Followed 158 TimesTop FollowedLowest-Rated StocksLowest-RatedNASDAQ:ASTS AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock Price, News & Analysis $89.58 +1.48 (+1.68%) Closing price 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$90.10 +0.52 (+0.57%) As of 05:13 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About AST SpaceMobile Stock (NASDAQ:ASTS) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get AST SpaceMobile alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$86.49▼$92.5750-Day Range$63.87▼$98.9752-Week Range$22.47▼$129.89Volume19.77 million shsAverage Volume16.40 million shsMarket Capitalization$34.22 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$79.45Consensus RatingReduce Company Overview AST SpaceMobile is a U.S.-based aerospace company developing a space-based cellular broadband network designed to connect standard mobile phones and other devices directly to satellites. The company’s core proposition is “space-to-cell” service: operating a constellation of low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellites equipped with large, high-power phased-array antennas to provide wide-area mobile broadband without requiring users to buy specialized terminals or handset modifications. AST SpaceMobile designs, builds and operates satellite payloads and supporting ground infrastructure. Its technology roadmap has included a series of demonstration satellites under the BlueWalker program, which are intended to validate the large aperture antenna technology and the ability to hand traffic with terrestrial mobile network operators. The company focuses on end-to-end system integration—payload design, satellite manufacturing, spectrum licensing support and network operations—to enable commercial service. The company aims to serve global markets by partnering with wireless carriers and other ecosystem participants to extend mobile coverage into rural, maritime, and underserved regions as well as to provide supplemental capacity in populated areas. Rather than selling consumer terminals, AST SpaceMobile’s intended customers are mobile network operators that would integrate satellite-delivered connectivity into their existing networks and plans for subscribers. AST SpaceMobile was founded by Abel Avellan, who serves as chief executive and has been the public face of the company’s strategy to bridge conventional cellular networks and space infrastructure. The business remains focused on completing its satellite constellation, obtaining required regulatory clearances and executing commercial agreements with carriers to bring direct-to-handset satellite coverage to market.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More AST SpaceMobile Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks38th Percentile Overall ScoreASTS MarketRank™: AST SpaceMobile scored higher than 38% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 501st out of 623 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.0 / 5Analyst RatingReduce Consensus RatingAST SpaceMobile has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.91, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 2 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.Downside RiskAST SpaceMobile has a consensus price target of $79.45, representing about 11.3% downside from its current price of $89.58.Amount of Analyst CoverageAST 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 and Valuation0.6 / 5Proj. Earnings GrowthGrowing Earnings GrowthEarnings for AST SpaceMobile are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($1.47) to ($0.38) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of AST SpaceMobile is -50.33, 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. SectorThe P/E ratio of AST SpaceMobile is -50.33, 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 RatioAST SpaceMobile has a P/B Ratio of 12.85. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Short Interest2.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted17.87% of the float of AST SpaceMobile has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAST SpaceMobile has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.96, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in AST SpaceMobile has recently increased by 11.03%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldAST SpaceMobile does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthAST SpaceMobile does not have a long track record of dividend growth. News and Social Media4.2 / 5News Sentiment0.66 News SentimentAST SpaceMobile has a news sentiment score of 0.66. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.50 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 41 news articles for AST SpaceMobile this week, compared to 14 articles on an average week.Search Interest292 people have searched for ASTS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 228% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows163 people have added AST SpaceMobile to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 172% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership2.1 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, AST SpaceMobile insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $275,597,100.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders20.89% 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 Institutions60.95% 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. Receive ASTS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for AST SpaceMobile and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. 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ASTS Stock News HeadlinesWhy AST SpaceMobile Is the Bigger Winner of the AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Joint VentureAs the big three mobile carriers aim to incorporate satellite services to eliminate dead zones, AST SpaceMobile is positioned to challenge SpaceX’s Starlink market dominance.May 20 at 9:40 AM | marketbeat.comA Look At AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Valuation After Strong Recent Share Price MomentumMay 20 at 1:09 AM | finance.yahoo.comIran's New Leader Just Said Something That Should Terrify Every AmericanIran's Supreme Leader has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed as leverage against the U.S. - and with 40% of the world's oil passing through that corridor, crude has already crossed $100 per barrel. History shows gold surged 571% during the 1973 oil crisis and 425% in 1979. Today, the U.S. holds 8,133 tonnes of gold valued on the books at $42.22 per ounce - while gold trades above $5,000. American Alternative Assets has released The Great Gold Reset report detailing what this gap could mean for investors.May 20 at 1:00 AM | American Alternative (Ad)Satellite Stock 'Buy' Signal Could Mean More GainsMay 19 at 8:09 PM | finance.yahoo.comAST SpaceMobile stock momentum rises as CEO flags 'accelerating manufacturing' amid Q1 missMay 18 at 1:13 PM | msn.comInsider Selling: AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) Director Sells 15,000 Shares of StockMay 15, 2026 | insidertrades.comAST SpaceMobile Plummets on Galactic Q1 Miss: Can Vertical Integration Save the SpaceX Rival?AST SpaceMobile shares fell 12% in after-hours trading following the company’s Q1 double-miss despite its $3.5 billion cash buffer and 95% vertical integration.May 12, 2026 | marketbeat.comInsider Sales: Top AST SpaceMobile Insider Cuts Postion Over 30% (ASTS)Low-Earth orbit satellite stock AST SpaceMobile leads a list of three names experiencing an uptick in insider selling during 2026.May 6, 2026 | marketbeat.comSee More Headlines ASTS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have ASTS shares performed this year? AST SpaceMobile's stock was trading at $72.63 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, ASTS shares have increased by 23.3% and is now trading at $89.5680. How were AST SpaceMobile's earnings last quarter? AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, May, 11th. The company reported ($0.66) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.23) by $0.43. The business's quarterly revenue was up 1952.2% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. Who are AST SpaceMobile's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of AST SpaceMobile include Janus Henderson Group PLC (0.69%), Bank of America Corp DE (0.43%), First Trust Advisors LP (0.34%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.22%). Insiders that own company stock include Adriana Cisneros, Scott Wisniewski, Shanti B Gupta, Tower Corp /Ma/ American, Maya Bernal, Julio A Torres, Huiwen Yao and Keith R Larson. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of AST SpaceMobile? 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. What other stocks do shareholders of AST SpaceMobile own? 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 Earnings5/11/2026Today5/20/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (13m+) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 ASTS's financial health is in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. ASTS has been in this zone for over 13 months. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorComputer and Technology Industry Wireless Equipment Sub-IndustryCommunication Current SymbolNASDAQ:ASTS CIK1780312 Webwww.ast-science.com Phone432-276-3966FaxN/AEmployees1,126Year Founded2017Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for AST SpaceMobile$79.45 High Price Target$117.00 Low Price Target$45.60 Potential Upside/Downside-11.3%Consensus RatingReduce Rating Score (0-4)1.91 Research Coverage11 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)($1.78) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income-$341.94 million Net Margins-573.67% Pretax Margin-755.95% Return on Equity-24.87% Return on Assets-12.58% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.11 Current Ratio18.47 Quick Ratio18.37 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$70.92 million Price / Sales482.53 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$6.97 per share Price / Book12.85Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares382,020,000Free Float302,212,000Market Cap$34.22 billion OptionableOptionable Beta2.60 A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for May 2026. 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