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$ASTE

Astec Industries Inc

XNASIndustrialsConstruction Machinery & Equip

$41.87+0.38%+$0.1600Prev $41.71LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is ASTE up today? It is at $41.87 (+0.38%), and our scanner flagged it 18 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment ASTE spikes, and full due diligence on ASTE — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$41.87
Change today
+0.38%
Previous close
$41.71
52-week range
$40.47 – $65.69
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$953M
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
23.0M
SEC · as of 2026-07-31 · 20d
Insider ownership
<1%
DEF 14A · 2026-03-13
Total held
0.99%
Tradeable float
22.8M
99% of shares · after <1% insiders + institutional n/a
Short interest
539K
▼ -6% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
Short % of float
2.4%
Days to cover
2.9d
Avg daily volume
208K
Classification
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Construction Machinery & Equip
Exchange
XNAS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.4x
15m
0.5x
1h
0.9x
1D
0.3x

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Why is $ASTE moving today?

Here is the latest on ASTE from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for ASTE today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Likely catalystASTEC INDUSTRIES INC: Q2 FY2026 results, three months to Jun 30, 2026, from an SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $ASTE moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profileShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201

Dilution watch

Unavailable

We could not reach SEC EDGAR, so the dilution check did not run for $ASTE. This is not a clean result: there may be an offering, a registration or a shelf on file that we were unable to read. Check it yourself on SEC EDGAR before trading it.

$ASTE Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish79Bullish
📰 News: 2 bull · 0 bearToday: +0.4%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$ASTE Activity

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Alert· 2d ago 2.0× RVOL
ASTE hit 2.000x RVOL at 3:51 PM ET
at $41.37
Alert· 2d ago 2.6× RVOL
ASTE hit 2.609x RVOL at 1:37 PM ET
at $41.33
Alert· 14d ago 15.3× RVOL
ASTE hit 15.340x RVOL at 12:58 PM ET
at $45.05
News· SEC EDGAR· 15d ago
ASTEC INDUSTRIES INC: Q2 FY2026 results, three months to Jun 30, 2026
Alert· 15d ago 3.4× RVOL
ASTE hit 3.388x RVOL at 2:33 PM ET
at $45.27
Alert· 15d ago 9.3× RVOL
ASTE hit 9.264x RVOL at 12:59 PM ET
at $45.08
Alert· 15d ago +1.49%
$ASTE moved +1.49% in 1 min (Level 1) at 12:14 PM ET
at $45.58
Alert· 15d ago 2.6× RVOL
ASTE hit 2.572x RVOL at 12:14 PM ET
at $45.58
Alert· 15d ago +1.25%
$ASTE moved +1.25% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:04 AM ET
at $46.59
Alert· 15d ago 8.2× RVOL
ASTE hit 8.218x RVOL at 11:04 AM ET
at $46.50
Alert· 15d ago -2.07%
$ASTE moved -2.07% in 1 min (Level 2) at 9:43 AM ET
at $46.03
News· SEC EDGAR· 15d ago
ASTEC INDUSTRIES INC: Second Quarter 2026 Overview (all comparisons are made to the corresponding prior year second quarter unless otherwise specified):
Alert· 16d ago 2.0× RVOL
ASTE hit 2.000x RVOL at 2:31 PM ET
at $52.53
Alert· 17d ago +0.3% vs EMA
ASTE 50EMA (5m) Trending · 62 bars · L3 · +0.34% above EMA · slope +0.39%
at $52.52
Alert· 17d ago +0.8% vs EMA
ASTE 200EMA (1m) Trending · 110 bars · L4 · +0.81% above EMA · slope +0.19%
at $52.52
Alert· 17d ago +0.1% vs EMA
ASTE 50EMA (1m) Trending · 53 bars · L3 · +0.10% above EMA · slope +0.19%
at $52.52
Alert· 17d ago 3.9× RVOL
ASTE hit 3.862x RVOL at 3:02 PM ET
at $52.54
Alert· 17d ago 2.1× RVOL
ASTE hit 2.096x RVOL at 1:10 PM ET
at $52.29
News· SEC EDGAR· 21d ago
ASTEC INDUSTRIES INC filed an 8-K: Executive / Board Change
Alert· 22d ago 9.5× RVOL
ASTE hit 9.534x RVOL at 2:42 PM ET
at $51.60
Alert· 22d ago 3.3× RVOL
ASTE hit 3.282x RVOL at 12:07 PM ET
at $51.84
Alert· 24d ago 7.1× RVOL
ASTE hit 7.086x RVOL at 12:11 PM ET
at $55.51
Alert· 27d ago 19.1× RVOL
ASTE hit 19.129x RVOL at 1:32 PM ET
at $56.68
Alert· 28d ago +0.3% vs EMA
ASTE 200EMA (5m) Trending · 59 bars · L3 · +0.31% above EMA · slope +0.12%
at $56.06
Alert· 28d ago +0.1% vs EMA
ASTE 200EMA (1m) Trending · 110 bars · L4 · +0.09% above EMA · slope +0.06%
at $56.06
Alert· 28d ago +0.1% vs EMA
ASTE 200EMA (1m) Trending · 110 bars · L4 · +0.09% above EMA · slope +0.06%
at $56.06
Alert· 28d ago 17.3× RVOL
ASTE hit 17.248x RVOL at 1:00 PM ET
at $56.38
Alert· 31d ago 3.8× RVOL
ASTE hit 3.827x RVOL at 1:33 PM ET
at $53.90
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 91d ago Neutral
Astec Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTE) to Participate in KeyBanc Capital Markets Industrials and Basic Materials Conference on May 27, 2026
News· SEC EDGAR· 106d ago
ASTEC INDUSTRIES INC filed a Quarterly report (10-Q)
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 115d ago Bullish
Astec Industries to Host Virtual Investor Day May 13, 2026
News· Benzinga· 115d ago Bullish
Astec Announces Quarterly Dividend
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 127d ago Neutral
Astec Industries, Inc. Announces the Company’s First Quarter 2026 Conference Call on May 6, 2026, at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time

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ASTE stock FAQ

Why is $ASTE moving today?

Here is the latest on ASTE from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for ASTE today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the ASTE stock price today?

ASTE last traded at $41.87, up 0.38% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Where can I see live ASTE alerts?

The ASTE Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged ASTE 18 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is ASTE on?

ASTE (Astec Industries Inc) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $953M in the CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY & EQUIP sector.

Is ASTE good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge ASTE for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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