AST SpaceMobile will report its second-quarter 2026 earnings after the market closes on Monday, August 10, marking another critical test for the satellite broadband company as it scales its constellation and pursues profitability.
Analysts expect ASTS to post a loss of approximately $0.29 to $0.32 per share for the quarter, with revenue estimated between $34 million and $35 million, according to consensus forecasts from multiple financial data providers.
The earnings report comes just five days after AST SpaceMobile successfully launched three next-generation BlueBird satellites—numbered 11, 12, and 13—aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on August 5, 2026. The launch marks a key step in the company’s plan to deploy approximately 45 BlueBird satellites in orbit by the end of 2026.
AST SpaceMobile designs and operates a constellation of BlueBird satellites engineered to deliver 4G and 5G broadband directly to standard smartphones without requiring specialized hardware or phone modifications. The company partners with mobile network operators globally to provide coverage, particularly in remote and underserved regions.
The upcoming earnings call will offer insight into whether the company’s manufacturing and deployment progress is narrowing losses as it moves toward commercial revenue generation. During its Q1 2026 earnings report in May, ASTS missed analyst expectations significantly: the company reported a loss of $0.66 per share against a consensus forecast of a $0.23 loss, and revenue of $14.7 million fell far short of estimates around $37 million to $38 million. Despite the miss, management reiterated its full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $150 million to $200 million, signaling confidence in its ability to accelerate revenue as more satellites reach orbit and commercial partnerships mature.
When comparable space technology companies report earnings, investor reaction can be volatile. SpaceX, which went public in June 2026, reported its first quarterly results on August 4, 2026—just days before ASTS’s earnings—and saw its stock decline 7.5% in after-hours trading despite beating revenue expectations, underscoring how execution concerns and capital spending outlooks can overshadow positive metrics in the space sector.
For ASTS, investors will likely focus on three areas during the earnings call: manufacturing progress toward the 45-satellite target for year-end, early signs of revenue traction from commercial partnerships, and management’s confidence in hitting its full-year guidance. The company has been transparent about operating in a pre-revenue or early-revenue phase, with most costs tied to satellite development, manufacturing, and deployment rather than customer acquisition.
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- Public.com — Q2 2026 EPS forecast of -$0.29
- Perplexity Finance — Q2 2026 consensus loss and revenue estimates
- AST SpaceMobile official — BlueBird 11, 12, 13 launch date and satellite constellation deployment target
- Spaceflight Now — SpaceX Falcon 9 launch of BlueBird satellites on August 5, 2026
- Space.com — BlueBird satellite launch details and direct-to-cell technology description
- Yahoo Finance — Q1 2026 earnings miss details and full-year guidance reaffirmation
- Investors.com — Q1 2026 earnings miss and company guidance statement
- CBS News — SpaceX first quarterly earnings report and stock reaction precedent
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