SpaceX Shares Stabilize After Recent Rally Following Record-Breaking IPO

06/18/2026, 02:36 AM economy review ai

After a remarkable IPO last week where SpaceX shares were priced at $135, the stock experienced a more than 40% increase, making it one of the world's most valuable companies with a market cap of $2.52 trillion. However, investor enthusiasm appears to be waning, as evidenced by a 5% drop in share price on Wednesday, followed by a slight recovery of 0.3% in premarket trading.

The addition of Roelof Botha to the board as an independent director may signal a strategic move to enhance governance, although Elon Musk retains significant control with over 82% of voting rights. Musk has projected that SpaceX could potentially reach $1 trillion in revenue by 2030, which, if realized, could further impact the company's valuation and investor sentiment

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