SpaceX stock jumps 20% in first full trading day; analyst issues 'sell' rating citing valuation concerns
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SpaceX's stock surged 20% on its first full trading day after a record debut, pushing its valuation past $2 trillion. However, CFRA initiated coverage with a "sell" rating and a $115 price target (nearly 29% below the closing price), citing concerns over the company's ambitious growth strategy, high valuation, and significant capital intensity. SpaceX's capital expenditures reached $10.1 billion in Q1, up from $4.1 billion year-over-year, with most spending directed toward artificial intelligence.
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CFRA said its view was 'due to the company's extremely ambitious growth strategy, elevated valuation expectations, and significant capital intensity.'
SpaceX's capital expenditures in the three months ended March totaled $10.1 billion versus $4.1 billion in the same period last year.
SpaceX is valued at over $2 trillion after its stock rallied on the first day of trading last week.
