SpaceX Falls 3% Despite Trump's 1,000-Launch Order, AST SpaceMobile Drops 3%, Rocket Lab Slips

SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX | SPCX Price Prediction) stock is down 3% to $133.48 in early Monday trading, extending a slide that has surprised bulls counting on federal launch policy to lift the group.

24/7 Wall Street • 16 hours ago

Archer Aviation vs. AST SpaceMobile: Which Industrials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Archer Aviation is scaling its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft business through major airline and defense partnerships. AST SpaceMobile aims to eliminate global dead zones by connecting standard smartphones directly to its satellite network.

The Motley Fool • 8 hours ago

AST SpaceMobile: Tactically Use ASTX To Amplify Returns As Management Executes

AST SpaceMobile is down about 5.8% YTD while the fleet reached 13 satellites, the backlog grew and liquidity crossed $3.7B, which gives patient investors a chance to accumulate. Trump's new memorandum targets more than 1,000 U.S. launches and reentries annually by 2030, roughly 6x the 178 conducted in 2025, which should improve sentiment across the space sector. Q2 revenue reached $31.5M against $1.1M a year ago, and management reiterated full-year guidance of $150M to $200M.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 22, 2026

AST SpaceMobile: Sovereign Satellite Strategy Wins More Contracts; Launch Risks Explored

The $1.3B contracted backlog lowers AST SpaceMobile's EV/Sales to 15.93x, aided by the recent meltdown, the recurring long-term contracts, and the triple-digit growth prospects. They leverage wholesale partnerships with MNOs to tap into 3B+ users while avoiding competition and reducing customer acquisition/overhead/marketing costs. By serving governments as an infrastructure provider, ASTS secures major contracts in Europe/Japan, as there is more demand for sovereign communication channels.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 22, 2026

AST SpaceMobile vs. Boeing: Which High Flying Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

AST SpaceMobile is building a first-of-its-kind satellite network designed to provide cellular broadband directly to unmodified smartphones. Boeing remains a foundational giant in global aerospace, supported by massive commercial aircraft backlogs and extensive government defense contracts.

The Motley Fool • Aug 21, 2026

Delclaux Partners Sues AST SpaceMobile for More Than $15 Million in Unpaid Contractual Finder's Fees

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Delclaux Partners Sues AST SpaceMobile for More Than $15 Million in Unpaid Contractual Finder's Fees.

Business Wire • Aug 20, 2026

As Starlink Passes 11,000 Satellites, These 5 Stocks Will Feel It First

On Tuesday, Aug. 18, SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX | SPCX Price Prediction) completed its 100th launch of 2026, sending 24 Starlink satellites into orbit from Vandenberg SFB aboard a Falcon 9 and pushing the constellation past 11,000 satellites in low Earth orbit.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 20, 2026

Space Stocks Fall Tuesday: SpaceX Down 2%, Rocket Lab Down 3%, AST SpaceMobile Down 6%

Shares of five of the most-watched space names are trading lower in the final hour Tuesday, tracking a broad

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 18, 2026

AST SpaceMobile vs. IBM: Which Tech Stock is the Better Buy Now?

IBM's steadier earnings outlook and cheaper valuation outweigh ASTS' stronger stock gains, making it the relatively better investment option now.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 14, 2026

Does ASTS Stock Warrant Caution After Lackluster Q2 Performance?

AST SpaceMobile's Q2 loss and revenue missed estimates as operating costs surged, while satellite deployment progress keeps its long-term growth story intact.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 13, 2026