lockup

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SpaceX has instituted staggered lockup releases for its stock—meaning there will be more shares available sooner than usual for newly public companies—and that could drive the stock price lower.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

SpaceX employees are subject to a 180-day lockup period but have the chance to sell some shares earlier during specified windows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

By the end of a lockup, it’s typical for a company’s free float to rise to 50% to 60% of its value External link, so the supply of public shares can grow dramatically.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Those shares, if purchased, would not be subject to the lockup restrictions imposed on stock held by insiders, SpaceX said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

It made my alibi sound a wee bit suspicious, and that’s how I got thrown in the lockup.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood