SpaceX Just Got 14 New Buy Ratings. Why 1 Analyst Gave It a Hold.
SpaceX recently received 14 new buy ratings from analysts following its initial public offering (IPO), which was priced at $135 per share. The average analyst price target for SpaceX stock has risen to about $240, indicating a potential 50% increase from current levels. This surge in ratings comes as investors anticipate research and insights from analysts, which are typically published weeks after an IPO.
Author
Al Root
Source
Barron's
Published
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Time
4:34 PM EDT
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SpaceX Just Got 14 New Buy Ratings—and 1 Crazy Price Target
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk speaks via video before the ringing of the opening bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite at the launch of the company’s IPO on June 12. SpaceX’s IPO was priced at $135 a share. The average analyst price target for SpaceX stock is about $240, up 50% from recent levels. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Banks involved in an initial public offering typically wait a few weeks to publish research, leaving investors to wonder what analysts will say about a newly listed stock.
