AST SpaceMobile, Inc.

NasdaqGS:ASTS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$32.0b

AST SpaceMobile Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 0/6

ASTceMobile does not have a record of paying a dividend.

Key information

n/a

Dividend yield

-9.1%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield-9.1%
Future Dividend Yield0%
Dividend Growthn/a
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
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Recent dividend and buyback updates

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Recent updates

Seeking Alpha Jun 12

AST SpaceMobile: The Next Phase Could Be Massive

Summary AST SpaceMobile has scaled manufacturing to over 500,000 square feet and targets production of six fully assembled satellites monthly. Management reaffirmed $150-$200 million 2026 revenue guidance while citing over $1.2 billion in contracted commercial commitments. Blue Origin launch issues increased execution concerns, though Falcon 9 launches for BlueBird 8-10 remain on schedule. ASTS trades at 168x forward EV/Sales, leaving little room for deployment delays or commercialization setbacks. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative May 29

AST SpaceMobile will achieve 80% revenue growth powered by their innovative future plans

For the custom valuation, I’m treating ASTS as a long-term scaling case, not something you can value off current earnings. The company is still in the early monetization phase, so current margins and PE don’t really tell you much about what the business could look like once the network is mature.
New Narrative May 29

AST SpaceMobile: The Boldest Direct-to-Cell Bet in Public Markets

Rating: Speculative Buy / Execution-driven moonshot Style: Pre-scale space and telecom infrastructure growth Core debate: Is AST SpaceMobile building the first truly valuable space-based cellular broadband network for ordinary smartphones, or is the stock already pricing in a near-perfect rollout of a technically ambitious and capital-intensive business? Executive view AST SpaceMobile is one of the most ambitious infrastructure stories in the market.
New Narrative Apr 17

ASTS: Technological Triumph Meets Financial Gravity; BlueBird 7 Launch marks the Peak, not the Pivot

Setup ASTS builds a low-Earth-orbit constellation that connects to unmodified mobile handsets using licensed carrier spectrum. BlueBird 7, the company's largest satellite to date, launched on Blue Origin's New Glenn-3 on 16 April 2026 , two days after Amazon's $11.6B acquisition of Globalstar turned a specialist niche into a hyperscaler land-grab.
New Narrative Feb 20

ASTS is a high upside/high execution risk stock.

A high-risk/high-reward potential, ASTS needs to meet all of the 2026 launch cadence/commercial activation milestones in order for me to consider the full bull-case. The Story AST Space Mobile is developing a space-based cellular broadband network which will allow phones to communicate via a network of satellites, and connect to a user's carrier.
Analysis Article Jan 22

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

The analysts covering AST SpaceMobile, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ASTS ) delivered a dose of negativity to shareholders today, by...
Seeking Alpha Apr 09

AST SpaceMobile: Avoid For Now

Summary AST SpaceMobile remains highly speculative with major revenue ramp uncertainties and aggressive competition, particularly from Starlink. The company needs to launch 60 satellites by 2026, requiring significant capital expenditure and substantial cash burn. The recent SDA contract offers a short-term revenue boost, but long-term commercialization remains challenging. Investors should be cautious due to high hurdles and potential need for additional funding, making the stock less attractive at current levels. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Mar 06

AST SpaceMobile: High Hopes, But I'll Pass

Summary I can see the long-term potential of AST SpaceMobile, but its cash burn is simply too high for my Inflection Investing strategy. The company burned through $300 million in free cash flow last year, with no clear path to breakeven anytime soon. While early revenues may start flowing in 2025, the lack of visibility makes it too risky for my portfolio. I’m cheering for the bulls from the sidelines, but this one doesn’t fit my investing criteria. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jan 30

What To Do After AST SpaceMobile Shares Fell By 11%

Summary AST SpaceMobile stock dropped on previously known concerns over Apple's iOS update supporting T-Mobile's Starlink texting service, impacting ASTS's satellite offering. ASTS's partnerships with Verizon and AT&T present a long-term investment opportunity. Short-sellers still dominate ASTS stock, but no company has a commanding market share in satellite services, making this a volatile yet promising sector. Long-term investors should see the current dip as a buying opportunity to gain exposure to the satellite telecommunications market. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jan 15

AST SpaceMobile: There's A Lot We Don't Know Yet

Summary AST SpaceMobile is launching its first five satellites, aiming to provide direct mobile phone coverage with existing deals from Verizon and AT&T. The company has a unique value proposition with large IP, minimal competition, and a largely fixed-cost, high-margin business model. Significant uncertainties remain, including customer uptake, carrier usage, and competition progress, making the investment outlook complex and uncertain. While the potential is high, substantial short positions and numerous variables suggest caution. The business model could generate significant cash if all goes well. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Dec 13

AST SpaceMobile: I See Plenty Of Upside Ahead

Summary AST SpaceMobile is steadily building an enormously influential satellite network, bringing connectivity to the most underserved regions. Major collaborations and partnerships suggest ASTS is equipped to seize a large share of the 5G market going forward. By providing service directly to smartphones, the company differentiates itself from competitors. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Nov 15

AST SpaceMobile: Growing Into Its Valuation

Summary AST SpaceMobile's share price dropped after the release of its Q3 results, although there was little reason for this from a fundamental perspective. AST is reaching a point where it can demonstrate the viability of its business, but meaningful revenue probably remains 1-2 years away. This likely means that ASTS stock will remain at the mercy of small shifts in investor sentiment in the short term. While valuing AST remains difficult, a growing government business and the expansion of Apple's relationship with Globalstar are important proof points. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Nov 06

AST SpaceMobile: A Strong Buy As The Company Expands Its Coverage

Summary Partnerships with Verizon and AT&T validate the value of the company's technology and enable near-total continental US coverage. The upcoming launch of 17 Block 2 satellites in Q1 2025 will improve service capabilities with a 10x improvement in bandwidth. Despite high capex and cash burn, the company’s vertically integrated model allows tight control over satellite production, with plans to ramp up to 6 satellites per month. Despite high valuation ratios, shareholder dilution, and operational risks, I maintain a strong buy rating for this company, confident the company will deliver on its ambitious plans. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Oct 15

AST SpaceMobile: Bulls Are In Control With New Highs Possible

Summary AST SpaceMobile has shown extreme volatility, rising from $2 to $39 and settling at $25, driven by retail traders and high short interest. Despite the current lack of revenue, ASTS has significant potential in satellite broadband services, likened to a development-stage biotech with a promising product. Technical indicators show bullish momentum, with strong support at $23 and high short interest potentially leading to a short squeeze. ASTS faces significant cash burn and dilution risks but has a compelling long-term opportunity if it can achieve viability. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Stability and Growth of Payments

Fetching dividends data

Stable Dividend: Insufficient data to determine if ASTS's dividends per share have been stable in the past.

Growing Dividend: Insufficient data to determine if ASTS's dividend payments have been increasing.


Dividend Yield vs Market

AST SpaceMobile Dividend Yield vs Market
How does ASTS dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (ASTS)n/a
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.4%
Market Top 25% (US)4.2%
Industry Average (Telecom)5.4%
Analyst forecast (ASTS) (up to 3 years)0%

Notable Dividend: Unable to evaluate ASTS's dividend yield against the bottom 25% of dividend payers, as the company has not reported any recent payouts.

High Dividend: Unable to evaluate ASTS's dividend yield against the top 25% of dividend payers, as the company has not reported any recent payouts.


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: Insufficient data to calculate ASTS's payout ratio to determine if its dividend payments are covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: Unable to calculate sustainability of dividends as ASTS has not reported any payouts.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/15 06:14
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/15 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. is covered by 11 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Mathieu RobilliardBarclays
Michael FunkBofA Global Research
Michael CrawfordB. Riley Securities, Inc.