AST SpaceMobile Inc is currently designing, developing and manufacturing the constellation of BlueBird (BB) satellites and has begun launching its planned space-based Cellular Broadband network distributed through a constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites... Show more
AST SpaceMobile designs, builds, and operates a space-based cellular broadband network intended to work directly with standard, unmodified smartphones. Its BlueBird low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites are engineered to extend the reach of mobile network operators and close coverage gaps in rural and underserved areas. The company partners with roughly 60 mobile network operators covering more than 3 billion subscribers, including AT&T (T), Verizon (VZ), Vodafone, and Rakuten, and it holds U.S. Federal Communications Commission authorization to operate commercially. Its principal competitor is SpaceX's Starlink direct-to-cell service, a rivalry that has become a central theme in the stock's recent trading.
Over the last 30 days, ASTS shares declined roughly 28.7%, falling from a closing price near $50.97 in early October to about $36.32. The decline was not a straight line: the stock traded down sharply in mid-October, attempted a brief stabilization, and then fell to an intraday 52-week low of $27.58 on November 6 before rebounding toward $36.
The picture over the last quarter is even more pronounced. Shares traded near $72 in mid-August, meaning the stock has given up roughly 49% of its value over the past three months. This broader slide reflects a sustained repricing of the company's competitive position and funding outlook rather than a single isolated event.
The sharpest catalyst was competitive. In early October, SpaceX reached an agreement to acquire Grain Management's nationwide 800 MHz low-band spectrum portfolio for about $8 billion, positioning Starlink to operate more like an independent wireless carrier and potentially reducing the strategic urgency for operators to depend on AST SpaceMobile's network. The announcement triggered a pronounced selloff across direct-to-device satellite names.
Sell-side sentiment turned more cautious shortly after. Piper Sandler downgraded ASTS to Neutral and lowered its price target to $54 from $98, while B. Riley cut its rating to Neutral and reduced its target to $65 from $85, citing pricing pressure and competitive risks. At the same time, several law firms announced securities class action filings against the company, with a lead plaintiff deadline of November 13, 2026, adding legal uncertainty to the mix.
On November 6, AST SpaceMobile said it would develop its own reusable rocket, Blacklift, using engines licensed from Firefly Aerospace (FLY). The deal is valued at more than $1.3 billion over three years, including roughly $800 million upfront in cash and shares. While the move could reduce long-term dependence on third-party launch providers, investors weighed the added capital burden and dilution at a company that is not yet generating meaningful commercial revenue.
The quarterly decline reflects a longer-running reassessment. Over roughly nine months, the company completed three separate $1 billion convertible note offerings, raising questions among investors about the durability of its capital position and the pace of shareholder dilution. In July, AST SpaceMobile pushed its target of approximately 45 satellites in orbit to early 2027, and several analysts flagged slower-than-expected user adoption in the U.S. and Japan.
Competitive pressure has been building for more than a year, beginning with SpaceX's September 2025 agreement to acquire EchoStar spectrum and reinforced by the recent Grain transaction. Against this backdrop, the stock's premium valuation became harder to justify, even as the company continued to secure partnerships, government contract awards, and regulatory approvals.
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Investors will focus first on third-quarter 2026 results and management's updated guidance, particularly progress toward the full-year revenue target and the commercial activation timeline. Satellite launch cadence toward the roughly 45-satellite milestone expected in early 2027 will be closely monitored, as will any additional details on the Blacklift rocket program and its funding requirements.
Competitive developments in the direct-to-device spectrum market, the outcome of the pending securities litigation, and any further analyst rating changes are likely to remain key swing factors. Broader market conditions, including risk appetite for capital-intensive, pre-profit space and telecom companies, will also influence how the stock trades in the months ahead.
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The RSI Indicator for ASTS moved out of oversold territory on November 09, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is shifting from a downward trend to an upward trend. Traders may want to buy the stock or call options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 30 similar instances when the indicator left oversold territory. In 28 of the 30 cases the stock moved higher. This puts the odds of a move higher at 90%.
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. 49 of 61 cases where ASTS's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 80%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for ASTS just turned positive on November 10, 2026. Looking at past instances where ASTS's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 41 of 48 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 85%.
Following a +22.15% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where ASTS advanced for three days, in 231 of 267 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 87%.
ASTS may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on November 02, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on ASTS as a result. In 71 of 81 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 88%.
ASTS moved below its 50-day moving average on October 07, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where ASTS declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 85%.
The Aroon Indicator for ASTS entered a downward trend on November 10, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 11 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 53 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (5.117) is normal, around the industry mean (5.210). P/E Ratio (-15.037) is within average values for comparable stocks, (3.688). ASTS's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is slightly lower than the industry average of (0.778). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.067) among similar stocks. ASTS's P/S Ratio (147.059) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (11.937).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 83 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. ASTS’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 81, placing this stock worse than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 87 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly worse than average price growth. ASTS’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 98 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a blank check company, which has formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, and reorganization
Industry TelecommunicationsEquipment