SpaceX stock closed at $148.07 on Thursday, down $2.79 or 1.85%. The previous close was $150.86. Space Exploration Technologies Corp. trades as SPCX on the Nasdaq. The closing price was set at 4:00 PM EDT.
Volume was lighter than normal. About 68.7 million shares changed hands, compared with a daily average of 92.4 million.
Below, we look at the price, the news, analyst targets, and the chart levels traders are watching.
Here is the latest snapshot of the SPCX share price.
Metric | Value |
Last close | $148.07 |
Daily change | -$2.79 (-1.85%) |
Overnight price | 149.05(+0.98, +0.66%) |
Previous close | $150.86 |
Open | $150.45 |
Day's range | $146.03 to $153.78 |
52-week range | $104.83 to $225.64 |
Volume | 68,728,208 |
Average volume | 92,368,395 |
Market cap | $1.952 trillion |
EPS (TTM) | -$1.10 |
One-year target estimate | $226.04 |
Next earnings (est.) | Nov 3, 2026 |
The stock opened at $150.45 and climbed toward $153.78 in the morning. It then slid through the afternoon and ended the day near $148.10 on the chart.
At $148.07, SPCX sits about 34.4% below its 52-week high of $225.64. It is also about 41.3% above its 52-week low of $104.83.
It was a busy week for the company. Here are the main SPCX news stories.
Crew-13 launch: SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA. The trip took eight hours, a record for the fastest US flight to the station. The mission had been delayed three weeks to fix a leaking fuel system on the Dragon capsule.
Starship reaches orbit: Starship reached orbit for the first time and deployed 26 next-generation Starlink satellites. Engine problems shortened the mission, though.
Space AI push: SpaceX launched Google's first orbital AI-computing prototype. Google reportedly believes thousands of Starship launches would be needed for large-scale use.
Reuse in focus: An insurer weighed in on why Starship reuse matters, since faster reuse is tied to lower costs and higher launch capacity.
Defense and supply deals: Elon Musk was tapped to help lead a Pentagon project on future military weapons. Filtronic also announced a record $68.1 million follow-on order for communications equipment.
No single headline explains the 1.85% drop. Most of this week's news was positive.
Valuation may be part of it. The company is worth roughly $2 trillion, and the stock has little room for delays.
Volume was also 25.59% below average. Lower volume often means less urgency from sellers, but that is not proof of anything.
Some risks are still real:
Starship's engine issues show that reaching orbit is not the same as reliable, reusable service.
The company reports a loss, with EPS at -$1.10.
Short interest has reportedly increased, which can add to price swings.
Analysts are mostly positive, but they do not agree on everything. Here are the recent rating changes.
Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target | Date |
Mizuho | Started coverage | Outperform | $200 | July 7 |
Evercore | Started coverage | Outperform | $230 | July 14 |
Piper Sandler | Cut target from $156 | Neutral | $140 | Aug 5 |
Argus | Upgraded from Hold | Buy | $160 | Aug 7 |
Needham | Reiterated | Buy | Not stated | Wednesday |
UBS and TD Cowen have also kept favorable views. Their targets are above the current trading level.
Across the street, 3 analysts rate SPCX a Strong Buy and 27 rate it a Buy. Seven say Hold, and seven say Sell.
That adds up to a "Moderate Buy" consensus. The average target is $218.68, about 47.7% above the current price.
Yahoo Finance lists a one-year target estimate of $226.04. Note that Piper Sandler's $140 target sits below the current price.
Price targets are opinions. They can change fast.
Now, the chart. On the 4-hour view, SPCX closed at $148.07. The price is still inside an ascending channel, but momentum has cooled.
Indicator | Value |
EMA 20 | $149.46 |
EMA 50 | $147.40 |
EMA 100 | $146.11 |
RSI | About 48 (neutral) |
Fibonacci resistance | About $150.98 |
Price is below the 20-day EMA, which is why momentum looks weaker. An RSI near 48 means buyers and sellers are about even.
The area between $147.40 and $146.10 is key support. Holding it keeps the rising channel intact.
Right now, the chart points to a $146 to $151 consolidation zone.
Scenario | What Needs to Happen | Possible Area | Move From $148.07 |
Bullish | Price reclaims and holds above $150.98 | $153 to $156 | +3.3% to +5.4% |
Bullish extension | Stronger momentum and rising volume | $158 to $160 | Up to +8.1% |
Neutral | Price stays in the range | $146 to $151 | About -1.4% to +2.0% |
Bearish | Decisive break below $146 | $142 to $140 | -4.1% to -5.5% |
None of these levels is a promise. They are simply areas traders may watch.
There is no simple answer. The case for buying rests on launch growth, Starlink expansion, and new areas like space-based AI computing.
The case for caution rests on valuation, losses, and execution. Starship still has to prove it can fly and be reused on a steady schedule.
The next big date may be earnings. The estimated report date is November 3, 2026.
Anyone considering the shares should check their own goals and risk limits first.
Short term, the chart looks balanced. A close above $151 would help the bulls, while a close below $146 would help the bears.
Longer term, the story depends on Starship reuse, Starlink growth, and whether new revenue lines, like orbital AI, become real. Those things take time.
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