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ASTE

Astec Industries, Inc.

ASTE

Industrials · Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery · Stock · quarterly payer

$38.22

Overvalued · -28% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

1.36%

Annual Dividend

$0.52

Payout Ratio

61%

5-Yr Growth

3.4%

Ex-Date

Aug 10, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about ASTE's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) has a forward dividend yield of 1.36%, based on an annual dividend of $0.52 per share and a share price of $38.22.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, ASTE's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (86 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • ASTE has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • ASTE's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 10, 2026, for a dividend of $0.13 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, ASTE pays out 61% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • ASTE's dividend has grown at an average rate of 3.4% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, ASTE's 1.36% yield is 18% above its five-year average yield of 1.15%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for ASTE is $27.40 per share, 28% below the $38.22 share price, so ASTE screens as overvalued.
  • Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 0 times across the 56 payments on record since 2012. Its most recent change was a 8.3% increase to $0.130 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 10, 2022.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "ASTE Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/ASTE

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) yields 1.36% ($0.52 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (86/100).

Is ASTE a good dividend stock?

Yes

Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.36% ($0.52/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.36%
Payout Ratio
61%
Annual Dividend
$0.52
5-Yr Avg Growth
3.4%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 10, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.33
Market Cap
$880.0M
P/E Ratio
45.0
5-Yr Total Return
-39%
52-Week Range
$38.06 – $65.69
Dividend Safety
A · 86/100
Ever Cut?
No

ASTE dividend raises and cuts

Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 0 times across the 56 payments on record since 2012. Its most recent change was a 8.3% increase to $0.130 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 10, 2022.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Nov 10, 2022Raise$0.120 → $0.130+8.3%
Nov 9, 2021Raise$0.110 → $0.120+9.1%
Aug 10, 2018Raise$0.100 → $0.110+10.0%
Every ASTE payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
ASTE ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 10, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →ASTE dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ASTE a good dividend stock?

Yes. Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.36% ($0.52/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is ASTE undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, ASTE's fair value is about $27.40 versus a $38.22 share price — so it looks overvalued (-28% vs. fair value).

Is ASTE's dividend safe?

ASTE has a dividend-safety grade of A (86/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is ASTE's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for ASTE is about $27.40 per share, about 28% below the current $38.22 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is ASTE a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data ASTE screens as "yes" and overvalued. Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.36% ($0.52/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will ASTE cut its dividend?

ASTE earns a dividend-safety grade of A (86/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does ASTE pay a dividend?

Yes. Astec Industries, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.52 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.36%.

What is ASTE's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, ASTE's forward dividend yield is 1.36%, based on a $0.52 annual dividend and a $38.22 share price.

What is ASTE's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, ASTE pays $0.52 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is ASTE's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, ASTE's payout ratio is 61% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

How many years has ASTE grown its dividend?

ASTE does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next ASTE ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, ASTE's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 10, 2026, for $0.13 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.52 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$13.00
Annual$52.00
Monthly avg$4.33

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