Astrotech (ASTC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Astrotech Corp. (NASDAQ: ASTC) is a technology commercialization company headquartered near Austin, Texas. The firm sources early-stage innovations from government and university research programs—most notably from NASA—and advances them toward commercial readiness. Astrotech’s core mission is to bridge the gap between federally funded R&D and industrial applications across the life sciences and renewable energy sectors.

In its life sciences division, Astrotech has focused on mass spectrometry-based analytical instruments and diagnostic platforms. A key milestone was the spin-out of 908 Devices in 2020, a subsidiary that developed portable mass spectrometers for field detection of chemicals and bio-agents. Building on that foundation, Astrotech continues to pursue point-of-care screening technologies for environmental monitoring, food safety and clinical diagnostics.

Through Astrotech Solar and other affiliates, the company is also active in renewable energy commercialization. This segment concentrates on high-efficiency photovoltaic materials and manufacturing processes originally developed in partnership with academic and federal laboratories. By licensing proprietary cell architectures and overseeing pilot-scale production, Astrotech aims to reduce costs and accelerate adoption of clean-energy solutions in global markets.

Founded in 1984 as AIT International, Astrotech has evolved via strategic acquisitions and spin-offs to maintain a diversified technology portfolio. The company collaborates with public-sector agencies, research institutions and industry partners to advance its product pipeline. Astrotech’s leadership brings expertise in engineering, regulatory affairs and business development to guide the firm’s long-term growth and commercialization efforts.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $4.85 to $4.97
• 50-Day Range: $4.73 to $5.76
• 52-Week Range: $4.71 to $8.52
• Volume: 3,185 shs
• Average Volume: 4,562 shs
• Market Capitalization: $8.53 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Astrotech Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Astrotech scored higher than 11% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Astrotech.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Astrotech is -0.58, 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 Astrotech is -0.58, 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

Astrotech has a P/B Ratio of 0.24. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.39% of the float of Astrotech has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Astrotech has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Astrotech has recently increased by 103.70%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Astrotech does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Astrotech does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.39% of the float of Astrotech has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Astrotech has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Astrotech has recently increased by 103.70%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.62

News Sentiment

Astrotech has a news sentiment score of 0.62. 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 0.96 average news sentiment score of Aerospace companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Astrotech this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Astrotech insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

14.90% of the stock of Astrotech is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 24.35% of the stock of Astrotech is held by institutions.

ASTC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ASTC shares performed this year?

Astrotech's stock was trading at $6.72 at the start of the year. Since then, ASTC shares have decreased by 26.9% and is now trading at $4.91.

How were Astrotech's earnings last quarter?

Astrotech Corporation (NASDAQ:ASTC) released its earnings results on Tuesday, May, 13th. The aerospace company reported ($2.18) EPS for the quarter. Astrotech had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 46.37% and a negative net margin of 1,536.99%.

When did Astrotech's stock split?

Astrotech shares reverse split on Monday, December 5th 2022.The 1-30 reverse split was announced on Monday, December 5th 2022. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the market closes on Monday, December 5th 2022. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 3 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of Astrotech?

Shares of ASTC 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 Astrotech own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Astrotech investors own include Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Carnival (CCL), Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT), Aurora Cannabis (ACB), Canopy Growth (CGC), Energy Transfer (ET) and Inovio Pharmaceuticals (INO).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/13/2025
• Today: 9/15/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 9/18/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 6/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Aerospace
• Industry: AEROSP/DEF EQ
• Sub-Industry: Measuring And Control Equipment
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:ASTC
• CIK: 1001907
• Web: www.astrotechcorp.com
• Phone: (512) 485-9530
• Fax: 512-485-9531
• Employees: 10
• Year Founded: 1984

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($8.42)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$11.67 million
• Net Margins: -1,536.99%
• Pretax Margin: -1,536.77%
• Return on Equity: -46.37%
• Return on Assets: -42.51%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 9.86
• Quick Ratio: 8.76

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.66 million
• Price / Sales: 5.02
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $20.45 per share
• Price / Book: 0.24

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 1,690,000
• Free Float: 1,442,000
• Market Cap: $8.34 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.34