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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$62.18 -0.24 (-0.38%)
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About AST SpaceMobile Stock (NASDAQ:ASTS)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$60.50
$64.53
50-Day Range
$53.03
$85.13
52-Week Range
$37.18
$133.86
Volume
4.33 million shs
Average Volume
17.06 million shs
Market Capitalization
$24.20 billion
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$86.58
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. develops a space-based cellular broadband network designed to connect standard, unmodified mobile phones directly to satellites. Its planned service is intended to extend mobile connectivity beyond the coverage of traditional terrestrial wireless networks, including in rural, remote and underserved areas.

The company’s primary technology platform consists of large, low-Earth-orbit satellites known as BlueBirds. AST SpaceMobile is developing these satellites to provide voice, messaging and broadband data services through partnerships with mobile network operators, using existing cellular devices and spectrum where permitted.

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Midland, Texas, AST SpaceMobile was established by Abel Avellan, who serves as its chairman and chief executive officer. The company has pursued commercial and strategic relationships with wireless operators and other telecommunications partners in multiple regions, with the goal of building a global space-based mobile communications network.

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AST SpaceMobile Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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63rd Percentile Overall Score

ASTS MarketRank™: 

AST SpaceMobile scored higher than 63% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 103rd out of 244 stocks in the communication services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    AST SpaceMobile has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.31, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 6 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.

  • Upside Potential

    AST SpaceMobile has a consensus price target of $86.58, representing about 38.7% upside from its current price of $62.42.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    AST SpaceMobile has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about AST SpaceMobile's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for AST SpaceMobile are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($1.95) to ($0.96) per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of AST SpaceMobile is -29.17, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of AST SpaceMobile is -29.17, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    AST SpaceMobile has a P/B Ratio of 9.78. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about AST SpaceMobile's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    18.67% of the float of AST SpaceMobile has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    AST SpaceMobile has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.57.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in AST SpaceMobile has recently increased by 1.10%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.
  • Dividend Yield

    AST SpaceMobile does not currently pay a dividend.

  • Dividend Growth

    AST SpaceMobile does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • News Sentiment

    AST SpaceMobile has a news sentiment score of 0.47. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.62 average news sentiment score of Communication Services companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 33 news articles for AST SpaceMobile this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 115 people have searched for ASTS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -12% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    105 people have added AST SpaceMobile to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 6% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, AST SpaceMobile insiders have sold 593.98% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $619,235.00 in company stock and sold $4,297,342.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    20.89% of the stock of AST SpaceMobile is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    60.95% of the stock of AST SpaceMobile is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about AST SpaceMobile's insider trading history.
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AST SpaceMobile Stock Soared 12%—This Was the Catalyst
AST SpaceMobile shares jumped nearly 12% after Berenberg initiated coverage with a Buy rating and $92 price target, even as regulatory hurdles and cash burn remain key challenges.
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AST SpaceMobile Is Down 54%—Can FCC Progress and BlueBirds Reverse the Slide?
AST SpaceMobile stock has dropped nearly 54% since May amid cash burn, dilution, and insider selling concerns, while FCC testing and carrier partnerships offer potential catalysts.
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ASTS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

AST SpaceMobile's stock was trading at $72.63 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, ASTS shares have decreased by 14.1% and is now trading at $62.42.

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August, 10th. The company reported ($0.77) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.32) by $0.46. The firm earned $31.52 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $34.53 million. AST SpaceMobile had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 22.88% and a negative net margin of 536.66%.
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AST SpaceMobile's top institutional shareholders include California State Teachers Retirement System (8.10%), Broad Run Investment Management LLC (0.37%), Tidal Investments LLC (0.27%) and Tema ETFs LLC (0.26%). Insiders that own company stock include Adriana Cisneros, Scott Wisniewski, Andrew Martin Johnson, Shanti B Gupta, Tower Corp /Ma/ American, Maya Bernal, Julio A Torres, Huiwen Yao and Keith R Larson.
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Shares of ASTS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that AST SpaceMobile investors own include Zomedica (ZOM), Jumia Technologies (JMIA), Nano Dimension (NNDM), NIO (NIO), Bakkt (BKKT), Phunware (PHUN) and

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/10/2026
Today
9/10/2026
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/09/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Industry
Diversified Telecommunication Services
Sub-Industry
Alternative Carriers
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:ASTS
CIK
1780312
Fax
N/A
Employees
1,126
Year Founded
2017

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$108.00
Low Price Target
$50.80
Potential Upside/Downside
+38.6%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.31
Research Coverage
13 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
($2.14)
Trailing P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E Ratio
N/A
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
-$341.94 million
Net Margins
-536.66%
Pretax Margin
-698.80%
Return on Equity
-22.88%
Return on Assets
-10.67%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
1.24
Current Ratio
13.05
Quick Ratio
12.90

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$70.92 million
Price / Sales
342.88
Cash Flow
N/A
Price / Cash Flow
N/A
Book Value
$6.38 per share
Price / Book
9.79

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
389,170,000
Free Float
307,870,000
Market Cap
$24.32 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
2.74
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This page (NASDAQ:ASTS) was last updated on 9/10/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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