SpaceX's IPO Dip Sparks Tesla-Style Rebound Debate

SpaceX’s historic IPO opened high but is about 19% below its price, prompting a look at whether it could rebound like Tesla did in its early years. The Motley Fool notes Tesla briefly fell around 18% in its first year but later surged after expanding beyond its first car, suggesting SpaceX could see a similar bounce if Starship progress and Starlink growth translate into stronger fundamentals. However, SpaceX remains unprofitable with uneven revenue growth and heavy AI-related investments, and faces growing competition. The author expects further declines over the next year unless Starship milestones deliver a meaningful catalyst.