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Astec Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

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Astec (Nasdaq: ASTE) reported record Q4 2025 net sales $400.6M and full year net sales of $1,410.4M. Full year net income was $38.8M and adjusted EBITDA was $140.7M. Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $44.7M. Backlog grew 22.5% to $514.1M. Operating cash flow for the year was $61.4M with full-year free cash flow of $20.7M. Company expects 2026 adjusted EBITDA $170M–$190M and cites stability from federal infrastructure funding.

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Positive

  • Full year net income rose to $38.8M from $4.3M (802.3%)
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 25.8% to $140.7M for full year 2025
  • Net sales grew 8.1% to $1,410.4M year-over-year
  • Backlog increased 22.5% to $514.1M, supporting near-term demand
  • Operating cash flow of $61.4M and full-year free cash flow $20.7M
  • 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance projected at $170M–$190M

Negative

  • Q4 income from operations declined 34.2% to $22.9M, reducing quarterly profitability
  • Q4 EBITDA fell 14.3% to $34.3M versus prior year quarter
  • Q4 operating margin compressed 400 bps to 5.7%
  • Infrastructure Solutions sales decreased 10.1% in Q4 to $223.6M; segment EBITDA down 33.5%
  • Q4 adjusted EPS declined 13.1% to $1.06 versus prior year quarter
  • Materials implied orders declined 6.8% sequentially, indicating near-term order variability

News Market Reaction – ASTE

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On the day this news was published, ASTE gained 4.80%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -14.6% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 6 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $67M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $1.47B at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Q4 2025 net sales: $400.6M Backlog: $514.1M Full-year net income: $38.8M +5 more
8 metrics
Q4 2025 net sales $400.6M Fourth quarter 2025 net sales, up 11.6% vs. 4Q 2024
Backlog $514.1M Backlog grew 22.5% year-over-year
Full-year net income $38.8M 2025 net income vs. $4.3M in prior year
Full-year adjusted EBITDA $140.7M 2025 adjusted EBITDA, up 25.8% and at top end of guidance
Q4 diluted EPS $0.52 Fourth quarter 2025 diluted EPS vs. $0.92 in 4Q 2024
Q4 adjusted EPS $1.06 Fourth quarter 2025 adjusted EPS vs. $1.22 in 4Q 2024
Total liquidity $314.7M Cash and revolver availability at quarter end
2026 adj. EBITDA outlook $170–190M Expected full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA range

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Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Nov 05 (Neutral)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment Move Catalyst
Nov 05 Q3 2025 earnings Neutral -2.2% Stronger sales and adjusted profit but GAAP net loss in Q3 2025.
Aug 06 Q2 2025 earnings Positive -2.5% Return to net income, higher adjusted EBITDA, and raised full-year guidance.
Feb 26 Q4 2024 earnings Positive +13.9% Record Q4 2024 results with higher net sales and record adjusted EPS.
Nov 06 Q3 2024 earnings Negative +14.4% Net loss and backlog decline despite improved adjusted EBITDA performance.
Aug 07 Q2 2024 earnings Negative -0.3% Sales decline, EPS loss with goodwill impairment, and lower adjusted EPS.
Pattern Detected

Earnings have often driven meaningful moves, with an average move of 4.63% and several past reports showing double‑digit swings, sometimes contrary to headline fundamentals.

Recent Company History

Recent earnings history for Astec shows a transition from mixed and loss-making quarters in 2024 toward improved profitability in 2025. Q2 and Q3 2025 results featured stronger net sales and rising adjusted EBITDA, aided by acquisitions such as TerraSource. Earlier 2024 reports highlighted backlog fluctuations and impairment-driven EPS volatility. Against this backdrop, the current report of record $400.6M Q4 net sales, higher full-year net income, and increased adjusted EBITDA guidance continues the narrative of operational and margin improvement.

Historical Comparison

+4.6% avg move · In the past year, ASTE’s earnings releases moved the stock by an average of 4.63%, with both strong ...
earnings
+4.6%
Average Historical Move earnings

In the past year, ASTE’s earnings releases moved the stock by an average of 4.63%, with both strong rallies and selloffs following quarterly reports.

Across recent earnings, Astec moved from 2024 quarters marked by losses, impairment charges, and backlog declines to 2025 results featuring higher net sales, improved adjusted EBITDA, and acquisitions like TerraSource contributing to Materials Solutions growth.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights record Q4 net sales of $400.6M, a $514.1M backlog, and full‑year adjust...
Analysis

This announcement highlights record Q4 net sales of $400.6M, a $514.1M backlog, and full‑year adjusted EBITDA of $140.7M, alongside 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $170–190M. Historical earnings releases have produced average moves of 4.63%, with both positive and negative reactions. Investors may watch execution in Infrastructure and Materials Solutions, cash generation versus capital spending, and how future quarters track against the new EBITDA outlook.

Key Terms

ebitda, adjusted ebitda, free cash flow, backlog, +4 more
8 terms
ebitda financial
"EBITDA of $34.3 million; Adjusted EBITDA of $44.7 million"
EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It measures a company's profitability by focusing on the money it makes from its core operations, ignoring expenses like taxes and accounting adjustments. Investors use EBITDA to compare how well different companies are performing financially, as it provides a clearer picture of operational success without the influence of financial structure or accounting choices.
adjusted ebitda financial
"EBITDA of $34.3 million; Adjusted EBITDA of $44.7 million"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
free cash flow financial
"Operating cash flow of $61.4 million; Free cash flow of $20.7 million"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
backlog financial
"Backlog of $514.1 million grew 22.5%"
A backlog is the amount of work or orders that a company has received but hasn't completed yet. It’s like a restaurant with many dishes to serve; the backlog shows how many orders are still waiting to be finished. It matters because a large backlog can indicate strong demand or potential delays in delivering products or services.
basis points financial
"Operating margin ... (400) bps ... 290 bps"
Basis points are a way to measure small changes in interest rates or percentages, where one basis point equals 0.01%. For example, if a loan's interest rate increases by 50 basis points, it's gone up by 0.50%. They help people understand tiny differences in rates that can add up over time, making financial comparisons clearer.
revolving credit facility financial
"$244.7 million available for additional borrowings under our revolving credit facility."
A revolving credit facility is a type of loan that a business can borrow from whenever it needs money, up to a set limit. It’s like having a credit card for companies—allowing them to borrow, pay back, and borrow again as needed, providing flexibility for managing cash flow or funding short-term expenses.
implied orders technical
"Implied orders grew on a sequential and year-over-year basis by 31.4%"
Implied orders are virtual buy or sell opportunities that an exchange’s trading system creates by combining existing orders in related contracts or securities — for example, piecing together two option legs to form a spread. Think of it like a grocery store bundling individual items into a ready-made meal: it can reveal extra ways to trade that weren’t entered explicitly. Investors care because implied orders increase visible liquidity and improve chances of getting fills at better prices, affecting execution quality and how markets discover fair value.
operating margin financial
"Operating margin ... 5.7 % ... 9.7 %"
Operating margin shows how much profit a company makes from its core business activities after paying for costs like wages and materials. It’s useful because it tells you how efficiently a company is running—higher margins mean it keeps more money from each dollar of sales, which can indicate better management or stronger products.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Fourth Quarter 2025 Overview (all comparisons are made to the corresponding prior year fourth quarter unless otherwise specified):

  • Record net sales of $400.6 million
  • Net income of $12.0 million; Adjusted net income of $24.6 million
  • EBITDA of $34.3 million; Adjusted EBITDA of $44.7 million
  • Diluted EPS of $0.52; Adjusted EPS of $1.06
  • Operating cash flow of $61.4 million; Free cash flow of $20.7 million for full year 2025
  • Backlog of $514.1 million grew 22.5%

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astec Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASTE) announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.

"We are pleased to report strong fourth quarter and full year results evidencing our focus on consistency, profitability and growth" said Jaco van der Merwe, Chief Executive Officer. "We are optimistic about 2026 due to progress on our internal initiatives, positive customer sentiment and stability provided by federal infrastructure funding. Profitability and positive operating cash flow afford us the opportunity to fund organic and inorganic growth while remaining within our target leverage range of 1.5x to 2.5x."

Brian Harris, Chief Financial Officer, commented, "Full year net income of $38.8 million compared favorably to net income of $4.3 million the prior year. Full year adjusted EBITDA of $140.7 million increased 25.8% and was at the top end of our guidance range. Based on expected organic and inorganic contributions, we expect our full year 2026 adjusted EBITDA to be in the $170 million to $190 million range."

(in millions, except per share and percentage data)4Q 2025 4Q 2024 Change YTD 4Q
2025
 YTD 4Q
2024
 Change
Net sales$400.6  $359.0  11.6 % $1,410.4  $1,305.1  8.1 %
Infrastructure Solutions 223.6   248.8  (10.1) %
  857.4   837.4  2.4 %
Material Solutions 177.0   110.2  60.6 %  553.0   467.7  18.2 %
Backlog 514.1   419.6  22.5 %  514.1   419.6  22.5 %
Infrastructure Solutions 294.2   305.5  (3.7) %
  294.2   305.5  (3.7) %
Material Solutions 219.9   114.1  92.7 %  219.9   114.1  92.7 %
Income from operations 22.9   34.8  (34.2) %  65.9   23.2  184.1 %
Operating margin 5.7 %  9.7 % (400) bps
  4.7 %  1.8 % 290 bps
Effective tax rate 25.2 %  33.1 % (790) bps  26.9 %  70.5% (4,360) bps
Net income attributable to controlling interest 12.0   21.1  (43.1) %  38.8   4.3  802.3 %
Diluted EPS 0.52   0.92  (43.5) %  1.68   0.19  784.2 %
EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) 34.3   40.0  (14.3) %  104.6   49.6  110.9 %
EBITDA margin (a non-GAAP measure) 8.6 %  11.1 % (250) bps
  7.4 %  3.8 % 360 bps
            
Adjusted (Non-GAAP)           
Adjusted income from operations 39.3   43.7  (10.1)%  115.6   90.3  28.0 %
Adjusted operating margin 9.8 %  12.2 % (240) bps
  8.2 %  6.9 % 130 bps
Adjusted effective tax rate 24.1 %  31.0 % (690) bps  25.1 %  27.2 % (210) bps
Adjusted net income attributable to controlling interest 24.6   27.9  (11.8) %  77.0   59.2  30.1 %
Adjusted EPS 1.06   1.22  (13.1) %  3.33   2.59  28.6 %
Adjusted EBITDA 44.7   47.9  (6.7) %  140.7   111.8  25.8 %
Adjusted EBITDA margin 11.2 %  13.3 % (210) bps
  10.0 %  8.6 % 140 bps


Segments Results

Our two reportable segments are comprised of sites based upon the nature of the products or services produced, the type of customer for the products, the similarity of economic characteristics, the manner in which management reviews results and the nature of the production process, among other considerations.

Infrastructure Solutions - Design, engineer, manufacture and market a complete line of asphalt plants, concrete plants and their related components and ancillary equipment, including industrial automation controls and telematics platforms, as well as supply asphalt road construction equipment, industrial thermal systems, land clearing, recycling and other heavy equipment, along with aftermarket parts.

  • Net sales of $223.6 million decreased 10.1% compared to a strong quarter the prior year. Demand for asphalt plants and concrete plants, partially offset a challenging environment for mobile paving and forestry equipment. Implied orders grew on a sequential and year-over-year basis by 31.4% and 27.1%, respectively.
  • Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA of $35.3 million decreased 33.5% and Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA margin of 15.8% decreased 550 basis points compared to a strong fourth quarter the prior year. Mobile paving and forestry products continued to face challenging market conditions. Their respective backlogs increased but remain on the lower end of historical ranges.

Materials Solutions - Design and manufacture hard and soft rock processing equipment, in addition to servicing and supplying parts for the aggregate, civil construction, energy, mining, hydro-electric, recycling, ports and bulk material handling markets.

  • Net sales of $177.0 million increased by 60.6% based on inorganic and organic growth. Acquired business performed in line with our expectations. Implied orders declined by 6.8% on a sequential basis and grew 107.0% due to organic and inorganic contributions.
  • Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA of $20.8 million increased 188.9% and Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA margin of 11.8% increased 530 basis points due to increased organic profitability and inorganic contributions.

Liquidity and Cash Flow

  • Our total liquidity was $314.7 million, consisting of $70.0 million of cash and cash equivalents available for operating purposes and $244.7 million available for additional borrowings under our revolving credit facility.
  • Operating Cash Flow in the quarter was $36.1 million and Free Cash Flow in the quarter was $7.4 million.

Fourth Quarter Capital Allocation

  • Capital expenditures of $28.7 million.
  • Dividend payment of $0.13 per share.

Investor Conference Call and Webcast

Astec will conduct a conference call and live webcast today, February 25, 2026, at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time, to review its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results.

To access the call, dial (800) 715-9871 on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time for the call. International callers should dial +1 (646) 307-1963.

You may also access a live webcast of the call at: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/944430465 

You will need to give your name and company affiliation and reference Astec. An archived webcast will be available for ninety days at www.astecindustries.com.

A replay of the call can be accessed until March 11, 2026, by dialing (800) 770-2030, or +1(609) 800-9909 for international callers, Conference ID# 3662801. A transcript of the conference call will be made available under the Investor Relations section of the Astec Industries, Inc. website within 5 business days after the call.

About Astec

Astec, (www.astecindustries.com), is a manufacturer of specialized equipment for asphalt road building, aggregate processing and concrete production. Astec's manufacturing operations are divided into two primary business segments: Infrastructure Solutions that includes road building, asphalt and concrete plants, thermal and storage solutions; and Materials Solutions that include our aggregate processing equipment. Astec also operates a line of controls and automation products designed to deliver enhanced productivity through improved equipment performance.

Safe Harbor Statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This News Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements relate to, among other things, income, earnings, cash flows, changes in operations, operating improvements, businesses in which we operate, the United States and global economies and guidance for fiscal 2026. Statements in this News Release that are not historical are hereby identified as "forward-looking statements" and may be indicated by words or phrases such as "anticipates," "supports," "plans," "projects," "expects," "believes," "should," "would," "could," "forecast," "management is of the opinion," use of the future tense and similar words or phrases. These forward-looking statements are based largely on management's expectations, which are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed and described in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, including those risks described in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors thereof, and in other reports filed subsequently by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those risks described in Part II, Item 1A in our most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which may cause actual results, financial or otherwise, to be materially different from those anticipated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on information available to us on the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances, except as required by law.

Non-GAAP Measures

In an effort to provide investors with additional information regarding the Company's results, the Company refers to various GAAP (U.S. generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures which management believes provide useful information to investors. These non-GAAP measures have no standardized meaning prescribed by U.S. GAAP and therefore are unlikely to be comparable to the calculation of similar measures for other companies. Management of the Company does not intend these items to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related GAAP measures. Nonetheless, this non-GAAP information can be useful in understanding the Company's operating results and the performance of its core business. Management of the Company uses both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures to establish internal budgets and targets to evaluate the Company's financial performance against such budgets and targets. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is included in the tables.

When we provide guidance for adjusted EBITDA we do not provide a reconciliation of the U.S. GAAP measures as we are unable to predict with a reasonable degree of certainty the actual impact of the non-GAAP adjustment items. By their very nature, non-GAAP adjusted items are difficult to anticipate with precision because they are generally associated with unexpected and unplanned events that impact our Company and its financial results. Therefore, we are unable to provide a reconciliation of these measures without unreasonable efforts.

For Additional Information Contact:
Steve Anderson 
Senior Vice President of Administration and Investor Relations
Phone: (423) 899-5898 
E-mail: sanderson@astecindustries.com 

 
Astec Industries Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In millions, except shares in thousands and per share amounts; unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
 2025
 2024
 2025
 2024
Net sales$400.6  $359.0  $1,410.4  $1,305.1 
Cost of sales 291.3   256.1   1,036.2   977.2 
Gross profit 109.3   102.9   374.2   327.9 
        
Operating expenses:       
Selling, general and administrative expenses 86.5   68.0   308.7   276.1 
Goodwill impairment          20.2 
Restructuring and other asset (gains) losses, net (0.1)  0.1   (0.4)  8.4 
Total operating expenses 86.4   68.1   308.3   304.7 
Income from operations 22.9   34.8   65.9   23.2 
        
Other expenses, net:       
Interest expense (7.1)  (2.3)  (18.5)  (10.7)
Other income (expenses), net 0.1   (1.1)  5.7   1.4 
Income before income taxes 15.9   31.4   53.1   13.9 
Income tax provision 4.0   10.4   14.3   9.8 
Net income 11.9   21.0   38.8   4.1 
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest 0.1   0.1      0.2 
Net income attributable to controlling interest$12.0  $21.1  $38.8  $4.3 
        
Earnings per common share       
Basic$0.52  $0.92  $1.70  $0.19 
Diluted 0.52   0.92   1.68   0.19 
        
Weighted average shares outstanding       
Basic 22,893   22,821   22,874   22,799 
Diluted 23,200   22,906   23,101   22,853 


Astec Industries Inc.
Reportable Segment Net Sales and Operating Adjusted EBITDA
(In millions, except percentage data; unaudited)
 
Reportable segment net sales exclude intersegment sales.
 
 Three Months Ended December 31,
 2025
 2024
 $ Change % Change
Revenues from external customers       
Infrastructure Solutions$223.6  $248.8  $(25.2)         (10.1)%
Materials Solutions 177.0   110.2   66.8  60.6 %
Net sales$400.6  $359.0  $41.6  11.6 %
        
Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA       
Infrastructure Solutions$35.3  $53.1  $(17.8)         (33.5)%
Materials Solutions 20.8   7.2   13.6          188.9 %
Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA - Reportable Segments 56.1   60.3     
Reconciliation of Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA to "Income before income taxes"       
Corporate and Other (11.4)  (12.4)    
Transformation program (4.1)  (7.0)    
Restructuring and other related charges    (0.1)    
Gain on sale of property and equipment, net 0.1        
Acquisition and integration costs (6.4)  (0.8)    
Interest expense, net (6.7)  (1.8)    
Depreciation and amortization (11.6)  (6.7)    
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest (0.1)  (0.1)    
Income before income taxes$15.9  $31.4     
        
Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA Margin2025
 2024
 Change  
Infrastructure Solutions 15.8 %  21.3 % (550)
 bps  
Materials Solutions 11.8 %  6.5 % 530
 bps  


Astec Industries Inc.
Reportable Segment Net Sales and Operating Adjusted EBITDA (Continued)
(In millions, except percentage data; unaudited)
 
 Year Ended December 31,
 2025
 2024
 $ Change % Change
Revenues from external customers       
Infrastructure Solutions$857.4  $837.4  $20.0 2.4 %
Materials Solutions 553.0   467.7   85.3 18.2 %
Net sales$1,410.4  $1,305.1  $105.3 8.1 %
        
Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA       
Infrastructure Solutions$134.3  $121.5  $12.8 10.5 %
Materials Solutions 55.6   37.2   18.4 49.5 %
Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA - Reportable Segments 189.9   158.7     
Reconciliation of Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA to "Income before income taxes"       
Corporate and Other (49.2)  (46.9)    
Transformation program (19.6)  (32.8)    
Restructuring and other related charges 0.2   (9.5)    
Goodwill impairment    (20.2)    
Gain on sale of property and equipment, net 0.2   1.1     
Acquisition and integration costs (16.9)  (0.8)    
Interest expense, net (15.2)  (8.7)    
Depreciation and amortization (36.3)  (26.8)    
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest    (0.2)    
Income before income taxes$53.1  $13.9     
        
Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA Margin2025
 2024
 Change  
Infrastructure Solutions 15.7 %  14.5 % 120 bps  
Materials Solutions 10.1 %  8.0 % 210 bps  


Astec Industries Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions; unaudited)
 
 December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024
Assets   
Current assets:   
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$72.0 $90.8
Investments 2.1  3.0
Trade receivables, contract assets and other receivables, net 218.7  167.2
Inventories, net 466.0  422.7
Other current assets, net 57.8  39.1
Total current assets 816.6  722.8
Property, plant and equipment, net 222.3  181.9
Other long-term assets 328.3  138.9
Total assets$1,367.2 $1,043.6
    
Liabilities   
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$93.5 $79.2
Customer deposits 83.7  77.3
Other current liabilities 150.8  115.2
Total current liabilities 328.0  271.7
Long-term debt 319.6  105.0
Other long-term liabilities 38.0  29.3
Total equity 681.6  637.6
Total liabilities and equity$1,367.2 $1,043.6


Astec Industries Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In millions; unaudited)
 
 Year Ended December 31,
 2025
 2024
Cash flows from operating activities:   
Net income$38.8  $4.1 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities 78.3   63.5 
Distributions to deferred compensation programs' participants (1.1)  (1.1)
Change in operating assets and liabilities (54.6)  (43.5)
Net cash provided by operating activities 61.4   23.0 
Cash flows from investing activities:   
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (248.7)   
Expenditures for property and equipment (40.7)  (20.5)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 0.8   2.3 
Proceeds from insurance 0.7   0.4 
Purchase of investments (0.9)  (1.1)
Sale of investments 1.0   0.9 
Net cash used in investing activities (287.8)  (18.0)
Cash flows from financing activities:   
Payment of dividends (11.9)  (11.9)
Proceeds from borrowings on credit facilities and bank loans 459.1   215.6 
Repayments of borrowings on credit facilities and bank loans (230.1)  (179.2)
Payment of debt issuance costs (10.4)   
Sale of Company stock by deferred compensation programs, net 0.1   0.4 
Withholding tax paid upon vesting of share-based compensation awards (0.7)  (0.5)
Net cash provided by financing activities 206.1   24.4 
Effect of exchange rates on cash 1.5   (1.8)
(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (18.8)  27.6 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 90.8   63.2 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$72.0  $90.8 


We present certain non-GAAP information that can be useful in understanding our operating results and the performance of our core business. We use both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures to establish internal budgets and targets and to evaluate financial performance against such budgets and targets.

Beginning with the announcement of results for the third quarter of 2025, we have excluded amortization of acquired intangibles from the presentation of Adjusted income from operations, Adjusted net income attributable to controlling interest and Adjusted EPS. We have adopted this change to remove the effect of non-cash charges that are not affected by operations in any particular period unless an intangible asset becomes impaired, or the useful life of an intangible asset is revised. Prior periods have been updated to reflect this change.

We exclude the costs and related tax effects, which are based on the statutory tax rate applicable to each respective item unless otherwise noted below, of the following items as we do not believe they are indicative of our core business operations:

  • Transformation program - Incremental costs related to the execution of our ongoing strategic transformation initiatives which may include personnel costs, third-party consultant costs, duplicative systems usage fees, administrative costs, accelerated depreciation and amortization on certain long-lived assets and other similar type charges. Transformation program initiatives include our multi-year phased implementation of a standardized enterprise resource planning system. These costs are included in "Cost of sales" and "Selling, general and administrative expenses", as appropriate, in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
  • Restructuring and other related charges - Charges related to restructuring activities, to the extent that they are experienced, may include personnel termination actions and reorganization efforts to simplify and consolidate our operations. These costs are recorded in "Restructuring, impairment and other asset (gains) charges, net" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
  • Goodwill impairment - Goodwill impairment charges, to the extent that they are experienced, are recorded in "Goodwill impairment" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
  • Asset impairment - Asset impairment charges, to the extent that they are experienced, are recorded in "Restructuring, impairment and other asset (gains) charges, net" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
  • Gain on sale of property and equipment, net - Gains or losses recognized on the disposal of property and equipment that are recorded in "Restructuring, impairment and other asset (gains) charges, net" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. We may sell or dispose of assets in the normal course of our business operations as they are no longer needed or used.
  • Amortization of acquired intangible assets - Non-cash charges related to the amortization of acquired intangible assets. These costs are typically included in "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
  • Acquisition and integration costs - Costs associated with the pursuit of acquisition opportunities or the effected acquisition and integration of acquired businesses. These costs are typically included in "Cost of sales" and "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Astec Industries Inc.
GAAP vs Non-GAAP Adjusted Income from Operations Reconciliations
(In millions, except percentage data; unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
 2025
 2024
 2025
 2024
Net sales$400.6  $359.0  $1,410.4  $1,305.1 
        
Income from operations$22.9  $34.8  $65.9  $23.2 
Adjustments:       
Transformation program 4.1   7.1   19.7   33.5 
Restructuring and other related charges    0.1   (0.2)  9.5 
Goodwill impairment          20.2 
Gain on sale of property and equipment, net (0.1)     (0.2)  (1.1)
Amortization of acquired intangible assets 6.0   0.9   13.5   4.2 
Acquisition and integration costs 6.4   0.8   16.9   0.8 
Adjusted income from operations$39.3  $43.7  $115.6  $90.3 
Adjusted operating margin 9.8 %  12.2 %  8.2 %  6.9 %


Astec Industries Inc.
GAAP vs Non-GAAP Adjusted EPS Reconciliations
(In millions, except per share amounts; unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
 2025
 2024
 2025
 2024
Net income attributable to controlling interest$12.0  $21.1  $38.8  $4.3 
Adjustments:       
Transformation program 4.1   7.1   19.7   33.5 
Restructuring and other related charges    0.1   (0.2)  9.5 
Goodwill impairment          20.2 
Gain on sale of property and equipment, net (0.1)     (0.2)  (1.1)
Amortization of acquired intangible assets 6.0   0.9   13.5   4.2 
Acquisition and integration costs 6.4   0.8   16.9   0.8 
Income tax impact of adjustments (3.8)  (2.1)  (11.5)  (12.2)
Adjusted net income attributable to controlling interest$24.6  $27.9  $77.0  $59.2 
        
Diluted EPS$0.52  $0.92  $1.68  $0.19 
Adjustments:       
Transformation program (a) 0.17   0.32   0.86   1.46 
Restructuring and other related charges       (0.01)  0.42 
Goodwill impairment          0.88 
Gain on sale of property and equipment, net       (0.01)  (0.05)
Amortization of acquired intangible assets 0.26   0.04   0.58   0.18 
Acquisition and integration costs (a) 0.27   0.03   0.73   0.04 
Income tax impact of adjustments (0.16)  (0.09)  (0.50)  (0.53)
Adjusted EPS$1.06  $1.22  $3.33  $2.59 
        
(a) Calculation includes the impact of a rounding adjustment


Astec Industries Inc.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliations
(In millions, except percentage data; unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
 2025
 2024
 2025
 2024
Net sales$400.6  $359.0  $1,410.4  $1,305.1 
        
Net income attributable to controlling interest$12.0  $21.1  $38.8  $4.3 
Interest expense, net 6.7   1.8   15.2   8.7 
Depreciation and amortization 11.6   6.7   36.3   26.8 
Income tax provision 4.0   10.4   14.3   9.8 
EBITDA 34.3   40.0   104.6   49.6 
EBITDA margin 8.6 %  11.1 %  7.4 %  3.8 %
        
Adjustments:       
Transformation program 4.1   7.0   19.6   32.8 
Restructuring and other related charges    0.1   (0.2)  9.5 
Goodwill impairment          20.2 
Gain on sale of property and equipment, net (0.1)     (0.2)  (1.1)
Acquisition and integration costs 6.4   0.8   16.9   0.8 
Adjusted EBITDA$44.7  $47.9  $140.7  $111.8 
Adjusted EBITDA margin 11.2 %  13.3 %  10.0 %  8.6 %


Astec Industries Inc.
Free Cash Flow Reconciliation
(In millions; unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
 2025
 2024
 2025
 2024
Net cash provided by operating activities$36.1  $36.6  $61.4  $23.0 
Expenditures for property and equipment (28.7)  (4.5)  (40.7)  (20.5)
Free cash flow$7.4  $32.1  $20.7  $2.5 



FAQ

What did Astec (ASTE) report for Q4 2025 revenue and net income?

Astec reported Q4 2025 net sales of $400.6M and net income of $12.0M. According to the company, full year net income was $38.8M versus $4.3M the prior year, reflecting stronger annual profitability.

What guidance did Astec (ASTE) provide for 2026 adjusted EBITDA?

Astec expects 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $170M to $190M. According to the company, this outlook assumes continued organic and inorganic contributions and stability from federal infrastructure funding.

How large is Astec's backlog and why does it matter for ASTE shareholders?

Astec's backlog rose 22.5% to $514.1M, signaling contracted near-term work. According to the company, a larger backlog supports revenue visibility and potential production planning into 2026.

What were Astec's cash and liquidity positions at Q4 2025?

Total liquidity was $314.7M, including $70.0M cash and $244.7M available on the revolver. According to the company, this liquidity supports operations, capital spending, dividends, and M&A flexibility.

Did Astec (ASTE) pay a dividend in Q4 2025 and what was the amount?

Astec paid a $0.13 per share dividend in Q4 2025. According to the company, the dividend was part of capital allocation alongside $28.7M of quarter capital expenditures.

Which Astec segments showed strength or weakness in Q4 2025 for ASTE investors?

Materials Solutions showed strength with Q4 sales up 60.6% and segment EBITDA up 188.9%, while Infrastructure Solutions saw Q4 sales down 10.1% and segment EBITDA down 33.5%, per the company.