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AST SpaceMobile Misses Q3 Estimates, Reaffirms H2 Outlook as Buildout Accelerates

Management cites more than $1 billion in contracts plus $3.2 billion in liquidity to support an accelerated launch schedule.

Overview

  • Q3 results came in below forecasts with a loss of $0.45 per share and revenue of about $14.7 million versus estimates of a $0.23 loss and $19.9 million in sales.
  • Adjusted operating expenses rose to $67.7 million, driven by higher engineering services, gateway delivery costs, and general and administrative spending.
  • The company maintained second-half 2025 revenue guidance of $50 million to $75 million.
  • Contracted revenue commitments now exceed $1 billion, including definitive agreements with Verizon and stc Group that include a $175 million prepayment.
  • Financing and rollout plans include $1.15 billion in new convertible notes for pro forma liquidity above $3.2 billion, five launches by the end of Q1 2026, BlueBird 6 expected in early December, and shares little changed near $69.