The Motley Fool says IPO stocks often fall within a year, but SpaceX may differ
Key points
- The Motley Fool says history shows some IPO stocks fall as much as 48% within a year of going public.
- It says SpaceX could defy that pattern if it goes public in 2027.
According to The Motley Fool, history shows that IPO stocks can decline sharply after going public, with losses of up to 48% within one year. The outlet says SpaceX could be different if it goes public in 2027. The report does not provide further details in the preview text about why SpaceX might avoid the typical post-IPO decline, but it frames the company as a possible exception to the historical pattern. The Motley Fool presents the comparison as a question of whether SpaceX can defy the odds.
Original reporting
This page summarizes reporting by The Motley Fool, originally published October 28, 2026 at 11:05 PM under the headline "History Shows IPO Stocks Plunge Up to 48% Within 1 Year of Going Public. Here's Why SpaceX Could Defy the Odds in 2027.". All rights to the original article belong to The Motley Fool.
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