# SpaceX sees first retail net outflow since IPO

2026-08-10T18:34:52+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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Retail investors turned net sellers of SpaceX shares for the first time since the company's June IPO, offloading a net $4.5 million on August 7, according to Vanda Research. The shift came after the stock fell over 22% below its $135 IPO price in early August, though it has since recovered. Analysts say the selling likely reflects profit-taking and position fatigue rather than panic, as investors used a rebound to exit positions. The stock closed at $134.95 on Monday, up 1.4%. Despite the retail outflow, SpaceX shares rallied 35% in the five sessions after lock-up restrictions expired, adding roughly $500 billion to market capitalisation and climbing back above the IPO price. The expiration released 911 million new shares for trading, more than doubling the free float. Early investors held firm, defying fears of a selling glut. Another 319 million shares become eligible on August 20, followed by larger tranches in September and October.

## Coverage

- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/spacex-retail-investors-turn-net-sellers-for-first-time-since-ipo-offload-4-5-million-worth-of-shares/articleshow/133126012.cms>
- livemint.com <https://www.livemint.com/market/spacex-shares-gain-35-after-lock-up-expiry-climb-back-above-ipo-price-11786621043001.html>

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