AST SpaceMobile Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 0/6
ASTceMobile's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -59.4%, while the Telecom industry saw earnings growing at 13.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 39.2% per year.
Key information
-59.42%
Earnings growth rate
-26.00%
EPS growth rate
| Telecom Industry Growth | 6.72% |
| Revenue growth rate | 39.21% |
| Return on equity | -24.31% |
| Net Margin | -573.67% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 26
ASTS: Launch Delays And Higher Capital Costs Will Pressure Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed the fair value estimate for AST SpaceMobile to about $41.47 from $43.00 as updated assumptions factor in higher discount rates, more conservative growth and margin expectations, and a higher future P/E multiple in light of recent launch delays and mixed recalibrations in Street price targets. Analyst Commentary Recent research on AST SpaceMobile highlights a wide range of opinions, but the tilt in the latest batch of updates has been more cautious.Analysis Article • Jun 18
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock Could Be 53% Undervalued After BlueBird Satellite Deployment
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) has entered a new phase after successfully launching and deploying its BlueBird 8, 9, and 10 satellites, a milestone that shifts the story toward operational execution and real-world network performance. See our latest analysis for AST SpaceMobile. Despite the successful BlueBird 8, 9, and 10 launch giving AST SpaceMobile fresh technical momentum, the stock has been volatile, with the share price down 5.58% over one day and 17.32% over seven days, yet backed by a very...Seeking Alpha • Jun 18
AST SpaceMobile: You Might Not Find A Better Chance To Double Down Now
Summary AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) appears to be bottoming out after suffering a 40% decline. Backed by a robust backlog and an on-track satellite launch schedule. Management projects FY2026 revenue exceeding half its $1.2B backlog, with a hockey stick growth inflection expected over the next two fiscal years. Liquidity of $3.5B is expected to cover near-term CapEx and negative free cash flow, supporting execution through 2026 and into FY28. I see there's increased visibility and clarity towards its execution over the next five to six months. Key risks include competitive pressure from SpaceX/Starlink Mobile and execution on the 45-satellite milestone by November 2026, with $130 as a critical resistance level. 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 AlphaSeeking 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 AlphaSeeking 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 AlphaSeeking 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 AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How AST SpaceMobile makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 Mar 26 | 85 | -487 | 127 | 228 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 71 | -342 | 102 | 171 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 19 | -304 | 91 | 152 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 5 | -353 | 77 | 142 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 5 | -326 | 68 | 133 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 4 | -300 | 62 | 122 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 3 | -296 | 56 | 117 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1 | -145 | 52 | 109 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1 | -91 | 44 | 117 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 0 | -88 | 42 | 126 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 0 | -64 | 42 | 126 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 4 | -53 | 44 | 125 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 11 | -37 | 47 | 113 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 14 | -32 | 48 | 100 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 20 | -27 | 49 | 88 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 18 | -13 | 46 | 73 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 14 | -30 | 42 | 67 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 12 | -19 | 36 | 53 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 9 | -24 | 29 | 40 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 9 | -34 | 22 | 30 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 6 | -20 | 16 | 18 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 6 | -24 | 12 | 14 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 4 | -19 | 9 | 10 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1 | -11 | 5 | 6 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 0 | -4 | 2 | 2 |
Quality Earnings: ASTS is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: ASTS is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: ASTS is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 59.4% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare ASTS's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: ASTS is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Telecom industry (-9.7%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: ASTS has a negative Return on Equity (-24.31%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/04 01:05 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/02 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 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.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Mathieu Robilliard | Barclays |
| Michael Funk | BofA Global Research |
| Michael Crawford | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |