Why Is AST SpaceMobile Stock Down This Week?
AST SpaceMobile shares fell 15.5% through 2:14 p.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signaled inflation is now the Fed's focus, raising the odds of a rate hike.
ASTS - AST SpaceMobile, Inc.
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CONSENSUS:
Buy
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PRICE TARGET:
$95.50
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HIGH:
$108.00
LOW:
$78.00
MEDIAN:
$95.50
CONSENSUS:
$95.50
UPSIDE:
64.51%
Stock News
AST SpaceMobile vs. Firefly Aerospace: Which Outer Space Upstart Is a Better Buy in 2026?
AST SpaceMobile is building a first-of-its-kind space-based cellular network designed to connect directly to standard mobile phones. Firefly Aerospace provides specialized launch, lunar, and in-space services for government and commercial national security missions.
Can ASTS Turn Its BlueBird Launch Push Into Meaningful 2026 Revenues?
AST SpaceMobile???s rapid BlueBird rollout lifts its network to 13 satellites as it targets beta service, 2026 revenue growth and 45 satellites by early 2027.
Is ASTS Worth Buying as Growth Collides With a Premium Valuation?
AST SpaceMobile pairs rapid revenue growth and major carrier partnerships with a steep valuation, heavy spending and demanding satellite execution.
AST SpaceMobile Falls 4%, Rocket Lab Holds Steady: Is the Falcon 9 Wind-Down Really Hitting Space Stocks?
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) stock is down 4% to $59.67 midday Wednesday, while the rest of the space complex is barely budging.
ASTS Falls 47.5% in 3 Months as Execution Risks Stay Elevated
AST SpaceMobile's 47.5% slide comes as rapid satellite deployment, heavy spending and launch risk collide with a push toward commercial service.
Archer Aviation vs. AST SpaceMobile: Which Industrials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Archer Aviation is scaling its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft business through major airline and defense partnerships. AST SpaceMobile aims to eliminate global dead zones by connecting standard smartphones directly to its satellite network.
AST SpaceMobile Inc (ASTS) Shares Fall 9.2% -- What GF Score of 45 Tells Investors
On August 24, 2026, AST SpaceMobile Inc (ASTS) shares fell 9.2% to a current price of $62.35, reflecting a significant decline in the context of its 52-week ran
SpaceX Falls 3% Despite Trump's 1,000-Launch Order, AST SpaceMobile Drops 3%, Rocket Lab Slips
SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX | SPCX Price Prediction) stock is down 3% to $133.48 in early Monday trading, extending a slide that has surprised bulls counting on federal launch policy to lift the group.
AST SpaceMobile: Sovereign Satellite Strategy Wins More Contracts; Launch Risks Explored
The $1.3B contracted backlog lowers AST SpaceMobile's EV/Sales to 15.93x, aided by the recent meltdown, the recurring long-term contracts, and the triple-digit growth prospects. They leverage wholesale partnerships with MNOs to tap into 3B+ users while avoiding competition and reducing customer acquisition/overhead/marketing costs. By serving governments as an infrastructure provider, ASTS secures major contracts in Europe/Japan, as there is more demand for sovereign communication channels.
AST SpaceMobile: Tactically Use ASTX To Amplify Returns As Management Executes
AST SpaceMobile is down about 5.8% YTD while the fleet reached 13 satellites, the backlog grew and liquidity crossed $3.7B, which gives patient investors a chance to accumulate. Trump's new memorandum targets more than 1,000 U.S. launches and reentries annually by 2030, roughly 6x the 178 conducted in 2025, which should improve sentiment across the space sector. Q2 revenue reached $31.5M against $1.1M a year ago, and management reiterated full-year guidance of $150M to $200M.
AST SpaceMobile vs. Boeing: Which High Flying Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
AST SpaceMobile is building a first-of-its-kind satellite network designed to provide cellular broadband directly to unmodified smartphones. Boeing remains a foundational giant in global aerospace, supported by massive commercial aircraft backlogs and extensive government defense contracts.
Moderately bullish activity in AST SpaceMobile with shares up 5.91%
Moderately bullish activity in AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), with shares up $3.85, or 5.91%, near $68.91. Options volume running well above average with 99k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.41, compared to a typical level near 0.48. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 3.3 points near 79.34,in the lowest 10% of observations over the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $3.44. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.
As Starlink Passes 11,000 Satellites, These 5 Stocks Will Feel It First
On Tuesday, Aug. 18, SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX | SPCX Price Prediction) completed its 100th launch of 2026, sending 24 Starlink satellites into orbit from Vandenberg SFB aboard a Falcon 9 and pushing the constellation past 11,000 satellites in low Earth orbit.
Delclaux Partners Sues AST SpaceMobile for More Than $15 Million in Unpaid Contractual Finder's Fees
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Delclaux Partners Sues AST SpaceMobile for More Than $15 Million in Unpaid Contractual Finder's Fees.
Space Stocks Fall Tuesday: SpaceX Down 2%, Rocket Lab Down 3%, AST SpaceMobile Down 6%
Shares of five of the most-watched space names are trading lower in the final hour Tuesday, tracking a broad
Can Space Stocks Bounce Back? This $1 Billion Air Force Contract Might Help.
After a historic retreat, are space stocks finally cheap enough to buy again?
AST SpaceMobile vs. IBM: Which Tech Stock is the Better Buy Now?
IBM's steadier earnings outlook and cheaper valuation outweigh ASTS' stronger stock gains, making it the relatively better investment option now.
SpaceX Is Down 3.5% Thursday. Why Are Space Stocks Like AST SpaceMobile Under Pressure?
Space stocks are trading in split fashion Thursday morning, and the tape tells a more nuanced story than the headline suggests.
Space Earnings Week: 1 Blowout Beat, 2 Ugly Misses and a Lot of Optimism
Five space stocks reported this week, and the market handed out one standing ovation, two beatdowns and a couple of “we'll take the good news” verdicts.
Price Targets
AST SpaceMobile price target lowered to $93 from $106 at Deutsche Bank
$93.00
(was $74.20)
Deutsche Bank
AST SpaceMobile price target lowered to $78 from $80 at UBS
$78.00
(was $68.49)
UBS
AST SpaceMobile price target lowered to $98 from $100 at Piper Sandler
$98.00
(was $68.76)
Piper Sandler
AST Spacemobile (ASTS) PT Raised to $90 at Cantor Fitzgerald, 'we think it’s clear that ASTS can continue to be a winning equity story'
$90.00
(was $68.76)
Colin Canfield
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Cantor Fitzgerald
AST SpaceMobile initiated with an Overweight at Piper Sandler
$100.00
(was $66.31)
Piper Sandler
Deutsche downgrades AST SpaceMobile on New Glenn rocket explosion
$106.00
(was $110.33)
New Street
AST SpaceMobile downgraded to Hold from Buy at Deutsche Bank
$106.00
(was $109.78)
Deutsche Bank
AST SpaceMobile initiated with a Neutral at New Street
$80.00
(was $74.81)
New Street
AST SpaceMobile price target raised to $108 from $82.50 at Roth Capital
$108.00
(was $71.61)
Roth Capital
AST SpaceMobile price target lowered to $80 from $85 at UBS
$80.00
(was $71.59)
UBS
AST SpaceMobile price target lowered to $115 from $137 at Clear Street
$115.00
(was $85.53)
New Street
AST SpaceMobile price target lowered to $117 from $139 at Deutsche Bank
$117.00
(was $87.58)
Deutsche Bank
AST SpaceMobile price target raised to $137 from $81 at Deutsche Bank
$137.00
(was $115.77)
Deutsche Bank
AST SpaceMobile price target raised to $137 from $87 at Clear Street
$137.00
(was $115.77)
UBS
AST SpaceMobile upgraded to Sector Perform at Scotiabank after pullback
$45.60
(was $51.37)
Scotiabank
Scotiabank downgrades AST SpaceMobile to sell on 'valuation bubble'
$42.90
(was $71.47)
Scotiabank
AST SpaceMobile price target raised to $60 from $37 at Barclays
$60.00
(was $49.08)
Barclays
AST SpaceMobile price target raised to $47.90 from $40.20 at Scotiabank
$47.90
(was $33.80)
Scotiabank
AST SpaceMobile price target raised to $63 from $22 at Deutsche Bank
$63.00
(was $30.75)
Bryan Kraft
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Deutsche Bank
AST SpaceMobile price target raised to $45.90 from $28 at Scotiabank
$45.90
(was $31.07)
Andres Coello
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Scotiabank