On April 23, 2026, HC Wainwright & Co. initiated coverage of Ascent Solar Technologies (NasdaqCM:ASTI) with a Buy recommendation. This announcement arrives as 24 funds and institutions report positions in Ascent Solar, marking a 26.32% increase in ownership over the last quarter.
Institutional ownership has risen by 38.47% in the past three months, with a total of 332,000 shares now held. Notable shareholders include Hrt Financial with 51,000 shares, MYDA Advisors with 50,000 shares, and Citigroup, which increased its holdings to 45,000 shares from none in the prior filing.




