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U.S. Alternative Carriers Industry Analysis
UpdatedFeb 14, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies28
- 7D-12.2%
- 3M21.0%
- 1Y87.5%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Alternative Carriers industry has dropped 12%, driven by a pullback from AST SpaceMobile of 19%. In the past year, the industry has gained 87%. 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?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 14 Feb 2026 | US$49.7b | US$12.3b | -US$2,964,999,251.54 | 21.3x | -16.8x | 4x |
| Mon, 12 Jan 2026 | US$54.6b | US$12.3b | -US$2,936,060,378.21 | 16.1x | -18.6x | 4.4x |
| Wed, 10 Dec 2025 | US$46.8b | US$12.3b | -US$2,935,297,049.61 | 14.8x | -15.9x | 3.8x |
| Fri, 07 Nov 2025 | US$42.8b | US$12.2b | -US$3,040,398,977.82 | 14.1x | -14.1x | 3.5x |
| Sun, 05 Oct 2025 | US$41.0b | US$12.1b | -US$4,805,533,941.86 | 17.6x | -8.5x | 3.4x |
| Tue, 02 Sep 2025 | US$32.5b | US$12.1b | -US$4,806,798,097.71 | 23.3x | -6.8x | 2.7x |
| Thu, 31 Jul 2025 | US$30.8b | US$12.0b | -US$1,355,154,505.37 | 50.9x | -22.7x | 2.6x |
| Sat, 28 Jun 2025 | US$30.6b | US$11.9b | -US$1,332,804,769.59 | 48.9x | -22.9x | 2.6x |
| Mon, 26 May 2025 | US$19.5b | US$11.7b | -US$1,344,380,596.97 | 49x | -14.5x | 1.7x |
| Wed, 23 Apr 2025 | US$21.0b | US$12.6b | US$566.3m | 19x | 37x | 1.7x |
| Fri, 21 Mar 2025 | US$25.4b | US$12.5b | US$661.9m | 17.7x | 38.4x | 2x |
| Sun, 16 Feb 2025 | US$26.6b | US$15.4b | -US$4,980,866,880.62 | 98.7x | -5.3x | 1.7x |
| Tue, 14 Jan 2025 | US$23.6b | US$15.4b | -US$4,983,729,349.84 | 70.8x | -4.7x | 1.5x |
| Thu, 12 Dec 2024 | US$26.1b | US$15.4b | -US$4,980,847,589.77 | 77.1x | -5.2x | 1.7x |
| Sat, 09 Nov 2024 | US$31.4b | US$15.4b | -US$4,807,261,950.96 | 80.7x | -6.5x | 2x |
| Mon, 07 Oct 2024 | US$27.9b | US$15.3b | -US$2,262,967,483.83 | 78.7x | -12.3x | 1.8x |
| Wed, 04 Sep 2024 | US$27.1b | US$15.3b | -US$2,262,968,772.51 | 71.5x | -12x | 1.8x |
| Fri, 02 Aug 2024 | US$25.5b | US$15.2b | -US$975,985,390.57 | 38.6x | -26.2x | 1.7x |
| Sun, 30 Jun 2024 | US$21.0b | US$15.2b | -US$1,804,729,695.25 | 118.6x | -11.6x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 28 May 2024 | US$19.2b | US$15.2b | -US$1,779,774,700.45 | 109.6x | -10.8x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 25 Apr 2024 | US$18.9b | US$15.6b | -US$3,025,322,228.53 | 80.3x | -6.3x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 23 Mar 2024 | US$18.8b | US$15.6b | -US$3,012,322,602.27 | 80.3x | -6.2x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 19 Feb 2024 | US$21.3b | US$15.5b | -US$2,919,834,754.67 | 45.2x | -7.3x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 17 Jan 2024 | US$26.3b | US$32.0b | -US$15,448,931,587.00 | 15.8x | -1.7x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 15 Dec 2023 | US$24.5b | US$32.0b | -US$15,448,787,939.00 | 12.4x | -1.6x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 12 Nov 2023 | US$22.5b | US$32.1b | -US$15,460,059,264.00 | 9x | -1.5x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 10 Oct 2023 | US$24.9b | US$32.8b | -US$13,163,142,281.00 | 8.6x | -1.9x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 07 Sep 2023 | US$27.4b | US$32.8b | -US$13,163,139,620.00 | 11.7x | -2.1x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 05 Aug 2023 | US$24.1b | US$32.3b | -US$14,800,967,185.00 | 14.2x | -1.6x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 03 Jul 2023 | US$25.9b | US$33.1b | -US$3,283,747,988.00 | 27.3x | -7.9x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 31 May 2023 | US$25.0b | US$33.1b | -US$3,311,138,022.00 | 21.4x | -7.5x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 28 Apr 2023 | US$26.8b | US$34.1b | -US$1,328,199,028.00 | 16x | -20.2x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 26 Mar 2023 | US$26.5b | US$34.0b | -US$1,330,658,226.00 | 18.7x | -19.9x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 21 Feb 2023 | US$31.0b | US$34.1b | US$3.0b | 28.9x | 10.3x | 0.9x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
10.3x
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 1.7x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 4.0x.
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 29% per year, which is driving profits down.
Industry Comparison
How does U.S. Alternative Carriers compare with similar industries?
| US Market | -1.39% | |
| Telecom | -3.26% | |
| Telecom Services and Carriers | 2.89% | |
| Alternative Carriers | -12.22% | |
| Integrated Telecom Services | 4.58% | |
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?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUMN Lumen Technologies | US$8.39 | 4.1% +US$338.5m | 82.4% | PS0.7x | |
| IRDM Iridium Communications | US$23.17 | 15.9% +US$336.9m | -26.7% | PE21.3x | |
| GSAT Globalstar | US$60.06 | 4.2% +US$305.7m | 165.0% | PS29.1x | |
| CCOI Cogent Communications Holdings | US$26.46 | 8.9% +US$103.0m | -67.7% | PS1.4x | |
| ATEX Anterix | US$31.89 | 12.3% +US$66.0m | -23.5% | PE7.3x |
