFSSGBXCMIPCARMedian
NameAstec In.Caterpil.Federal .Greenbri.Cummins PACCAR  
Rev Chg LTM11.5%11.8%23.3%-17.5%0.1%-14.2%5.8%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg3.7%5.0%16.5%-6.9%4.2%-2.6%3.9%
Rev Chg Q20.3%22.2%34.9%-22.9%2.7%-8.9%11.5%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM4.7%4.7%7.4%-5.7%0.7%-2.3%2.7%
Op Inc Chg LTM-19.2%-3.9%34.4%-42.7%8.1%-36.8%-11.5%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg23.9%8.7%31.8%24.1%48.5%-9.4%24.0%
Op Mgn LTM3.7%16.5%16.7%7.4%11.4%9.9%10.6%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg3.9%18.7%15.2%8.3%8.5%13.4%10.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-1.0%-0.0%0.3%-1.6%-0.1%-0.5%-0.3%
CFO/Rev LTM5.5%17.4%13.6%16.3%11.6%16.1%14.9%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg4.1%18.4%12.8%10.3%8.7%14.3%11.6%
FCF/Rev LTM2.5%11.2%12.4%8.0%7.9%11.2%9.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg1.8%13.0%11.1%0.9%5.1%9.6%7.4%

Valuation

ASTECATFSSGBXCMIPCARMedian
NameAstec In.Caterpil.Federal .Greenbri.Cummins PACCAR  
Mkt Cap1.2429.57.11.697.259.533.3
P/S0.86.13.10.52.92.12.5
P/Op Inc22.436.818.37.225.221.622.0
P/EBIT20.233.819.25.923.721.620.9
P/E47.045.526.410.536.424.031.4
P/CFO14.834.922.43.324.713.318.6
Total Yield3.1%2.8%4.3%12.2%3.9%6.6%4.1%
Dividend Yield1.0%0.6%0.5%2.7%1.1%2.4%1.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg3.0%4.4%4.1%0.8%3.2%5.1%3.7%
D/E0.30.10.11.20.10.30.2
Net D/E0.30.10.10.90.10.10.1

Returns

ASTECATFSSGBXCMIPCARMedian
NameAstec In.Caterpil.Federal .Greenbri.Cummins PACCAR  
1M Rtn-13.7%17.4%2.0%-3.1%14.0%-11.2%-0.5%
3M Rtn-8.1%25.1%0.7%-6.8%17.2%-11.0%-3.0%
6M Rtn15.1%63.0%4.5%18.8%46.2%16.3%17.5%
12M Rtn35.0%187.7%31.8%16.2%133.4%27.8%33.4%
3Y Rtn41.2%362.8%128.2%104.4%246.3%73.5%116.3%
1M Excs Rtn-22.5%8.7%-6.7%-11.9%5.3%-19.9%-9.3%
3M Excs Rtn-14.6%18.7%-5.8%-13.2%10.8%-17.4%-9.5%
6M Excs Rtn6.1%53.0%-4.2%9.8%42.7%6.8%8.3%
12M Excs Rtn5.3%158.0%0.8%-15.6%102.7%-4.3%3.0%
3Y Excs Rtn-46.7%278.4%48.0%28.7%157.2%-4.8%38.4%

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Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Infrastructure Solutions1,0961,0421,016990939
Materials Solutions772800720669639
Corporate and Other 771677650535
Elimination of intercompany receivables -999-884-921-906
Elimination of investment in subsidiaries -522-481-457-330
Other -32-30-22-27
Elimination of intercompany profit in inventory  -3-2-3
Total1,8681,0591,014906848


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$52.81 
Market Cap ($ Bil)1.2 
First Trading Date06/19/1986 
Distance from 52W High-18.8% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$57.15$49.61
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA-7.6%6.5%
 3M1YR
Volatility51.3%39.2%
Downside Capture1.200.86
Upside Capture160.23155.80
Correlation (SPY)48.6%51.4%
ASTE Betas & Captures as of 4/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.501.821.631.591.631.19
Up Beta2.372.001.952.061.961.13
Down Beta2.101.771.861.381.580.97
Up Capture107%145%200%195%204%218%
Bmk +ve Days15223166141428
Stock +ve Days14213564128376
Down Capture104%206%105%123%130%108%
Bmk -ve Days4183056108321
Stock -ve Days7212860122375

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ASTE
ASTE36.3%39.4%0.87-
Sector ETF (XLI)30.6%15.6%1.5157.6%
Equity (SPY)28.1%12.5%1.7856.6%
Gold (GLD)42.9%26.9%1.3011.5%
Commodities (DBC)48.6%18.0%2.14-13.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)13.6%13.5%0.7033.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-22.4%41.7%-0.5023.4%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ASTE
ASTE-6.1%42.2%-0.02-
Sector ETF (XLI)12.8%17.4%0.5858.3%
Equity (SPY)12.9%17.1%0.5947.9%
Gold (GLD)21.2%17.9%0.965.9%
Commodities (DBC)13.5%19.1%0.589.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.6%18.8%0.0939.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)8.5%56.0%0.3618.8%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ASTE
ASTE1.9%42.1%0.19-
Sector ETF (XLI)14.0%20.0%0.6256.8%
Equity (SPY)15.0%17.9%0.7247.5%
Gold (GLD)13.4%15.9%0.701.4%
Commodities (DBC)9.5%17.7%0.4518.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.6%20.7%0.2434.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)68.1%66.9%1.0712.6%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date4302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.6 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 415202620.8%
Average Daily Volume0.2 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.9 days
Basic Shares Quantity22.9 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares2.6%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/6/2026-14.5%  
2/25/20264.8%5.8%-6.0%
11/5/2025-2.2%-3.6%-2.3%
8/6/2025-2.5%10.0%16.7%
2/26/202513.9%9.6%17.6%
11/6/202414.4%14.4%14.5%
8/7/2024-0.3%4.4%-1.2%
2/28/20246.5%12.2%20.0%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive101411
# Negative947
Median Positive5.4%6.3%14.6%
Median Negative-6.1%-12.7%-10.3%
Max Positive14.4%31.8%29.1%
Max Negative-22.2%-20.6%-25.4%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/06/202610-Q
12/31/202502/25/202610-K
09/30/202511/05/202510-Q
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202504/29/202510-Q
12/31/202402/26/202510-K
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202302/28/202410-K
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202305/04/202310-Q
12/31/202203/01/202310-K
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
06/30/202208/03/202210-Q

Recent Forward Guidance [BETA]

Latest: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/6/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Adjusted EBITDA170.00 Mil180.00 Mil190.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 180.00 Mil for 2026

Prior: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/25/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Adjusted EBITDA170.00 Mil180.00 Mil190.00 Mil31.4% RaisedGuidance: 137.00 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Gilbert, Edward Terrell JRGC & CORPORATE SECRETARYDirectSell303202661.0797559,543539,126Form
2Snyman, BarendGroup PresidentDirectSell915202547.222,498117,947734,643Form
3Gilbert, Edward Terrell JRGC & CORPORATE SECRETARYDirectSell502202536.4051218,637288,324Form