SpaceX stock climbs to highest since June, returning Musk to trillionaire status

SpaceX shares have bounced almost 60% off their low in early August, boosted by the company's AI business and Starship progress.

SpaceX stock climbs to highest since June, returning Musk to trillionaire status

TL;DR

  • SpaceX shares rose nearly 8% on Monday, reaching their highest since mid-June.
  • Elon Musk has become a trillionaire again following the stock's rally.
  • Morgan Stanley analysts recommended buying SpaceX shares, citing "future AI product releases, Starship progress, and additional neocloud contracts."
  • SpaceX conducted multiple historic flights in a single day recently, including a crewed NASA mission and a launch of Google AI chips.
  • The company's Starship spacecraft is described as the largest rocket ever built and is designed for full reusability.
  • SpaceX's AI business, bolstered by acquisitions, is generating significant revenue by renting capacity to companies like Google and Anthropic.
  • Elon Musk was appointed co-lead of Project Meridian by the Pentagon, an initiative focused on future military needs.
  • Musk announced he will rename SpaceX's AI division to SpaceXSI, embracing President Donald Trump's branding.
  • SpaceX's stock has climbed about 58% since early August.