Astec reports Q2 adjusted EPS 88c vs 61c last year
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 06 2025
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Q2 Financial Performance: Astec reported Q2 revenue of $330.3 million, a decrease from $345.5 million last year, but noted strong operational improvements leading to increased net income, EBITDA, and earnings per share.
Acquisition Announcement: On July 1, 2025, Astec completed the acquisition of TerraSource, a manufacturer with over $150 million in annual revenues, enhancing their product offerings and aftermarket services.
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About ASTE
Astec Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of specialized equipment for asphalt road building, aggregate processing and concrete production. The Company’s manufacturing operations are divided into two business segments: Infrastructure Solutions and Materials Solutions. The Infrastructure Solutions segment designs, engineers, manufactures and markets 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 asphalt road construction equipment, industrial thermal systems, land clearing, recycling and other heavy equipment. The Materials Solutions segment designs and manufactures heavy rock processing equipment, in addition to servicing and supplying parts for the aggregate, mining, recycling, ports and bulk handling markets. It also operates a line of controls and automation products designed to deliver enhanced productivity through improved equipment performance.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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