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Momentus (MNTS) Stock: Why It's Down Today
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · closing price
What changed since yesterday
- Closed at $2.48, -4.98% vs the prior close of $2.61.
- Volume 492.44K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
MNTS slides 5.0% to $2.48, a 52-week low. Closed at $2.48, -4.98% vs the prior close of $2.61. Day range $2.46–$2.65, opened at $2.65.
Last close$2.48-4.98%
Day range2.46–2.65
Open2.65
Volume492.44K
52-week range2.46–25.18
Avg volume (20d)641.61K
MNTS daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note for every US trading day (today's note updates every 2 hours while the market is open). Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 19, 2026 — MNTS slides 5.0% to $2.48, a 52-week low
- Closed at $2.48, -4.98% vs the prior close of $2.61. Day range $2.46–$2.65, opened at $2.65.
- Volume was 492.44K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 766.02K.
- Price is -37.8% vs its 50-day average ($3.99) and -59.1% vs its 200-day average ($6.06).
- 52-week range $2.46–$25.18; today's close sits at 0% of that range, 90.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 16, 2026 — MNTS slides 7.1% to $2.61, a 52-week low
- Closed at $2.61, -7.12% vs the prior close of $2.81. Day range $2.59–$2.86, opened at $2.83.
- Volume was 410.79K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 780.64K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -35.3% vs its 50-day average ($4.03) and -57.0% vs its 200-day average ($6.07).
- 52-week range $2.50–$27.14; today's close sits at 0% of that range, 90.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — MNTS jumps 3.3% to $2.81
- Closed at $2.81, +3.31% vs the prior close of $2.72. Day range $2.50–$2.86, opened at $2.65.
- Volume was 670.50K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 804.53K.
- Price is -31.0% vs its 50-day average ($4.07) and -53.8% vs its 200-day average ($6.09).
- 52-week range $2.50–$30.18; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 90.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — MNTS slides 9.2% to $2.72, a 52-week low, 6 down days in a row
- Closed at $2.72, -9.18% vs the prior close of $2.99. Day range $2.67–$2.98, opened at $2.97.
- Volume was 948.00K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 839.76K.
- Price is -33.6% vs its 50-day average ($4.10) and -55.4% vs its 200-day average ($6.10).
- 52-week range $2.67–$34.46; today's close sits at 0% of that range, 92.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 6 straight losses.
Oct 13, 2026 — MNTS slides 4.3% to $2.99, a 52-week low, 5 down days in a row
- Closed at $2.99, -4.31% vs the prior close of $3.13. Day range $2.85–$3.13, opened at $3.09.
- Volume was 940.40K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 844.96K.
- Price is -27.6% vs its 50-day average ($4.14) and -51.0% vs its 200-day average ($6.12).
- 52-week range $2.85–$34.46; today's close sits at 0% of that range, 91.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight losses.
Oct 12, 2026 — MNTS slides 4.3% to $3.13, a 52-week low, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $3.13, -4.28% vs the prior close of $3.27. Day range $3.05–$3.25, opened at $3.20.
- Volume was 716.40K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 861.90K.
- Price is -24.8% vs its 50-day average ($4.16) and -49.0% vs its 200-day average ($6.14).
- 52-week range $3.05–$34.46; today's close sits at 0% of that range, 90.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 9, 2026 — MNTS slides 3.3% to $3.27, a 6-month low, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $3.27, -3.25% vs the prior close of $3.38. Day range $3.25–$3.46, opened at $3.41.
- Volume was 489.60K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 876.34K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -21.7% vs its 50-day average ($4.18) and -46.8% vs its 200-day average ($6.15).
- 52-week range $3.11–$34.46; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 90.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 8, 2026 — MNTS slides 3.4% to $3.38, a 3-month low
- Closed at $3.38, -3.43% vs the prior close of $3.50. Day range $3.33–$3.48, opened at $3.45.
- Volume was 380.10K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 887.24K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -19.6% vs its 50-day average ($4.20) and -45.3% vs its 200-day average ($6.18).
- 52-week range $3.11–$34.46; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 90.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — MNTS dips 2.8% to $3.50, a 3-month low
- Closed at $3.50, -2.78% vs the prior close of $3.60. Day range $3.41–$3.53, opened at $3.52.
- Volume was 1.31M shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 874.86K.
- Price is -17.0% vs its 50-day average ($4.22) and -43.6% vs its 200-day average ($6.21).
- 52-week range $3.11–$34.46; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 89.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — MNTS rises 0.6% to $3.60
- Closed at $3.60, +0.56% vs the prior close of $3.58. Day range $3.52–$3.69, opened at $3.58.
- Volume was 431.10K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 882.75K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -15.1% vs its 50-day average ($4.24) and -42.2% vs its 200-day average ($6.23).
- 52-week range $3.11–$34.46; today's close sits at 2% of that range, 89.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — MNTS slides 3.5% to $3.58, a 3-month low, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $3.58, -3.50% vs the prior close of $3.71. Day range $3.50–$3.73, opened at $3.70.
- Volume was 590.70K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 885.13K.
- Price is -16.0% vs its 50-day average ($4.26) and -42.8% vs its 200-day average ($6.26).
- 52-week range $3.11–$34.46; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 89.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 2, 2026 — MNTS dips 1.3% to $3.71
- Closed at $3.71, -1.33% vs the prior close of $3.76. Day range $3.63–$3.85, opened at $3.82.
- Volume was 592.60K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 883.74K.
- Price is -13.4% vs its 50-day average ($4.29) and -41.0% vs its 200-day average ($6.28).
- 52-week range $3.11–$34.46; today's close sits at 2% of that range, 89.2% below the 52-week high.
MNTS bull case vs bear case (from the data)
Bull case
- Insiders made 20 open-market purchases in the last 12 months.
Bear case
- Price is -37.8% vs its 50-day average — short-term trend is down.
- Price is -59.1% vs its 200-day average — below the long-term trend line.
- Annual revenue fell 47.5% in the latest fiscal year (SEC XBRL).
- Latest fiscal-year net income: loss of $30.47M.
- Share count up 88.8% in a year (dilution).
- High volatility: average daily move of 3.8% over 20 sessions.
- Thin trading (under $2M a day on average) can mean wide bid/ask spreads.
MNTS latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about MNTS in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Aug 25, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.02 — Ended a material agreement.
Aug 14, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 14, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 4.01 — Changed its outside auditor.
Aug 14, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 11, 2026 · Form 25-NSE — Notice that a security is being removed from exchange listing
Notice that a security is being removed from exchange listing
Aug 11, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $25.00K (prior year $191.00K) (-86.9% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: -$8.27M (prior year -$6.45M) (loss widened vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: -$0.70 (prior year -$22.03) (loss narrowed vs Jun 30, 2025)
Things to know before you trade MNTS
- Last results release: May 5, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Sep 6, 2024, Nov 14, 2023, Aug 14, 2023. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Aug 4, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 3.83% (largest 9.2%). That is a volatile stock.
- Liquidity: about 641.61K shares (≈$1.59M) trade per day on average. Thin volume can mean wider bid/ask spreads.
- 52-week position: $2.48 vs a range of $2.46–$25.18 (0% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: 56:1000 on Dec 18, 2025, 1:14 on Dec 13, 2024
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 20 open-market buys, 0 sales; latest: Chris Hadfield bought 2,000 shares on May 21, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Aug 25, 2026; 8-K Aug 14, 2026; 10-Q Aug 11, 2026.
- Share count: 21.96M shares outstanding (Aug 10, 2026), +88.8% vs a year earlier — notable dilution.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts.
MNTS market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2.65 | 2.65 | 2.46 | 2.48 | 492.44K |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2.83 | 2.86 | 2.59 | 2.61 | 411.80K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2.65 | 2.86 | 2.50 | 2.81 | 670.50K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2.97 | 2.98 | 2.67 | 2.72 | 948.00K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3.09 | 3.13 | 2.85 | 2.99 | 940.40K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3.20 | 3.25 | 3.05 | 3.13 | 716.40K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3.41 | 3.46 | 3.25 | 3.27 | 489.60K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 3.45 | 3.48 | 3.33 | 3.38 | 380.10K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 3.52 | 3.53 | 3.41 | 3.50 | 1.31M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 3.58 | 3.69 | 3.52 | 3.60 | 431.10K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 3.70 | 3.73 | 3.50 | 3.58 | 590.70K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 3.82 | 3.85 | 3.63 | 3.71 | 592.60K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 3.87 | 3.90 | 3.69 | 3.76 | 446.90K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 3.73 | 3.98 | 3.72 | 3.87 | 686.10K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 4.04 | 4.11 | 3.66 | 3.70 | 1.28M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 4.18 | 4.18 | 4.00 | 4.03 | 553.00K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 4.29 | 4.35 | 4.20 | 4.23 | 516.70K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 4.25 | 4.35 | 4.16 | 4.28 | 586.60K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 4.35 | 4.37 | 4.19 | 4.23 | 344.00K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.32 | 4.35 | 444.50K |
About Momentus
Momentus (MNTS) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts”. Its business address is in SAN JOSE, CA. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1781162.
MNTS board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Hadfield | Director | May 26, 2026 |
| Brian Kabot | Director | May 22, 2026 |
| Mitchel B. Kugler | Director | May 20, 2026 |
| Victorino Mercado | Director | May 20, 2026 |
| Kimberly A. Reed | Director | May 20, 2026 |
| Linda J. Reiners | Director | May 20, 2026 |
| John C. Rood | Chief Executive Officer | May 21, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Lon Ensler | Chief Financial Officer | May 21, 2026 |
| Jon Layman | Chief Legal Officer | May 21, 2026 |
| John C. Rood | Chief Executive Officer | May 21, 2026 |
| Robert E Schwarz | Chief Technology Officer | May 21, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Chris Hadfield | Buy | 2,000 | $7.19 |
| May 21, 2026 | Chris Hadfield | Buy | 2,000 | $7.19 |
| May 21, 2026 | Chris Hadfield | Buy | 2,000 | $7.19 |
| May 21, 2026 | Chris Hadfield | Buy | 2,000 | $7.19 |
| May 20, 2026 | Brian Kabot | Buy | 250 | $5.52 |
| May 20, 2026 | Brian Kabot | Buy | 250 | $5.52 |
| May 20, 2026 | Brian Kabot | Buy | 250 | $5.52 |
| May 20, 2026 | Brian Kabot | Buy | 250 | $5.52 |
| May 19, 2026 | Brian Kabot | Buy | 250 | $5.62 |
| May 19, 2026 | Brian Kabot | Buy | 250 | $5.62 |
| May 19, 2026 | Brian Kabot | Buy | 250 | $5.62 |
| May 19, 2026 | Brian Kabot | Buy | 250 | $5.62 |
| May 15, 2026 | Brian Kabot | Buy | 1,850 | $5.40 |
| May 15, 2026 | Brian Kabot | Buy | 1,850 | $5.40 |
| May 15, 2026 | Brian Kabot | Buy | 1,850 | $5.40 |
MNTS financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $1.11M | $-30.47M | -49.10 | $-23.27M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $2.11M | $-34.95M | -414.01 | $-16.61M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $3.09M | $-68.92M | -323.96 | $-61.83M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $299.00K | $-95.44M | -58.53 | $-87.89M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $330.00K | $120.65M | 1.70 | $-86.71M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $129.53M, total liabilities $15.27M, cash $107.60M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
MNTS earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $4.74 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 14, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 11, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 8, 2022 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Aug 11, 2022 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 10, 2022 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 8, 2022 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 9, 2021 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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