SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) Earns Buy Rating from Analysts at Stifel Nicolaus

Equities researchers at Stifel Nicolaus started coverage on shares of SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) in a research note issued on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage set a “buy” rating and a $190.00 price target on the stock. Stifel Nicolaus’ target price would suggest a potential upside of 18.44% from the company’s current price.

A number of other research firms have also recently commented on SPCX. Bank of America assumed coverage on shares of SpaceX in a research note on Tuesday. They issued a “buy” rating and a $235.00 price target for the company. TD Cowen assumed coverage on shares of SpaceX in a research report on Monday, June 22nd. They set a “buy” rating on the stock. Arete Research set a $401.00 target price on shares of SpaceX and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 18th. Daiwa Securities Group began coverage on SpaceX in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. They set a “neutral” rating and a $175.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Roth Mkm raised SpaceX to a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, June 22nd. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $240.52.

SpaceX Trading Down 1.0%

NASDAQ:SPCX opened at $160.42 on Tuesday. SpaceX has a 52-week low of $147.11 and a 52-week high of $225.64.

SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The company reported ($1.27) earnings per share for the quarter. The business had revenue of $4.69 billion during the quarter.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On SpaceX

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Burkett Financial Services LLC purchased a new position in SpaceX in the 2nd quarter worth $70,000. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of SpaceX in the second quarter worth about $139,000. Finally, KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp bought a new stake in shares of SpaceX in the 2nd quarter valued at about $566,000.

SpaceX News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting SpaceX this week:

• Positive Sentiment: SpaceX is set to join the Nasdaq-100, which should trigger forced buying from index funds and ETFs that track the benchmark. Several reports say this could create a meaningful short-term demand boost for SPCX shares. SpaceX set for Nasdaq-100 debut on Tuesday after rule change accelerates inclusion
• Positive Sentiment: Options activity and retail sentiment have been leaning bullish ahead of the index addition, with traders positioning for a possible pop around the inclusion date. Here’s how SpaceX’s Nasdaq-100 inclusion might affect options pricing
• Neutral Sentiment: SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell said she will donate SpaceX stock to Trump Accounts for children, a headline that is more political and public-relations driven than a direct earnings catalyst. Gwynne Shotwell donating SpaceX stock to Trump Accounts for kids
• Neutral Sentiment: Articles highlighting SpaceX ownership, IPO history, and index-fund exposure mainly reinforce how widely held and closely watched the stock has become, but they do not change fundamentals by themselves. Here’s Who Owns the Most SpaceX Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: New AI-related coverage, including SpaceX’s orbital computing ambitions and xAI/SpaceXAI branding, supports the long-term growth narrative, but investors are also questioning whether the valuation has already priced in too much. SpaceX Unveils AI Data-Center Plan as It Deorbits Starlink Satellites
• Negative Sentiment: Some commentary is warning that SpaceX’s massive valuation and rapid rise may be unsustainable, and one report notes the stock has recently cooled off as space names broadly pulled back. SpaceX Blew Past $2 Trillion and Is Joining the Nasdaq-100. Rocket Ship or Bubble?
• Negative Sentiment: Bearish takes are also pointing to dilution and supply concerns, saying more shares could come into the market over time and pressure the stock after the initial index-related excitement fades. Only 4% of SpaceX Shares Trade Right Now. By December, That Number Could Be 40%. Here’s What That Supply Boost Means for Investors

SpaceX Company Profile

SpaceX, or Space Exploration Technologies Corp., is an American aerospace company focused on the design, manufacture and launch of advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company develops launch vehicles and space systems used for commercial, government and scientific missions, with a strong emphasis on lowering the cost of access to space through reusable rocket technology.

Founded in 2002 by Elon Musk, SpaceX has built a broad portfolio of products and services that includes the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon spacecraft and the Starship development program.