SpaceX joined the Nasdaq-100 following the end of its IPO quiet period, forcing index-tracking funds to add exposure to Elon Musk's company. SPCX traded at $151.74, down 5.41%, after climbing from its $135 IPO price to a high of $225.
Wall Street analysts issued wide-ranging price targets, with Raymond James at $800, Citi suggesting a possible $900 long-term valuation, and Morgan Stanley at $300. Average analyst targets stood at $278, ranging from $200 to $900, as investors weighed growth opportunities against execution risks and the stock's 118x 2027 earnings valuation.