We recently published a list of 12 Best Multibagger Stocks to Buy in 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) stands against other best multibagger stocks to buy in 2025.
In the world of investing, the term “multibagger” refers to stocks that have the potential to deliver returns several times greater than the original investment. One key factor that can help identify potential multibaggers is momentum. Momentum investing focuses on capitalizing on the continuation of existing market trends. Investors using this strategy look for stocks that are experiencing upward price movements, often driven by strong earnings reports, positive news, industry tailwinds, or overall market sentiment. The idea is simple: “the trend is your friend,” and momentum can be a powerful force in identifying winners before they peak. The importance of momentum has been recognized by famous investors, but many of them emphasized the idea that it is crucial to catch momentum stocks early on. As Warren Buffett put it – “What the wise do in the beginning, fools do in the end”.
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The US market is close to entering a correction mode as the absolute magnitude of decline since the mid-February peak is approaching 10%. The current policies of the new US administration, such as tariffs, federal jobs cuts and cuts in some large-scale public projects, are causing havoc among investors as many are fearing a scenario in which the US economy enters stagflation – a period of high inflation among weak economic growth and unemployment. Some analysts have pointed out that sectors reliant on government contracts, such as infrastructure and defense, are already experiencing heightened volatility as a result of these policy shifts. In a recent interview with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News, the President himself refused to rule out a recession in the current year and claimed that the economy is in “a period of transition” and that tariffs might fuel inflation at some point. With consumer confidence showing early signs of weakening, as signaled by recent business surveys, some economists argue that the Federal Reserve may be forced to intervene sooner than expected to stabilize the markets. This idea was already supported by the President, who at some point expressed the opinion that interest rates in the US economy are higher than they should be.
The aforementioned developments have caused a market selloff, particularly in previously high-momentum stocks such as the Magnificent 8, which have benefited from the AI megatrend and were responsible for most of the market returns last year. Prior to that, many previously well-performing stocks, such as government contractors, had already lost their momentum following the election results, while some of the few well-performing healthcare stocks were hit by Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement threats. Likewise, the energy sector remained somewhat out of favor – despite volume tailwinds from Trump 2.0, the expectation of lower oil prices amid a weaker economy has put downward pressure on stock prices in the sector. The key takeaway for investors is that one should look for multibaggers that haven’t yet lost their momentum during the market dip in the last month. These are often lower-capitalization companies that are underfollowed by analysts and operate in high-growth markets.
Our Methodology
To compile our list of multibagger stocks, we used Finviz to filter the companies that have delivered at least 200% stock price return in the last twelve months. Then we compare the list with our proprietary database of hedge funds ownership as of Q4 2024 and include in the article the top 12 names with the highest number of hedge funds that own the stock.
Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter’s strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 373.4% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 218 percentage points (see more details here).
An aerial view of a communications satellite in orbit, beaming its signal down to Earth.
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 22
Stock Price Return in the last twelve months: 918%
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) is a satellite communications company developing the first space-based cellular broadband network. Its technology is designed to provide direct connectivity between standard mobile phones and satellites, enabling global coverage without the need for ground-based cell towers. The company aims to serve consumers, businesses, and government entities, particularly in remote and underserved areas. ASTS partners with major mobile network operators to integrate its satellite network with existing telecommunications infrastructure. The Texas-based company ranked second on our recent list of 10 VLEO Technology Stocks and Startups to Watch in 2025.
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) has made significant progress in building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with everyday unmodified mobile devices. The company has secured agreements with approximately 50 mobile network operators globally, representing nearly 3 billion existing subscribers worldwide. It also completed a $460 million convertible senior note offering, resulting in nearly $1 billion in cash on their balance sheet.
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) has accelerated its manufacturing plans, with production of 40 Block 2 global satellites underway and additional components for over 50 satellites in progress. The company has expanded its global manufacturing footprint to approximately 194,000 square feet in Midland, Texas, 59,000 square feet in Barcelona, Spain, and plans for 85,000 additional square feet in Homestead, Florida. Their technology has demonstrated capacity to deliver voice, data, video calls and other native cellular broadband capabilities, with successful video calls completed by partners AT&T, Verizon and Vodafone over their in-orbit network.
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) has secured fully contracted launch capacity for approximately 60 satellites during 2025 and 2026, which will enable continued service in the US, Europe, and Japan and selected markets. Additionally, ASTS recently secured a $43 million contract with the US Space Development Agency, marking their fifth contract with the US government. ASTS delivered a 918% stock price return in the last year and is thus one of the best multibagger stocks to buy in 2025.
Overall, ASTS ranks 7th on our list of best multibagger stocks to buy in 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of ASTS as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than ASTS but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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