AST SpaceMobile's stock jumped 4% after its next three BlueBird satellites reached Cape Canaveral, marking progress in its satellite deployment plan. The company aims to have about 45 satellites in orbit by early 2027 to provide direct smartphone connectivity through partnerships with major mobile carriers. Despite this, the stock remains down 27% year to date amid competition concerns from SpaceX's new mobile carrier move and pending regulatory approvals. Investors are advised to watch for a confirmed launch date and FCC decisions that could impact the company's strategic position.
AST SpaceMobile has a market cap of $15.28 billion and traded with a volume of 54,317,065 shares as of Oct 12, 2026 19:41 WIB on Pluang. The stock price was USD 52.82, up 3.64% for the day, showing investor interest following satellite deployment progress. In contrast, Rocket Lab and Intuitive Machines held relatively flat with 1-day changes of -0.94% and -0.72%, respectively, while SpaceX, a key competitor, traded at USD 164.22 with a 1.01% gain.
AST SpaceMobile's stock fell 6% after SpaceX agreed to acquire a nationwide low-band spectrum portfolio that AST had been pursuing, closing off a key option for expanding its satellite phone service. This spectrum is crucial for direct-to-device sate...
AST SpaceMobile's stock dropped 7% following the FCC's approval for SpaceX to build a satellite network that connects directly to ordinary phones without needing wireless carriers. This regulatory change threatens AST SpaceMobile's business model, wh...
