Morgan Stanley sees a buying opportunity in SpaceX stock after its post-IPO drop, citing the company's ambitious expansion plans and strong fundamentals. Analyst Adam Jonas, who also covers Tesla for the bank, highlighted SpaceX's massive investment in a new Louisiana launch facility as a key catalyst.
"We think investors have a unique opportunity to 'revisit' SPCX stock right on top of the IPO price with arguably even greater momentum in fundamentals across Space, Connectivity and Enterprise AI," Jonas wrote. The new Starbase in Vermilion Parish will begin construction next year, with launches starting in 2029.
Jonas argued that the market underestimates SpaceX's Starship program and its Louisiana facility's potential. "We do not believe investors appreciate the scale of what SpaceX is planning with Starship," he said. The analyst noted the stock trades at 10x sales and 25x EBIT based on the bank's FY28 forecasts.
The optimism follows SpaceX's Q2 earnings, which showed strong growth despite higher capex spending projections that initially pressured shares. Jonas said the expiration of lockup periods didn't create the selling pressure some feared.
Morgan Stanley's stance diverges from some prominent investors. Hedge fund manager David Einhorn recently expressed bearish views on SpaceX in his investor letter. However, Jonas emphasized SpaceX's launch capabilities, predicting the Louisiana base will become its largest and support thousands of annual launches.
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"The State of Louisiana also sits in a unique position for southward launches over the Gulf that would be challenging from FL, TX, or CA without passing directly over populated areas," Jonas added, highlighting the site's strategic advantage.
Morgan Stanley's report underscores the high-stakes nature of SpaceX's expansion. While valuation debates persist, the company's $100 billion infrastructure investment and aggressive launch timeline suggest confidence in long-term growth. As Jonas noted: "In our view, SPCX is attractively valued" given its projected growth trajectory.
The bank's analysis maintains that SpaceX's post-IPO price drop represents a rare chance for investors to buy into the space company's next phase of development. With the Louisiana facility expected to dramatically increase launch capacity, Morgan Stanley sees multiple catalysts ahead.
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SpaceX continues to push boundaries in commercial spaceflight, with its Louisiana expansion representing one of the largest private infrastructure projects in recent memory. As Morgan Stanley's report emphasizes, the company's ability to execute on these plans while maintaining financial discipline will likely determine its long-term stock performance.
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