Rating Change
B. Riley Securities analysts downgraded AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) from Buy to Neutral on October 02, 2026.
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AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) Downgraded to Neutral by B. Riley Securities
B. Riley Securities analysts downgraded AST SpaceMobile, Inc.
At publication ·
What changed
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) · downgrade
- Firm
- B. Riley Securities
- Rating
- Buy to Neutral
- Price at event
- $58.37
- Market capitalization
- $23.7B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- B. Riley Securities downgraded AST SpaceMobile from Buy to Neutral on October 2, 2026, though the article does not specify the reasoning behind this rating change.
Market Context
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. operates in the Technology sector. The stock currently trades at $58.37 with a market capitalization of $23.7B.
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Recent Analyst Activity for AST SpaceMobile, Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 5 Buy, 5 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 02, 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Neutral | N/A |
| Sep 02, 2026 | Berenberg | Buy | N/A |
| Aug 11, 2026 | UBS | Neutral | N/A |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Overweight | N/A |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Neutral rating mean for ASTS?
A rating of Neutral from B. Riley Securities reflects the analyst's outlook on AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
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