NASDAQ:ASTS AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The Long-Awaited End of America Update (From Stansberry Research) (Ad) Free ASTS Stock Alerts $2.37 +0.07 (+3.04%) (As of 11:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$2.33▼$2.4150-Day Range$2.01▼$3.3852-Week Range$1.97▼$7.10Volume553,047 shsAverage Volume4.08 million shsMarket Capitalization$606.81 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$11.13 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get AST SpaceMobile alerts: Email Address AST SpaceMobile MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside365.8% Upside$11.13 Price TargetShort InterestBearish27.87% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.06Based on 13 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($0.62) to ($0.24) Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.00 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector424th out of 593 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.Amount of Analyst CoverageAST SpaceMobile has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted27.87% 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 8.3.Change versus previous monthShort interest in AST SpaceMobile has recently increased by 14.16%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. 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 1.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAST SpaceMobile has a news sentiment score of 0.06. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.38 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for AST SpaceMobile this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 25 people have searched for ASTS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -53% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 8 people have added AST SpaceMobile to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -70% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 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 Insiders56.56% 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 Institutions60.95% of the stock of AST SpaceMobile is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for AST SpaceMobile are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.62) to ($0.24) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of AST SpaceMobile is -2.28, 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 -2.28, 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 2.44. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Midland, Texas.Read More ASTS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart ASTS Stock News HeadlinesMay 3, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of SpaceMobileMay 3, 2024 | prnewswire.comShareholders that lost money on AST SpaceMobile, Inc.(ASTS) should contact The Gross Law Firm about pending Class Action - ASTSMay 3, 2024 | Stansberry Research (Ad)Urgent dollar warningYour 2024 Election Money Blueprint Voters are angrier than ever, and it's likely to keep getting worse. The media and Wall Street keep declaring how great the economy supposedly is... but no one – besides the ultra-rich – seems to feel that way. Protect yourself with this one simple move today.May 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Berger Montague Reminds AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) Investors of Class Action Lawsuit DeadlineMay 2, 2024 | prnewswire.comASTS Investors Have Opportunity to Lead AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Securities Fraud LawsuitMay 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comDEADLINE REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of AST SpaceMobileMay 1, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ACTION ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in AST SpaceMobile, Inc. with Losses to Contact the FirmApril 30, 2024 | prnewswire.comASTS Investors Have Opportunity to Lead AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Securities Fraud LawsuitMay 3, 2024 | Stansberry Research (Ad)Urgent dollar warningYour 2024 Election Money Blueprint Voters are angrier than ever, and it's likely to keep getting worse. The media and Wall Street keep declaring how great the economy supposedly is... but no one – besides the ultra-rich – seems to feel that way. Protect yourself with this one simple move today.April 30, 2024 | businesswire.comASTS Investors With Large Losses Should Contact Robbins LLP for Information About Their Rights in Connection With the AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Class Action LawsuitApril 29, 2024 | businesswire.comAST SpaceMobile to Provide Quarterly Business Update on May 15, 2024April 29, 2024 | prnewswire.comClass Action Alert: Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP reminds investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for Western District of Texas against AST SpaceMobile, Inc.April 29, 2024 | prnewswire.comROSEN, A LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - ASTSApril 29, 2024 | prnewswire.comINVESTOR REMINDER: Berger Montague Notifies AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) Investors of a Class Action Lawsuit and DeadlineApril 28, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against AST SpaceMobile, Inc. - ASTSApril 26, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Space Stocks That Could Be Multibaggers in the Making: April EditionApril 26, 2024 | prnewswire.comAST SpaceMobile, Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact The Gross Law Firm Before June 17, 2024 to Discuss Your Rights - ASTSApril 25, 2024 | prnewswire.comASTS Investors Have Opportunity to Lead AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Securities Fraud LawsuitApril 25, 2024 | prnewswire.comASTS INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit!April 23, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comINVESTOR DEADLINE APPROACHING: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of SpaceMobileApril 23, 2024 | prnewswire.comATTENTION NASDAQ: ASTS INVESTORS: Contact Berger Montague About an AST SpaceMobile Class Action LawsuitApril 22, 2024 | businesswire.comDeadline Reminder: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS)April 22, 2024 | businesswire.comThe Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) InvestorsApril 22, 2024 | investorplace.comWall Street Favorites: 3 Space Stocks With Strong Buy Ratings for April 2024April 22, 2024 | prnewswire.comShareholders that lost money on AST SpaceMobile, Inc.(ASTS) should contact Levi & Korsinsky about pending Class Action - ASTSApril 21, 2024 | investorplace.comCheap Tech, Big Gains: 7 Stocks Under $10 to Buy NowApril 21, 2024 | fool.comIs It Too Late to Buy AST SpaceMobile Stock?See More Headlines 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 Company Calendar Last Earnings4/01/2024Today5/03/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/20/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorComputer and Technology Industry Communication services, not elsewhere classified Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:ASTS CUSIPN/A CIK1780312 Webwww.ast-science.com Phone432-276-3966FaxN/AEmployees489Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$11.13 High Stock Price Target$19.00 Low Stock Price Target$7.00 Potential Upside/Downside+367.8%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($1.05) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-87,560,000.00 Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity-30.36% Return on Assets-22.28% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.28 Current Ratio2.31 Quick Ratio2.31 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$13.82 million Price / Sales44.09 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$0.98 per share Price / Book2.43Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares256,040,000Free Float111,225,000Market Cap$609.38 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.93 Beginners Guide To Retirement StocksClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven best retirement stocks and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Abel Avellan (Age 53)Founder, Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Sean Robert Wallace (Age 62)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $250kMr. Brian L. Heller (Age 55)Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $250kMr. Shanti B. Gupta (Age 47)Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer Dr. Huiwen YaoChief Technology OfficerMr. Christopher IvoryChief Commercial OfficerDr. Raymond J. SedwickChief Scientist of Space SystemsMr. Sriram JayasimhaChief Scientist of Commercial ApplicationsMr. Scott WisniewskiExecutive VP & Chief Strategy OfficerMr. Stephen GibsonManaging Director of UKMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAstronicsNASDAQ:ATRORADA Electronic IndustriesNASDAQ:RADAInfrastructure and Energy AlternativesNASDAQ:IEAHaynes InternationalNASDAQ:HAYNPLAYSTUDIOSNASDAQ:MYPSView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipBNP ParibasBought 15,000 shares on 5/2/2024Ownership: 0.006%Capstone Investment Advisors LLCBought 200,000 shares on 5/1/2024Ownership: 0.078%Principal Financial Group Inc.Bought 15,421 shares on 4/29/2024Ownership: 0.006%Simplex Trading LLCSold 23,500 shares on 4/25/2024Ownership: 0.000%Summit Trail Advisors LLCBought 16,117 shares on 4/23/2024Ownership: 0.006%View All Institutional Transactions ASTS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell AST SpaceMobile stock right now? 3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AST SpaceMobile in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" ASTS shares. View ASTS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is AST SpaceMobile's stock price target for 2024? 3 brokerages have issued 12 month price objectives for AST SpaceMobile's stock. Their ASTS share price targets range from $7.00 to $19.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $11.13 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 365.8% 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 2024? AST SpaceMobile's stock was trading at $6.03 at the start of the year. Since then, ASTS shares have decreased by 60.4% and is now trading at $2.39. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting AST SpaceMobile? AST SpaceMobile saw a increase in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 31,530,000 shares, an increase of 14.2% from the March 31st total of 27,620,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 3,820,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 8.3 days. Approximately 27.9% of the shares of the company are sold short. View AST SpaceMobile's Short Interest. When is AST SpaceMobile's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, May 20th 2024. View our ASTS earnings forecast. How were AST SpaceMobile's earnings last quarter? AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, April, 1st. The company reported ($0.35) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. 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 SPDR S&P Telecom ETF (XTL).First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL). Who are AST SpaceMobile's major shareholders? AST SpaceMobile's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Capstone Investment Advisors LLC (0.08%), Accordant Advisory Group Inc (0.06%), Simplex Trading LLC (0.00%), Summit Trail Advisors LLC (0.01%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.01%) and BNP Paribas (0.01%). 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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