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Astec Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASTE) reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, indicating a 2.4% increase in implied orders, a backlog of $559.8 million, and an 11.1% decrease in net sales to $309.2 million. The company experienced challenges in the Materials Solutions segment due to longer product conversion cycles and finance capacity constraints, while Infrastructure Solutions faced supply chain delays. Adjusted EPS dropped to $0.34 from $0.90. Despite near-term headwinds, the company remains optimistic for the year and is focused on margin enhancement and working capital improvements.
Astec Industries, Inc. announced a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share, to be paid on May 31, 2024, to shareholders of record as of May 13, 2024. Astec is a manufacturer of specialized equipment for asphalt road building, aggregate processing, and concrete production.
