Astec Industries reported a decrease in net sales by 15.6% to $238.9 million compared to the prior year fourth quarter. However, the company experienced an increase in gross profit margin to 23.8% and a significant increase in net income by 183.7% to $15.4 million. Diluted EPS increased to $0.67 compared to $(0.81) in the same quarter of the previous year.
Net sales decreased by 15.6% to $238.9 million.
Gross Profit Margin increased by 1410 bps to 23.8%.
Net Income increased by 183.7% to $15.4 million.
Diluted EPS increased to $0.67 from $(0.81).
Astec will continue to build upon our positive momentum from 2020 and further transform our business to become an even stronger and more resilient organization with continued focus on operational and commercial excellence, profitable growth and long-term stakeholder value creation.
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