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Astec Industries vs Douglas Dynamics: ASTE and PLOW compared
Astec Industries is the larger company: $352M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $218M for Douglas Dynamics (Q3 2026). Douglas Dynamics is growing faster (+34% against +0.7% a year earlier). Douglas Dynamics is more profitable, with an operating margin of 14.3% against -0.9%.
Where the money goes: ASTE and PLOW
Astec Industries (ASTE) · Q3 2026
Astec Industries, Q3 2026: revenue $352M (+0.7% year over year), operating margin -0.9%, net loss $12.3M, operating cash flow $17.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) · Q3 2026
Douglas Dynamics, Q3 2026: revenue $218M (+34% year over year), operating margin 14.3%, net earnings $21.2M, operating cash flow −$22.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Astec Industries (ASTE) | Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $352M | $218M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +0.7% | +34% |
| Gross margin | — | 27.4% |
| Operating margin | -0.9% | 14.3% |
| Net earnings | −$12.3M | $21.2M |
| Net margin | -3.5% | 9.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $17.4M | −$22.3M |
| Free cash flow | $10.7M | — |
| Market value | $823M | $922M |
| P/E | 72.2× | 14.2× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $67.25 | $53.75 |
Where the revenue comes from
Astec Industries
- Infrastructure Solutions: $189M (54%)
- Materials Solutions: $163M (46%)
Douglas Dynamics
- Independent Dealer: $153M (70%)
- Government Contract: $46.9M (21%)
- Fleet: $16.7M (8%)
- Product and Service, Other: $1.5M (1%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Astec Industries or Douglas Dynamics?
Astec Industries is the larger company: $352M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $218M for Douglas Dynamics (Q3 2026).
Is Astec Industries or Douglas Dynamics growing faster?
Douglas Dynamics is growing faster (+34% against +0.7% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Astec Industries or Douglas Dynamics?
Douglas Dynamics is more profitable, with an operating margin of 14.3% against -0.9%.
More: Astec Industries earnings · how Astec Industries makes money · Douglas Dynamics earnings · how Douglas Dynamics makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.