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ASTE Stock Forecast: Astec Industries, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 12 Oct 2026
$39
+1.99% on the day

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Astec Industries, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $66 — +65.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 42 of 100 as at 12 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$890.0M
Ticker Nerd rank
42 / 100
Median analyst target
$66
Analysts covering
2
Revenue$408.1M+23.6% y/y
Operating income$25.9M
Net income$10.5M
Free cash flow$4.7M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−5.1%
1M
−4.7%
YTD
−8.2%
1Y
−9.9%
From 52W high
−39.0%
From 52W low
+2.0%
$39
$65
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

ASTE stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Astec Industries, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 12 Oct 2026
42 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
91
Quality
67
Volatility
65
Size
45
Momentum
43
Growth
41
Revisions
39
Accruals
35
Issuance
26

Value (91): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Issuance (26): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

ASTE stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ASTE, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$40$50$60$70$80Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26ASTEHigh $78Median $66Low $60

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says2 analysts
2 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $60Median $66High $78

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +65.9% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
1 Apr 2026Freedom BrokerInitiatesBuy$66
27 Feb 2025BairdMaintainsNeutral—
7 Nov 2024BairdMaintainsNeutral—
2 May 2024StifelDowngradeHold—
19 Dec 2023StifelMaintainsBuy—
3 Aug 2023BairdMaintainsNeutral—
8 Apr 2022BairdDowngradeNeutral—
8 Nov 2021Sidoti & Co.UpgradeBuy—
6 May 2021StifelUpgradeBuy—
7 May 2020BairdMaintainsOutperform—
1 Apr 2020BairdUpgradeOutperform—
5 Mar 2020BairdMaintainsNeutral—
5 Mar 2020StifelMaintainsHold—
17 Dec 2019Sidoti & Co.UpgradeBuy—
4 Mar 2019BairdMaintainsNeutral—
24 Oct 2018StifelDowngradeHold—
24 Oct 2018Stifel NicolausDowngradeHold—
25 July 2018BairdMaintainsNeutral—
25 July 2018StifelMaintainsBuy—
25 July 2018Stifel NicolausMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ASTE appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

ASTE vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 12 Oct 2026, Astec Industries, Inc. returned −9.9% against +20.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

ASTE vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130140150Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26ASTES&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

ASTE analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−8.8%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
45.5×

Cheaper than 16% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.6×

Cheaper than 79% of US stocks

Price / book
1.3×

Cheaper than 62% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
9.0×

Cheaper than 41% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
23.6%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−37.1%

Higher than 14% of US stocks

Gross margin
26.2%

Higher than 29% of US stocks

Operating margin
6.3%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Net margin
1.3%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
2.9%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.2%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.3%

Higher than 74% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Astec Industries, Inc. has a market value of $890.0M and an enterprise value of $1.2B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.6B. The latest quarter grew 23.6% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $19.5M, a 1.3% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.85.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $32.4M, after $48.4M of capital spending.

  • Astec Industries, Inc. spent $12.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 23.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: 45.5×; forward P/E: 9.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.35%, paying out 61% of earnings.

  • Astec Industries, Inc. employs 4,468 people — $348K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 11 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

ASTE vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelFarm & Heavy Construction Machinery
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
ASTEAstec Industries, Inc.$890.0M
42
AEBIAebi Schmidt Holding AG$855.7M
14
MTWThe Manitowoc Co., Inc.$772.2M
87
LNNLindsay Corp.$1.2B
57
HYHyster-Yale, Inc.$566.2M
36
WNCWabash National Corp.$535.7M
59
CMCOColumbus McKinnon Corp.$457.0M
28

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News

Latest ASTE news & analysis

Astec Industries' Drop Is Painful But Temporary

Seeking Alpha · 7 Oct 2026positive

Seeking Alpha says Astec Industries remains rated a “buy” despite recent share underperformance and revised guidance, citing acquisition-led growth and strong segment performance. Its backlog rose 57.9% year over year to $601.1 million, while management targets annual revenue growth of 6% or more and annual operating cash flow growth of 25% or more through 2030.

Why it matters — The backlog increase and long-term growth targets provide context for ASTE watchers assessing the company’s performance amid recent underperformance and revised guidance.

TEX or ASTE: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Oct 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published a comparison article examining whether Terex (TEX) or Astec Industries (ASTE) currently offers value investors a better opportunity among Manufacturing - Construction and Mining stocks. The piece weighs the two companies' value characteristics against one another.

Why it matters — ASTE watchers would care because the article provides a direct value-stock comparison that situates Astec Industries against a key manufacturing peer like Terex.

Astec Industries (ASTE) Down 4% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

Zacks Investment Research · 4 Sept 2026neutral

Astec Industries reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has declined 4% since that report. Zacks Investment Research examines what may be next for the company's shares.

Why it matters — ASTE watchers would care because the article assesses the company's stock performance following its latest earnings report.

Implied Volatility Surging for Astec Industries Stock Options

Zacks Investment Research · 14 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research reports that implied volatility is surging for Astec Industries (ASTE) stock options. The article indicates investors should pay close attention to ASTE based on recent movements in the options market.

Why it matters — A watcher of ASTE would care because elevated implied volatility and unusual options-market activity can signal growing market attention or expectations of price movement for the stock.

ASTE Cuts 2026 EBITDA Outlook as Asphalt Order Delays Test Growth

Zacks Investment Research · 7 Aug 2026negative

Astec Industries lowered its 2026 EBITDA outlook, citing delays in asphalt orders that pressure shipment timing. The company noted that Materials Solutions demand and cash flow provide some support.

Why it matters — ASTE watchers would care because the reduced 2026 EBITDA guidance signals softer near-term growth due to asphalt order delays, even as other segments and cash flow offer some offset.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ASTE stock

What is the ASTE stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Astec Industries, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $66, with estimates ranging from $60 to $78. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is ASTE stock a buy right now?

Of the 2 analysts covering Astec Industries, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Astec Industries, Inc. 42 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank ASTE?

As at 12 Oct 2026, Astec Industries, Inc. ranks 42 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (91 of 100).

Will ASTE stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +65.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Astec Industries, Inc. 42 out of 100 as at 12 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the ASTE stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Astec Industries, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ASTE are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $60 to $78 over the next 12 months.

How has ASTE stock performed over the past year?

Astec Industries, Inc. returned -9.9% over the 12 months to 12 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Astec Industries, Inc. do?

Astec Industries, Inc. is a specialized industrial equipment manufacturer focused on infrastructure, aggregates, and mining applications.

What is the latest news on ASTE?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 7 Oct 2026): "Astec Industries' Drop Is Painful But Temporary". Seeking Alpha says Astec Industries remains rated a “buy” despite recent share underperformance and revised guidance, citing acquisition-led growth and strong segment performance. Its backlog rose 57.9% year over year to $601.1 million, while management targets annual revenue growth of 6% or more and annual operating cash flow growth of 25% or more through 2030.

Company

About Astec Industries, Inc.

Astec Industries, Inc. is a specialized industrial equipment manufacturer focused on infrastructure, aggregates, and mining applications. The company designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and services equipment and components used in road building, asphalt and concrete production, material processing, recycling, and bulk handling. Its product portfolio includes asphalt and concrete plants, road construction machinery, crushing and screening systems, conveying and screening equipment, material handling solutions, and related controls and automation technologies. Astec serves customers such as asphalt producers, highway contractors, utility contractors, sand and gravel producers, demolition and recycling firms, mine and quarry operators, and government agencies. Organized around Infrastructure Solutions and Materials Solutions, Astec plays a key role in supplying the equipment and service support that underpin transportation networks, construction activity, and materials processing operations across global markets.

CEO Mr. Jaco G. van der Merwe · 4,468 employees · United States · https://www.astecindustries.com