SpaceX began trading on Nasdaq and had a very strong first day. Its shares rose by 19%. The price started at 150 dollars and ended the day at 160.95 dollars. The company reached a market value of 2.1 trillion dollars. That made it the sixth most valuable company in the United States. On the first day, more than 510 million shares changed hands. The total value of trading reached 84 billion dollars. About 4,000 current or former workers became millionaires because of their shares. SpaceX works in space transport and satellite internet. Some people think its shares could move up and down a lot because the price is very high and there are not many shares to buy.
businessBeginner2 min read6/14/2026
SpaceX starts on Nasdaq with a big rise
SpaceX had a strong first day on Nasdaq. Its share price went up by 19%, and its market value reached 2.1 trillion dollars.
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