Ascent Solar Technologies (ASTI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI) develops and manufactures thin-film photovoltaic modules based on copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) semiconductor technology. Designed for lightweight, flexible and durable integration, Ascent Solar’s products are well-suited to mobile and off-grid applications where conventional rigid panels are impractical. The company’s portfolio includes both rollable and laminate modules that can be bonded onto a variety of surfaces, from textiles and curved structures to aerospace platforms.

Ascent Solar’s modules target a diverse set of end markets, including military and defense sectors, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), consumer electronics, automotive and building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). By delivering high power-to-weight ratios and resilience to harsh environments, the company’s offerings address requirements for rapid deployment, silent operation and extended endurance. Strategic partnerships with system integrators and distributors support global application, enabling deployment in remote locations and critical infrastructure projects.

Founded in 2005 as a spin-out from thin-film research, Ascent Solar is headquartered in Thornton, Colorado. The company leverages its proprietary manufacturing processes and materials science expertise to advance flexible PV technology. Ascent Solar continues to focus on scaling production capabilities, driving down costs and expanding its addressable markets across North America, Europe and Asia.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $4.05 to $4.37
• 50-Day Range: $3.42 to $6.73
• 52-Week Range: $1.10 to $9.87
• Volume: 652,467 shs
• Average Volume: 1.77 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $39.54 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $20.00
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Ascent Solar Technologies Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Ascent Solar Technologies scored higher than 48% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 145th out of 247 stocks in the energy sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.6 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Ascent Solar Technologies has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.

Upside Potential

Ascent Solar Technologies has a consensus price target of $20.00, representing about 378.5% upside from its current price of $4.18.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Ascent Solar Technologies has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Ascent Solar Technologies are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.74) to ($0.50) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Ascent Solar Technologies is -1.26, 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 Ascent Solar Technologies is -1.26, 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

Ascent Solar Technologies has a P/B Ratio of 5.89. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

10.65% of the float of Ascent Solar Technologies has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Ascent Solar Technologies has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.48, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Ascent Solar Technologies has recently decreased by 7.68%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

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

Dividend Yield

Ascent Solar Technologies does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Ascent Solar Technologies does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

Search Interest

9 people have searched for ASTI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

2 people have added Ascent Solar Technologies to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Insiders

10.21% of the stock of Ascent Solar Technologies is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

10.55% of the stock of Ascent Solar Technologies is held by institutions.

ASTI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ASTI shares performed this year?

Ascent Solar Technologies' stock was trading at $4.11 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, ASTI shares have increased by 1.7% and is now trading at $4.18.

How were Ascent Solar Technologies' earnings last quarter?

Ascent Solar Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI) issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, March, 20th. The company reported ($0.40) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The business earned $0.02 million during the quarter. Ascent Solar Technologies had a negative net margin of 10,041.03% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 261.07%.

When did Ascent Solar Technologies' stock split?

Shares of Ascent Solar Technologies reverse split on the morning of Thursday, August 15th 2024.The 1-100 reverse split was announced on Tuesday, August 13th 2024. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Wednesday, August 14th 2024. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 1 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of Ascent Solar Technologies?

Shares of ASTI 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 Ascent Solar Technologies own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Ascent Solar Technologies investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Arista Networks (ANET), e.l.f. Beauty (ELF), Disc Medicine (IRON), Jabil (JBL) and Meta Platforms (META).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 3/20/2026
• Today: 5/05/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/13/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Energy
• Industry: Solar
• Sub-Industry: Electronic Equipment
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:ASTI
• CIK: 1350102
• Web: www.ascentsolar.com
• Phone: 720-872-5000
• Fax: 720-872-5077
• Employees: 50
• Year Founded: 2005

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Ascent Solar Technologies: $20.00
• High Price Target: $20.00
• Low Price Target: $20.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +378.5%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($3.32)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$7.83 million
• Net Margins: -10,041.03%
• Pretax Margin: -10,201.50%
• Return on Equity: -261.07%
• Return on Assets: -124.99%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.53
• Quick Ratio: 1.29

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $80 thousand
• Price / Sales: 494.29
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $0.71 per share
• Price / Book: 5.89

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 9,460,000
• Free Float: 8,496,000
• Market Cap: $39.54 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.45