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Earnings analysis · 10-Q

ASTE earnings analysis

Filed May 6, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

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Astec Industries reported Q1 2026 results with net sales of $396.3 million, a 20.3% year-over-year increase, and gross profit of $99.1 million, increasing 7.3% from the previous year. However, the company faced a…

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Astec Industries reported Q1 2026 results with net sales of $396.3 million, a 20.3% year-over-year increase, and gross profit of $99.1 million, increasing 7.3% from the previous year. However, the company faced a significant drop in EPS, reporting $0.06 per share, down 90.3% from Q1 2025, primarily due to higher operating costs and reduced operating income.

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Gross and operating margin

How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.

27% Gross margin Operating margin May 2021 May 2026

One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.

From revenue to operating profit

Where each $100 of revenue went in this report.

Of every $100 of revenue Cost of sales $75 Operating expenses $23 Left as operating profit $2

Cost of sales, operating expenses, and what remained. Figures are rounded to whole dollars.

How we read each report

Our analysis across the last few reports.

Read as bullish Read as bearish May 2021 May 2026

Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.

Reported figures

Earnings per share
$0.06
Segment
Infrastructure Solutions
Segment
Materials Solutions

What stood out

  • Net Sales Up 20.3% YoY

    Q1 2026 net sales increased to $396.3 million, up from $329.4 million in Q1 2025.

  • Gross Profit Increases

    Gross profit for Q1 2026 was $99.1 million, a 7.3% rise compared to $92.4 million in the same period last year.

  • Significant Backlog Growth

    Total backlog at the end of Q1 2026 was $549.2 million, representing a 36.4% increase from $402.6 million in Q1 2025.

  • Materials Solutions Segment Growth

    The Materials Solutions segment grew significantly, with sales up 70.6% to $159.3 million from $93.4 million YoY.

  • Improved Operating Cash Flow

    Net cash provided by operating activities was $40.7 million, up from $20.5 million in Q1 2025.

  • Increased Revenues Despite EPS Decline

    Despite strong revenue figures, diluted EPS fell to $0.06, down 90.3% from $0.62 in Q1 2025.

What to watch

  • Substantial EPS Decline

    Q1 EPS decreased by 90.3%, down from $0.62 in Q1 2025 to $0.06 in Q1 2026.

  • Decreased Operating Profitability

    Income from operations dropped 56.1% to $9.0 million from $20.5 million in the previous year.

  • Rising Cost Pressures

    Increased SG&A expenses rose 25.5%, driven by higher personnel-related costs by $7.8 million.

Management's outlook

Management maintains full year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance in the $170 million to $190 million range.

Earlier filings 4

10-K · February 25, 2026

Astec Industries completed strategic M&A (TerraSource closed July 1, 2025; CWMF closed January 1, 2026) while revenue and profitability improved in FY2025. Full-year revenue rose to $1,410.0 million (from $1,305.0…

10-Q · May 2, 2024

Astec reported Q1 net sales of $309.2 million, down $38.7 million (‑11.1%) from $347.9 million in Q1 2023. Gross profit fell to $76.9 million (24.9% of sales) and operating income declined to $6.3 million (2.0% margin);…

10-Q · November 2, 2023

Astec reported Q3 net sales of $303.1M (vs. $315.2M a year earlier) and a Q3 diluted loss per share of $0.29 (vs. EPS $0.03 a year earlier). Gross profit improved to $69.6M (gross margin ~22.96%) but operating loss…

10-Q · August 3, 2022

Astec Industries reported a significant revenue increase in Q2 2022, achieving $318.2 million, up from $277.6 million in Q2 2021, reflecting a year-over-year growth of approximately 14.0%. However, the company posted a…

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