SpaceX stock heads into the open after a 2.6% Nasdaq gain
Published on 09/18/2026 at 07:09 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
SpaceX stock closed at USD 154.81 on the Nasdaq on September 17, 2026, gaining 2.6 percent from the prior close of USD 150.88. The shares traded in a range that stretched to an intraday high near USD 156.87, leaving the stock well above the prior session’s levels while extending its recent rebound.
September 17, 2026 in numbers
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (ISIN US84615Q1031, Nasdaq: SPCX) saw its stock price rise to a last regular-session trade of USD 154.81 on September 17, 2026, compared with a previous close of USD 150.88, marking a 2.6 percent advance on the day per Nasdaq data cited by MarketBeat. Intraday, the shares moved as high as USD 156.87, with trading volume elevated as options activity surged to about 339,000 contracts, far above typical levels, according to GuruFocus. SpaceX shares outperformed broader large-cap benchmarks, as commentary around the session emphasized the stock’s rally even as other names in the space sector posted more moderate moves.
Several market reports linked the advance to a combination of catalysts centered on the company’s launch pipeline and data ambitions. As Invezz noted on September 17, 2026, SpaceX shares extended a previous rally as investors focused on a busy launch schedule and plans for the next Starship test flight, while some analysts framed the stock as a way to capture operating leverage from the Starlink business. At the same time, a separate report highlighted that SpaceX is already down roughly one third from its all-time high, underscoring that the latest move came after a substantial pullback in valuation, according to The Motley Fool.
Busy launch and AI calendar today
Heading into today’s session, investors are watching company and sector events that could influence SpaceX’s next moves. A Bloomberg cross-market wrap described how SpaceX has held internal discussions about acquiring customer and operational data from distressed startups to train its artificial intelligence models, signaling ongoing strategic focus on AI capabilities that may shape sentiment around the stock in coming days, as reported by Bloomberg. In addition, live market coverage on September 17, 2026 indicated that Morgan Stanley reaffirmed its overweight rating and a USD 300 price target on SpaceX, a stance that continues to frame expectations around the shares as the company pursues expansion beyond traditional launch services, according to CoinGape. These themes around launch cadence, Starlink-driven growth and AI data strategy remain central talking points for traders as SpaceX stock heads into the open today.
