NASDAQ:ASTS AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock Forecast, Price & News $5.44 -0.03 (-0.55%) (As of 04:00 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$5.25▼$5.5650-Day Range$3.87▼$6.4252-Week Range$3.55▼$14.27Volume956,586 shsAverage Volume1.84 million shsMarket Capitalization$1.09 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$20.67 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media AST SpaceMobile MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside279.2% Upside$20.67 Price TargetShort InterestBearish27.85% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.62Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($0.67) to ($0.44) Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.83 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector460th out of 618 stocksCommunication Services, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry8th out of 10 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAST SpaceMobile has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 3 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $20.67, AST SpaceMobile has a forecasted upside of 279.2% from its current price of $5.45.Amount of Analyst CoverageAST SpaceMobile has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted27.85% of the float of AST SpaceMobile has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAST SpaceMobile has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 8.2.Change versus previous monthShort interest in AST SpaceMobile has recently increased by 0.53%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAST SpaceMobile does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthAST SpaceMobile does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for ASTS. Previous Next 2.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAST SpaceMobile 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for AST SpaceMobile this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search Interest51 people have searched for ASTS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 70% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 7 people have added AST SpaceMobile to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, AST SpaceMobile insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders68.64% of the stock of AST SpaceMobile is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 6.13% of the stock of AST SpaceMobile is held by institutions. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for AST SpaceMobile are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.67) to ($0.44) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of AST SpaceMobile is -8.93, 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 AST SpaceMobile is -8.93, 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 RatioAST SpaceMobile has a P/B Ratio of 3.03. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) StockAST SpaceMobile, Inc. operates space-based cellular broadband network for mobile phones. Its SpaceMobile service provides mobile broadband services for users traveling in and out of areas without terrestrial mobile services on land, at sea, or in flight. The company is headquartered in Midland, Texas.Read More Receive ASTS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for AST SpaceMobile and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address ASTS Stock News HeadlinesMay 23, 2023 | fool.comAST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS)May 23, 2023 | msn.comWhy AST SpaceMobile Stock Shot Higher at the Open TodayMay 30, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)"Unknown laser company making HUGE profit from Russia-Ukraine War"On February 24th, Russia invaded Ukraine. This caused major stock losses and soaring gas prices. But it also created a HUGE opportunity for savvy investors. There's an unknown laser company that's been profiting greatly from this war... ...and from another major conflict happening 3,000 miles away. Learn more here >>>May 21, 2023 | msn.comIn Under a Year, AST SpaceMobile Stock Could Run Out of CashMay 16, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comOne AST SpaceMobile Insider Raised Stake By 404% In Previous YearMay 15, 2023 | msn.comAST SpaceMobile rises as update shows satellite phone service on trackMay 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAST SpaceMobile Provides First Quarter 2023 Business UpdateMay 3, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) Trading Down 2.6%May 30, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)"Unknown laser company making HUGE profit from Russia-Ukraine War"On February 24th, Russia invaded Ukraine. This caused major stock losses and soaring gas prices. But it also created a HUGE opportunity for savvy investors. There's an unknown laser company that's been profiting greatly from this war... ...and from another major conflict happening 3,000 miles away. Learn more here >>>May 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWall Street Analysts Believe AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) Could Rally 289.27%: Here's is How to TradeApril 28, 2023 | msn.comWhy AST SpaceMobile Stock Was Rocketing Higher This WeekApril 27, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) Shares Gap Up to $4.36April 27, 2023 | seekingalpha.comAST SpaceMobile Screams 'Watson, I'm Calling You From Space'April 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAST SpaceMobile to Provide Quarterly Business Update on May 15, 2023 and Provides Preliminary Financial Results for First Quarter 2023April 26, 2023 | msn.comAT&T-backed satellite can pick up regular phone signals from spaceApril 26, 2023 | msn.comWhy AST SpaceMobile Stock Went to the Moon TodayApril 25, 2023 | investorplace.comASTS Stock Alert: Why Is AST SpaceMobile Up Today?April 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAST SpaceMobile Makes History in Cellular Connectivity, Completing the First-Ever Space-Based Voice Call Using Everyday Unmodified SmartphonesApril 19, 2023 | seekingalpha.comAST SpaceMobile: A Speculative Space Investment Play That Could FailApril 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) Shares Gap Up to $3.87April 15, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) Stock Price Down 3.2%April 14, 2023 | msn.comDown -35.29% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why You Should You Buy the Dip in AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS)April 7, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAST SpaceMobile, Inc. to Post Q1 2023 Earnings of ($0.19) Per Share, B. Riley Forecasts (NASDAQ:ASTS)April 6, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) Sees Large Volume IncreaseApril 5, 2023 | msn.comAll You Need to Know About AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) Rating Upgrade to BuyApril 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) Q4 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 4, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comB. Riley Weighs in on AST SpaceMobile, Inc.'s Q1 2024 Earnings (NASDAQ:ASTS)See More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive ASTS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for AST SpaceMobile and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address ASTS Company Calendar Last Earnings3/31/2023Today5/30/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/21/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Communication services, not elsewhere classified Sub-IndustryN/A SectorComputer and Technology Current SymbolNASDAQ:ASTS CUSIPN/A CIK1780312 Webwww.ast-science.com Phone432-276-3966FaxN/AEmployees183Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$20.67 High Stock Price Forecast$32.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$15.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+285.6%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.61) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-31,640,000.00 Net Margins-132.30% Pretax Margin-960.44% Return on Equity-11.60% Return on Assets-9.25% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.01 Current Ratio6.39 Quick Ratio6.39 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$13.82 million Price / Sales77.60 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$1.80 per share Price / Book2.98Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares200,080,000Free Float62,746,000Market Cap$1.07 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.67 Key ExecutivesMr. Abel Avellan (Age 51)Founder, Chairman & CEO Comp: $8.99kMr. Brian L. Heller (Age 54)Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. Comp: $236.25kMr. Sean Robert Wallace (Age 60)Exec. VP & CFO Mr. Shanti B. Gupta (Age 45)Chief Accounting Officer Dr. Huiwen YaoChief Technology OfficerMs. Brandyn BissingerVP of Marketing & PRMr. Rulfo Fernando Hernandez (Age 43)Chief Financial Officer of International Operations Mr. Avi BraunGM of Israel R&D Center and EVP of OperationsMr. Christopher IvoryChief Commercial OfficerDr. Raymond J. SedwickChief Scientist of Space SystemsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsEchoStarNASDAQ:SATSGogoNASDAQ:GOGOGlobalstarNYSE:GSATCogent CommunicationsNASDAQ:CCOICalixNYSE:CALXView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsJPMorgan Chase & Co.Bought 57,487 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.029%State Street CorpBought 51,700 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.099%Jane Street Group LLCSold 44,900 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.000%Balyasny Asset Management L.P.Sold 7,663 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.019%First Trust Advisors LPBought 16,049 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.008%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions ASTS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell AST SpaceMobile stock right now? 3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AST SpaceMobile in the last year. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" ASTS shares. View ASTS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is AST SpaceMobile's stock price forecast for 2023? 3 analysts have issued 1-year target prices for AST SpaceMobile's stock. Their ASTS share price forecasts range from $15.00 to $32.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $20.67 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 285.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for ASTS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have ASTS shares performed in 2023? AST SpaceMobile's stock was trading at $4.82 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, ASTS stock has increased by 11.2% and is now trading at $5.36. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is AST SpaceMobile's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, August 21st 2023. View our ASTS earnings forecast. How were AST SpaceMobile's earnings last quarter? AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) announced its earnings results on Friday, March, 31st. The company reported ($0.14) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. AST SpaceMobile had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.60% and a negative net margin of 132.30%. What ETFs hold AST SpaceMobile's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) stock in their portfolio include Procure Space ETF (UFO) and First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL) and What is AST SpaceMobile's stock symbol? AST SpaceMobile trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ASTS." Who are AST SpaceMobile's major shareholders? AST SpaceMobile's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Ionic Capital Management LLC (0.00%), BlackRock Inc. (0.54%), No Street GP LP (0.41%), Susquehanna International Group LLP (0.00%), Geode Capital Management LLC (0.31%) and Hudson Bay Capital Management LP (0.26%). View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of AST SpaceMobile? Shares of ASTS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is AST SpaceMobile's stock price today? One share of ASTS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $5.36. How much money does AST SpaceMobile make? AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) has a market capitalization of $1.07 billion and generates $13.82 million in revenue each year. The company earns $-31,640,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.61) on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does AST SpaceMobile have? The company employs 183 workers across the globe. How can I contact AST SpaceMobile? AST SpaceMobile's mailing address is 10900 Research Blvd Ste 160C PMB 1081, AUSTIN TX, 78759. 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