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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) R&D spending by quarter
AST SpaceMobile's R&D spending was $7.8M in Q2 2026 (second quarter 2026), +9% from Q1 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $5.3M (Q4 2024) to $9.1M (Q4 2025).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $7.8M | +9% | +22% |
| Q1 2026 | $7.1M | -21% | -0.1% |
| Q4 2025 | $9.1M | +64% | +69% |
| Q3 2025 | $5.5M | -13% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $6.4M | -10% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $7.1M | +33% | — |
| Q4 2024 | $5.3M | — | — |
Q2 2026 at a glance
AST SpaceMobile, Q2 2026: revenue $31.5M (27× year over year), operating margin -948.0%, net loss $300M, operating cash flow −$97.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is AST SpaceMobile's R&D spending?
AST SpaceMobile's R&D spending was $7.8M in Q2 2026 (second quarter 2026), +9% from Q1 2026.
How has AST SpaceMobile's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $5.3M (Q4 2024) to $9.1M (Q4 2025).