SpaceX Bearish Thesis Deepens on Lack of Profitability and Peak Valuation
Jul 13, 2026, 1:56 PM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Valuation exuberance followed by profit concerns, limited float, and potential insider selling create downside risk; recent sub-IPO lows reinforce near-term pressure and risk of further multiple compression.
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Bearish investor Noble argues SpaceX's IPO priced at peak revenue multiples despite no profits, suggesting insiders may dump shares as valuations unwind. With a ~$5B annual loss and a limited float, skepticism over long-term profitability and S&P 500 eligibility could keep SPCX under pressure in the near term.
SpaceX has never posted a profit; last year lost about $5B.
Shares hit post-IPO lows; intraday low around $137.68.
Limited float fuels demand; profitability doubts remain a concern.
Analysts disagree on long-term value; S&P 500 inclusion risk noted.
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