Barclays upgrades SpaceX to Overweight with $254 price target

Barclays initiated an Overweight rating on SpaceX (SPCX) and set a 12‑month price target of $254, up from the $167.20 share price at the time of the note. The upgrade lifted the stock 3.7% in pre‑market trading. Barclays cited the company’s competitive advantages and the broader U.S. aerospace and defense growth outlook as the basis for the bullish stance.

Barclays’ target implies a potential upside of about 52% over the next year, which could attract additional buying pressure. The rating and target may also influence other analysts and investors who follow Barclays’ recommendations.

  • 1Barclays set a 12‑month price target of $254 for SpaceX (SPCX).
  • 2SpaceX shares were trading at $167.20 when the note was issued.
  • 3Barclays gave SpaceX an Overweight rating.
  • 4SpaceX shares rose 3.7% in pre‑market trading after the upgrade.
  • 5Barclays cited strong competitive advantages and growth potential in the U.S. aerospace and defense sector as the rationale for the rating.

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