SpaceX (SPCX) Stock Falls 45% From $225 Post-IPO High

SpaceX (SPCX) stock has dropped 45% from its post-IPO high of $225, recently closing at $124 on July 17, which is 8% below its IPO price of $135. Cathie Wood of Ark Invest purchased $51 million in SpaceX, which raised eyebrows given the company's high valuation. As of mid-July, SpaceX’s price-to-sales ratio was 65.5, compared to Apple’s 11 and Amazon’s 3.7, indicating a steep valuation amid ongoing losses. The recent postponement of a Starship test flight due to engine issues contributed to the stock's decline, suggesting potential volatility ahead. This matters for investors as SpaceX's high valuation and recent performance signal significant risk in investing at this time.