NASDAQ:ASTS AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The Overlooked Retirement Asset You Probably Don’t Own (From Crypto 101 Media) (Ad) Free ASTS Stock Alerts $4.54 +0.51 (+12.66%) (As of 05/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$4.06▼$5.1250-Day Range$2.01▼$4.5452-Week Range$1.97▼$7.10Volume35.88 million shsAverage Volume6.14 million shsMarket Capitalization$1.16 billionP/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/Downside145.2% Upside$11.13 Price TargetShort InterestBearish28.85% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.28Based on 26 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($0.69) to ($0.27) 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.2.07 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector414th out of 588 stocksCommunication Services, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry7th out of 9 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.Read more about AST SpaceMobile's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted28.85% 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 9.9.Change versus previous monthShort interest in AST SpaceMobile has recently increased by 3.65%, 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 1.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAST SpaceMobile has a news sentiment score of 0.28. 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 0.46 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 26 news articles for AST SpaceMobile this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 39 people have searched for ASTS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -32% 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 -59% 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.Read more about AST SpaceMobile's insider trading history. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for AST SpaceMobile are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.69) to ($0.27) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of AST SpaceMobile is -4.63, 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 -4.63, 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 4.05. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about AST SpaceMobile's valuation and earnings. 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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 19 at 3:21 AM | americanbankingnews.comAST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) Sees Strong Trading VolumeMay 18 at 10:17 AM | markets.businessinsider.comSHAREHOLDER NOTICE: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of SpaceMobileMay 17 at 11:23 AM | fool.comWhy AST SpaceMobile Stock Is Up Again TodayMay 17 at 1:32 AM | americanbankingnews.comTraders Purchase High Volume of Call Options on AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS)May 16 at 4:30 PM | prnewswire.comASTS Investors Have Opportunity to Lead AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Securities Fraud LawsuitMay 16 at 11:42 AM | fool.comWhy AST SpaceMobile Stock Is Blasting Off TodayMay 16 at 11:05 AM | investorplace.comWhy Is AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock Up 44% Today?May 16 at 7:56 AM | finance.yahoo.comAST SpaceMobile Inc (ASTS) (Q1 2024) Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Strategic ...May 16 at 7:56 AM | msn.comChubb Stock Soars 9% with Berkshire Acquisition, AST SpaceMobile jumps 37% on AT&T deal, and More NewsMay 15, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAST SpaceMobile, Inc. 2024 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationMay 15, 2024 | msn.comOptions Volatility and Implied Earnings Moves Today, May 15, 2024May 15, 2024 | benzinga.comAST SpaceMobile Stock Is Blasting Off After The Bell: Here's WhyMay 15, 2024 | businesswire.comAST SpaceMobile Provides Business Update and First Quarter 2024 ResultsMay 15, 2024 | businesswire.comAT&T and AST SpaceMobile Announce Definitive Commercial AgreementMay 15, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ACTION ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in AST SpaceMobile, Inc. with Losses to Contact the FirmMay 14, 2024 | prnewswire.comROSEN, NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS, Encourages AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - ASTSMay 14, 2024 | prnewswire.comASTS Investors Have Opportunity to Lead AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Securities Fraud LawsuitMay 14, 2024 | stockhouse.comASTS DEADLINE REMINDER: Berger Montague Reminds AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) Investors of Important Class Action Lawsuit DeadlineMay 13, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comATTENTION AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Shareholders: Securities Fraud Lawsuit Filed Against AST SpaceMobile (ASTS)May 11, 2024 | fool.comShould You Buy AST SpaceMobile While It's Below $3?May 10, 2024 | prnewswire.comAST SpaceMobile, Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact The Gross Law Firm Before June 17, 2024 to Discuss Your Rights - ASTSMay 9, 2024 | prnewswire.comASTS Investors Have Opportunity to Lead AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Securities Fraud LawsuitMay 8, 2024 | prnewswire.comLevi & Korsinsky Reminds AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of June 17, 2024 - ASTSMay 7, 2024 | prnewswire.comThe Gross Law Firm Notifies Shareholders of AST SpaceMobile, Inc.(ASTS) of a Class Action Lawsuit and an Upcoming DeadlineMay 6, 2024 | prnewswire.comROSEN, A TOP RANKED LAW FIRM, Encourages AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - ASTSSee 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 Earnings4/01/2024Today5/19/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/12/2024Fiscal 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+145.2%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.98) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-87,560,000.00 Net MarginsN/A Pretax Margin-43,081.20% Return on Equity-32.42% Return on Assets-21.75% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.56 Current Ratio7.51 Quick Ratio2.31 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$13.82 million Price / Sales84.11 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$1.12 per share Price / Book4.05Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares256,040,000Free Float111,225,000Market Cap$1.16 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.93 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverDo you expect the global demand for energy to shrink?! If not, it's time to take a look at how energy stocks can play a part 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:ATROInfrastructure and Energy AlternativesNASDAQ:IEAHaynes InternationalNASDAQ:HAYNRADA Electronic IndustriesNASDAQ:RADAPLAYSTUDIOSNASDAQ:MYPSView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipWalleye Trading LLCSold 3,300 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.000%Janus Henderson Group PLCBought 5,046,667 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 2.910%Ionic Capital Management LLCSold 383,000 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.000%Black Maple Capital Management LPBought 30,000 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.012%Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MDBought 22,987 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.022%View All Institutional Transactions ASTS Stock Analysis - 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 twelve months. 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 target for 2024? 3 analysts have issued 1 year price targets for AST SpaceMobile's stock. Their ASTS share price targets range from $7.00 to $19.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $11.13 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 145.2% 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 beginning of 2024. Since then, ASTS stock has decreased by 24.7% and is now trading at $4.54. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is AST SpaceMobile's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, August 12th 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) 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 many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Janus Henderson Group PLC (2.91%), Vanguard Group Inc. (2.60%), Masters Capital Management LLC (0.39%), Capstone Investment Advisors LLC (0.08%), Accordant Advisory Group Inc (0.06%) and Simplex Trading LLC (0.00%). 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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