Virgin Galactic rises after six straight sessions of losses

2026-04-30 12:55:55 ET

Virgin Galactic ( NYSE: SPCE ) traded higher on Thursday afternoon, rising 2.36% to $2.39 and ending a six-session losing streak....

The stock has dropped more than 20.21% over the past six trading days, underperforming the S&P 500 Index , which gained 0.38% over the same period. Year to date in 2026, shares are down over 25.70%, compared with a 4.25% advance in the broader index.

In the prior month , the company priced spaceflight tickets at $750,000, about $100,000 higher than earlier offerings, as it focuses on developing a more reusable spacecraft after halting commercial flights in June 2024. CEO Michael Colglazier said the first SpaceShip is nearing completion, with ground testing set to begin in April, while a second is expected to enter service in late 2026 or early 2027.

The update follows quarterly results that missed expectations, with the company reporting a loss of $0.98 per share as revenue fell 27.9% year over year to about $312,000.

According to Seeking Alpha Quant Ratings , SPCE carries a “Hold” rating with a score of 2.73 out of 5, reflecting a D- grade for profitability, alongside an A- for growth and an A for valuation.

Wall Street analysts also remain cautious on the stock, assigning it a “Hold” rating.

However, analyst Bernard Zambonin maintains a more constructive view, calling SPCE a high-risk, high-reward play with potential upside if key execution milestones, including a planned commercial flight in Q4 2026, are achieved.

Similarly, Seeking Alpha analysts appeared rather bullish about the stock, issuing a Buy call for SPCE.

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Virgin Galactic rises after six straight sessions of losses