Why Virgin Galactic Stock Is Crashing To All-Time Lows

Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. SPCE shares are trading lower Friday after the company announced it is considering a reverse stock split with a range between 1-for-2 and 1-for-20.

The Details:

According to an SEC filing, Virgin Galactic will hold its 2024 annual meeting of stockholders on June 12 at 9:00 a.m ET. The company included a proposed amendment to effect a reverse stock split at a ratio ranging from any whole number between 1-for-2 and 1-for-20, as determined by the Board of Directors as one of the items to be voted on at the meeting. 

Virgin Galactic shares are down nearly 40% over the past month and are trading at all-time lows Friday afternoon. According to data from Benzinga Pro, 25.52% of available Virgin Galactic shares are being sold short. 

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Will SPCE Stock Go Up?

When trying to assess whether or not Virgin Galactic will trade higher from current levels, it's a good idea to take a look at analyst forecasts.

Wall Street analysts have an average 12-month price target of $1.5 on Virgin Galactic. The Street high target is currently at $2 and the Street low target is $1. Of all the analysts covering Virgin Galactic, no one has positive ratings, one has a neutral rating and one has a negative rating.

In the last month, one analyst has adjusted price targets. Here's a look at recent price target changes [Analyst Ratings]. Benzinga also tracks Wall Street's most accurate analysts. Check out how analysts covering Virgin Galactic have performed in recent history.

Stocks don't move in a straight line. The average stock market return is approximately 10% per year. Virgin Galactic is 75.3% down year-to-date. The average analyst price target suggests the stock could have further upside ahead.

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SPCE Price Action: According to Benzinga Pro, Virgin Galactic shares are down 11.6% at 85 cents at the time of publication Friday.

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