NEW YORK, Jan 28, 2026, 15:28 EST — Regular session
- NextNav shares climbed roughly 6.6% in afternoon trading, recovering some ground after Tuesday’s steep drop
- The announcement follows CTIA’s revelation yesterday that NextNav CEO Mariam Sorond has joined its board
- Investors are eyeing the Oppenheimer conference on Feb. 3-4 for new insights
NextNav Inc shares climbed roughly 6.6% to $15.28 Wednesday afternoon, bouncing within a range of $14.19 to $15.42. Roughly 1.23 million shares changed hands.
The stock bounced back after tumbling 18.6% the previous day, closing at $14.33 following an intraday high of $17.66. It had finished Monday at $17.60, highlighting a brutal two-day swing that has caught short-term traders off guard. 1
Washington grabbed some attention Tuesday as CTIA, the U.S. wireless industry group, announced NextNav CEO Mariam Sorond has joined its board of directors, effective immediately. CTIA President and CEO Ajit Pai called Sorond’s addition “exciting,” while Sorond herself said she was “thrilled to join CTIA’s Board of Directors.” 2
NextNav is pushing a terrestrial backup to GPS focused on positioning, navigation, and timing — or PNT — the backbone of everything from navigation apps to network sync. In its latest quarterly report, the company revealed it held $167.6 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of Sept. 30, 2025. It also highlighted ongoing efforts related to U.S. spectrum policy and moving toward commercialization. 3
Yet the trade remains dependent on regulatory hurdles and technical disputes that could stretch out. Earlier this month, NextNav submitted a technical reply to the FCC addressing worries from tolling stakeholders, asserting that licensed tolling systems can operate alongside 5G-based PNT services in the lower 900 MHz band. 4
That combination—policy shifts, spectrum issues, and a company still pushing for wider commercialization—has made the stock volatile. Even a routine governance update can spark sharp moves amid heavy trading.
Right now, the focus is on whether Wednesday’s rebound can sustain itself through the close following two choppy sessions, and if trading volume remains high as investors adjust their positions.
Up next, the company spotlight lands on Feb. 3-4, with CFO Tim Gray slated to join Oppenheimer’s Emerging Growth Conference. Traders will be watching closely for any news on timelines, the FCC process, and funding. 5
