Equities Analysts Issue Forecasts for ASTE FY2026 Earnings

Astec Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTE) – Equities researchers at Sidoti dropped their FY2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Astec Industries in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, August 6th. Sidoti analyst S. Ferazani now forecasts that the industrial products company will post earnings of $3.36 per share for the year, down from their previous forecast of $3.63. The consensus estimate for Astec Industries’ current full-year earnings is $3.63 per share. Sidoti also issued estimates for Astec Industries’ Q4 2026 earnings at $1.37 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $3.84 EPS.

Astec Industries (NASDAQ:ASTE) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The industrial products company reported $0.94 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.04 by ($0.10). The company had revenue of $408.10 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $405.50 million. Astec Industries had a net margin of 1.26% and a return on equity of 10.26%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.72 earnings per share.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Astec Industries in a research report on Tuesday. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Astec Industries from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, July 6th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut shares of Astec Industries from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, July 4th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Buy”.

Astec Industries Stock Down 1.9%

Shares of NASDAQ ASTE opened at $44.18 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.02 billion, a P/E ratio of 51.98, a PEG ratio of 1.13 and a beta of 1.36. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $54.41 and its 200 day moving average is $54.82. Astec Industries has a 52 week low of $39.44 and a 52 week high of $65.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53, a quick ratio of 1.00 and a current ratio of 2.52.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. iSAM Funds UK Ltd bought a new position in shares of Astec Industries in the third quarter worth about $50,000. Farther Finance Advisors LLC increased its position in Astec Industries by 8,994.1% during the 4th quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 1,546 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $67,000 after purchasing an additional 1,529 shares in the last quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC lifted its stake in Astec Industries by 412.0% in the 2nd quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 2,212 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $92,000 after purchasing an additional 1,780 shares during the last quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd bought a new position in Astec Industries in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $127,000. Finally, LSV Asset Management acquired a new stake in Astec Industries in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $182,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.16% of the company’s stock.

Astec Industries Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Investors of record on Monday, August 10th will be paid a $0.13 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 10th. This represents a $0.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.2%. Astec Industries’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 61.18%.

Key Headlines Impacting Astec Industries

Here are the key news stories impacting Astec Industries this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Astec forecast 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $160 million to $175 million, suggesting meaningful profit potential. Management cited asphalt plant delivery timing shifts, which could defer some results but may support future revenue recognition. Astec forecasts 2026 adjusted EBITDA
• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter revenue was $408.1 million, exceeding the approximately $405.5 million analyst consensus. EPS also improved from the year-earlier period, indicating underlying earnings growth despite the quarterly shortfall. Astec Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Astec was included in a list of dividend stocks highlighted for investors seeking August income. The coverage may attract attention from income-oriented investors, although the article does not provide a new dividend announcement or change in payout policy. Dividend stocks for August income
• Negative Sentiment: Second-quarter EPS was $0.94, below consensus estimates ranging from $1.04 to $1.05. The miss, combined with relatively thin net margins, is likely the primary near-term pressure on the stock. Astec Q2 earnings miss estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Plant delivery shifts create uncertainty around the timing of revenue and earnings, while the shares’ elevated valuation—about 52 times earnings—leaves less room for execution disappointments.

Astec Industries Company Profile

Astec Industries, Inc is a designer and manufacturer of specialized equipment for infrastructure-related markets. Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the company develops, engineers and produces machinery for asphalt road-building, aggregate processing, concrete production, underground mining, landscaping and utility installation. Astec’s product portfolio includes asphalt plants, portable crushers, conveyors, screening plants, mixers, continuous miners and related support equipment.

Organized into multiple operating segments—Roadbuilding; Aggregate & Mining; Energy; and Pavement Preservation & Maintenance—Astec Industries serves contractors and municipalities that build and maintain transportation, energy and utility networks.