AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) is preparing for a turbulent week in trading as it shifts focus towards government contracting, highlighted by a $30 million prime contract with the U.S. Space Development Agency. As the company anticipates a fourth-quarter earnings report on March 2, 2026, analysts predict a significant loss per share of $0.18, despite expected revenue surging to $40.69 million. This duality of soaring revenue potential alongside negative earnings projections and a current Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell) reflects investor anxieties about the company's profitability trajectory in the government sector.