SpaceX Stock Slides Below $155 on Starship Delay, Unlock: What's Next
SpaceX stock (SPCX) closed at $152.71, down $2.10 or 1.36% on the day. In after-hours trading, the stock slipped a bit further to $152.64.
The stock opened at $154.66 and traded in a range between $149.93 and $156.60 during the session. That puts it just under the previous close of $154.81.
Two things are behind the move in SpaceX's stock price this week: a delay to the Starship Flight 14 launch, and a large share unlock landing on September 24.
What Is the SpaceX Stock Price Today?
As of the latest close, SpaceX stock trades at $152.71, down 1.36% for the day. Here is a quick snapshot of the numbers from today's session.
Metric | Value |
Price at close | $152.71 (-2.10, -1.36%) |
After-hours price | $152.64 (-0.07, -0.05%) |
Previous close | $154.81 |
Open | $154.66 |
Day's range | $149.93 - $156.60 |
52-week range | $104.83 - $225.64 |
Volume | 335,217,990 |
Average volume | 93,006,054 |
Market cap | $2.013T |
EPS (TTM) | -1.08 |
1y target estimate | $222.42 |
Earnings date | Nov 3, 2026 |
The trading volume of over 335 million shares is well above the average volume of 93 million, which shows unusually heavy activity around this news.
The stock closed at 4:00 PM EDT and continued trading in the after-hours session, which runs until 7:59:59 PM EDT. Other metrics like PE ratio, beta, and dividend yield are not currently listed for this stock, since SpaceX is not yet profitable on a trailing basis.
Why Is SpaceX Stock Down Today?
SpaceX stock has been under pressure since testing the $155 zone earlier in the week. The stock is now down 32% from its recent high.
Two headlines explain most of the move. SpaceX delayed the Starship Flight 14 launch, and traders are bracing for a share unlock on September 24 that could add fresh supply to the market.
Starship Flight 14 Delay Explained
SpaceX pushed the Starship Flight 14 launch from September 22 to September 28, a six-day delay. The company has not given a public reason for the change.
The new launch window opens at 5:45 pm IST from Starbase in Texas and stays open for 75 minutes.
Delays are common in the rocket business, but they still tend to shake short-term sentiment since they push back a catalyst the market was watching closely.
SpaceX Share Unlock: What Happens on September 24
On September 24, up to 328.4 million shares of SpaceX stock become eligible for sale. That is a large amount, and it can weigh on the share price if many holders sell at once.
This is only the first of several unlocks coming up:
Date | Shares Unlocked |
Sept 24, 2026 | Up to 328.4 million |
Oct 9, 2026 | Up to 328.4 million |
Oct 24, 2026 | Up to 328.4 million |
After Q3 earnings | Up to 1.3 billion |
Dec 8, 2026 | Roughly 800 million |
June 12, 2027 | Elon Musk's stake (about 48.4% of the company) |
A share unlock does not automatically mean the price drops. If buyer demand stays strong, the stock can absorb the new supply and keep climbing.
Is SpaceX Stock a Good Buy Right Now?
Away from the daily chart, SpaceX's business numbers still look solid.
In the August Q2 report, SpaceX posted a loss of $0.09 per share on $7.81 billion in sales. Analysts had expected a wider loss of $0.26 per share on $6.93 billion in revenue.
Revenue grew 92% year over year, and net loss narrowed to $541 million from close to $1 billion a year earlier, even while spending on AI projects continued.
The stock still holds a market cap of roughly $2.013 trillion, and the average 1 year target estimate sits at $222.42, well above the current price.
SpaceX Stock Price Prediction: Key Levels to Watch
On the 4-hour chart, SpaceX stock trades near $152.84, above support around $150 and $143.6. The RSI reading near 57 points to mild positive momentum, not an extreme reading either way.
If price holds the $150 to $151 zone and breaks above $155 to $156, the next zones to watch are around $160, then $165 to $166. A move past $166 could open the path toward the $179 to $180 Fibonacci resistance area.
On the other side, a rejection near $155 to $156 followed by a break under $150 could send the stock back toward $143 to $144, with firmer support near $133 to $134.
This sets up a conditional bullish path above $150, but the $155 to $156 zone remains the level that needs to break first. None of this is a guaranteed outcome, just what the chart is showing right now.
Bottom Line
SpaceX stock is sitting at a level where the next few sessions could matter. The Starship delay and the September 24 unlock are short-term headlines, while the underlying revenue growth and narrowing losses tell a steadier long-term story.
Traders watching the SPCX stock price will likely keep an eye on the $150 support and $155 resistance zone as the next signal for where the stock heads.
Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as financial or investment advice. Always do your own research before making any investment decisions.
