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The Japan Times
SpaceX falls for third day, erasing $600 billion in market value
SpaceX's stocks fell significantly over three days, linked to its announcement of selling investment-grade bonds to finance its ambitions in artificial intelligence. The stock dipped by 16% to $154.60 on Monday, marking a 23% decline overall, wiping away more than $600 billion in market value. With a current market capitalization just above $2 trillion, SpaceX remains a substantial player despite the volatility following its $75 billion IPO. Analysts indicate that the company's significant growth opportunities are somewhat factored into the current stock price.
MonitorConfidence: MediumShort term horizonReputational risk: High
Published 23 Jun 2026, 00:45 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- SpaceX shares dropped 16% on Monday, reaching a low since its IPO.
- Company aims to raise at least $20 billion through bond offerings.
- The market capitalization is now just above $2 trillion.
- Retail investors showed strong interest, buying $405 million in shares during the initial trading.
- Analysts describe the risk/reward of investing in SpaceX as balanced.
Interesting facts
- SpaceX's IPO was one of the most actively traded in recent history.
- The firm is investing heavily in artificial intelligence, including a significant agreement with Reflection AI.