AST SpaceMobile stock rises over 5% as European operator deal aims to expand space-based broadband
AST SpaceMobile Inc. (ASTS) surged 5.1% after announcing a landmark collaboration with leading European network operators to pursue Mobile Satellite Services spectrum and expand space-based cellular broadband coverage. The rebound looks limited, as the stock remains below its short-, medium-, and long-term moving averages, signaling that underlying momentum continues to point downward.
Highlights
- AST SpaceMobile reached a major agreement with Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica, and Vodafone to jointly pursue spectrum for direct-to-smartphone satellite connectivity across Europe.
- The company reaffirmed fiscal year revenue targets of $150 million to $200 million and reported pro forma liquidity of $3.7 billion with a revenue backlog of $1.3 billion.
- Shares of AST SpaceMobile trade below key moving averages with multiple downside momentum signals and an expected five-day range of $37.55 to $46.96.
Strategic operator alliance drives revenue optimism and commercial momentum
AST SpaceMobile reached a major agreement with Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone to explore a joint bid for Mobile Satellite Services spectrum, aimed at enabling direct-to-smartphone connectivity via its BlueBird satellites and expanding cellular broadband across Europe. The company also reaffirmed fiscal year revenue guidance of $150 million to $200 million and reported over $3.7 billion in pro forma liquidity, with a revenue backlog of $1.3 billion from commercial and government clients. The enhanced commitment from major European operators adds a significant commercial dimension to AST SpaceMobile’s growth strategy.
Persistent selling pressure as technical barriers reinforce bearish trend
AST SpaceMobile is trading below its short-, medium-, and long-term moving averages, with the current price at $42.70 versus the 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day averages at $55.95, $60.79, and $79.97. This reflects persistent selling pressure and confirms a bearish trend over the medium- to long-term. The Ichimoku Kijun line at $52.64 serves as a distant resistance level, while immediate support and resistance for today are at $40.04 and $43.90, respectively. Momentum indicators reinforce the downside bias, with both the MACD and ADX pointing to selling pressure, and a strongly oversold outlook is indicated by the RSI, CCI, and Stochastic RSI. Bull/Bear Power confirms that sellers remain dominant intraday, and the Awesome Oscillator continues to signal persistent sell momentum. Despite a gain of $2.07, or 5.1%, on notable volatility and an upside gap, the stock’s underlying momentum remains firmly negative.
Earlier, analysts noted that AST SpaceMobile faced persistent technical weakness and ongoing downside risk. The current article reinforces this perspective, as the stock remains entrenched in a bearish trend despite a recent rebound, making the $40.04 support level critical to monitor for potential further declines.