Skip to navigationSkip to main contentSkip to right columnADVERTISEMENTJustin Pope, The Motley FoolSat, July 4, 2026 at 8:50 PM GMT+2 4 min readAfter a ton of hype and anticipation, Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ: SPCX), aka SpaceX, finally began trading on the public market in June. The stock quickly ran to $225 but has since cooled off and settled in the $150-to-$165 range. It's difficult to know what price the stock might hit by the end of 2026, but there are some potential clues.It may seem difficult to fathom, but I predict SpaceX could trade down near $100 by the end of 2026. Here's why.Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »Image source: Getty Images.SpaceX is approaching a major pivotal momentFor starters, SpaceX will likely report earnings for the second quarter sometime in August. It's the first earnings report since the IPO, a crucial moment as it's the first chance investors will have to get a fresh look at SpaceX's ongoing business activities. CEO Elon Musk will have the opportunity to lay out updated guidance and expectations for the business over the coming quarters, and Musk seldom shies away from setting the bar high.But Wall Street has already set high expectations for