Asterias Biotherapeutics (AST) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Asterias Biotherapeutics (NYSEAMERICAN:AST) is a clinical‐stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of cell‐based therapies for serious diseases of the central nervous system, retina and other tissues. The company’s proprietary technology employs pluripotent stem cell–derived cell populations designed to replace or repair damaged cells and restore function in conditions that currently lack effective treatments.

The company’s lead candidate, AST-OPC1, comprises oligodendrocyte progenitor cells derived from human embryonic stem cells and is being evaluated for the treatment of spinal cord injury. In addition to its spinal cord program, Asterias has advanced immunotherapy candidates—AST-VAC1 and AST-VAC2—for central nervous system tumors and ovarian cancer, respectively, as well as an epithelial cell therapy (AST-AEC2) for acute tissue injury applications.

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Fremont, California, Asterias BioTherapeutics licensed foundational stem cell technology from Geron Corporation in 2014. The company’s development efforts are supported by a management team with experience in regenerative medicine and cell therapy manufacturing. Asterias continues to pursue clinical trials in the United States and collaborates with academic and research institutions to advance its pipeline toward regulatory approval and commercialization.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $0.0020 to $0.0020
• 50-Day Range: N/A
• 52-Week Range: $0.51 to $2.05
• Volume: 1,000 shs
• Average Volume: 136,653 shs
• Market Capitalization: $111.32 thousand
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

AST Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AST shares performed this year?

Asterias Biotherapeutics' stock was trading at $0.0020 at the start of the year. Since then, AST stock has increased by 0.0% and is now trading at $0.0020.

How were Asterias Biotherapeutics' earnings last quarter?

Asterias Biotherapeutics Inc (NYSEAMERICAN:AST) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March, 28th. The biotechnology company reported ($0.18) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.17) by $0.01. The biotechnology company earned $1.75 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.81 million.

How do I buy shares of Asterias Biotherapeutics?

Shares of AST 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 Asterias Biotherapeutics own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Asterias Biotherapeutics investors own include Zynerba Pharmaceuticals (ZYNE), CorMedix (CRMD), Synergy Pharmaceuticals (SGYP), 22nd Century Group (XXII), Amarin (AMRN), Gilead Sciences (GILD) and Progenics Pharmaceuticals (PGNX).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 3/28/2017
• Today: 9/15/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSEAMERICAN
• Sector: Medical
• Industry: Biotechnology
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• Current Symbol: NYSEAMERICAN:AST
• Previous Symbol: NYSEMKT:AST
• CIK: N/A
• Web: asteriasbiotherapeutics.com
• Phone: +1-510-4563805
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Profitability

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Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 55,659,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $111.32 thousand
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A