Why Is Astec (ASTE) Stock Soaring Today
Shares of construction equipment company Astec (NASDAQ:ASTE) jumped 18.4% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong fourth-quarter 2024 results, with EPS and EBITDA significantly surpassing analysts' expectations. However, revenue fell well short of estimates, as weakness in the Materials Solutions segment offset strong growth in Infrastructure Solutions. Looking ahead, backlog declined 26.4% year-on-year, indicating potential challenges in sustaining recent growth. Overall, th