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

Morgan Stanley called the shares cheap and kept a $300 price target, with analysts citing Starship progress, AI contracts and upcoming earnings.

  • On Monday, SpaceX shares climbed nearly 8% to their highest level since mid-June, restoring Elon Musk's net worth to $1.03 trillion, according to Forbes. Musk was notably absent from a New York City Council hearing on AI regulation.
  • A Sunday note from Morgan Stanley analysts recommended buying SpaceX stock, calling it "cheap" and setting a $300 price target—a 75% increase from Monday's $171.09 close. They cited upcoming Starship tests and AI product releases as key catalysts.
  • Historic flights last week included a crewed NASA mission to the International Space Station and a launch of Google AI chips into orbit. SpaceX expanded its AI operations through recent acquisitions including Cursor.
  • The Pentagon appointed Musk as co-lead of Project Meridian last Wednesday, recognizing SpaceX's strategic role in defense. The company has earned over $12.7 billion from Defense Department contracts to date.
  • Analysts suggest the next Starship test flight could be "the biggest positive catalyst since the IPO," with investors watching for late-October earnings reports. This momentum positions SpaceX as a key growth driver in the emerging space economy.
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SpaceX shares rose nearly eight percent on Monday, sending Elon Musk's fortune back above $1 trillion

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SpaceX shares have reached their highest level since mid-June, when the company made a record-breaking IPO, CNBC reported. Thanks to the gains, owner Elon Musk's net worth has once again surpassed the trillion-dollar mark. Experts predict the company's shares could soon rise again.

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Forbes broke the news in Jersey City, United States on Friday, October 2, 2026.
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