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AST SpaceMobile’s Rally Faces 2026 Test as Valuation Risks Offset Carrier Wins

Investors weigh big carrier deals, strong liquidity, steep losses, lofty pricing in judging ASTS.

Overview

  • AST SpaceMobile is building a space-based cellular broadband network designed to connect ordinary smartphones by selling capacity to telecom operators.
  • AT&T, Verizon and stc Group have signed on, a U.S. government deal is under negotiation, and the company cites roughly $1 billion in contracted revenue commitments.
  • A Seeking Alpha analyst reiterated a Buy rating with an $87 price target, framing upside on execution and partnerships.
  • Despite a reported double-miss in Q3 2025, management highlighted 12x year-over-year revenue growth and improved EPS, while Yahoo Finance noted a $122.9 million net loss on $14.7 million in revenue.
  • The stock has surged sharply in recent periods, yet commentary flags an extreme price-to-sales multiple, raising concerns that cash burn and valuation could constrain near-term returns.