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Astec Industries (ASTE) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 6, 2026
Astec Industries (ASTE) reported revenue of $396M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +20% from a year earlier and -1% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 2.3%, net earnings $1.3M (0.3% of revenue).
Astec Industries, Q1 2026: revenue $396M (+20% year over year), operating margin 2.3%, net earnings $1.3M, operating cash flow $40.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $396M | -1% | +20% |
| Gross profit | $99.1M | -9% | +7% |
| Operating profit | $9.0M | -61% | -56% |
| Net earnings | $1.3M | -89% | -91% |
| Operating cash flow | $40.7M | +13% | +99% |
| Free cash flow | $32.6M | — | +96% |
What changed
Revenue was $396.3M in Q1 2026, up 20% year over year and down 1% from the previous quarter. Infrastructure Solutions was the largest line at 60% of revenue. Materials Solutions added $65.9M year over year (up 71%), 99% of the total change.
Gross margin was 25.0%, down 3.0 points from Q1 2025. Operating profit was $9.0M, a 2.3% margin (down 4.0 points year over year). Operating profit fell $11.5M even though revenue rose $66.9M versus Q1 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 25% against revenue growth of 20%. Net earnings were $1.3M, down 91% year over year. The effective tax rate was 53.6%.
Operating cash flow was $40.7M (up 99% year over year), 3131% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $14.2M of depreciation and amortization and $2.6M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $22.6M. After expenditures for property and equipment ($8.1M), free cash flow as the company reports it was $32.6M.
Questions
What was Astec Industries' revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Astec Industries (ASTE) reported revenue of $396M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +20% from a year earlier and -1% from the quarter before.
Was Astec Industries profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $9.0M (2.3% of revenue) and net earnings $1.3M.
Source: Astec Industries 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.