AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS – Get Free Report) has earned a consensus rating of “Hold” from the sixteen analysts that are covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have given a hold rating and six have given a buy rating to the company. The average 1-year target price among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $75.47.
Several equities analysts recently issued reports on ASTS shares. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of AST SpaceMobile in a research note on Monday, September 21st. Bank of America reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of AST SpaceMobile in a research note on Tuesday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised shares of AST SpaceMobile from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $93.00 target price for the company in a research note on Monday, October 12th. William Blair reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of AST SpaceMobile in a report on Monday, October 5th. Finally, B. Riley Financial reduced their price target on AST SpaceMobile from $65.00 to $48.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday.
View Our Latest Stock Analysis on ASTS
Insider Activity
In related news, COO Shanti B. Gupta sold 12,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $58.89, for a total transaction of $706,680.00. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 462,980 shares in the company, valued at approximately $27,264,892.20. This represents a 2.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CTO Huiwen Yao sold 40,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $58.93, for a total value of $2,357,200.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief technology officer directly owned 34,750 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,047,817.50. The trade was a 53.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Company insiders own 20.89% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Compass Financial Management LLC acquired a new position in AST SpaceMobile during the second quarter worth approximately $26,000. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC raised its stake in AST SpaceMobile by 16,350.0% during the first quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 329 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 327 shares during the period. Grove Bank & Trust acquired a new position in shares of AST SpaceMobile in the 2nd quarter valued at $27,000. Continuum Advisory LLC acquired a new position in shares of AST SpaceMobile in the 2nd quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, CX Institutional boosted its holdings in shares of AST SpaceMobile by 1,256.1% in the 3rd quarter. CX Institutional now owns 556 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 515 shares during the last quarter. 60.95% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
AST SpaceMobile Trading Down 8.7%
AST SpaceMobile stock opened at $33.69 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $51.23 and a 200 day moving average price of $75.27. AST SpaceMobile has a 52 week low of $27.58 and a 52 week high of $133.86. The stock has a market cap of $13.11 billion, a PE ratio of -15.82 and a beta of 2.88. The company has a current ratio of 13.05, a quick ratio of 12.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.24.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Monday, November 9th. The company reported ($0.44) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.41) by ($0.03). The firm had revenue of $42.32 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $45.73 million. AST SpaceMobile had a negative net margin of 439.71% and a negative return on equity of 21.29%. AST SpaceMobile’s revenue for the quarter was up 187.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted ($0.45) earnings per share. Equities research analysts predict that AST SpaceMobile will post -1.91 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
AST SpaceMobile News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting AST SpaceMobile this week:
- Positive Sentiment: AST and Rakuten formed a Japan-focused satellite-to-phone joint venture, with up to $1 billion in Japanese government support described for the venture. The deal adds a potential market and funding source, though it still depends on execution. AST SpaceMobile secures up to $1 billion for Japan satellite venture
- Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue grew about 188% year over year to $42.3 million. AST also reaffirmed 2026 revenue guidance of $150 million to $200 million and is targeting intermittent service before year-end. AST targets satellite-to-phone service launch before year-end
- Neutral Sentiment: AST’s longer-term plan calls for 45 satellites in orbit by mid-2027, but reaching that goal relies on launch availability and a faster deployment cadence. AST SpaceMobile aims for 45 satellites in orbit by mid-2027
- Negative Sentiment: Despite the revenue growth, Q3 revenue missed estimates ($42.3 million versus $45.7 million) and the loss per share was wider than expected ($0.44 versus $0.41). Rising costs associated with expansion add to concerns about cash burn.
- Negative Sentiment: Analysts cut price targets, citing slower satellite launches, later commercial availability, and reliance on rockets outside AST’s control. Inflation concerns and broader weakness in space stocks may also be weighing on sentiment. BofA cuts ASTS price target
- Negative Sentiment: A securities class action has been filed covering investors who bought AST securities between March 4, 2025 and July 15, 2026. The allegations create a legal and reputational overhang; they have not been established as fact. Class action filed against AST SpaceMobile
About AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. develops a space-based cellular broadband network designed to connect directly with standard mobile phones, without requiring users to purchase specialized satellite devices. Its planned services include voice calls, text messaging and mobile broadband, delivered through partnerships with mobile network operators and integrated with their existing networks. The company is developing and deploying its BlueBird satellite system to provide coverage in areas where terrestrial cellular networks are unavailable or limited.
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