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Astrotech Corp. (ASTC)
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Astrotech (ASTC) Price & Analysis

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ASTC Stock Chart & Stats

$3.65
-$0.13(-1.92%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$3.65
-$0.13(-1.92%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Modest Leverage / Balance Sheet StrengthAstrotech’s relatively low leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.20) and limited absolute debt provide structural financial flexibility versus highly leveraged peers. That buffer can support ongoing operations, strategic repositioning or asset-sale execution without immediate heavy refinancing pressure.
Access To Capital Via ATM ProgramThe established ATM equity facility creates a durable, flexible mechanism to raise incremental capital as needed, enabling management to fund operations or strategic initiatives opportunistically without committing to a fixed large issuance, which helps bridge cash needs during a multi-step strategic pivot.
Regulatory Certifications For 1st Detect1st Detect’s TSA/ECAC certifications and a DHS award materially strengthen its competitive positioning in explosives/narcotics trace detection. These durable approvals increase commercial attractiveness to buyers or partners and support longer-term adoption as markets shift toward mass-spectrometry ETD systems.
Bears Say
Persistent Negative Cash FlowSustained negative operating and free cash flow indicates the business cannot self-fund operations and growth. Persistent cash burn forces reliance on balance-sheet resources or external financing, increasing dilution and refinancing risk and constraining investment in core businesses over the medium term.
Deep, Persistent Operating LossesVery large negative margins and declining TTM revenue highlight a failure to achieve operating leverage. Ongoing deep losses erode enterprise value, limit reinvestment capacity, and make it difficult to demonstrate a sustainable path to profitability to customers, partners, or acquirers.
Severely Eroded Equity CushionMaterial decline in shareholders’ equity over time reduces the company’s financial cushion and borrowing flexibility. With a much smaller equity base, future losses or setbacks more quickly impair solvency metrics and raise the cost and difficulty of obtaining non-dilutive financing.

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ASTC FAQ

What was Astrotech Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Astrotech Corp. lowest stock price was $1.92 and its highest was $68.85 in the past 12 months.
    What is Astrotech Corp.’s market cap?
    Astrotech Corp.’s market cap is $16.75M.
      When is Astrotech Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Astrotech Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 23, 2026 which is in 85 days.
        How were Astrotech Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
        Astrotech Corp. released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported -$2.247 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$2.247.
          Is Astrotech Corp. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Astrotech Corp.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Astrotech Corp. pay dividends?
            Astrotech Corp. does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Astrotech Corp.’s EPS estimate?
            Astrotech Corp.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does Astrotech Corp. have?
            Astrotech Corp. has 1,799,299 shares outstanding.
              What happened to Astrotech Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Astrotech Corp. reported an EPS of -$2.247 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.37%.
                Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Astrotech Corp.?
                Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ASTC
                What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                  Company Description

                  Astrotech Corp.

                  Astrotech Corporation is an international company focused on developing and bringing to market scientific and technological advancements. Its operations are structured into three distinct segments: Astrotech Technologies, Inc. (ATI), 1st Detect Corporation (1st Detect), and AgLAB Inc (AgLAB). ATI is responsible for holding the intellectual property rights to and licensing its proprietary AMS Technology, which serves as its foundational mass spectrometry platform. The 1st Detect division manufactures sophisticated trace detectors for identifying explosives and narcotics. Its key offering, the TRACER 1000, is an advanced mass spectrometer designed to supersede existing explosives detection equipment in high-security environments such as airports, cargo facilities, and border crossings. AgLAB's focus includes the development of the AgLAB-1000, a mass spectrometer tailored for applications within the hemp and cannabis sectors. Additionally, this segment is creating the BreathTest-1000, an analytical tool intended for screening volatile organic compound metabolites in breath samples. Originally established in 1984 under the name SPACEHAB, Inc., the company officially rebranded as Astrotech Corporation in 2009. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Austin, Texas.

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                  4.72%1.39%2.92%90.46%
                  2.92% Other Institutional Investors
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