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

Buy

76

CAT
Caterpillar, Inc.

Last Price:

$616.51

Seasonality Move:

4.21%

Sell

49

ASTE
Astec Industries, Inc.

Last Price:

$46.23

Seasonality Move:

9.42%

Buy

76

Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) is a Buy

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

The current Caterpillar, Inc. [CAT] share price is $616.10. The Score for CAT is 76, which is 52% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
CAT is currently trading in the 70-80% 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

49

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 $46.26. The Score for ASTE is 49, which is 2% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
ASTE is currently trading in the 40-50% 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 $616.10

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 slight buying pressure.

ASTE Stock Price Chart

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

The Astec Industries, Inc. share price today is $46.26

Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and ASTE is experiencing slight buying pressure.

CAT Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	5.98	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	64.76	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	938291	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(572.73 - 603.87)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(451.23 - 581.39)	Buy

ASTE Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	0.02	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	55.46	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	72461	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(44.19 - 46.35)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(44.13 - 47.73)	Buy

CAT Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	586.57	Buy
20-day SMA:	589.52	Buy
50-day SMA:	572.72	Buy
200-day SMA:	437.34	Buy
8-day EMA:	590.6	Buy
20-day EMA:	585.16	Buy
50-day EMA:	565.11	Buy
200-day EMA:	471.57	Buy

ASTE Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	45.12	Buy
20-day SMA:	45.59	Buy
50-day SMA:	45.22	Buy
200-day SMA:	42.17	Buy
8-day EMA:	45.15	Buy
20-day EMA:	45.21	Buy
50-day EMA:	45.23	Buy
200-day EMA:	42.67	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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