Positive News SentimentPositive NewsNASDAQ:ASTI Ascent Solar Technologies (ASTI) Stock Price, News & Analysis $2.77 -0.17 (-5.78%) Closing price 07/29/2026 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$2.90 +0.14 (+4.87%) As of 05:19 AM 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 TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsTrendsBuy This Stock About Ascent Solar Technologies Stock (NASDAQ:ASTI) 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 ASTI alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$2.76▼$3.0250-Day Range$2.77▼$8.8652-Week Range$1.40▼$9.87Volume258,937 shsAverage Volume388,360 shsMarket Capitalization$27.20 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$20.00Consensus RatingHold 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.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Ascent Solar Technologies Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks40th Percentile Overall ScoreASTI MarketRank™: Ascent Solar Technologies scored higher than 40% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 195th out of 252 stocks in the energy sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion3.2 / 5Analyst RatingHold Consensus RatingAscent 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 PotentialAscent Solar Technologies has a consensus price target of $20.00, representing about 622.0% upside from its current price of $2.77.Amount of Analyst CoverageAscent Solar Technologies has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Ascent Solar Technologies' stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation0.6 / 5Proj. Earnings GrowthGrowing Earnings GrowthEarnings 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 MarketThe P/E ratio of Ascent Solar Technologies is -1.13, 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 Ascent Solar Technologies is -1.13, 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 RatioAscent Solar Technologies has a P/B Ratio of 3.90. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Ascent Solar Technologies' valuation and earnings. Short Interest2.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted13.15% of the float of Ascent Solar Technologies has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAscent Solar Technologies has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.99, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Ascent Solar Technologies has recently increased by 2.92%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldAscent Solar Technologies does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthAscent Solar Technologies does not have a long track record of dividend growth. News and Social Media3.0 / 5News SentimentN/A News SentimentAscent Solar Technologies has a news sentiment score of 1.87. 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 0.81 average news sentiment score of Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Ascent Solar Technologies this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 2 people have searched for ASTI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -60% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership0.3 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Ascent Solar Technologies insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders4.05% of the stock of Ascent Solar Technologies is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions10.55% of the stock of Ascent Solar Technologies is held by institutions.Read more about Ascent Solar Technologies' insider trading history. 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Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. ASTI Stock News HeadlinesASTI Share News TodayJuly 21, 2026 | uk.investing.comAscent Solar Technologies, Inc. Reflects on H1 2026 Achievements and Milestones; Outlines Strategic Goals for Continued Corporate DevelopmentJuly 14, 2026 | globenewswire.comSpaceX just minted 4,400 millionairesSpaceX's $1.75 trillion IPO turned more than 4400 employees into millionaires, according to The New York Times. Peter Thiel, SpaceX's first major backer, just placed a $1 billion bet on a private defense company - and Dr. Mark Skousen believes an IPO announcement could be imminent. Skousen predicted the SpaceX IPO filing a week before it happened and is now sharing the ticker behind Thiel's next move. | The Oxford Club (Ad)Ascent Solar’s Thin-Film Space Solar Products Experience Zero Damage in Atomic Oxygen Exposure Test CampaignJune 29, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comAscent Solar's Thin-Film Space Solar Products Experience Zero Damage in Atomic Oxygen Exposure Test CampaignJune 29, 2026 | globenewswire.comAscent Solar Technologies, Inc.May 16, 2026 | edition.cnn.comHC Wainwright & Co. initiates coverage of Ascent Solar Technologies (ASTI) with buy recommendationApril 24, 2026 | msn.comCORRECTED VERSION: Ascent Solar Technologies’ PV Blankets to Power NOVI AI Geo-Intelligence Spacecraft, N1-ATLAS, Scheduled for Launch This SpringFebruary 26, 2026 | markets.businessinsider.comSee More Headlines 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 decreased by 32.6% and is now trading at $2.77. How were Ascent Solar Technologies' earnings last quarter? Ascent Solar Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI) posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, May, 8th. The company reported ($0.27) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.19) by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $0.05 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $0.05 million. Ascent Solar Technologies had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 127.37% and a negative net margin of 7,311.40%. When did Ascent Solar Technologies' stock split? Ascent Solar Technologies's stock 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 Earnings5/08/2026Today7/30/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)8/11/2026Fiscal 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 (8m+) 1-Year History Jul 25 Oct 25 Jan 26 Apr 26 Jul 26 ASTI's financial health is in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. ASTI has been in this zone for over 8 months. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorEnergy Industry Solar Sub-IndustryElectronic Equipment Current SymbolNASDAQ:ASTI CIK1350102 Webwww.ascentsolar.com Phone720-872-5000Fax720-872-5077Employees50Year Founded2005Price 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+622.0%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)($2.46) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income-$7.83 million Net Margins-7,311.40% Pretax Margin-7,310.52% Return on Equity-127.37% Return on Assets-86.27% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio6.99 Quick Ratio6.75 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$80 thousand Price / Sales340.02 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$0.71 per share Price / Book3.90Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares9,820,000Free Float9,418,000Market Cap$27.20 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.75 Social Links 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverWith the proliferation of data centers and electric vehicles, the electric grid will only get more strained. 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