Astrotech Corporation (ASTC)

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Astrotech Corporation (ASTC) is up 89.0% since the beginning of the year. At $7 per share, ASTC is trading 90.5% below its 52-week high of $69. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ASTC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $202.

Astrotech Corporation (ASTC) has returned 89.02% so far this year and 24.49% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ASTC has returned -30.71% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.26% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 21, 1995, ASTC's average daily return is +0.16%, while the average monthly return is +3.49%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.7 years.

Historically, 39% of months were positive and 61% were negative. The best month was May 2026 with a return of +1,471.0%, while the worst month was Jun 2026 at -78.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 15 months.

On a daily basis, ASTC closed higher 41% of trading days. The best single day was May 27, 2026 with a return of +459.1%, while the worst single day was Nov 13, 2007 at -50.0%.

Astrotech Corporation has an annualized alpha of 45.30%, beta of 0.33, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 21, 1995.

• This stock participated in 142.11% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 4.41% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.33 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.00 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

ASTC ranks 68 for risk / return — above 68% of stocks peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is above most peers.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Astrotech Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Astrotech Corporation was 99.99%, occurring on Mar 26, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Astrotech Corporation drawdown is 99.97%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Astrotech Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Astrotech Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.