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Astec (ASTE): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Moderate Buy1 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Ratings of 1 analysts in the last 3 months12-month forecast
Based on 1 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $60.00, the highest $60.00, the lowest $60.00. The average is +57.0% from the last price of $38.22.
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI OpenAI Industrial - MachineryOpenAI 5.2 | TipRanks - OpenAI | $39.00 → $40.00+2.6% | Hold | +4.7% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks Oct 16 23:06 | — | |
| AI Google Industrial - MachineryGemini 3.1Pro | TipRanks - Google | $41.00 → $40.00−2.4% | Hold | +4.7% | Reiterated | 11.10.26on TipRanks Oct 10 23:05 | — | |
| AI xAi Industrial - MachineryxAI Grok-4 | TipRanks - xAI | $48.00 → $42.00−12.5% | Hold | +9.9% | Reiterated | 09.10.26on TipRanks Oct 8 23:06 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Industrial - MachineryDeepSeek V3.2-Speciale | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $45.00 → $39.00−13.3% | Hold | +2.0% | Reiterated | 09.10.26on TipRanks Oct 8 23:06 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Industrial - MachineryAnthropic Opus-4.6 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $44.00 → $38.00−13.6% | Hold | −0.6% | Reiterated | 09.10.26on TipRanks Oct 8 23:06 | — | |
| Unknown Analyst | Stifel Nicolaus | $60.00 | Buy | +57.0% | Reiterated | 10.09.26on TipRanks Sep 14 21:17 | −0.8%next day −1.6% · 5 days −2.4% | ↗ |
| AI PerPlexity Industrial - MachineryPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $47.00 → $43.00−8.5% | Hold | +12.5% | Reiterated | 20.08.26on TipRanks Aug 19 23:05 | — | |
| Sergey Glinyanov★★★★★★★★★★#2851 · hits 65% · avg +23.7% | Freedom Capital Markets | $66.00 | Buy | +72.7% | Initiated | 01.04.26on TipRanks 10:00 | +3.6%next day −2.1% · 5 days +5.2% | ↗ |
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The latest rating of each analyst in the last 12 months, as TipRanks lists them. Every rating kept, earlier ones included
Best analysts covering Astec
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How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $60.00 at a price of $40.24 (+49.1%); now: $60.00 at $38.22 (+57.0%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Hold | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 04.11.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $0.53 (from $0.42 to $0.75). Last quarter: $0.94.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $379M (from $372M to $385M). Last quarter: $408M.
Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Industrials
About Astec
- CEO: Jaco G. van der Merwe
- Employees: 4,468
- 1725 Shepherd Road, Chattanooga, TN, 37421, US
- www.astecindustries.com
Astec Industries, Inc. is a company dedicated to the creation, production, and global distribution of specialized machinery and essential components. These products primarily support road construction and various other heavy building and civil engineering endeavors, serving both domestic and international markets. Its operations are structured into two distinct divisions: Infrastructure Solutions and Materials Solutions. The Infrastructure Solutions division provides an extensive range of equipment vital for asphalt production, concrete handling, and overall construction support. This encompasses asphalt and concrete plants, storage tanks, heating and cooling units, various paving and material transfer vehicles, dust control systems, soil stabilization and remediation machinery, wood processing equipment like chippers and grinders, and advanced control systems. Furthermore, it delivers comprehensive engineering and environmental compliance services. Its clientele spans asphalt manufacturers, heavy civil and road construction contractors, ready-mix concrete suppliers, companies engaged in construction and demolition waste recycling, and government entities. Conversely, the Materials Solutions division specializes in designing and producing robust machinery for material processing. This includes crushing, screening, and vibrating equipment, along with mobile, modular, and portable plant configurations. It also provides bulk material handling and conveying systems, plant automation solutions, and specialized mineral processing equipment. This segment augments its product offerings with expert consulting and engineering support. Astec Industries, Inc. was established in 1972 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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