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Analysts Are Bullish on These Industrial Goods Stocks: Alamo Group (ALG), Xometry (XMTR)

Analysts are showing bullish sentiment towards industrial goods stocks Alamo Group (ALG) and Xometry (XMTR). William Blair analyst Ross Sparenblek maintained a Buy rating for Alamo Group, citing a potential 19.5% upside, while William Blair analyst Brian Drab also maintained a Buy rating for …

Astec Industries Releases Q2 2026 Financial Results

Astec Industries (ASTE) reported mixed financial results for Q2 2026, with revenue of $408.1 million surpassing analyst estimates by 0.6% and showing a 23.6% increase year-over-year. However, adjusted EPS of $0.94 missed the consensus estimate of $1.03 by 8.7%. The company's Infrastructure Solutions segment …

Astec Industries (NASDAQ: ASTE) lifts revenue while earnings pressured by costs

Astec Industries (NASDAQ: ASTE) reported strong top-line growth with net sales rising 23.6% to $408.1 million in Q2 2026, driven by increased equipment and parts sales and recent acquisitions. However, profitability was pressured by higher costs including manufacturing inefficiencies, inflation, and interest expenses, leading …

A Look at AGCO Corp (AGCO) After 3.1% Decline -- GF Value $89.87 vs Price $103.83

AGCO Corp (AGCO) shares recently fell 3.1% to $103.83, making it "Modestly Overvalued" according to GuruFocus' GF Value estimate of $89.87. The company's GF Score of 75/100 indicates above-average performance, particularly in profitability, but with weaker growth potential. Insider selling of $52.1M over the …

Alamo Group (ALG) Stock Rallies Despite Persistent Margin Compression

Alamo Group's stock rallied about 4% despite its Q2 2026 earnings revealing persistent margin compression, with net margin dropping to 6.1% from 7.4% a year ago. While revenue increased to US$450.7 million, basic EPS slightly declined, raising concerns for bears regarding execution risk and …

Federal Signal Corp (NYSE: FSS) insider sells 19,264 shares

Diane Bonina, VP, General Counsel & Secretary of Federal Signal Corp (NYSE: FSS), exercised stock options for 14,856 shares and subsequently sold a total of 19,264 common shares in open-market transactions on August 3-4, 2026. The sales generated approximately $2.51 million in gross proceeds. …

Wabash National Corp (WA9) Q1 2024 Earnings Report - Results, Call & Slides

Wabash National Corp (WA9) reported its Q1 2024 earnings, missing both EPS and revenue estimates. The company posted an actual EPS of €0.34 against a consensus of €0.39, and actual revenue of €449.87M compared to an expected €451.25M, representing a 17.02% year-over-year decline. The …

Blue Bird Reports Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results

Blue Bird Corporation announced strong fiscal 2026 third-quarter results, with net sales of $517 million and a GAAP net income of $185 million, driven by the acquisition of Micro Bird and increased sales of electric buses. The company also raised its full-year 2026 Adjusted …

BLBD Looks 48.3% Overvalued on GF Value™

Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) reported strong Q3 financial results, exceeding revenue expectations, but GuruFocus's GF Value™ suggests the stock is 48.3% overvalued at its current price of $76.93 compared to an intrinsic value of $51.89. Despite its high GF Score™ of 80/100, driven by …

Astec Industries (NASDAQ:ASTE) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.10 EPS

Blue Bird: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Blue Bird Corp. (BLBD) reported strong fiscal third-quarter results, with net income reaching $185.3 million, or $5.27 per share. Adjusted earnings were $1.28 per share, surpassing Wall Street expectations. The school bus manufacturer also posted revenue of $190.2 million for the period, and its …

HYSTER-YALE ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

Hyster-Yale (HY) announced its Q2 2026 results, showing consolidated bookings of $680 million, a 17% sequential increase and double the Q2 2025 level. Despite a 15% decrease in revenue year-over-year to $812.9 million, the company saw sequential revenue growth and a reduction in operating …

John Deere, UAW ‘Half a Billion Dollars’ Apart in Contract Extension Clash

John Deere proposed a two-year extension of its labor agreement with the UAW, which would last through 2029, citing weaker equipment demand. However, the UAW's counteroffer exceeded Deere's proposal by approximately half a billion dollars, leading to a standoff. The UAW criticized Deere for …

Earnings call transcript: Astec Industries posts record Q2 2026 sales but trims outlook

Astec Industries reported record Q2 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA, but its shares declined after the company cut its full-year profit guidance and missed Wall Street's earnings target. The construction equipment maker attributed the trimmed outlook primarily to timing shifts in asphalt plant deliveries …

Paccar Inc. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors

Paccar Inc. (PCAR) stock declined by 1.93% on Wednesday, closing at $133.34. This performance was in contrast to the broader market, which saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise by 0.49% while the S&P 500 Index fell by 0.17%. The company's stock finished 4.24% …

Blue Bird earnings on deck: Can electric school bus momentum continue?

Blue Bird Corporation is preparing to release its fiscal third-quarter results, with analysts expecting significant revenue growth driven by increasing demand for its zero-emission school buses. Investors will be closely watching electric bus deliveries, margin sustainability, and future guidance, especially in light of the …

Astec Industries, Inc. 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NASDAQ:ASTE) 2026-08-05

Astec Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTE) released its Q2 2026 earnings call presentation, showing an EPS of $0.94, which missed expectations by $0.09. However, the company's revenue reached $408.10M, beating estimates by $2.60M and marking a 23.55% year-over-year increase. This article provides access to the slide …

New Front End Attachments for Deere Tractors

Ignite Attachments has expanded its product line to include new buckets and pallet fork frames designed specifically for John Deere compact tractors using the hook-and-pin loader interface. This expansion addresses a previous lack of aftermarket options for John Deere owners, offering more choices, value, …

Caterpillar surges as data center boom drives profit growth

Caterpillar Inc. exceeded second-quarter expectations, driven by strong demand for power-generation equipment used in data centers and a record backlog of $72 billion. The company raised its sales outlook for 2026, and its power and energy unit has become its largest segment by sales, …

Deere Will Discuss Financial and Operating Performance Aug. 20

Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) announced it will hold its third-quarter 2026 earnings call on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. During the call, management will discuss the company’s financial and operating performance with analysts, investors, and other market participants. A …

Hydrofarm (HYFM) Soars After $16M Aurora Peat Sale And Pivot

Hydrofarm Holdings Group Inc. (HYFM) shares surged over 360% after the company announced the $16 million sale of its Aurora Peat Products unit to Raven Holdings. This strategic move aims to pay down debt, exit capital-heavy peat harvesting, and pivot towards an asset-light, service-oriented …

Deere to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Deere & Company (DE) will host its third quarter 2026 earnings call on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. During this call, the company will discuss its financial and operating performance with analysts, investors, and other financial community members. The earnings …

HYFM Stock Explodes As Peat Sale Fuels Turnaround Hopes

Hydrofarm Holdings Group Inc. (HYFM) shares surged over 360% after selling its Aurora Peat Products unit for $16 million. The company plans to use the proceeds to pay down debt and simplify operations by exiting peat harvesting while maintaining a supply relationship. This strategic …

California State Teachers Retirement System Acquires 13,977 Shares of AGCO Corporation $AGCO

The California State Teachers Retirement System increased its stake in AGCO Corporation by 23.5% in the first quarter, acquiring an additional 13,977 shares and bringing its total holdings to 73,535 shares valued at approximately $8.52 million. This comes as AGCO faces mixed analyst sentiment, …

Manitowoc’s Grove crane enables swift prefab installation in Alkmaar

Dutch company Mick Volendam Groep successfully used a Manitowoc Grove GMK4100L-2 all-terrain crane to install a 5.3-tonne prefab housing extension in Alkmaar. The crane's compact size, long boom, and advanced control system allowed for a swift and precise lift over an existing structure with …

Astec (NASDAQ:ASTE) Surprises With Q2 CY2026 Sales

42,954 Shares in Blue Bird Corporation $BLBD Purchased by Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC

Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC has acquired a new stake of 42,954 shares in Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ:BLBD) for approximately $2.44 million, representing a 0.14% ownership. This purchase comes as institutional investors collectively own 93.59% of the company. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus …

Earnings Flash (ASTE) Astec Industries, Inc. Reports Q2 Revenue $408.1M, vs. FactSet Est of $405.5M

Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) announced its Q2 revenue reached $408.1 million, surpassing the FactSet estimate of $405.5 million. The company also reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.94 per share, which was below the FactSet estimate of $1.04. This earnings flash provides key financial figures …

Alamo Group (NYSE: ALG) EVP reports 33-share tax withholding event

Alamo Group's EVP of Industrial Equipment, Thomas Kevin Jon, reported a tax withholding event where 33 shares of common stock, valued at $159.08 each, were withheld on August 1, 2026, to cover tax obligations from equity compensation. Following this transaction, he directly holds 4,627 …

Astec backlog grows 57.9% to $601M as Materials Solutions orders rise 45.3%

Astec Industries reported a strong second quarter in 2026 with net sales up 23.6% to $408.1 million and backlog increasing 57.9% to $601.1 million, driven by a 43.0% rise in Materials Solutions sales. However, the company revised its full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook downwards …

Astec Industries reports Q2 2026: Revenue $408.1M, Adjusted EPS $0.94, Adjusted EBITDA $42.6M

Astec Industries reported strong second-quarter 2026 results with net sales of $408.1 million, a 23.6% year-over-year increase, and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.94. The company's adjusted EBITDA reached $42.6 million, though full-year guidance was revised downward due to macroeconomic impacts on asphalt plant shipments. …

Does Strong Q2, Higher 2026 Sales Outlook and Buybacks Change The Bull Case For Oshkosh (OSK)?

Zacks Industry Outlook Deere, Kubota, CNH, AGCO and Alamo

The Zacks Manufacturing - Farm Equipment industry is poised for growth due to increasing demand for agricultural equipment driven by global population growth and food requirements. Companies like Deere & Company, Kubota, CNH Industrial, AGCO Corp., and Alamo Group are leveraging technological advancements and …

Morgan Stanley Maintains Terex Corp(TEX.US) With Buy Rating, Raises Target Price to $86

Morgan Stanley has reiterated its "Buy" rating on Terex Corp (TEX.US) and increased the price target for the stock to $86. This indicates the firm's continued confidence in the company's performance and future outlook.

Titan International Q2 sales rise as consumer segment drives growth

Titan International reported increased sales, profitability, and cash generation during the second quarter of 2026, primarily fueled by significant growth in its consumer segment. The company also saw improved demand for its Specialty products. The full article content is behind a paywall, requiring a …

Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Co. Invests $4.48 Million in Deere & Company $DE

Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Co. has invested $4.48 million in Deere & Company, acquiring 7,067 shares during the second quarter. Deere & Company reported strong Q2 earnings with EPS of $6.55, surpassing analyst estimates, and revenue growth of 5.4% year-over-year. The company also …