Astec Industries Inc.
S&P 500ASTE/Industrials · Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery/NASDAQ
Dividend Yield
0.90%
$0.52 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
ASTE's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 46.4% earnings payout ratio & 32.7% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 3.9% return on equity & 3.7% operating margin.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 46.4%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 32.7%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 21.8%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
Risks
- Return on Equity: 3.9%Return on equity is below industry norms.
- Operating Margin: 3.7%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.
- Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
Payout & Coverage
Very SafeBalance Sheet
Very SafeProfitability
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SafeAbout Astec Industries Inc.
Astec Industries Inc. designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and services equipment and components primarily used in road building and related construction activities worldwide. The company operates through two main segments: Infrastructure Solutions, which provides asphalt plants, concrete plants, pavers, material handling systems, thermal systems, and heavy equipment for road construction; and Materials Solutions, which offers heavy processing equipment for aggregates, mining, recycling, ports, and bulk handling industries. Its product portfolio exceeds 100 items, serving customers such as asphalt producers, highway contractors, ready-mix concrete producers, quarry operators, and open mine operators. Astec Industries Inc. supports the full road construction process, from material mining and crushing to surface paving and finishing. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the company plays a key role in the infrastructure, aggregates, and mining sectors by delivering specialized machinery that enhances operational efficiency for global construction and materials processing markets.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
0.90%
Annual Dividend
$0.52
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
46.43%
FCF Payout Ratio
32.70%
52-Week Range
$37.82 - $65.69
Dividend History (2016–2025)
ASTE annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
ASTE earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 13, 2026
Last Payment Date
May 29, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
2.00%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
3.40%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
2.66%
3-Year Total Growth
6.12%
5-Year Total Growth
18.18%
10-Year Total Growth
30.00%
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