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Globalstar vs AST SpaceMobile: GSAT and ASTS compared
Globalstar is the larger company: $70.9M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $31.5M for AST SpaceMobile (Q2 2026). AST SpaceMobile is growing faster (27× against -4% a year earlier). Globalstar is more profitable, with an operating margin of 10.7% against -948.0%.
Where the money goes: GSAT and ASTS
Globalstar (GSAT) · Q3 2026
Globalstar, Q3 2026: revenue $70.9M (-4% year over year), operating margin 10.7%, net loss $15.7M, operating cash flow $137M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) · Q2 2026
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.
| Globalstar (GSAT) | AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 |
| Revenue | $70.9M | $31.5M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -4% | 27× |
| Operating margin | 10.7% | -948.0% |
| Net earnings | −$15.7M | −$300M |
| Net margin | -22.1% | -951.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $137M | −$97.2M |
| Free cash flow | $122M | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Globalstar
- Total service revenue: $65.4M (92%)
- Subscriber equipment sales: $5.5M (8%)
AST SpaceMobile
- Product: $24.4M (78%)
- Service: $7.1M (22%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Globalstar or AST SpaceMobile?
Globalstar is the larger company: $70.9M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $31.5M for AST SpaceMobile (Q2 2026).
Is Globalstar or AST SpaceMobile growing faster?
AST SpaceMobile is growing faster (27× against -4% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Globalstar or AST SpaceMobile?
Globalstar is more profitable, with an operating margin of 10.7% against -948.0%.
More: Globalstar earnings · how Globalstar makes money · AST SpaceMobile earnings · how AST SpaceMobile makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 10, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.