Scott Wisniewski Sells 25,904 Shares of AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) Stock

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) President Scott Wisniewski sold 25,904 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $126.64, for a total transaction of $3,280,482.56. Following the completion of the sale, the president directly owned 745,973 shares in the company, valued at $94,470,020.72. This represents a 3.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link.

AST SpaceMobile Trading Up 2.7%

Shares of ASTS opened at $133.09 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $87.61 and its 200 day simple moving average is $85.05. The company has a market capitalization of $51.65 billion, a P/E ratio of -74.77 and a beta of 2.60. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.11, a current ratio of 18.47 and a quick ratio of 18.37. AST SpaceMobile, Inc. has a 1-year low of $22.47 and a 1-year high of $133.86.

AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May 11th. The company reported ($0.66) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.23) by ($0.43). The business had revenue of $14.74 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $39.01 million. AST SpaceMobile had a negative return on equity of 24.87% and a negative net margin of 573.67%.The company’s revenue was up 1952.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted ($0.20) earnings per share. Sell-side analysts forecast that AST SpaceMobile, Inc. will post -1.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have weighed in on ASTS. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of AST SpaceMobile in a research note on Friday, March 27th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of AST SpaceMobile from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. New Street Research began coverage on shares of AST SpaceMobile in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $80.00 price target for the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $117.00 price target on shares of AST SpaceMobile in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Finally, Roth Mkm reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $108.00 price target on shares of AST SpaceMobile in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, AST SpaceMobile has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $79.45.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC increased its stake in shares of AST SpaceMobile by 16,350.0% in the first quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 329 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 327 shares during the period. Crewe Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of AST SpaceMobile in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in AST SpaceMobile in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Portus Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in AST SpaceMobile in the first quarter valued at $30,000. Finally, Advocate Investing Services LLC bought a new stake in AST SpaceMobile in the first quarter valued at $31,000. 60.95% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More AST SpaceMobile News

Here are the key news stories impacting AST SpaceMobile this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ASTS is still being rewarded by the broader space-stock rally sparked by SpaceX IPO speculation, which has lifted investor appetite for names tied to satellite infrastructure and launch activity. ASTS adds $10B in market cap on bold industry developments
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage continues to highlight AST SpaceMobile’s direct-to-smartphone satellite model, FCC approval progress, telecom partnerships, and a large cash balance, reinforcing the bull case for future commercial scaling. Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: AST SpaceMobile
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s June launch plan is keeping its 2026 satellite deployment target in focus, which investors may view as a sign ASTS is moving closer to execution on its network buildout. AST SpaceMobile’s June Launch Plan Puts Its 2026 Satellite Goal Back in Focus
• Positive Sentiment: Investors are also focused on ASTS’s Vodafone joint venture and Europe’s push for satellite independence, which could support long-term demand for its network. ASTS Stock Jumps Overnight: Europe’s Push Against Starlink Shines Spotlight On AST SpaceMobile’s Vodafone JV
• Neutral Sentiment: Social-media chatter and Reddit attention are adding momentum, but this is mostly sentiment-driven rather than tied to a new operating development. Social Buzz: Wallstreetbets Stocks Mostly Advancing Pre-Bell Wednesday; Intuitive Machines, Rocket Lab to Open Higher
• Negative Sentiment: One offsetting concern is insider selling: President Scott Wisniewski sold 25,904 shares, which can raise questions about valuation after the stock’s sharp run-up. Insider Selling: AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) President Sells 25,904 Shares of Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Some commentators are also warning about stretched valuation and dilution/debt risks, especially if ASTS’s launch and revenue execution slows. The SpaceX IPO Frenzy Is Creating 2 Very Different Bets (ASTS)

AST SpaceMobile Company Profile

AST SpaceMobile is a U.S.-based aerospace company developing a space-based cellular broadband network designed to connect standard mobile phones and other devices directly to satellites. The company’s core proposition is “space-to-cell” service: operating a constellation of low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellites equipped with large, high-power phased-array antennas to provide wide-area mobile broadband without requiring users to buy specialized terminals or handset modifications.

AST SpaceMobile designs, builds and operates satellite payloads and supporting ground infrastructure.