AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) plans to launch three satellites—BlueBird 11, 12, and 13—on August 2026 from Cape Canaveral, FL, as part of its effort to establish the first global cellular broadband network directly accessible by standard smartphones. This marks a significant step in creating connectivity in areas lacking terrestrial networks, supported by a patent portfolio of over 3,800. Meanwhile, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SPCX) aims to enhance its leading position in LEO satellite services, bolstered by its Starlink program, which currently serves about 10.3 million subscribers across 164 countries and offers median download speeds of 225 Mbps.
AST SpaceMobile reported a projected sales growth of 132.3% for 2026, yet also anticipates a 9.7% decline in earnings per share (EPS), following a downward trend of 48.5%. In contrast, SpaceX expects a sales increase of 179.5% in the same year, with a recent 28.1% dip in EPS estimates. As of now, ASTS holds a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), while SPCX has a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), reflecting SpaceX’s stronger investment outlook and better market position.
In terms of valuation, SpaceX’s forward price/sales ratio stands at 36.57, significantly lower than AST’s 61.27. ASTS has seen a stock increase of 62.1% over the past year, outpacing the industry’s 41.6% growth, while SpaceX is up 12.7% since its IPO, highlighting varying investor sentiments for the two companies.
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