Astec Industries is executing a debt-funded expansion strategy, with revenue accelerating 23.6% YoY in 2026Q2 to $408.1M, but profitability remains strained as gross margin contracted to 26.2% and net margin sits at just 2.6%.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 5, 2026 | -$0.01-102.1% vs $0.47 | $352M-6.1% vs $375M |
Q3 2026 Aug 5, 2026 | $0.94-9.6% vs $1.04 | $408M+0.6% vs $405M |
Q2 2026 May 6, 2026 | $0.54-38.6% vs $0.88 | $396M+0.8% vs $393M |
Q1 2026 Feb 25, 2026 | $1.06+43.2% vs $0.74 | $401M+7.1% vs $374M |
Astec's Q3 2026 earnings miss estimates as inflation and weak margins hurt profits, prompting a cut to its EBITDA outlook despite a sharp rise in backlog.
Astec Industries NASDAQ: ASTE lowered its full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook after third-quarter results fell short of management's expectations, as delayed asphalt plant shipments and rising material costs weighed on profitability.
Astec Industries (ASTE) reported break-even quarterly earnings per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.5. This compares to earnings of $0.47 per share a year ago.
Third Quarter 2026 Overview (all comparisons are made to the corresponding prior year third quarter unless otherwise specified):
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35.71 | $821.07M | 70.95 | 8.07% | 0.74% | 1.7% | 1.44% | |
| $450.07 | $62.1B | 18.73 | -1.27% | 9.26% | 24.12% | 1.69% | |
| $54.96 | $4.03B | 31.64 | 5.73% | 2.64% | 4.71% | 1.23% | |
| $110.44 | $8B | 27.47 | -13.55% | 2.76% | 6.25% | 1.05% | |
| $22.41 | $804.73M | 31.56 | 2.89% | 1.1% | 3.75% | — | |
| $282.72 | $36.68B | 33.19 | 6.94% | 13.77% | 13% | 0.7% |
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Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 5, 2026·SEC
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Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) reported $1.56B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $1.41B in fiscal year 2025. That is 537% more than the $221.4M of fiscal year 1996.
Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) grew revenue by 13.8% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) earned $11.6M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 0.7% net margin).
Yes. Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) pays a dividend that yields 1.44% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) had a return on equity (ROE) of 1.7% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) generated $77.0M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
