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AU · rank #12 · 2026-10-20

SPCX

NASDAQ · $2.01T (USD)

SignalBuy2.4strength 2.4 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
1.633
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.27
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
4
Insider signal (90d)
$0 across 0 unique buyers.
-0.193
Analyst upside
Consensus target $221.26
+49.5%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+21.28%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.21
Gross margin TTM+51.9%
52w high$225.64
Market cap (USD)$2.01T

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Summary

SpaceX (SPCX) operates reusable Falcon launch vehicles, Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the Starlink satellite broadband constellation, with an expanding AI-compute and Starlink Mobile business targeting a ~$100B revenue run-rate.

Rationale

The analyst_upside_pct of 49.5% is backed by 23 analysts at a 4.21/5 rating with 100% revision agreement and four target raises in 30 days, suggesting broad, high-conviction upward re-rating driven by the NASA $946M contract win, Starlink connectivity revenue surging 66% YoY, and a $47.5B backlog providing concrete earnings revision fuel.

Material risks

  • 1The ~$8B 800 MHz spectrum acquisition requires FCC approval and a full terrestrial network buildout, meaning Starlink Mobile's TAM expansion thesis is regulatory- and capital-contingent against entrenched carriers — a concrete execution disqualifier if blocked or delayed.
  • 2analyst_target_dispersion_pct of 150% is extreme for a 23-analyst consensus, signaling deep disagreement on terminal value that could rapidly compress the 49.5% upside if Q3 results (due October 20) disappoint the $12.74B revenue / $0.14 EPS bar, especially given the Q2 net loss of $541M amid $15.8B AI capex.

AI verdict council

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Claude
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Gemini
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