More than 900 million SpaceX shares unlock today. Here’s what to know

SpaceX, a space and AI company owned by Elon Musk, recently had an initial public offering. Today, a large number of company shares are becoming available for purchase, which will roughly double the amount of stock the public can buy. The company's stock performance has declined since its IPO.

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QuartzLean Left· Aug 6, 2026

SpaceX's stock lockup expires today — and the shares hit a new low

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Seattle TimesLean Left· Aug 6, 2026

SpaceX shares rise even as company insiders get a chance to sell for the first time

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 6, 2026

SpaceX shares rise even as company insiders get a chance to sell for the first time

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KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· Aug 6, 2026

SpaceX rises 6% after more than 900 million shares are unlocked

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WTOP Washington DCCenter· Aug 6, 2026

SpaceX shares rise even as company insiders get a chance to sell for the first time

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Aug 6, 2026

SpaceX shares rise even as company insiders get a chance to sell for the first time

The RepublicCenter· Aug 6, 2026

SpaceX shares rise even as company insiders get a chance to sell for the first time

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KRDOCenter· Aug 6, 2026

More than 900 million SpaceX shares unlock today. Here’s what to know

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· Aug 6, 2026

More than 900 million SpaceX shares unlock today. Here’s what to know

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More than 900 million SpaceX shares unlock today. Here’s what to know

Local News 8Center· Aug 6, 2026

More than 900 million SpaceX shares unlock today. Here’s what to know

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More than 900 million SpaceX shares unlock today. Here’s what to know

KION Central CoastCenter· Aug 6, 2026

More than 900 million SpaceX shares unlock today. Here’s what to know

ForbesCenter· Aug 4, 2026

Nearly 1 Billion SpaceX Shares Unlock On Thursday

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Green Field ReporterLean Right· Aug 6, 2026

SpaceX shares rise even as company insiders get a chance to sell for the first time

Jonesboro SunLean Right· Aug 6, 2026

SpaceX shares rise even as company insiders get a chance to sell for the first time

Daily JournalLean Right· Aug 6, 2026

SpaceX shares rise even as company insiders get a chance to sell for the first time

Breitbart NewsRight· Aug 6, 2026

Lockup Period Ends for Elon Musk's SpaceX, Releasing More Shares than IPO

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  1. Aug 6More than 900 million SpaceX shares unlock today. Here’s what to know
  2. Aug 6SpaceX shares rise even as company insiders get a chance to sell for the first time

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More than 900 million SpaceX shares unlock today. Here’s what to know

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