Astrotech (ASTC.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 180% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Astrotech (ASTC.US) – stock price at 8.97 $, August 2026
Astrotech stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Astrotech Price Target 2026: Analysts See 179% Upside

The average price target for Astrotech is $25.00. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 178,71% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Astrotech overvalued or undervalued?

Astrotech is currently undervalued with a gap of 178.7% relative to the price target.


The current price is $8.97, which places Astrotech in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $22.50, and overvalued when the price exceeds $27.50.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Astrotech, the fair value range lies between $22.50 and $27.50.


See the full price target analysis for Astrotech →

About Astrotech – Tekniske instrumenter

Astrotech Corporation operates as a mass spectrometry company worldwide. It owns and licenses the intellectual property related to the Astrotech Mass Spectrometer Technology, a platform mass spectrometry technology. The company also develops TRACER 1000, a mass spectrometer-based explosive trace detector to replace the explosives trace detectors used at airports, border checkpoints, cargo hubs, infrastructure security, correctional facilities, military bases, and law enforcement centers. In addition, it develops AGLAB-1000, a mass spectrometer for use in the hemp and cannabis market. Further, the company develops BreathTest-1000, a breath analysis tool to screen for volatile organic compound metabolites found in a person's breath; and Pro-Control 1000-D2, a mass spectrometer; and EN-SCAN to detect soil, water, and air contamination source location and migration. The company was formerly known as SPACEHAB, Inc. and changed its name to Astrotech Corporation in 2009. The company was incorporated in 1984 and is based in Austin, Texas. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Astrotech

$ 14,5M Market cap
$ 1,0M Revenue
Tekniske instrumenter Industry
- P/E
14.44 P/S
1.08 P/B
USA Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Astrotech?

Speculative stock

Astrotech is classified as a speculative stock.

Score Overview for Astrotech

💰 Value Score 28/100 (Low)
⭐ Quality Score 11/100 (Very Low)
🚀 Momentum Score 2/100 (Very Low)
📊 Total Score 13/100

⚠️ 3 red flags identified 2 critical

Our analysis has identified 3 potential risk factors in Astrotech that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ Weak financial health: The Piotroski score is only 3/9 – the company shows signs of weakened profitability, liquidity or capital structure.
🚨 Weak balance sheet (elevated risk): Altman Z2 is -51.64 – the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average. This is a risk signal based on the numbers, not a bankruptcy prediction.
🚨 Negative return on equity: ROE is -76.4% – the company is generating a negative return for shareholders.

📈 Valuation

The P/S ratio is 14.4 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 1.1. The PEG ratio is 1.02.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 3 out of 9 — weak financial health, be careful. Altman Z2 is -51.64 (weak balance sheet — elevated risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 8.1% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 4.64%.

Insider Trading in Astrotech 2026: The Signal Is mostly negative

In 2026, insiders at Astrotech have made 20 transactions – split into 19 purchases and 1 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 1,149,150 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Becker James Frank, Wilkinson Thomas Wiley, Russler Daniel T Jr and others.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): No activity

There has been no insider trading in the last 3 months.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 20 transactions: 19 purchases and 1 sales. A net 1,149,150 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: Becker James Frank bought 1,100 shares at 10 $ each on 2024-05-29. The stock has since fallen 7.2%.

Latest sale: Leonard Braden Michael sold 220,410 shares at 6 $ each on 2025-10-03.

Who is buying: Becker James Frank, Wilkinson Thomas Wiley, Russler Daniel T Jr, MCFARLAND ROBERT N, Hinojosa Jaime.

Who is selling: Leonard Braden Michael.

Latest Insider Trades in Astrotech (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Astrotech. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2025-10-03 Leonard Braden Michael Sell 220,410 6 1,284,990
2024-05-29 Becker James Frank Buy 1,100 10 10,802
2024-05-28 Becker James Frank Buy 934 10 8,873
2024-05-21 Wilkinson Thomas Wiley Buy 1,109 10 10,536
2024-03-15 Russler Daniel T Jr Buy 387 8 3,259
2024-03-15 Becker James Frank Buy 649 8 5,354
2024-03-13 Wilkinson Thomas Wiley Buy 1,300 8 10,764
2024-03-13 Becker James Frank Buy 839 8 6,846
2024-03-12 Russler Daniel T Jr Buy 500 8 4,145
2024-03-12 Becker James Frank Buy 958 8 7,798

Who is buying and selling Astrotech shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Astrotech: Becker James Frank, Wilkinson Thomas Wiley, Russler Daniel T Jr, MCFARLAND ROBERT N, Hinojosa Jaime. In total, 135,840 $ was bought across 19 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: Leonard Braden Michael. In total, 1,284,990 $ was sold across 1 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Astrotech Short Selling 2026: 4.6% Sold Short

Moderate short interest: 4.6% of the free float
Short % of free float
4.6%
Assessment
Moderate short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a moderate share of short selling. Between 2-5% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is within the normal range for most stocks.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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When Does Astrotech Report Earnings – Next Date: 9/24/2026

The next earnings report from Astrotech is scheduled for September 24, 2026. This report covers the second quarter (Q2), which ended on June 30, 2026.



Technical Analysis of Astrotech 2026 – Signal: Hold

Overall Technical Signal: Hold

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Astrotech (ASTC.US) – RSI 51, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Astrotech technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Astrotech Corporation

Astrotech Corporation is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $9.11 is 19.3% above the 20-day average ($7.64). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 39.6% below the 50-day average ($15.07). Long term, the stock is 46.7% above the 200-day average ($6.21), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (15.07) is above the 200-day average (6.21), which is a classic bullish signal for Astrotech Corporation.

Is Astrotech Corporation overbought or oversold?

Astrotech Corporation has an RSI of 51.0, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for Astrotech Corporation

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-1.296), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-1.708) by 0.412, which suggests the negative momentum is fading – a potential trend reversal could be ahead.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (1.274), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (2.184) by 0.910, which suggests the long-term momentum is fading – the positive trend could come under pressure.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The long-term trend is bullish, but the short-term trend is bearish. Daily momentum is rising, though, which could suggest the pullback is over.

Risk Profile for Astrotech Corporation

Astrotech Corporation has an annual standard deviation of 500.8%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk. Only risk-tolerant investors should consider this stock, because the price swings can be very large.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Astrotech Corporation

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-1.296). Weekly bullish (1.274).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly falling.

RSI: 51.0 – neutral.

Technical signal: Hold

The signals are mixed – trend and MACD point in different directions. Wait until MACD crosses the zero line in the direction of the trend before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions About Astrotech stock in 2026

Should you buy Astrotech stock now?
The technical signal for Astrotech is currently NEUTRAL. Astrotech trades at $8.97 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Hold. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -1.296 with rising momentum (signal: -1.708); RSI is at 51.0 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $25.00 points to 178.7% upside. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Astrotech stock?
The average analyst price target for Astrotech is $25.00. The current price is $8.97, which gives an upside of 178.7%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $22.50 and $27.50.
Is Astrotech a dividend stock?
No, Astrotech does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Astrotech stock?
Astrotech is rated as a stock with extreme risk. the annual standard deviation is 500.8%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk.
Is Astrotech overvalued?
No, Astrotech is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (178.7% upside). Astrotech has the following valuation ratios: a P/S ratio of 14.4, a P/B ratio of 1.1. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 178.7%.
Is Astrotech overbought?
No, Astrotech is not overbought. RSI is at 51.0 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 51.0 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 17.5% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is negative, but momentum is rising (possible trend reversal).
When is the next Astrotech earnings report?
Astrotech reports its next earnings on September 24, 2026. The stock currently trades at $8.97.
Is Astrotech shorted?
Yes, Astrotech is shorted with 4.6% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Astrotech stock?
No, insiders are not buying Astrotech shares – they are net sellers. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 19 purchases and 1 sales, with a net 1,149,150 $ sold. Active sellers include Leonard Braden Michael. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Astrotech a good stock?
Based on our total score, Astrotech is rated as a disastrous stock with a total score of 14 out of 100. The stock scores very low on value, quality and momentum – it is among the worst in our database. The score is made up of Value: 28/100, Quality: 11/100, Momentum: 2/100. In addition: analysts see 178.7% upside to the price target; technical signal: Hold. Whether Astrotech is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Astrotech stock?
The outlook for Astrotech based on current data: the average analyst price target is $25.00 (+178.7%); the next earnings report is due on 9/24/2026, which can move the price. Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Astrotech stock rising?
Astrotech is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 17.5% above the 20-day average; insiders have mostly been buying the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Astrotech go?
The average analyst price target for Astrotech is $25.00, which corresponds to a potential gain of 178.7% from the current price of $8.97. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Astrotech fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Astrotech. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Astrotech do?
Astrotech Corporation operates as a mass spectrometry company worldwide. It owns and licenses the intellectual property related to the Astrotech Mass Spectrometer Technology, a platform mass spectrometry technology. The company also develops TRACER 1000, a mass spectrometer-ba... The company belongs to the Teknologi sector, more specifically the Tekniske instrumenter industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Astrotech as an investment.
Did Astrotech raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Astrotech. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Astrotech making money or losing money?
We have no current profitability data for Astrotech. See the latest report in the earnings history above.
Can Astrotech go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Astrotech is rated as elevated. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is -51.64 — that places the company in the weak zone. This is a probability based on the numbers, not a verdict — bankruptcy is not imminent. But the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average, so watch the debt, liquidity and possible capital raises. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 3 — which is weak. Debt relative to equity is 8% (low). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Astrotech have a lot of debt?
No, Astrotech has low debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 8%. For the teknologi sector, anything below 80% counts as low debt. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.