AST SpaceMobile's stock gained 3% following government support from the US and Japan for its partnership with Rakuten to develop Low Earth Orbit satellite infrastructure. This cooperation, along with a successful integration test with Canadian carrier TELUS, strengthens AST SpaceMobile's carrier distribution prospects. While the company's satellite launch schedule remains undated, these developments signal potential commercial service within a year. Related space stocks like Planet Labs and Rocket Lab also saw gains, reflecting broader market optimism in the space sector.
AST SpaceMobile's shares rose notably by 6.42% on Pluang, reaching USD 62.19 as of Oct 06, 2026 20:32 WIB, with a market cap of $17.52 billion. This strong buying interest aligns with the news of US and Japan backing its satellite partnership with Rakuten. Similarly, Planet Labs and Rocket Lab also gained on Pluang, up 5.88% and 4.42% respectively, reflecting a broader positive sentiment in space-related stocks.
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AST SpaceMobile's stock was downgraded to Neutral by analyst Mike Crawford of B. Riley Financial, who set a price target of $65, about 14% above its recent close of $57.04. Despite a forecasted loss of $0.39 per share, the company expects significant...
RBC Capital downgraded AST SpaceMobile stock to Sector Perform on October 2, 2026, when shares closed at $57.04, down 3.09%. The stock has fallen 5.67% over the past month, underperforming its sector. Analysts expect the company to report a loss of $...
