Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in ASTS usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 44 extraordinary options activities for AST SpaceMobile. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 45% leaning bullish and 36% bearish. Among these notable options, 9 are puts, totaling $365,076, and 35 are calls, amounting to $2,950,121.
Predicted Price Range
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $35.0 to $180.0 for AST SpaceMobile during the past quarter.
Insights into Volume & Open Interest
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of AST SpaceMobile stands at 1736.7, with a total volume reaching 6,438.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in AST SpaceMobile, situated within the strike price corridor from $35.0 to $180.0, throughout the last 30 days.
AST SpaceMobile Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days
Biggest Options Spotted:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTS | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 09/18/26 | $9.3 | $8.0 | $9.03 | $180.00 | $297.3K | 660 | 331 |
| ASTS | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 12/17/27 | $49.4 | $48.0 | $48.0 | $80.00 | $240.0K | 3.8K | 90 |
| ASTS | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 08/21/26 | $7.25 | $7.1 | $7.25 | $180.00 | $225.4K | 2.6K | 313 |
| ASTS | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 12/17/27 | $49.4 | $46.0 | $47.34 | $80.00 | $189.3K | 3.8K | 0 |
| ASTS | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 12/17/27 | $48.05 | $46.0 | $47.25 | $80.00 | $189.0K | 3.8K | 90 |
About AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobile Inc is a satellite designer and manufacturer. The company is building a cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices, and off-the-shelf mobile phones based on extensive IP and patent portfolio. It has focused on eliminating the connectivity gaps faced by mobile subscribers. The Company's spaceMobile Service is being designed to provide cost-effective, high-speed Cellular Broadband services to end-users who are out of terrestrial cellular coverage using existing mobile devices.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding AST SpaceMobile, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
Present Market Standing of AST SpaceMobile
- Currently trading with a volume of 4,658,939, the ASTS's price is down by -2.98%, now at $86.81.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 63 days.
What The Experts Say On AST SpaceMobile
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $90.0.
- An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on AST SpaceMobile, which currently sits at a price target of $85.
- An analyst from B. Riley Securities persists with their Neutral rating on AST SpaceMobile, maintaining a target price of $95.
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