SpaceX stock falls 8% as first earnings beat is overshadowed by $18B capex

1 · Siliconangle · Aug. 4, 2026, 11:04 p.m.
Summary
SpaceX's stock declined by over 8% in after-hours trading despite beating earnings expectations in its second quarter. The stock price drop is attributed to revealed capital expenditures significantly exceeding analyst projections, amounting to $18 billion. This report is particularly notable as it marks SpaceX's first earnings report since its IPO.