AST SpaceMobile stock gains more than 3% after Anatel approval and expanded Brazilian partnerships
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) advanced 3.14% after receiving key regulatory approval from Brazil's Anatel and expanding agreements with local telecom operators, driving renewed interest in the stock. The rebound looks limited, with the shares still trading below the 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day moving averages, confirming persistent bearish momentum.
Highlights
- AST SpaceMobile received approval from Anatel to use S-band and 700 MHz spectrum for expansion in Brazil.
- The company secured agreements with four Brazilian telecom operators to develop satellite smartphone connectivity services, and faces a class action lawsuit citing alleged omissions about user adoption risks.
- Shares of AST SpaceMobile trade below key moving averages, with technical signals indicating oversold conditions and a forecast range of $37.88 to $43.55.
Regulatory gains countered by legal risks and new operator partnerships
AST SpaceMobile recently gained approval from Brazil's telecommunications regulator Anatel to utilize S-band spectrum and secondary rights to the 700 MHz band for national expansion. The company also reached agreements with four regional telecom operators in Brazil to develop satellite smartphone connectivity services. Additionally, AST SpaceMobile will host its third quarter 2026 business update conference call on November 9, and a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against the company in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, citing alleged omissions and misstatements regarding user adoption risks.
Oversold signals persist as intraday strength clashes with weak momentum
AST SpaceMobile is trading below the 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day moving averages ($49.57, $57.05, and $78.58). This points to clear pressure from sellers across all timeframes and confirms a bearish medium- and long-term structure, with the MA-50 vs MA-200 alignment remaining bearish. Immediate levels to watch are $41.39 as a near-term ceiling and $38.78 as a near-term floor. Momentum indicators highlight weak conditions for the stock. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) and Average Directional Index (ADX) both register “sell”, reflecting downside momentum. The Relative Strength Index (RSI), Commodity Channel Index (CCI), and Stochastic RSI signal oversold territory. Bull/Bear Power (BBP) is negative, showing sellers still dominate with an “oversold” reading. AST SpaceMobile is up $1.24 or 3.14% after opening with an upside gap of about $0.43 (1.09%). The price is near the day’s high. Intraday volatility stands at 6.73%, and the tone is one of strength toward highs into the session despite ongoing weak momentum. There is a notable divergence between the intraday rebound and the still-bearish momentum readings.
Earlier, analysts noted that despite operational progress in Brazil, AST SpaceMobile's technical outlook remained bearish due to persistent downside risks. The current analysis confirms that bearish momentum continues to dominate, with traders advised to monitor $41.39 as a key resistance level that must be cleared to signal any potential shift toward a sustained rebound.