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SpaceX stock tanks 16%, extending slump following post-IPO rally

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Why This Matters

SpaceX's stock has experienced a significant decline, dropping 16% in a single day and continuing a downward trend after its initial post-IPO rally. This volatility highlights the challenges and uncertainties faced by newly public tech companies, impacting investor confidence and market stability. For consumers and investors, this underscores the risks associated with investing in high-profile tech firms during their early public trading phases.

Key Takeaways

Billboards in Times Square celebrate the SpaceX IPO debut at the Nasdaq on June 12th, 2026.

SpaceX stock fell 16% on Monday, continuing a selloff that has seen shares tumble over the past three full days of trading after an initial rally from its record-breaking initial public offering.

Elon Musk's space and artificial intelligence firm became one of the world's most valuable companies after a blockbuster listing on June 12, opening trading at $150 per share.

Stock surged in SpaceX's first two full days as a public company, with the market cap surpassing Amazon and — briefly — Microsoft on Tuesday, before falling back below both.

Shares sank 5% and 3.6% on Wednesday and Thursday last week, before the Juneteenth holiday on Friday. The stock has lost nearly 24% over the past three days.