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18 Aug 2026, 20:33 UTC · 1d ago
Elon Musk Admits There Is Likely to Be Short-Term Pain for SpaceX Investors
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The Motley Fool
18 Aug 2026, 20:33 UTC · 1d ago
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Elon Musk warns that SpaceX will likely fall short of short-term quarterly earnings targets due to heavy spending on moon and Mars bases. — Direct guidance of earnings misses typically triggers short-term price corrections, especially for high-valuation growth stocks.
-0.60SpaceX's current market capitalization of $1.9 trillion suggests that long-term success is already priced in, leaving little room for error. — High valuations increase the risk of a sharp drawdown if growth milestones are missed or delayed.
-0.40SpaceX stock is expected to experience high volatility, trading more on hype and announcements than on fundamental earnings. — Increased volatility increases the risk profile for institutional and retail investors, potentially limiting stable capital inflows.
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The company is warned to have short-term pain, high volatility, and a valuation that may be too high given the risks.
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