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

Private Capital Advisors Inc. lifted its stake in shares of SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) by 34.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 175,210 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 44,537 shares during the quarter. SpaceX comprises approximately 2.3% of Private Capital Advisors Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 9th biggest position. 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 hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of SPCX. Syntax Research Inc. purchased a new position in SpaceX during the 2nd quarter worth $26,000. Atwood & Palmer Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of SpaceX in the second quarter valued at about $29,000. PayPay Securities Corp acquired a new position in shares of SpaceX during the second quarter worth about $30,000. Marquette Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in SpaceX during the second quarter worth about $32,000. Finally, Hickory Point Bank & Trust purchased a new stake in SpaceX in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $30,000.

SpaceX Stock Performance

SPCX stock traded up $0.83 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $171.92. 104,893,650 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 103,244,883. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $141.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29, a quick ratio of 4.99 and a current ratio of 5.12. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.27 trillion and a PE ratio of -1,910.22. SpaceX has a fifty-two week low of $104.83 and a fifty-two week high of $225.64.

SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported ($0.09) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.26) by $0.17. The firm had revenue of $7.81 billion during the quarter. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 91.9% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts anticipate that SpaceX will post 0.02 EPS for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other SpaceX news, COO Gwynne Shotwell sold 342,170 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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 completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 2,472,035 shares in the company, valued at approximately $379,630,414.95. This trade represents 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.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on SPCX shares. KeyCorp reissued a “sector weight” rating on shares of SpaceX in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Stifel Nicolaus assumed coverage on SpaceX in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $190.00 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 target price for the company. Benchmark started coverage on shares of SpaceX in a research note on Monday, June 22nd. They set a “buy” rating on the stock. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $235.00 price target on shares of SpaceX in a report on Monday, September 28th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have given a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and seven have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $218.68.

More SpaceX News

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.

About SpaceX

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.