Starlink stock: how to invest in Starlink
Updated from live prices and SEC filings
There is no separate Starlink stock. Starlink is owned by SpaceX, which trades on Nasdaq as SPCX, so buying SpaceX shares is the only way to own it. Starlink had 12.0 million subscribers at the end of Q2 2026 and is SpaceX's largest and only profitable business.
There is no separate Starlink stock. Starlink, the satellite internet service, is owned by SpaceX, and SpaceX has been a public company since June 2026, trading on Nasdaq as SPCX. Buying SpaceX shares is how to invest in Starlink, though it also buys you SpaceX's rocket and AI businesses.
SPCX today. SpaceX shares last traded at $146.03, valuing the whole company, Starlink included, at about $1.98T. Live SPCX price and chart.
How big is Starlink inside SpaceX?
Starlink is the largest and most profitable part of SpaceX. In Q2 2026, SpaceX's first results as a listed company:
- Connectivity revenue, mostly Starlink: $4.3 billion, out of $7.8 billion for the whole company.
- Starlink subscribers: 12.0 million, up from 6.0 million a year earlier and 10.3 million at the end of March.
- Average revenue per subscriber: $66 a month, down from $85 a year earlier as cheaper plans and new countries were added.
- Connectivity is the segment that earns SpaceX's profits; the AI business and Starship development lose money.
SpaceX reports Q3 2026 results after the US market closes on 20 Oct 2026, which will update these figures.
What you get when you buy SPCX for Starlink
A SpaceX share is a bet on three businesses at once: Starlink broadband and direct-to-cell service, launches with Falcon 9 and Starship, and the xAI artificial intelligence business, which includes X. If you want Starlink alone, there is no way to buy it separately. Many investors look at SPCX as a Starlink holding with the rest attached; others see the rocket business, which keeps Starlink's launch costs low, as part of the same advantage.
How to buy
Search for SPCX on any platform that offers US shares, in the US, the UK or elsewhere. The step-by-step guide, including ISAs, currency fees and the W-8BEN form, is how to buy SpaceX stock. Large blocks of SpaceX shares held by insiders are being released from lock-up in stages; the dates are on the SpaceX lockup calendar.
Listed Starlink rivals
If you want satellite connectivity exposure outside SpaceX, these listed companies compete with parts of Starlink's business:
| Company | Ticker | Price | Market cap | YTD | Competes on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST SpaceMobile | ASTS | $40.66 | $15.82B | -51.3% | Satellite service to ordinary phones |
| Globalstar | GSAT | $82.38 | $10.67B | +28.7% | Phone and IoT satellite services; being acquired by Amazon, which runs a rival broadband network |
| Eutelsat | ETL | €1.77 | $2.34B | -1.1% | Low Earth orbit broadband (OneWeb), mainly business and government |
| SES | SESG | €4.17 | $1.96B | -26.6% | Broadband for airlines, ships, telecoms and governments |
| Viasat | VSAT | $58.83 | $8.10B | +56.3% | Aviation, maritime and government connectivity |
| EchoStar | ECHO | $85.37 | $24.83B | -23.9% | Hughes satellite broadband |
The AST SpaceMobile vs SpaceX comparison covers the race to connect phones in more detail.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Starlink stock?
No. Starlink is not listed on its own. It is part of SpaceX, which has been listed on Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX since 12 June 2026, so buying SpaceX shares is the way to own Starlink.
What is the Starlink stock ticker?
There is no Starlink ticker. Starlink sits inside SpaceX, ticker SPCX on Nasdaq. Searches for a Starlink ticker sometimes turn up unrelated companies with similar names, so check you are buying Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
How much of SpaceX is Starlink?
Starlink is SpaceX's largest business. In Q2 2026 SpaceX's connectivity segment, which is mainly Starlink, brought in $4.3 billion of $7.8 billion total revenue, and it is the segment that makes SpaceX its profits.
How many Starlink subscribers are there?
12.0 million at the end of Q2 2026, up from 6.0 million a year earlier and 10.3 million at the end of March, according to SpaceX's results.
Can I buy Starlink shares in the UK?
Yes, by buying SpaceX (SPCX) through a UK platform that offers US shares. It can be held in a Stocks and Shares ISA or SIPP. The how to buy SpaceX stock guide covers the steps and costs.
Sources
- SpaceX: Second quarter 2026 results
- CNBC: SpaceX Q2 2026 earnings
- CBS News: SpaceX's first earnings report since going public
Starlink figures from SpaceX's Q2 2026 results. Figures as of 18 Oct 2026, refreshed whenever the site updates. Orbit Alpha is information, not investment advice.
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