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All Eyes Are on SpaceX's Next Share Unlock on Sept. 9. But These 3 Unstoppable Growth Stocks Are Better Buys Hiding in Plain Sight.

SpaceX faces a potential technical headwind on Sept. 9 when 319 million shares become eligible for sale from early stakeholders. Rather than SpaceX, the article highlights three alternative space infrastructure companies with stronger growth potential: Rocket Lab (developing reusable medium-lift rockets), AST SpaceMobile (building satellite-based cellular networks), and Redwire (providing spacecraft power and manufacturing systems).

Redwire Climbs 14.3% in Six Months: Is the Stock Still a Buy?

Redwire Corporation (RDW) has gained 14.3% over six months, outperforming its industry decline of 15.1%, driven by Defense Tech expansion following the Edge Autonomy acquisition and rising backlog to $542.1M. However, the company faces continued losses ($117.5M in H1 2026), elevated R&D costs, and contract execution risks. Trading at a premium valuation (4.89X forward P/S vs. industry 2.36X), the stock is rated a Hold with new investors advised to wait for better entry points.

$1,000 Invested in Redwire Stock at Its 2026 Low Would Be Worth This Much Today

Redwire (RDW) stock plummeted from a record high of $25.90 in May 2026 to $7.78 by July after SpaceX's IPO drew investors away from smaller space stocks. Trading around $10 today, a $1,000 investment at the 2026 low would be worth approximately $1,300. Despite missing revenue targets, analysts project 27% revenue growth through 2028, and the stock trades at a cheaper valuation (5x sales) compared to SpaceX (19x sales).

B of A Securities Maintains Underperform on Redwire, Raises Price Target to $8