Spacex Shares Decline 5%, Investors Weigh Buying Opportunities

WHO:

CNBC - Elon Musk is the CEO of SpaceX.

The Motley Fool - SpaceX is also referred to as Space Exploration Technologies.

WHAT:

CNBC - SpaceX's market cap closed at $2.43 trillion on Thursday, slipping below Amazon.

The Motley Fool - SpaceX shares have reached a current price of $178.70, down 6.84% from the previous day.

Yahoo Finance - SpaceX's valuation briefly surpassed that of Microsoft after its IPO.

Yahoo Finance - Vanda Research reported that SpaceX is trading like a “Magnificent Seven” stock.

Yahoo Finance - Retail investors have bought roughly the same amount of SPCX over the last 3 sessions as they have bought NVDA, GOOGL, AMZN, MSFT, META, QQQ, and SPY combined.

Yahoo Finance - SpaceX is preparing to hold investor calls for a potential bond deal expected to total at least $20 billion.

Yahoo Finance - This bond issuance would mark SpaceX’s first investment-grade US dollar bond issuance, aimed at refinancing a bridge loan maturing in 2027.

Yahoo Finance - SpaceX shares opened at $150 after the company priced them at $135 during its IPO.

The Motley Fool - SpaceX's market cap is approximately $2.5 trillion.

The Motley Fool - SpaceX accounted for 80% of U.S. commercial space launches last year.

The Motley Fool - SpaceX made a $60 billion acquisition of Cursor to enhance its xAI segment.

CNBC - SpaceX's market cap closed at $2.43 trillion on Thursday, slipping below Amazon.

CNBC - Elon Musk's personal stake in SpaceX is now worth over $1 trillion following the IPO.

CNBC - The IPO has created thousands of new millionaires among investors.

Yahoo Finance - SpaceX's stock has seen a decline of 5% after a three-day winning streak.

Yahoo Finance - The stock dropped as much as 10% before trimming losses on Thursday.

CNBC - SpaceX shares dropped 8% on Thursday, continuing a decline after a record-breaking IPO last week.

The Motley Fool - SpaceX shares surged 19% on its first day of trading.

Yahoo Finance - SpaceX's valuation briefly surpassed that of Microsoft after its IPO.

Yahoo Finance - Vanda Research reported that SpaceX is trading like a “Magnificent Seven” stock.

Yahoo Finance - Retail investors have bought roughly the same amount of SPCX over the last 3 sessions as they have bought NVDA, GOOGL, AMZN, MSFT, META, QQQ, and SPY combined.

CNBC - SpaceX's market cap surpassed $2.52 trillion at market close on Wednesday.

The Motley Fool - SpaceX shares have reached a current price of $178.70, down 6.84% from the previous day.

Techmeme - SpaceX plans to raise $20 billion in a bond sale as soon as next week to pay back a $20 billion bridge loan taken out after the xAI merger.

Yahoo Finance - SpaceX stock tumbled for a second day in a row, dropping as much as 10% before trimming losses.

Yahoo Finance - Vanda Research noted that SpaceX has topped the leaderboard as the most-bought stock by retail investors for three consecutive sessions since its public debut.

Yahoo Finance - Retail investors have bought roughly the same amount of SPCX over the last 3 sessions as they have bought NVDA, GOOGL, AMZN, MSFT, META, QQQ, and SPY combined.

Yahoo Finance - SpaceX stock dropped as much as 10% before trimming losses on a Thursday.

Yahoo Finance - SpaceX is preparing to hold investor calls for a potential bond deal expected to total at least $20 billion.

Yahoo Finance - This bond issuance would mark SpaceX’s first investment-grade US dollar bond issuance, aimed at refinancing a bridge loan maturing in 2027.

Yahoo Finance - SpaceX shares opened at $150 after the company priced them at $135 during its IPO.

CNBC - SpaceX shares dropped 8% on a Thursday following a record-breaking IPO.

CNBC - The stock surged more than 40% after its historic debut, which offered shares at a price of $135.

The Motley Fool - SpaceX shares soared 58% from the offering price of $135.

The Motley Fool - SpaceX's market cap is approximately $2.5 trillion.

The Motley Fool - SpaceX accounted for 80% of U.S. commercial space launches last year.

The Motley Fool - SpaceX made a $60 billion acquisition of Cursor to enhance its xAI segment.

WHERE:

The Motley Fool - SpaceX dominates the market for commercial space launches in the U.S.

WHEN:

The Motley Fool - Elon Musk stated that he believes SpaceX can generate $1 trillion in revenue by 2030.

The Motley Fool - Musk added that he would be surprised if revenue is not greater than $1 trillion in 2031.

WHY:

The Motley Fool - Investors are betting on the future potential of SpaceX's business, similar to the approach taken with Tesla.

HOW:

Yahoo Finance - Bankers for SpaceX are preparing to hold investor calls for a potential bond deal expected to total at least $20 billion as soon as next week.

Yahoo Finance - Bankers for SpaceX are preparing to hold investor calls as soon as next week for a potential bond deal expected to total at least $20 billion.

The Motley Fool - Investors are considering whether to buy SpaceX stock now or wait for the hype to subside, depending on their investment goals.

(UPDATED June 19, 2026 15:59 UTC)

SpaceX's market cap has closed at $2.43 trillion, slipping below Amazon, with shares currently priced at $178.70, down nearly seven percent from the previous day. The company is preparing to hold investor calls for a potential bond deal expected to total at least $20 billion, marking its first investment-grade US dollar bond issuance aimed at refinancing a bridge loan due in 2027. In a notable trend, retail investors have purchased roughly the same amount of SpaceX shares over the last three sessions as they have for major tech stocks like Nvidia, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and others combined.

(UPDATED June 19, 2026 14:13 UTC)

SpaceX's market cap has closed at $2.43 trillion, slipping below Amazon, while Elon Musk's personal stake in the company is now valued at over $1 trillion following its recent IPO. Despite creating thousands of new millionaires among investors, SpaceX's stock has experienced a decline of 5% after a three-day winning streak, dropping as much as 10% before trimming its losses. Meanwhile, bankers for SpaceX are gearing up to hold investor calls for a potential bond deal that could total at least $20 billion, expected to take place as soon as next week.

(UPDATED June 19, 2026 12:19 UTC)

SpaceX shares fell by 8% on Thursday, continuing a downward trend after a record-breaking initial public offering where the stock surged 19% on its first day of trading. Following the IPO, SpaceX's valuation briefly exceeded that of Microsoft, and retail investors have purchased as much of its stock over the last three sessions as they have for major tech companies combined. In response to this activity, bankers for SpaceX are gearing up to hold investor calls as soon as next week for a potential bond deal expected to reach at least $20 billion.

(UPDATED June 19, 2026 04:23 UTC)

SpaceX's market cap has surpassed an impressive $2.52 trillion at market close on Wednesday. However, shares of SpaceX are currently priced at $178.70, reflecting a decline of 6.84% from the previous day. In a move to manage its finances, SpaceX plans to raise $20 billion in a bond sale as soon as next week to pay back a $20 billion bridge loan taken out after the xAI merger.

(UPDATED June 18, 2026 21:40 UTC)

SpaceX stock has seen a significant decline, dropping as much as 10% for the second consecutive day before recovering some losses. Despite this downturn, Vanda Research reports that SpaceX has been the most-bought stock by retail investors for three straight sessions since its public debut, with purchases matching the combined total of major stocks like Nvidia, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and others. In response to the market activity, bankers for SpaceX are gearing up to hold investor calls as soon as next week for a potential bond deal expected to reach at least $20 billion.

(UPDATED June 18, 2026 19:48 UTC)

SpaceX stock experienced a drop of as much as 10% before recovering some losses on Thursday. The company is gearing up for investor calls regarding a potential bond deal that could total at least $20 billion, marking its first investment-grade US dollar bond issuance aimed at refinancing a bridge loan set to mature in 2027. Meanwhile, SpaceX shares opened at $150 after being priced at $135 during its initial public offering.

(UPDATED June 18, 2026 18:06 UTC)

SpaceX, led by CEO Elon Musk, recently experienced a significant fluctuation in its stock, dropping 8% after a record-breaking IPO, despite initially surging over 40% from its offering price of $135. The company, which holds a market cap of approximately $2.5 trillion and accounted for 80% of U.S. commercial space launches last year, is also making headlines for its $60 billion acquisition of Cursor to bolster its xAI segment. Looking ahead, Musk believes SpaceX could generate $1 trillion in revenue by 2030, prompting investors to weigh their options on whether to buy now or wait for the excitement to settle.