ASTI reported second-quarter 2026 results that showed sharply higher revenue, even as the company remained unprofitable. $95,203 in revenue rose more than fourfold from a year earlier, but gross profit was still negative at -$65,592, reflecting ongoing pressure on margins.
Losses remained substantial for Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., with operating loss at -$1.9 million and net loss attributable to common shareholders at -$1.8 million. Diluted earnings per share came in at -$0.19.
On the cash flow and balance sheet side, the company used -$1.8 million in operating cash during the quarter. Cash and cash equivalents climbed to $14.5 million, while total liabilities declined to $2.8 million.
- Revenue: $95,203
- Gross profit: -$65,592
- Operating loss: -$1.9 million
- Net loss: -$1.8 million
- Cash and cash equivalents: $14.5 million
Note: This financials data is sourced from a third-party provider and has not been independently verified by Quiver.
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. insiders have traded $ASTI stock on the open market 2 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 2 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $ASTI stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- REYNOLDS T. FORREST has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 12,843 shares for an estimated $119,013.
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Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 18 institutional investors add shares of Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. stock to their portfolio, and 9 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- AROSA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP added 150,000 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $591,000
- UBS GROUP AG added 123,352 shares (+493.4%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $486,006
- GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC added 52,184 shares (+193.7%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $205,604
- MYDA ADVISORS LLC removed 50,000 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $197,000
- HRT FINANCIAL LP removed 39,230 shares (-77.4%) from their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $154,566
- UNITED ADVISOR GROUP, LLC removed 25,000 shares (-71.4%) from their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $125,000
- STATE STREET CORP added 23,038 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $90,769
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