Why are SpaceX’s shares tanking? What you need to know

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5 Aug 2026 • 8:14 PM MYT
The Independent
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Why are SpaceX’s shares tanking? What you need to know

  • SpaceX's share price is projected to fall by over 11 per cent following the release of its first financial report, despite a recent resurgence.
  • The company, which went public on 12 June, reported beating revenue expectations but revealed significantly higher-than-anticipated expenditure on artificial intelligence development.
  • Investors are concerned by a sixfold increase in capital expenditure, reaching $18.37bn, which is outpacing revenue growth and could strain the company's cash flow despite a recent IPO.
  • Analysts suggest that while SpaceX's space-based internet business, Starlink, generates most of its current income, the company's future direction appears to be heavily focused on AI infrastructure.
  • Further volatility is expected due to upcoming lock-up expiries, which will allow early investors to sell shares, potentially driving the price down further.

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