Recent discussions on X about AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) have been buzzing with activity, largely driven by the company's latest financial maneuvers and analyst coverage. Many users have pointed out the company's strategic move to eliminate over half of its debt through a $225 million note buyback, a decision that some argue strengthens its financial position. Additionally, the initiation of coverage by a major financial institution with a neutral rating and a price target of $55 has sparked conversations about the stock's future trajectory.
The momentum behind ASTS stock has also caught attention, with several posts on X highlighting its parabolic rise, including a streak of positive trading days and significant volume spikes. While some express optimism about upcoming catalysts like satellite launches and commercial agreements, others caution about potential regulatory hurdles and question the sustainability of the recent rally. This mix of enthusiasm and skepticism keeps the dialogue around ASTS dynamic and closely watched.
Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data.
AST SpaceMobile Insider Trading Activity
AST SpaceMobile insiders have traded $ASTS stock on the open market 8 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 8 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $ASTS stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- SCOTT WISNIEWSKI (President) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 85,871 shares for an estimated $2,799,442.
- SHANTI B. GUPTA (Chief Operating Officer) has made 0 purchases and 3 sales selling 49,425 shares for an estimated $1,643,500.
- HUIWEN YAO (Chief Technology Officer) sold 55,000 shares for an estimated $1,475,100
- JULIO A. TORRES sold 20,000 shares for an estimated $614,600
- RONALD L RUBIN sold 7,000 shares for an estimated $227,220
To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard.
AST SpaceMobile Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 179 institutional investors add shares of AST SpaceMobile stock to their portfolio, and 138 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- ALPHABET INC. added 8,943,486 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $203,374,871
- GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC added 2,177,398 shares (+267.9%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $49,514,030
- D. E. SHAW & CO., INC. added 971,783 shares (+24.1%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $22,098,345
- SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP removed 931,157 shares (-43.2%) from their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $21,174,510
- VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC added 803,240 shares (+1992.5%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $18,265,677
- CITADEL ADVISORS LLC added 794,137 shares (+63.9%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $18,058,675
- BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ added 726,292 shares (+467.3%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $16,515,880
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard.
AST SpaceMobile Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $ASTS in the last several months. We have seen 3 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- B. Riley issued a "Buy" rating on 06/16/2025
- Scotiabank issued a "Outperform" rating on 03/05/2025
- UBS issued a "Buy" rating on 03/05/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for AST SpaceMobile, check out Quiver Quantitative's $ASTS forecast page.
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