5 Stocks Poised to Benefit Now That SpaceX Is Public

SpaceX's record $75 billion IPO creates opportunities for suppliers and partners in the commercial space economy. Alphabet holds a $122 billion stake in SpaceX that is now marked to market. Rocket Lab, Kratos Defense, Intuitive Machines, and AST SpaceMobile are positioned to benefit from increased spending on space infrastructure and satellite deployment.

06/18/2026, 11:15 AM • The Motley Fool

AST SpaceMobile vs. Joby Aviation: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

AST SpaceMobile and Joby Aviation represent high-growth investments in emerging transportation and communication technologies. AST SpaceMobile provides satellite-to-phone broadband connectivity with partnerships across 50+ mobile operators, while Joby Aviation develops electric vertical takeoff aircraft for urban air mobility. Both companies face significant losses and regulatory hurdles, but AST SpaceMobile is recommended as the better near-term investment due to its clearer path to commercialization and existing operator partnerships.

06/17/2026, 4:18 PM • The Motley Fool

Momentus, AST SpaceMobile Lead The Thaw In Space Stocks

The space sector rebounds Wednesday as Momentus and AST SpaceMobile lead gains following positive catalysts. Momentus announced a new contract with University of Colorado Boulder for its Vigoride-9 service vehicle, rising 9.04%. AST SpaceMobile successfully launched three BlueBird satellites, gaining 6.75%. The sector recovers after SpaceX's IPO triggered a broader selloff, with investors showing renewed interest in commercial space companies.

06/17/2026, 10:24 AM • Benzinga

SpaceX Opened at $150: What Else Happened on Day 1?

SpaceX completed its IPO on June 12, 2026, pricing at $135 and opening to the public at $150 per share, closing at $160.95 for a 19.2% first-day gain. The company achieved a $2.1 trillion market cap, making it one of the world's most valuable companies. However, competing space stocks declined significantly on the news, with investors potentially rotating out of other space sector companies to buy SpaceX shares.

06/17/2026, 8:12 AM • The Motley Fool

SpaceX Stock Faces Post-IPO Valuation Risks as AST SpaceMobile, Rocket Lab Rebound

SpaceX's IPO has driven its stock from $135 to over $225, creating a $2.5 trillion valuation driven by retail options trading and float scarcity rather than fundamentals. The company trades at 20x projected 2027 sales while posting $4.94 billion annual losses. A $60 billion all-stock acquisition of Cursor and Tesla merger rumors inflate valuations further. Meanwhile, AST SpaceMobile and Rocket Lab offer better risk-reward profiles after being temporarily overshadowed by the SpaceX IPO frenzy.

06/17/2026, 5:34 AM • Investing

SpaceX Surpassed Broadcom, Meta Platforms, and Tesla in Market Cap on Its IPO Day. Can It Take on Amazon's Market Cap Next?

SpaceX went public on June 12 at a $1.77 trillion valuation and reached $2.40 trillion market cap, becoming the world's sixth-most-valuable company. However, the article argues SpaceX is significantly overvalued with a price-to-sales ratio of 128x and ongoing losses, while Amazon remains more fairly valued at 3x sales with consistent profitability and strong growth prospects.

06/15/2026, 4:31 PM • The Motley Fool

Scared to Buy SpaceX Shares? These 3 Stocks Give You a Back Door In.

Rather than buying SpaceX directly at its $1.75 trillion valuation, investors may find better opportunities in three publicly traded companies positioned to benefit from SpaceX's infrastructure expansion: Intuitive Machines (lunar missions and NASA contracts), AST SpaceMobile (satellite broadband network using SpaceX launches), and Viasat (government/defense satellite communications).

06/14/2026, 4:05 PM • The Motley Fool

3 Powerful Space Stocks With Massive Long-Term Upside

While SpaceX dominates space industry headlines, three alternative space stocks—Rocket Lab, AST SpaceMobile, and Redwire—offer different exposure to the growing space economy through launch services, satellite-to-phone connectivity, and mission-critical infrastructure. Each carries significant risk but presents compelling long-term upside potential if commercial adoption and defense spending continue to accelerate.

06/14/2026, 2:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Stock Market Today, June 12: AST SpaceMobile Drops on Space Stock Shakeout After SpaceX Debut

AST SpaceMobile stock fell 15.53% on June 12, 2026, amid a broader space-stock shakeout following SpaceX's IPO debut. The decline reflects profit-taking after strong recent gains and investor concerns about increased competition from SpaceX's Starlink service. Despite the pullback, AST SpaceMobile has grown 744% since its 2019 IPO, though the company faces a long road to profitability.

06/12/2026, 5:09 PM • The Motley Fool

Space Stocks Get Torched: Short Seller Calls Them 'Sci-Fi Wishes'

Space stocks plummeted Friday as SpaceX began trading and short seller Fugazi Research published a critical report targeting six publicly traded space companies. Fugazi argues the sector's premium valuation relied on investors buying space proxies before SpaceX's IPO, a trade that will unwind now that SpaceX offers direct access to a company with actual revenue and profitability. The report characterizes the sector as a 'capital recycling mechanism' with business plans that read as 'sci-fi wishes' rather than viable commercial opportunities.

06/12/2026, 3:33 PM • Benzinga

Stock Market Today: SpaceX Jumps To $175, Rocks Space Rivals

SpaceX debuted on Nasdaq at $175, up 30% from its $135 IPO price in the world's largest IPO at $1.75 trillion valuation. The listing triggered a rotation in the space sector, with competitors experiencing significant declines. The broader market was mixed, with the S&P 500 up 0.2%, Dow up 0.5%, and Nasdaq down 0.1%, as geopolitical concerns about U.S.-Iran negotiations and falling oil prices influenced trading.

06/12/2026, 1:12 PM • Benzinga

SpaceX Starts Trading At $150, Before Rising To $165: 'Liftoff', Says Elon Musk-Led Company

SpaceX (SPCX) completed the largest public offering in history, opening at $150 per share on June 13, 2026, representing an 11% pop over its $135 IPO price and valuing the company at approximately $1.96 trillion. The stock subsequently climbed to $165. The IPO raised $75 billion with demand exceeding $250 billion. However, the opening price fell below pre-market expectations of $174, suggesting institutional price discovery tempered early speculative enthusiasm. Space-related competitors experienced significant declines following the debut.

06/12/2026, 12:18 PM • Benzinga

Why AST SpaceMobile Stock Crashed Today

AST SpaceMobile stock fell 10.5-14.6% on the day of SpaceX's IPO launch. The decline appears driven by investors selling AST shares to raise cash for SpaceX purchases, rather than fundamental company news. While AST had gained 61% in anticipation of SpaceX's IPO, the actual IPO event triggered a rotation out of competing space stocks.

06/12/2026, 11:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Billionaire Ron Baron Believes SpaceX Will Be Worth $30 Trillion By 2040. Here's Why I'm Skeptical

Ron Baron is heavily bullish on SpaceX, believing it could reach a $30 trillion valuation by 2040, primarily based on his faith in Elon Musk's vision and growth engines like Starlink and space-based data centers. However, the author expresses skepticism, arguing that while Musk is brilliant, competition from companies like Jeff Bezos's space ventures and AST SpaceMobile will eventually erode SpaceX's lead, similar to how Tesla's EV dominance has been challenged by BYD and traditional automakers.

06/12/2026, 2:15 AM • The Motley Fool

SpaceX IPO Looms Ahead And These Rocket Stocks Are Popping: Here's What Is Going On With SPCE, ASTS, RKLB, LUNR And PL Overnight

Space-related stocks rallied in after-hours trading as SpaceX prepared for its Nasdaq debut on Friday at $135 per share under ticker SPCX. With no direct pure-play alternative available, traders rotated into publicly listed space companies including SPCE, ASTS, RKLB, PL, and LUNR. Beyond broad sector momentum, several stocks had company-specific catalysts: AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird satellite launch confirmed for June 17, Rocket Lab's Nasdaq-100 inclusion, Intuitive Machines' NASA partnerships, Virgin Galactic's balance sheet strengthening, and Planet Labs' earnings beat.

06/12/2026, 1:52 AM • Benzinga