ASTE Company Profile and Key Details
NASDAQ : ASTE
Astec Industries
$57.83
-1.52-2.56%
At Close 4:00 PM66.5
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Stock Price Today
Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) stock declined over -2.56%, trading at $57.83 on NASDAQ, down from the previous close of $59.35. The stock opened at $59.01, fluctuating between $57.70 and $59.89 in the recent session.
Stock Snapshot
59.35
Prev. Close
1.33B
Market Cap
57.7
Day Low
34.42
P/E Ratio
1.68
EPS (TTM)
-0.33
Cash Flow per Share
59.01
Open
22.92M
Number of Shares
59.885
Day High
98.55%
Free Float in %
28.72
Book Value
167.31K
Volume
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Stock Price History Chart
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | 59.00 | 59.89 | 57.66 | 57.83 | 169.55K |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 61.39 | 62.45 | 60.90 | 61.63 | 156.39K |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 61.12 | 61.36 | 60.17 | 61.10 | 112.67K |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 61.35 | 61.82 | 60.85 | 61.22 | 104.36K |
| Apr 09, 2026 | 58.63 | 61.41 | 58.15 | 61.18 | 152.53K |
| Apr 08, 2026 | 57.78 | 59.43 | 57.21 | 58.95 | 420.26K |
| Apr 07, 2026 | 55.06 | 55.55 | 54.52 | 55.38 | 173.97K |
| Apr 06, 2026 | 54.97 | 55.54 | 54.23 | 55.25 | 138.48K |
| Apr 02, 2026 | 54.64 | 55.45 | 53.58 | 55.06 | 143.08K |
| Apr 01, 2026 | 54.36 | 56.71 | 54.33 | 56.17 | 213.97K |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 52.58 | 54.03 | 51.86 | 53.84 | 192.47K |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 52.93 | 52.93 | 51.19 | 51.49 | 174.03K |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 52.61 | 53.12 | 51.78 | 52.14 | 127.28K |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 54.54 | 55.27 | 53.64 | 54.87 | 156.83K |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 51.75 | 54.58 | 51.75 | 53.80 | 141.84K |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 52.25 | 53.29 | 51.27 | 52.54 | 226.5K |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 51.76 | 51.98 | 49.32 | 49.84 | 840.12K |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 51.77 | 52.32 | 50.75 | 51.51 | 170.51K |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 52.98 | 54.38 | 52.77 | 52.80 | 286.75K |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 53.13 | 53.89 | 52.12 | 53.11 | 229.61K |
Contact Details
About Company
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.
Company Information
| Employees | 4148 |
| Beta | 1.39 |
| Sales or Revenue | $1.34B |
| 5Y Sales Change% | 0.15% |
| Fiscal Year Ends | December |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Industry | Agricultural - Machinery |
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Astec Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTE) closed at $57.83 USD, losing -$1.52 (-2.56%) from the previous close of $59.35. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $32.52 and $64.37. With a market capitalization of about $1.33 billion, Astec Industries, Inc. is classified as a small-cap and shows higher-than-market volatility (beta ~1.39). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 223.23 thousand shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, Astec Industries, Inc. operates in the Industrials sector and the Agricultural - Machinery industry. Led by CEO Jaco G. van der Merwe, the company employs approximately 4,148 people and listed since June 18, 1986. 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.
Technical Performance
Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 10.48%, SMA50 22.81%, SMA200 37.24%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 74.55 (overbought), while the ATR of 2.47 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains hovering near 52-week lows, trading -3.12% below its high and over 110.25% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 178.53 thousand shares is below the 3-month average of 222.47 thousand, indicating normal recent market interest.
Valuation Metrics
Astec Industries, Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 34.36, slightly above the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 0.95 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.96 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at 66.41, also above market averages.
Dividend & Fair Value
Astec Industries, Inc. last paid a dividend of 0.52 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 1.64%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $82.64. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.
Earnings & Analyst Outlook
Astec Industries, Inc. generated EPS of $1.68 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is -3.91%. The latest quarter delivered EPS of -$0.18. The next quarter is forecast at $0.89. Next year's EPS is expected at $11.66. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 0 Strong Buy ratings, 1 Buy ratings, 0 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $66.00 to $66.00. The high target offers 14.13% upside. The low target suggests 14.13% downside. The mean target is $66.00. This offers 14.13% upside. Astec Industries, Inc. earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended November 05, 2025, missed forecasts by -140.78%. The prior quarter beat by 158.82%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include -12.86% in August 07, 2024.
Shareholding & Insider Activity
Astec Industries, Inc. has 22.92 million shares outstanding. The public float is 22.54 million shares, elevated short interest at 3.29% of float. This equals 618.65 thousand shares. The short ratio is 2.77 days. Institutional investors hold 102.58% of the float. Insiders own 1.13%. BROCK J DON holds 2.00 million shares, Brock Benjamin G has 190.94 thousand shares and SMITH W NORMAN has 102.80 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 975.00 shares across 1 transactions.
Financial & Profitability Overview
On valuation metrics, Astec Industries trades at a P/E of 34.36, P/S of 0.95 and P/B of 1.96. The current ratio is 2.49 and quick ratio is 1.07. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 2.21 and cash conversion cycle is 188.37 days. Debt-to-equity is 0.47, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.19.
Quarterly Financial Highlights
The company ended the quarter with $65.50M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $83.10M, and net debt of $23.30M. Total assets were $1.06B, with equity of $653.70M. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $27.80M, free cash flow of - $6.30M, and capital expenditures of - $34.10M.
Price Forecast & Outlook
Our AI price prediction model suggests that Astec Industries, Inc. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 11.78%, with price expected at $64.64 by April 28, 2026, within a range of $61.67 to $67.62 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 191.61%, reaching $168.64 by July 13, 2026, with a range of $168.14 to $171.25. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 12.31%, with price at $64.95 by April 14, 2027, within a range of $62.75 to $67.61.
Key Takeaways
Astec Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTE) shares are up 10.2% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Astec Industries, Inc. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 34.36. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Buy territory and a mean price target of $57.61, suggesting -0.38% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (11.78% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (191.61% over three months), and a longer-term gain (12.31% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) stock price?
Astec Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTE) stock price is $57.83 in the last trading session. During the trading session, ASTE stock reached the peak price of $59.89 while $57.70 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in ASTE stock occurred in the recent session was -2.56% while the dollar amount for the price change in ASTE stock was - $1.52.
ASTE's industry and sector of operation?
The NASDAQ listed ASTE is part of Agricultural - Machinery industry that operates in the broader Industrials sector. Astec Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.
Who are the executives of ASTE?
Mr. Jaco van der Merwe
Group Pres of Infrastructure
Mr. Ben Snyman
Group Pres of Infrastructure
Ms. Rebecca A. Weyenberg
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Barry A. Ruffalo
Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Mr. Timothy A. Averkamp
Group Pres of Materials Solutions Group
Mr. Anshu Pasricha
Gen. Counsel, Corporation Sec. & Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Mark Roth
Senior Vice President of Corporation Devel. & Strategy
Mr. Gregory G. Oswald
Senior Vice President of Global Operational Excellence
Mr. Michael Norris
Senior Vice President of International & Aftermarket Sales
Mr. Siddharth Verma
Chief Technology Officer and Pres of Digital & Innovation
Mr. Sid Verma
Chief Technology Officer and Pres of Digital & Innovation
Mr. Dave Schmit
Chief HR Officer
Mr. Jaco G. van der Merwe
Chief Executive Officer, Pres & Director
Ms. Aletheia D. Silcott
Global Vice President of HR
Mr. Stephen C. Anderson
Senior Vice President of Admin., Investor Relations & Corporation Sec.
Ms. Jamie E. Palm
Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer & Corporation Controller
Barend Snyman
Group Pres of Infrastructure
Group Pres of Infrastructure
Mr. Ben Snyman
Group Pres of Infrastructure
Ms. Rebecca A. Weyenberg
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Barry A. Ruffalo
Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Mr. Timothy A. Averkamp
Group Pres of Materials Solutions Group
Mr. Anshu Pasricha
Gen. Counsel, Corporation Sec. & Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Mark Roth
Senior Vice President of Corporation Devel. & Strategy
Mr. Gregory G. Oswald
Senior Vice President of Global Operational Excellence
Mr. Michael Norris
Senior Vice President of International & Aftermarket Sales
Mr. Siddharth Verma
Chief Technology Officer and Pres of Digital & Innovation
Mr. Sid Verma
Chief Technology Officer and Pres of Digital & Innovation
Mr. Dave Schmit
Chief HR Officer
Mr. Jaco G. van der Merwe
Chief Executive Officer, Pres & Director
Ms. Aletheia D. Silcott
Global Vice President of HR
Mr. Stephen C. Anderson
Senior Vice President of Admin., Investor Relations & Corporation Sec.
Ms. Jamie E. Palm
Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer & Corporation Controller
Barend Snyman
Group Pres of Infrastructure
How ASTE did perform over past 52-week?
ASTE's closing price is 77.83% higher than its 52-week low of $32.52 where as its distance from 52-week high of $64.37 is -10.16%.
How many employees does ASTE have?
Number of ASTE employees currently stands at 4,148.
Link for ASTE official website?
Official Website of ASTE is: https://www.astecindustries.com
How do I contact ASTE?
ASTE could be contacted at phone 423 899 5898 and can also be accessed through its website. ASTE operates from 1725 Shepherd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421, United States.
How many shares of ASTE are traded daily?
ASTE stock volume for the day was 167.31K shares. The average number of ASTE shares traded daily for last 3 months was 223.23K.
What is the market cap of ASTE currently?
The market value of ASTE currently stands at $1.33B with its latest stock price at $57.83 and 22.92M of its shares outstanding.
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