Is it worth investing in SpaceX?

SpaceX could be a worthwhile investment. The space exploration company is rapidly growing its revenue as it expands its launch services, satellite internet, and AI businesses. However, the stock trades at a lofty valuation, which could limit its future appreciation potential.

What is the ticker for SpaceX?

SpaceX trades on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker SPCX.

Who is the largest shareholder of SpaceX?

Elon Musk is SpaceX's largest shareholder. According to regulatory filings, he held 48.4% of SpaceX's voting power as of October 2026.

Do all SpaceX employees get stock?

Yes, SpaceX employees typically receive stock as part of their compensation package. They can get restricted stock units (RSUs) or stock options.

How to Buy SpaceX Stock (SPCX) in 2026

By Matthew DiLallo – Updated Oct 5, 2026 at 1:58 PM EST | Fact-checked by Margo Winton Parodi

Key Points

SpaceX completed its IPO on June 12, 2026, raising $75 billion at $135 per share.
SpaceX's Starlink segment posted $1.7 billion in operating income in Q2 2026.
SpaceX aims to deploy AI data centers in space and launch missions to Mars.

Space Exploration Technologies Corp., or SpaceX (SPCX +1.89%), completed its long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) on June 12, 2026. The satellite, rocket, and AI company is the largest IPO ever, raising $75 billion (nearly triple the $25.6 billion raised by Saudi Aramco in 2019).

SpaceX priced its IPO at $135 a share (a staggering $1.75 trillion valuation). The space and AI company has taken investors on a wild ride since going public. It initially popped to about $225 per share right after its IPO, then tumbled below $105 per share by early August. SpaceX has since recovered and was trading back above its IPO price by early October.

SpaceX is a groundbreaking company. The Elon Musk-led start-up was the first private company to develop a liquid-propellant rocket that reached orbit, the first to send astronauts to the International Space Station, and the first to achieve a vertical propulsive landing.

SpaceX has a growing commercial operation. It develops and manufactures spacecraft, provides launch services, and operates a commercial satellite-based internet service from its Starlink satellites. It also has a fast-growing AI business (xAI). The company has grand growth ambitions. It wants to deploy AI data centers in space, build Moonbase Alpha, and send uncrewed and crewed missions to Mars.

The company's sky-high ambitions have made it one of the most popular IPO stocks. Here's everything you need to know about investing in SpaceX stock.

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How to buy SpaceX stock

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to buy SpaceX stock:

Open your brokerage account: Log in to your brokerage account where you handle your investments. If you don't have one yet, take a look at our favorite brokers and trading platforms to find the right one for you.
Search for the stock: Enter the ticker (SPCX) into the search bar to bring up the stock's trading page.
Decide how many shares to buy: Consider your investment goals and how much of your portfolio you want to allocate to this stock.
Select order type: Choose between a market order to buy at the current price or a limit order to specify the maximum price you're willing to pay.
Submit your order: Confirm the details and submit your buy order.
Review your purchase: Check your portfolio to ensure your order was filled as expected and adjust your investment strategy accordingly.

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Should you invest in SpaceX?

Reasons to consider investing in SpaceX include:

Rapid revenue growth: SpaceX's revenue rocketed 92% in the second quarter of 2026.
A profitable core business: Starlink generated $1.7 billion of operating income in the second quarter.
The massive AI opportunity: According to a SpaceX projection, its AI business has an estimated total addressable market of $28.5 trillion.
Upside catalysts: Shrinking losses in space and AI, data centers in space, Moonbase Alpha, Mars missions, and energy investments.

On the other hand, some potential risks to weigh before investing in SpaceX are:

Valuation: SpaceX traded at over 100 times sales, as of Oct. 5, 2026.
Volatility: Shares have surged to more than $225 and fallen below $105 in the few months since its IPO.
Concentrated control: Elon Musk held 48.4% of SpaceX's voting power as of October 2026, according to regulatory filings.
Competition: SpaceX faces growing competition in both space (e.g., Rocket Lab) and AI (e.g., OpenAI and Anthropic).

SpaceX is best for more risk-tolerant investors seeking high upside potential.

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SPCX Space Exploration Technologies

$147.49+$2.74 (+1.89%)

NASDAQ · As of 4:00 PM ET 10/23/26

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Is SpaceX profitable?

SpaceX isn't profitable yet. In its inaugural quarterly report as a public company, covering the second quarter of 2026, the company recorded $7.8 billion in revenue, up 92%. SpaceX posted a net loss of $541 million, an improvement from a $1 billion net loss in the year-ago period.

Profitability varies significantly by segment:

Connectivity (Starlink): $1.7 billion of operating income
Space: $542 million operating loss
AI: $1.3 billion operating loss.

Starlink is the only profitable segment. Investors should keep an eye on whether SpaceX can continue to grow revenue briskly and begin generating profits from its AI and space segments.

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Rocket launch with fire tracing its trajectory into space. — Image source: Getty Images.

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Does SpaceX pay a dividend?

No, SpaceX doesn't pay a dividend. The company isn't yet profitable and needs capital to fund its substantial investments in space and AI.

How to invest in SpaceX through ETFs

An alternative for investors interested in SpaceX stock is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that holds the company's stock. Here are the four top ETFs that hold SpaceX stock.

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Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

An exchange-traded fund, or ETF, allows investors to buy many stocks or bonds at once.

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ERShares Private-Public Crossover ETF (XOVR -0.10%): This ETF provides exposure to innovative public and late-stage private companies. It had about $2.2 billion of assets under management (AUM) across 32 holdings in October 2026. SpaceX was its top holding, accounting for 23.6% of its assets. The fund had an ETF expense ratio of 0.75%.
Baron First Principles ETF (RONB -0.16%): This fund aims to invest in growth companies. It had nearly $489.6 million in net assets in October 2026, spread across 21 holdings. SpaceX was its top holding with a 41.7% weighting. The fund had a 1% expense ratio.
Tema Space Innovators ETF (NASA +1.59%): This fund aims to invest in the emerging space economy. It had nearly $1.2 billion in AUM across 36 holdings in October 2026. SpaceX was its largest holding, accounting for 24.5% of its net assets. The fund had an expense ratio of 0.75%.
First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL -0.22%): This ETF invests in U.S. aerospace and defense companies. The fund had over $777.7 million in net assets across 39 holdings in October 2026, with 9.3% of its net assets in SpaceX stock (second-largest holding). This fund had an expense ratio of 0.6%.

Will SpaceX stock split?

SpaceX didn't have an upcoming stock split as of October 2026. With its share price in the $160-$170 range at the time, it would need to appreciate significantly to warrant a split.

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The bottom line

SpaceX completed the biggest ever IPO, cashing in on the hype surrounding its space and AI businesses. These businesses could propel robust revenue growth in the coming years.

However, interested investors should carefully consider the company's profitability and valuation before buying SpaceX stock, as these will be key drivers of its share price going forward. If it can continue to grow revenue briskly and start generating meaningful profits from its AI investments, its shares could continue to skyrocket. However, if SpaceX fails to deliver on its hype, the stock could keep falling back down to Earth.

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About the Author

Matt DiLallo has been a contributing Motley Fool stock analyst specializing in the energy, industrials, and real estate sectors since 2012. He also covers dividend-paying stocks, pre-IPO companies, ETFs, and other investing topics. He holds an MBA from Liberty University.

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How to Buy SpaceX Stock (SPCX) in 2026

Key Points

How to buy SpaceX stock

Should you invest in SpaceX?

SPCX - Space Exploration Technologies

Key data points

Is SpaceX profitable?

Does SpaceX pay a dividend?

How to invest in SpaceX through ETFs

Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

Will SpaceX stock split?

The bottom line

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