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NASDAQ:ASTS 7 January 2026 - 16 January 2026

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on Missile Defense Agency SHIELD contract slot — what to know now

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on Missile Defense Agency SHIELD contract slot — what to know now

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 14.4% to $115.85 Friday after the company won a prime contract slot on the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD program. The award lets AST compete for future task orders but does not guarantee work. Investors are watching for the timing of actual government-funded projects. The SHIELD contract list was made public Jan. 15.
16 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on SHIELD contract slot, puts “Golden Dome” bids in focus

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps on SHIELD contract slot, puts “Golden Dome” bids in focus

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 16% to $117.45 Friday after the company announced it won a prime spot on the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD contract vehicle. The SHIELD contract has a $151 billion ceiling but provides no upfront funding; payments depend on future task orders. Investors are watching for early orders and a company update. The Pentagon awarded 340 more SHIELD contracts Thursday, extending the deal through 2035.
16 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile cracks $100 at the close, then pops after hours as traders eye what’s next

AST SpaceMobile cracks $100 at the close, then pops after hours as traders eye what’s next

AST SpaceMobile shares closed above $100 for the first time Thursday, ending at $101.25, up 6.3%, then rising another 6.6% to $107.90 after hours. The surge came despite no new company news and followed recent analyst downgrades and new investor alerts from law firms. Trading volume reached 16.9 million shares. The next earnings report is expected in early March.
16 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock tops $100 as ASTS rally stretches into late trade

AST SpaceMobile stock tops $100 as ASTS rally stretches into late trade

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 6.4% to $101.25 after hours Thursday, reaching an intraday high of $106.88. The move followed defense contract news and signs of rising demand for satellite-to-phone service. No new financial results or SEC filings were released. Investors are watching if the stock holds above $100 and await the next quarterly report, expected in early March.
16 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps 7% as BlueBird rollout focus returnsAST SpaceMobileAST SpaceMobile stock jumps 7% as BlueBird rollout focus returns

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps 7% as BlueBird rollout focus returnsAST SpaceMobileAST SpaceMobile stock jumps 7% as BlueBird rollout focus returns

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped about 7% Thursday, peaking at $104.74 before closing lower amid heavy volatility. The move followed news of BlueBird 7’s arrival in Florida for launch prep and a shareholder law firm’s probe into an earlier delay. No company statements explained the spike. Rival satellite stocks fell on the day.
15 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock pops after hours despite fresh B. Riley downgrade — what’s next for ASTS

AST SpaceMobile stock pops after hours despite fresh B. Riley downgrade — what’s next for ASTS

AST SpaceMobile shares rose about 2.7% in after-hours trading Wednesday to $95.22 after B. Riley’s Mike Crawford downgraded the stock to Neutral but raised his price target to $105. Investors are watching for 2026 satellite rollout milestones and the next quarterly report, set for March 2. Levi & Korsinsky announced a securities law investigation into the company.
15 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock in focus after AT&T FirstNet sets first-half 2026 satellite target

AST SpaceMobile stock in focus after AT&T FirstNet sets first-half 2026 satellite target

AST SpaceMobile shares closed up 0.7% at $98.39 after AT&T’s FirstNet announced plans to launch satellite connectivity for first responders by mid-2026. AST recently launched its BlueBird 6 satellite and aims for up to 60 satellites by the end of 2026. Investors remain focused on the company’s ability to accelerate launches and expand ground gateways. The stock is up about 35% year-to-date.
13 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock slips in volatile trade as ASTS investors eye next launch steps and earnings

AST SpaceMobile stock slips in volatile trade as ASTS investors eye next launch steps and earnings

AST SpaceMobile shares fell 1.9% to $95.81 Monday after volatile trading, following the December launch of its BlueBird 6 satellite. Investors await the company’s quarterly results in March and updates on satellite deployment. AST aims to launch 45 to 60 satellites by the end of 2026. Other satellite connectivity stocks, including Globalstar and Iridium, rose modestly.
12 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock snaps back near $100 as BofA lifts target after Scotiabank cut

AST SpaceMobile stock snaps back near $100 as BofA lifts target after Scotiabank cut

AST SpaceMobile shares climbed 8.6% to $98.34 Friday after Bank of America raised its price target to $100, maintaining a Neutral rating. The rebound followed a sharp drop earlier in the week. Scotiabank downgraded the stock to Sector Underperform, citing high valuation and lack of retail customers. Investors await the next earnings report, expected March 2, for updates on satellite rollout and customer uptake.
9 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock snaps back after Scotiabank downgrade whipsaws Wall Street

AST SpaceMobile stock snaps back after Scotiabank downgrade whipsaws Wall Street

AST SpaceMobile shares rose 5.6% to $90.56 Thursday, rebounding after an analyst downgrade sent the stock tumbling the day before. Scotiabank cut its rating to underperform, citing slow service rollout and a lack of retail customers, while Bank of America raised its price target to $100. The stock remains volatile ahead of Friday’s U.S. jobs report and the company’s expected earnings in March.
9 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock tries to bounce after analyst calls valuation “irrational”

AST SpaceMobile stock tries to bounce after analyst calls valuation “irrational”

AST SpaceMobile shares rose 3.6% to $88.80 in premarket trading Thursday after falling 12% the previous session. Scotiabank downgraded the stock to Sector Underperform, citing high valuation and execution risks, and set a $45.60 price target. The stock traded between $83.91 and $95.34 Wednesday, closing at $85.73. Investors remain focused on the company’s rollout pace and competition from SpaceX’s Starlink.
8 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock sinks 12% after Scotiabank downgrade calls valuation ‘irrational’

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock sinks 12% after Scotiabank downgrade calls valuation ‘irrational’

AST SpaceMobile shares dropped 12.1% to $85.73 after Scotiabank downgraded the stock to sector underperform and set a $45.60 target, citing high valuation and the need to build out its satellite network. The stock had surged 324% over the past year. AST aims to launch 45–60 satellites by end-2026 but has no retail customers yet. Investors await updates on launch schedules and the next earnings report.
7 January 2026
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