Astrotech Corporation (ASTC) Research

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.

Market snapshot

Symbol
ASTC
Price
$13.65
Day change
-6.70%
Market cap
$24.6M
P/E ratio
-1.62x
52-week range
1.92-68.85
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense

Recent news

  • Astrotech's 1,100% Rocket Ride Under Fire As Short Seller Calls It 'Fundamentally Uninvestable'— Stock Drops Over 15% In Wednesday Premarket

    Astrotech Corporation‘s (NASDAQ:ASTC) stock rally has been brought into question amid concerns about the company's repeated strategy shifts, limited revenue base, and corporate governance structure.

  • Astrotech Stock Is Soaring Today: What's Going On?

    Astrotech Corp (NASDAQ:ASTC) shares are extending its rally for a second straight session on Thursday as traders continue to pile into the name following the company's newly announced push into lunar resource development.

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Recent insider activity

  • Wilkinson Tom — A-Award (6006 shares) on 2026-04-14
  • Winn Charles Arch — A-Award (6006 shares) on 2026-04-14
  • Halinski John William — A-Award (6006 shares) on 2025-05-14
  • Stober Eric — A-Award (6006 shares) on 2026-04-14
  • MCFARLAND ROBERT N — A-Award (6006 shares) on 2026-04-14

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