Will Higher Operating Expenses Derail ASTS' Growth Trajectory?

Key Takeaways ASTS struggles with rising inflation, capital costs and high operating expenses.Plans call for deploying 4560 satellites by 2026, driving heavy spending needs.ASTS shares have surged 124.7% in a year, with 2025 earnings estimates trending higher.AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) has been adversely impacted by unfavorable macroeconomic conditions, including rising inflation, higher interest rates, capital market volatility, tariff imposition and geopolitical conflicts. These have led to continued fl ...