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ASTE

Astec Industries, Inc.

ASTE

Industrials · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

1.01%

Annual Dividend

$0.52

Payout Ratio

46%

5-Yr Growth

3.4%

Ex-Date

May 13, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

ASTE Dividend Safety Score

88/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak12 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage46% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.58
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is ASTE a good dividend stock?

Yes

Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.01% ($0.52/yr), with 12 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

  • 12 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (46%)
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.01%
Payout Ratio
46%
Annual Dividend
$0.52
5-Yr Avg Growth
3.4%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 13, 2026
Years of Growth
12
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.38
Market Cap
$1.2B
P/E Ratio
46.0
5-Yr Total Return
-18%
52-Week Range
$36.43 – $65.69
Dividend Safety
A · 88/100
Ever Cut?
No
ASTE ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 13, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $0.52 / yr per share

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