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Astec Inds Inc (ASTE)

243 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in ASTE. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +39
Streak
5Q ▲
Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — ASTE

Based on 244 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ASTE than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
244 hedge funds hold ASTE right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Fast accumulation — +29% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+55 new funds entered over the past year (+29% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

130 buying94 selling
Last quarter: 130 funds bought or added vs 94 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+26 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ASTE position: 34 → 40 → 28 → 54. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 21% new
143 out of 244 hedge funds have held ASTE for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Price up while funds trimmed (+20% value, -2% shares)

Value
+19%
Shares
-2%
Last quarter: total value of institutional ASTE holdings rose +20% even though funds reduced share count by 2%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

33 → 34 → 40 → 28 → 54 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 34 → 40 → 28 → 54. A growing number of institutions are discovering ASTE each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 68% veterans ■ 7% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 245 holders: 167 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 18 entered 1–2 years ago, and 60 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds

34% from top-100 AUM funds
43 of 244 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — ASTE

In 2026 Q1, 130 hedge funds were net buyers of ASTE (54 opened a new position, 76 added to an existing one), while 94 reduced or exited (79 trimmed, 15 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 5 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 34% of total institutional value in ASTE is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +39 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 244.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ASTE

How many hedge funds hold ASTE — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of ASTE vs. share price

Market Analysis: ASTE

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Company Profile: ASTE

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Astec Inds Inc (ASTE) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ASTE has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 79d ago
ASTE
+4.2%
XLI
+11.0%

ASTE outperformed XLI by -6.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
ASTE
+13.8%
XLI
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, ASTE outperformed XLI by +9.0% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

22 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
5.9
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ASTE
243 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 243 205 18.54%
13F Shares 22M 22M -2.3%
Total Value $1.16B $967M 19.84%
New Positions 53 28 +25
Increased Positions 77 72 +5
Closed Positions 15 27 -12
Reduced Positions 78 74 +4
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 1 1 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

243 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in ASTE. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 ASTE holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 ACK Asset Management LLC 5.29% 786,500 $42.3M
2 Harvey Partners, LLC 2.88% 672,200 $36.2M
3 Congruence Capital, LLC 2.24% 124,069 $6.7M
4 Teton Advisors, LLC 1.39% 36,800 $2.0M
5 Easterly Investment Partners LLC 1.15% 281,225 $15.1M
6 John G Ullman & Associates Inc 1.09% 152,109 $8.2M
7 Martin & Co Inc /Tn/ 0.77% 84,468 $4.5M
8 Heartland Advisors Inc 0.63% 228,925 $12.3M
9 Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al 0.58% 1,102,286 $59.3M
10 Uniplan Investment Counsel, Inc. 0.47% 85,783 $4.6M
11 Kennedy Capital Management LLC 0.46% 404,311 $21.8M
12 Manatuck Hill Partners, LLC 0.29% 20,000 $1.1M
13 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.28% 29,094 $1.6M
14 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.26% 16,383 $882K
15 Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC 0.21% 228,918 $12.9M
16 Peregrine Capital Management LLC 0.21% 103,086 $5.6M
17 Rather & Kittrell, Inc. 0.20% 24,388 $1.3M
18 Gabelli Funds LLC 0.20% 552,900 $29.8M
19 VARCOV Co. 0.18% 8,861 $477K
20 Dean Capital Management 0.15% 6,655 $358K
21 iSAM Funds (UK) Ltd 0.13% 5,038 $271K
22 Advisors Asset Management, Inc. 0.13% 141,796 $7.6M
23 SG Capital Management LLC 0.11% 32,089 $1.7M
24 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.11% 35,471 $1.9M
25 Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC 0.09% 10,625 $572K
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Astec Inds Inc (ASTE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ASTE?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ASTE than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for ASTE?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 130 funds bought or added vs 94 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for ASTE holders?

Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds: 43 of 244 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held ASTE?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 143 out of 244 hedge funds have held ASTE for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Astec Inds Inc (ASTE) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ASTE has moved +13.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +9.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ASTE has gained +4.2% vs +11.0% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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