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: $1.95 to $2.02
• 50-Day Range: $1.68 to $2.39
• 52-Week Range: $1.10 to $4.41
• Volume: 36,829 shs
• Average Volume: 1.01 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $6.07 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Ascent Solar Technologies Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Ascent Solar Technologies scored higher than 7% 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 Ascent Solar Technologies.

Earnings and Valuation

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

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Ascent Solar Technologies has a P/B Ratio of 0.78. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

20.72% 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 0.2, 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 increased by 758.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing 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.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

20.72% 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 0.2, 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 increased by 758.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.95

News Sentiment

Ascent Solar Technologies has a news sentiment score of 0.95. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Energy companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Ascent Solar Technologies this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 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

Only 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 $3.27 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, ASTI stock has decreased by 39.1% and is now trading at $1.99.

How were Ascent Solar Technologies' earnings last quarter?

Ascent Solar Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August, 12th. The company reported ($1.17) earnings per share for the quarter. The company earned $0.02 million during the quarter.

When did Ascent Solar Technologies' stock split?

Ascent Solar Technologies shares reverse split on 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: 8/12/2025
• Today: 9/29/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/13/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

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

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$9.13 million
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: -16,390.47%
• Return on Equity: -216.56%
• Return on Assets: -98.27%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.62
• Quick Ratio: 1.42

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $40 thousand
• Price / Sales: 150.21
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $2.55 per share
• Price / Book: 0.77

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 3,050,000
• Free Float: 2,737,000
• Market Cap: $6.01 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 2.37