Tariffs are just the start of the answer to why these three space stocks are going down today. Investors sold off tech stocks hard on Monday, with the Nasdaq down 1.5% through 11:30 a.m. ET, versus drops of only 0.6% for the broader S&P 500, and actually a tiny gain for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Volatile space stocks are getting hit particularly hard, with Rocket Lab (RKLB -5.37%) shares down 4.5%, and both Planet Labs (PL -2.89%) and AST SpaceMobile (ASTS -5.36%) stocks off 4%. And why? The consens ...

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price. Do they really matter, though?Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let's see what these Wall Street heavyweights think about AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) .AST SpaceMobile currently has an av ...

AST SpaceMobile, Intuitive Machines, and Rocket Lab USA could soar much higher.Many space-oriented stocks went public by merging with special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) over the past few years. However, most of those stocks crumbled as rising interest rates drove investors toward more conservative sectors.Yet some of the more resilient SPAC-backed space stocks survived and thrived. Below, I'll take a closer look at three of those stocks -- AST SpaceMobile (ASTS -2.56%), Intuitive Machines (LUNR - ...

If AT&T and Verizon are so confident of AST SpaceMobile's success, why are they planning to sell their AST shares?AST SpaceMobile (ASTS -3.68%) stock fell 3.2% through 10:10 a.m. ET Tuesday on some disconcerting news out of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).In a trio of stock filings Monday, AST advised that certain of its shareholders intend to sell at least 60,296, and possibly as many as 56.1 million shares of AST stock.AST's SEC newsThe stock filings in question, all listed on the SEC's EDGAR ...

Core Viewpoint - AST SpaceMobile is focused on launching direct-to-cell satellite mobile services globally, but it faces significant upfront costs and challenges in achieving profitability in the near term [1][4]. Financial Performance - In Q4, AST SpaceMobile reported a loss of $0.18 per share on revenue of $1.9 million, missing analyst expectations of $2.4 million in revenue [3][4]. - For the entire year, the company lost $1.94 per share on total revenue of $4.4 million, falling short on both top and bottom lines [3]. Operational Developments - The company currently has five operational BlueBird satellites and is in the process of launching additional satellites, with 40 Block 2 BlueBirds in production [6][7]. - AST has secured contracts with launch providers including SpaceX, Blue Origin, and ISRO to launch a total of 60 satellites in 2025 and 2026 [7]. Strategic Partnerships - AST has established agreements with 50 mobile network operators, collectively serving nearly 3 billion subscribers across more than 20 countries [9]. Financial Position and Future Outlook - Following a recent $460 million convertible debt offering, AST has nearly $1 billion in cash, which management believes will sustain operations for the next 12 months [10][11]. - The company anticipates generating $43 million in revenue from a project with the U.S. Space Force this year, and expects to be free cash flow positive once 25 BlueBirds are operational [11]. Capital Expenditure Needs - Analysts estimate that AST SpaceMobile will require approximately $1.1 billion in total capital expenditures over the next couple of years, indicating potential future cash needs if profitability is not achieved soon [13].

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS -0.25%) wants to connect the world. The company plans to be the leader in using satellite technology to bring broadband directly to cellphone users across the globe. It's been making steady progress on that goal with the launch of its first satellites last year.But AST shares have been plummeting this week. As of Friday morning, the stock has tumbled by 22%, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Before digging into why that happened, investors should take a step ...

Despite broad market volatility, momentum remains a powerful indicator of future price trends. Over the past month, a few standout stocks have climbed at least 20%, catching the attention of investors looking for sustained upside. But can these rallies continue, or are they due for a pullback? Investors are eyeing these four shares for future price rallies as the year continues, with each chosen stock up at least 20% in the last 30 days of trading.  Get Alibaba Group alerts:ROOT Digs Up Unexpected Earnings ...

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) reported modest fourth-quarter 2024 results, with adjusted earnings beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate but revenues missing the same.Net loss was $35.9 million or a loss of 18 cents per share compared with a net loss of $31.9 million or a loss of 35 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. ASTS reported a non-GAAP net loss of 12 cents per share, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of loss of 14 cents. Quarterly revenues were $1.92 million, which missed the consensus est ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the reliability of brokerage recommendations, particularly focusing on AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS), and highlights the disparity between brokerage ratings and actual stock performance [1][4]. Group 1: Brokerage Recommendations - AST SpaceMobile has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.00, indicating a Strong Buy, based on recommendations from six brokerage firms, all of which rated it as Strong Buy [2][4]. - Despite the positive ABR, relying solely on this information for investment decisions may not be advisable, as studies show that brokerage recommendations often fail to guide investors effectively [4][9]. Group 2: Analyst Bias and Zacks Rank - Brokerage analysts tend to exhibit a strong positive bias due to their firms' vested interests, leading to a disproportionate number of favorable ratings compared to negative ones [5][9]. - The Zacks Rank, a proprietary stock rating tool, categorizes stocks based on earnings estimate revisions and has a proven track record in predicting stock price movements, contrasting with the ABR [7][10]. Group 3: Earnings Estimates and Investment Outlook - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AST SpaceMobile has declined by 41.9% over the past month to -$0.79, indicating growing pessimism among analysts regarding the company's earnings prospects [12]. - This decline in earnings estimates has resulted in a Zacks Rank of 5 (Strong Sell) for AST SpaceMobile, suggesting that the positive ABR should be viewed with caution [13].

Group 1 - AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) stock has increased over 35% since the previous analysis in January, indicating strong speculative interest [1] - The analysis emphasizes the importance of technical indicators in evaluating the stock's performance [1] - The author expresses a commitment to high-quality technical analysis and values such as excellence, integrity, transparency, and respect [1] Group 2 - The article does not provide specific financial metrics or projections for AST SpaceMobile, Inc. [1]