AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock Soars Ahead of BlueBird 6 Launch: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook
AST SpaceMobile shares surged 18% Thursday, trading near $73 and pushing year-to-date gains past 230%. The rally follows the announced December 15 launch of BlueBird 6, its first next-generation satellite, and rapid manufacturing expansion in Texas and Florida. Trading volume more than doubled recent averages. Market capitalization now stands in the mid-$20 billions.