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U.S. Alternative Carriers Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 23, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies29
  • 7D10.6%
  • 3M41.0%
  • 1Y179.0%
  • YTDn/a

The Alternative Carriers industry is up 11% in the last week, with AST SpaceMobile up 15%. In the same time, Telesat was down 16%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 179%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 63% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Alternative Carriers Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 24 Jan 2026US$56.7bUS$12.3b-US$2,937,606,749.7018.1x-19.3x4.6x
Mon, 22 Dec 2025US$46.5bUS$12.3b-US$2,935,941,267.5314.2x-15.8x3.8x
Wed, 19 Nov 2025US$38.5bUS$12.3b-US$2,934,496,413.7713.4x-13.1x3.1x
Fri, 17 Oct 2025US$51.6bUS$12.1b-US$4,805,124,721.8317.6x-10.7x4.3x
Sun, 14 Sep 2025US$28.2bUS$12.1b-US$4,806,174,079.2116.7x-5.9x2.3x
Tue, 12 Aug 2025US$30.1bUS$12.1b-US$4,823,719,772.5849.3x-6.2x2.5x
Thu, 10 Jul 2025US$29.7bUS$11.9b-US$1,332,865,285.0349.5x-22.3x2.5x
Sat, 07 Jun 2025US$22.2bUS$11.9b-US$1,351,416,187.7647.9x-16.4x1.9x
Mon, 05 May 2025US$20.3bUS$12.6b-US$1,388,609,242.3381x-14.6x1.6x
Wed, 02 Apr 2025US$23.4bUS$12.5bUS$564.9m26.4x41.4x1.9x
Fri, 28 Feb 2025US$25.0bUS$12.2bUS$666.8m31x37.4x2x
Sun, 26 Jan 2025US$21.9bUS$15.4b-US$4,987,495,773.6291.2x-4.4x1.4x
Tue, 24 Dec 2024US$24.5bUS$15.4b-US$4,980,853,172.7773.2x-4.9x1.6x
Thu, 21 Nov 2024US$25.2bUS$15.4b-US$4,980,831,247.3576.7x-5.1x1.6x
Sat, 19 Oct 2024US$30.5bUS$15.3b-US$2,236,878,712.7687.9x-13.6x2x
Mon, 16 Sep 2024US$27.8bUS$15.3b-US$2,262,969,960.2775.4x-12.3x1.8x
Wed, 14 Aug 2024US$24.2bUS$15.3b-US$2,225,192,357.3874.5x-10.9x1.6x
Fri, 12 Jul 2024US$21.6bUS$15.2b-US$1,804,730,456.84115.7x-12x1.4x
Sun, 09 Jun 2024US$20.3bUS$15.2b-US$1,779,777,726.85109.4x-11.4x1.3x
Tue, 07 May 2024US$19.5bUS$15.7b-US$1,793,923,341.2970.6x-10.9x1.2x
Thu, 04 Apr 2024US$18.8bUS$15.6b-US$3,034,493,990.9179.9x-6.2x1.2x
Sat, 02 Mar 2024US$20.9bUS$15.7b-US$3,012,479,623.73236x-7x1.3x
Mon, 29 Jan 2024US$25.6bUS$32.0b-US$15,453,228,277.0013.3x-1.7x0.8x
Wed, 27 Dec 2023US$26.5bUS$32.0b-US$15,448,936,120.0013.3x-1.7x0.8x
Fri, 24 Nov 2023US$23.2bUS$32.0b-US$15,448,998,082.009.9x-1.5x0.7x
Sun, 22 Oct 2023US$23.5bUS$32.8b-US$13,168,090,050.007.8x-1.8x0.7x
Tue, 19 Sep 2023US$27.6bUS$32.8b-US$13,163,137,798.009.7x-2.1x0.8x
Thu, 17 Aug 2023US$27.3bUS$32.8b-US$13,163,205,739.0010.3x-2.1x0.8x
Sat, 15 Jul 2023US$26.0bUS$33.1b-US$3,283,741,510.0037x-7.9x0.8x
Mon, 12 Jun 2023US$25.8bUS$33.1b-US$3,311,109,256.0021.4x-7.8x0.8x
Wed, 10 May 2023US$26.6bUS$33.0b-US$1,584,133,302.0014.2x-16.8x0.8x
Fri, 07 Apr 2023US$27.1bUS$34.0b-US$1,335,367,380.0018.6x-20.3x0.8x
Sun, 05 Mar 2023US$29.4bUS$34.0b-US$1,340,435,281.0020.8x-21.9x0.9x
Tue, 31 Jan 2023US$31.8bUS$35.2bUS$6.6b29.6x4.8x0.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

4.8x


Total Market Cap: US$31.8bTotal Earnings: US$6.6bTotal Revenue: US$35.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Alternative Carriers Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -6.2x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Alternative Carriers industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.6x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 4.6x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Alternative Carriers industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Revenues have also declined 30% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Alternative Carriers compare with similar industries?

US Market-0.28%
Telecom0.52%
Telecom Services and Carriers2.03%
Alternative Carriers10.56%
Integrated Telecom Services1.03%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
GSAT GlobalstarUS$64.978.0%
+US$610.1m		118.8%PS31.4x
IRDM Iridium CommunicationsUS$21.7714.3%
+US$286.0m		-29.8%PE18.1x
LBTY.A Liberty GlobalUS$10.896.3%
+US$218.9m		-8.3%PS0.8x
LUMN Lumen TechnologiesUS$8.571.4%
+US$123.1m		44.8%PS0.7x
SIFY Sify TechnologiesUS$14.854.1%
+US$42.0m		374.4%PS2.3x

Latest News

ASTS
US$113.57
AST SpaceMobile
7D
-1.9%
1Y
458.1%

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) Analysts Are More Bearish Than They Used To Be

Jan 22
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) Analysts Are More Bearish Than They Used To Be
IRDM
US$21.77
Iridium Communications
7D
14.3%
1Y
-29.8%

IRDM: Competitive And Spectrum Pressures Will Weigh On Future Prospects

Analysts have lowered their price expectations for Iridium Communications, citing softer revenue growth assumptions amid increased competitive pressure and spectrum deals by rivals. Updated models also reflect changes in discount rates, profit margin assumptions and future P/E levels.
TSAT
US$30.15
Telesat
7D
-15.2%
1Y
70.1%
GSAT
US$64.97
Globalstar
7D
8.0%
1Y
118.8%

GSAT: Hybrid Spectrum And Apple Partnership Will Shape Potential Sale Talks

Narrative Update on Globalstar Analysts have lifted their price target on Globalstar to US$71 from US$66, citing what they see as a de risked satellite services business backed by Apple and underused terrestrial spectrum. They state that these factors, along with expected benefits from U.S. space policy and XCOM Radio Access Network's commercial traction, feed into updated valuation inputs for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E.
LUMN
US$8.57
Lumen Technologies
7D
1.4%
1Y
44.8%

LUMN: Balance Sheet Repair Will Likely Fail To Sustain Recent Rebound

Analysts have lifted their price targets on Lumen Technologies sharply, with recent moves such as BofA's jump from US$2 to US$7 and RBC Capital's shift from US$4.25 to US$8, citing balance sheet repair, asset sale proceeds, cost reductions, and maintained 2025 guidance as key supports, even as they remain cautious on the company's revenue growth plans and timing. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Lumen highlights a split view.
LBTY.A
US$10.89
Liberty Global
7D
6.3%
1Y
-8.3%

Liberty Global (NASDAQ:LBTY.A) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Jan 14
Liberty Global (NASDAQ:LBTY.A) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
SIFY
US$14.85
Sify Technologies
7D
4.1%
1Y
374.4%
LILA
US$7.57
Liberty Latin America
7D
1.1%
1Y
9.9%

LILA: Sustained EBITDA Execution And Buybacks Will Drive Future Upside Potential

Narrative Update on Liberty Latin America Analysts have raised their price target on Liberty Latin America to $13 from $12, citing recent Q3 rebased EBITDA performance and updated expectations for revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as support for the higher valuation range. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary highlights a mix of optimism and caution around Liberty Latin America, with the latest Q3 rebased EBITDA figure of 7% and the revised US$13 price target serving as key reference points for valuation discussions.
BAND
US$14.49
Bandwidth
7D
8.1%
1Y
-15.8%

BAND: AI Voice Integrations Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have maintained their Bandwidth fair value target at $23.67 while making small adjustments to their discount rate and future P/E assumptions. This reflects modest changes to their risk and earnings outlook rather than a revision to the headline price target.
CCOI
US$24.29
Cogent Communications Holdings
7D
1.8%
1Y
-67.9%

CCOI: Dividend Reset And Wavelength Competition Will Shape Balanced Risk Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for Cogent Communications Holdings to about $25 from $30, citing dividend and buyback cuts, a focus on reducing leverage, and rising competitive pressure in the wavelength market as key drivers of the revised outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Cogent Communications Holdings has leaned cautious, with several bearish analysts pointing to a mix of capital allocation changes and competitive developments as reasons for a more conservative stance on the stock.
ATEX
US$23.81
Anterix
7D
-5.9%
1Y
-20.1%
ELWT
US$5.60
Elauwit Connection
7D
-2.1%
1Y
n/a
IQST
US$2.96
iQSTEL
7D
-0.3%
1Y
-82.5%
NXPL
US$0.72
NextPlat
7D
-1.4%
1Y
-36.8%

Positive Sentiment Still Eludes NextPlat Corp (NASDAQ:NXPL) Following 28% Share Price Slump

Dec 05
Positive Sentiment Still Eludes NextPlat Corp (NASDAQ:NXPL) Following 28% Share Price Slump