AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) Stock Lifted to "Buy" by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft

AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS - Get Free Report) was upgraded by equities research analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report released on Monday, MarketBeat.com reports. The brokerage currently has a $93.00 price objective on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft's target price suggests a potential upside of 82.46% from the company's previous close.

A number of other brokerages have also recently commented on ASTS. Scotiabank raised shares of AST SpaceMobile from a "sector underperform" rating to a "sector perform" rating and set a $50.80 target price for the company in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "sell (d-)" rating on shares of AST SpaceMobile in a research note on Monday, September 21st. UBS Group started coverage on shares of AST SpaceMobile in a research report on Wednesday, September 2nd. They set a "buy" rating for the company. William Blair restated a "market perform" rating on shares of AST SpaceMobile in a research note on Monday, October 5th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald raised their target price on AST SpaceMobile from $80.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Six analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $84.58.

AST SpaceMobile Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:ASTS opened at $50.97 on Monday. The stock's 50-day simple moving average is $62.91 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $75.58. The stock has a market capitalization of $19.84 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -23.82 and a beta of 2.72. AST SpaceMobile has a 52-week low of $47.57 and a 52-week high of $133.86. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.24, a quick ratio of 12.90 and a current ratio of 13.05.

AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August 10th. The company reported ($0.77) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.32) by ($0.45). AST SpaceMobile had a negative net margin of 536.66% and a negative return on equity of 22.88%. The business had revenue of $31.52 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $34.53 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned ($0.41) EPS. Analysts expect that AST SpaceMobile will post -1.95 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at AST SpaceMobile

In other news, COO Shanti B. Gupta sold 12,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, September 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $58.89, for a total value of $706,680.00. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 462,980 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $27,264,892.20. The trade was a 2.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CTO Huiwen Yao sold 40,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, September 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $58.93, for a total transaction of $2,357,200.00. Following the transaction, the chief technology officer owned 34,750 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,047,817.50. This represents a 53.51% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders own 20.89% of the company's stock.

Institutional Trading of AST SpaceMobile

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Capital Advisors Ltd. LLC boosted its holdings in shares of AST SpaceMobile by 6.6% during the 1st quarter. Capital Advisors Ltd. LLC now owns 2,638 shares of the company's stock valued at $219,000 after purchasing an additional 164 shares during the last quarter. Hollencrest Capital Management grew its position in AST SpaceMobile by 11.7% in the first quarter. Hollencrest Capital Management now owns 1,592 shares of the company's stock worth $132,000 after acquiring an additional 167 shares in the last quarter. Byrne Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of AST SpaceMobile by 17.0% in the 3rd quarter. Byrne Asset Management LLC now owns 1,170 shares of the company's stock worth $67,000 after purchasing an additional 170 shares during the period. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. increased its position in AST SpaceMobile by 15.5% during the second quarter. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. now owns 1,404 shares of the company's stock valued at $121,000 after acquiring an additional 188 shares during the last quarter. Finally, HHM Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in AST SpaceMobile by 72.2% during the 1st quarter. HHM Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 465 shares of the company's stock valued at $39,000 after purchasing an additional 195 shares during the last quarter. 60.95% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

AST SpaceMobile News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting AST SpaceMobile this week:

• Positive Sentiment: The FCC granted AST SpaceMobile a 30-day authorization, through Nov. 8, to test radiolocation capabilities in the 902–928 MHz band across the contiguous United States and Hawaii. The approval could support development of additional satellite-based services and helped provide a near-term trading catalyst. ASTS Stock Rises Overnight: BlueBirds 14-16 Reach Florida, FCC Clears SDA-Backed 900-MHz Test
• Positive Sentiment: Three additional BlueBird satellites were shipped to Cape Canaveral, marking further progress toward building AST SpaceMobile’s planned constellation. A larger constellation is viewed as important to launching recurring commercial service, although revenue remains limited today. AST SpaceMobile Shipped 3 More BlueBird Satellites
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts’ consensus target price is reported at $84.58, but the average rating is only “Hold,” with seven holds, five buys, and two sells among 14 firms. This indicates substantial long-term upside is perceived, but limited conviction at current valuation. AST SpaceMobile Stock Has Consensus Target Price of $84.58
• Neutral Sentiment: AST SpaceMobile has approximately $3.7 billion in liquidity, but it has not yet established recurring commercial revenue. The company currently depends on defense contracts and commercial prepayments, with broader revenue growth tied to expanding the constellation. AST SpaceMobile Has $3.7 Billion in Liquidity and No Commercial Revenue
• Negative Sentiment: FCC approval for SpaceX to provide direct-to-smartphone satellite connectivity creates a stronger competitive threat. Investors are questioning whether SpaceX’s large constellation could challenge AST SpaceMobile’s carrier-partnered business model and market opportunity. AST SpaceMobile Stock Now Has A Bigger Question After FCC Satellite Ruling
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms publicized a securities class-action lead-plaintiff deadline of Nov. 13, 2026, for investors who purchased ASTS securities during the stated class period. These notices are legal solicitations and do not establish wrongdoing, but they add headline and litigation risk. Investor Alert: AST SpaceMobile Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Class Action

About AST SpaceMobile

AST SpaceMobile, Inc develops a space-based cellular broadband network designed to connect standard mobile phones directly to satellites without requiring specialized satellite phones or equipment. The company's objective is to extend mobile connectivity to areas that lack reliable terrestrial cellular coverage, including remote and underserved regions.

Its system is built around the planned SpaceMobile satellite constellation, including BlueBird satellites equipped with large communications arrays.