SpaceX $SPCX Stock Holdings Increased by Private Capital Advisors Inc.

Private Capital Advisors Inc. lifted its stake in shares of SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) by 34.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 175,210 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 44,537 shares during the period. SpaceX accounts for approximately 2.3% of Private Capital Advisors Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 9th biggest holding. Private Capital Advisors Inc.’s holdings in SpaceX were worth $26,432,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Syntax Research Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of SpaceX during the 2nd quarter worth about $26,000. Atwood & Palmer Inc. purchased a new position in shares of SpaceX during the second quarter valued at approximately $29,000. PayPay Securities Corp acquired a new stake in SpaceX during the second quarter worth approximately $30,000. Hickory Point Bank & Trust purchased a new stake in SpaceX in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Finally, Marquette Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in SpaceX in the 2nd quarter valued at $32,000.

Key Stories Impacting SpaceX

Here are the key news stories impacting SpaceX this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley’s bullish call is the main catalyst. Analyst Adam Jonas reiterated a Buy-equivalent rating and a $300 price target, arguing that SpaceX is “cheap and getting cheaper” relative to its expected growth. The firm highlighted upside from Starlink, AI computing and power infrastructure. SpaceX Stock Surges as Morgan Stanley Says Stock Cheap and Getting Cheaper
• Positive Sentiment: Starlink growth is strengthening the investment case. Reports say Starlink has surpassed 12 million subscribers, supporting expectations for recurring revenue and helping investors view SpaceX as more than a launch company. Morgan Stanley, TD Cowen Back SpaceX as Starlink Passes 12 Million Subscribers
• Positive Sentiment: AI ambitions are expanding SpaceX’s potential addressable market. Investors are assigning value to orbital data centers, GPU computing and possible partnerships with Microsoft and TSMC. The company’s shift toward AI infrastructure has prompted comparisons with major technology and cloud businesses. Microsoft Could Be SpaceX’s Next Big AI Customer
• Positive Sentiment: Recent mission performance has reinforced operational credibility. Crew-13 reportedly reached the International Space Station in a NASA-record time, while Starship Flight 14 reached orbit and deployed payloads. A busy launch schedule and a proposed Florida gas pipeline signal preparations for higher launch activity. SpaceX Crew-13 Shatters NASA Speed Record
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor attention is also being supported by broader technology-sector strength and positive comparisons between SpaceX and Tesla, although these factors may amplify momentum more than they change fundamentals. SpaceX, Tesla Trade Like One Elon Musk Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation remains the clearest risk. Critics argue that much of the Starlink and AI opportunity is already reflected in the stock, leaving limited room for execution errors or slower growth. SpaceX: At $159, The Bull Case Is Already Priced In
• Negative Sentiment: A potential 328.4-million-share lock-up expiration on October 9 could increase selling pressure. Investors may become more cautious if early holders use the event to realize gains. SpaceX Stock Gains Ahead of Share Unlock
• Negative Sentiment: Execution and governance concerns remain. A scrubbed defense launch was rescheduled, while Elon Musk’s political and government involvement could add headline and regulatory risk to an already highly speculative stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on SPCX shares. Evercore began coverage on SpaceX in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $230.00 price objective for the company. CLSA assumed coverage on SpaceX in a report on Monday, September 28th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $250.00 price target for the company. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on shares of SpaceX from $215.00 to $212.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, September 8th. Phillip Securities upgraded shares of SpaceX to a “strong sell” rating and set a $75.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Friday, July 31st. Finally, William Blair restated an “outperform” rating on shares of SpaceX in a report on Friday, September 11th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have issued a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and seven have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $218.68.

Insider Buying and Selling at SpaceX

In related news, COO Gwynne Shotwell sold 342,170 shares of SpaceX stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $153.57, for a total transaction of $52,547,046.90. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 2,472,035 shares in the company, valued at approximately $379,630,414.95. The trade was a 12.16% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

SpaceX Stock Performance

SPCX traded up $0.83 on Tuesday, reaching $171.92. 104,893,650 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 103,244,883. SpaceX has a twelve month low of $104.83 and a twelve month high of $225.64. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $141.88. The company has a current ratio of 5.12, a quick ratio of 4.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29. The company has a market capitalization of $2.27 trillion and a P/E ratio of -1,910.22.

SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported ($0.09) earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.26) by $0.17. The business had revenue of $7.81 billion for the quarter. The business’s revenue was up 91.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts forecast that SpaceX will post 0.02 EPS for the current year.

SpaceX Profile

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) is a privately held aerospace company founded in 2002 by Elon Musk. The company develops and operates launch vehicles, spacecraft and satellite systems designed to reduce the cost of access to space and support commercial, government and scientific missions.

SpaceX’s primary products and services include the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch vehicles, the Dragon spacecraft and the Starlink satellite internet network. The company also is developing Starship, a fully reusable launch and spacecraft system intended for missions to Earth orbit, the Moon and Mars.