Operating Expenses

G&A

AST SpaceMobile G&A increased by 66.4% to $43.66M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 137.5%, from $18.38M to $43.66M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), G&A shows an upward trend with a 30.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Rising G&A as a percentage of revenue may indicate organizational bloat, while stability suggests effective cost management.

Detailed definition

General and administrative expenses cover the overhead costs of running the business, including executive salaries, lega...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense category; used to assess administrative leverage.

Metric ID: general_and_administrative

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$9.16M$9.33M$11.61M$11.62M$13.08M$12.92M$10.72M$9.86M$10.22M$11.00M$10.53M$12.29M$17.84M$15.55M$15.89M$18.38M$27.24M$29.82M$26.23M$43.66M
QoQ Change+1.9%+24.4%+0.1%+12.5%-1.2%-17.0%-8.1%+3.7%+7.6%-4.2%+16.7%+45.2%-12.8%+2.2%+15.7%+48.2%+9.5%-12.0%+66.4%
YoY Change+42.8%+38.4%-7.7%-15.2%-21.8%-14.9%-1.8%+24.7%+74.5%+41.4%+50.9%+49.6%+52.7%+91.8%+65.1%+137.5%
Range$9.16M$43.66M
CAGR+38.9%
Avg YoY Growth+38.0%
Median YoY Growth+42.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AST SpaceMobile's g&a?
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) reported g&a of $43.66M in Q1 2026.
How has AST SpaceMobile's g&a changed year-over-year?
AST SpaceMobile's g&a increased by 137.5% year-over-year, from $18.38M to $43.66M.
What is the long-term trend for AST SpaceMobile's g&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), AST SpaceMobile's g&a has grown at a 30.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $35.64M to $101.68M.
What does g&a mean?
The overhead costs required to manage and support the company's operations.