Caterpillar, Inc. Vs. Astec Industries, Inc. Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

66

CAT
Caterpillar, Inc.

Last Price:

$598.29

Seasonality Move:

4.21%

Sell

35

ASTE
Astec Industries, Inc.

Last Price:

$44.63

Seasonality Move:

9.42%

Buy

66

Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) is a Buy

Is Caterpillar, Inc. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Caterpillar, Inc. [CAT] share price is $598.41. The Score for CAT is 66, which is 32% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
CAT is currently trading in the 60-70% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing a higher than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat lower than normal.

Sell

35

Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) is a Sell

Is Astec Industries, Inc. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Astec Industries, Inc. [ASTE] share price is $43.32. The Score for ASTE is 35, which is 30% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
ASTE is currently trading in the 30-40% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing a lower than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat higher than normal and additional caution is warranted.

CAT Stock Price Chart

What is Caterpillar, Inc.'s stock price today?

The Caterpillar, Inc. share price today is $598.41

Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and CAT is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

ASTE Stock Price Chart

What is Astec Industries, Inc.'s stock price today?

The Astec Industries, Inc. share price today is $43.32

Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and ASTE is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

CAT Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	3.62	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	58.98	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	2489218	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(571.86 - 601.34)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(449.16 - 579.38)	Buy

ASTE Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-0.08	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	39.3	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	-233934	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(43.93 - 46.31)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(44.08 - 47.72)	Sell

CAT Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	582.36	Buy
20-day SMA:	588.68	Buy
50-day SMA:	570.68	Buy
200-day SMA:	435.96	Buy
8-day EMA:	583.31	Buy
20-day EMA:	581.9	Buy
50-day EMA:	563.02	Buy
200-day EMA:	470.11	Buy

ASTE Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	45.12	Sell
20-day SMA:	45.47	Sell
50-day SMA:	45.24	Sell
200-day SMA:	42.12	Buy
8-day EMA:	44.83	Sell
20-day EMA:	45.1	Sell
50-day EMA:	45.19	Sell
200-day EMA:	42.64	Buy

Caterpillar, Inc. Earnings Growth & CAT Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $1.57 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $3.71 per share, and an increase next year of $4.58 per share.

Astec Industries, Inc. Earnings Growth & ASTE Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.24 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.18 per share, and an increase next year of $1.06 per share.

Caterpillar, Inc. Technical Analysis

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Astec Industries, Inc. Technical Analysis

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