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01 Aug 2026, 08:44 UTC · 4h ago
Prediction: SpaceX Stock Is About to Sink Even More After Plunging Over 40%
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01 Aug 2026, 08:44 UTC · 4h ago
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SpaceX's share price has declined more than 40% from its post-IPO peak over the last seven weeks. — A sharp, sustained decline in a high-profile $1.4T market cap stock indicates significant loss of investor confidence and negative momentum.
-0.60The lockup period for early investors is set to expire shortly after the Q2 earnings update. — The expiration of lockup periods typically leads to a surge in share supply as insiders sell, creating downward price pressure.
-0.50SpaceX acquired AI coding leader Cursor in an all-stock deal valued at $60 billion. — The use of an all-stock deal for a large acquisition causes shareholder dilution, which typically weighs on the stock price.
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SpaceX faces operational setbacks with the Starship program, including a postponed launch and a booster explosion during landing. — Starship is a key growth driver; technical failures increase perceived risk regarding the company's long-term scalability and revenue goals.
Morningstar has calculated a fair value for SpaceX of $780 billion, which is nearly 50% below its current market cap. — A significant gap between market price and fundamental fair value suggests the stock remains heavily overvalued.
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The author predicts the stock will sink further following a 40% plunge, citing overvaluation, technical failures, and upcoming lockup expiration.
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