AST SpaceMobile Gains 5% as Joint European Satellite Spectrum Bid Comes Into Focus

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares rose after partnering with Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone (VOD) to explore a joint bid for European Mobile Satellite Services spectrum. The collaboration aims to expand coverage for 500 million subscribers. ASTS reported a revenue estimate of $46.30M for 2026, up from $14.74M YoY, with a consensus price target of $74.69. Analysts have mixed ratings, with Piper Sandler and B. Riley downgrading, while Deutsche Bank upgraded to Buy.

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) rose 4% to $42.24 after Europe's four largest carriers signed a letter of intent to explore a joint bid for satellite spectrum, with AST SpaceMobile providing ground infrastructure. SpaceX (SPCX) and Rocket Lab (RKLB) also saw gains. AST SpaceMobile reported Q2 revenue of $31.52 million, missing expectations, and maintains annual guidance of $150M-$200M.

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares rose 3% premarket after its partners, including Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone, signed a letter of intent to explore a joint bid for European Mobile Satellite Services spectrum. The company has a high P/S ratio of 101.37x, reflecting growth expectations despite ongoing losses. Insiders have sold significantly more shares than they've purchased, while some institutional investors show confidence.

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock rose 3.9% in pre-market trading after Peter Adderton disclosed buying shares near $40, citing undervaluation. Major European telecoms signed a Letter of Intent for joint spectrum bids, reinforcing ASTS's partnership model. The NASDAQ and S&P 500 gains also supported the rally. ASTS remains below its 52-week high of $133.86, with a consensus Hold rating.

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares rose 3.5% after announcing European partnerships with Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone to explore joint bids for spectrum. The collaboration aims to accelerate space-based cellular broadband deployment across Europe, targeting over 500 million subscribers. AST SpaceMobile's satellites connect directly to smartphones, with peak speeds of 98.9 Mbps.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported Starlink drones lost connection at speeds over 100 mph in Ukraine, while EU terminals worked normally. SpaceX and U.S. officials denied involvement. SpaceX shares fell 10.17% last week, while Eutelsat gained 23% as Europe's only low Earth orbit broadband rival. Other space stocks also saw significant moves.