Recent Volatility: AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) has been a hot topic on X recently, with discussions focusing on the stock's sharp price swings. Many users are reacting to a reported drop of over 27% in a week following a convertible notes offering to raise $850 million for satellite deployment. The volatility has sparked debates about the company's future amidst growing competition from players like SpaceX.
Partnership and Funding Buzz: A significant point of conversation centers on ASTS's landmark partnership with Verizon for direct-to-cell service starting in 2026. Posts on X highlight excitement about this deal, alongside the company's efforts to secure large-scale funding through convertible debt. Some are optimistic about the potential for commercial rollout, while others question execution risks.
Satellite Rollout Plans: Finally, chatter on X has touched on ASTS's ambitious satellite deployment plans, with 45-60 satellites targeted through 2026. Users are keenly watching for updates on commercial service and spectrum expansion. The narrative remains split between enthusiasm for innovation and caution over operational challenges.
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 7 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 7 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $ASTS stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- HUIWEN YAO (Chief Technology Officer) has made 0 purchases and 3 sales selling 111,000 shares for an estimated $3,866,940.
- SCOTT WISNIEWSKI (President) sold 50,000 shares for an estimated $1,782,500
- ANDREW MARTIN JOHNSON (CFO and CLO) sold 20,000 shares for an estimated $1,049,600
- SHANTI B. GUPTA (Chief Operating Officer) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 25,000 shares for an estimated $959,600.
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AST SpaceMobile Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 251 institutional investors add shares of AST SpaceMobile stock to their portfolio, and 131 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- VANGUARD GROUP INC added 3,107,100 shares (+21.5%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $145,194,783
- T. ROWE PRICE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. removed 2,185,894 shares (-92.3%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $102,146,826
- GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC removed 2,027,579 shares (-67.8%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $94,748,766
- CITADEL ADVISORS LLC removed 1,900,151 shares (-93.3%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $88,794,056
- SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP added 1,318,304 shares (+107.7%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $61,604,345
- BLACKROCK, INC. removed 1,312,374 shares (-11.4%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $61,327,237
- MORGAN STANLEY added 1,025,315 shares (+32.8%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $47,912,969
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 1 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 2 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- B. Riley Securities issued a "Buy" rating on 10/23/2025
- Barclays issued a "Underweight" rating on 10/17/2025
- Scotiabank issued a "Sector Underperform" rating on 10/07/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for AST SpaceMobile, check out Quiver Quantitative's $ASTS forecast page.
AST SpaceMobile Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $ASTS recently. We have seen 5 analysts offer price targets for $ASTS in the last 6 months, with a median target of $55.0.
Here are some recent targets:
- Mike Crawford from B. Riley Securities set a target price of $95.0 on 10/23/2025
- Mathieu Robilliard from Barclays set a target price of $60.0 on 10/17/2025
- Andres Coello from Scotiabank set a target price of $42.9 on 10/07/2025
- Christopher Schoell from UBS set a target price of $43.0 on 09/09/2025
- Michael Funk from B of A Securities set a target price of $55.0 on 06/25/2025
This article is not financial advice. See Quiver Quantitative's disclaimers for more information. Note that there may be inaccuracies due to mistakes in ticker-mapping, and other anomalies.
