SpaceX wildcard will be people who've never bought stocks before: Cramer

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  June 12, 2026 at 00:05  |  9:39  |  CNBC
Speakers
Jim Cramer — Host, Mad Money

Summary

Jim Cramer breaks down the upcoming SpaceX IPO, warning that a flood of retail buying by first-time investors could cause a blow-off top and subsequent crash. He also responds to a caller pitch on Krispy Kreme (DNUT), endorsing the view that the stock is undervalued due to insider buying but refusing to speculate on a Berkshire Hathaway takeover.

  • SpaceX IPO allocation dynamics described: tight deal with heavy institutional and retail participation.
  • Unsophisticated retail buyers using market orders could drive an unsustainable opening spike.
  • Forced index inclusion (NASDAQ 100) could add further upward pressure, increasing blow-off risk.
  • Cramer recalls TheStreet.com IPO as a cautionary example of an uncontrolled opening leading to a long decline.
  • He advises staying cautious if SpaceX stock blows past its opening price.
  • A caller highlights insider buying and undervaluation in Krispy Kreme (DNUT).
  • Cramer agrees DNUT seems worth more than its trading price but will not endorse buyout speculation.
Ideas
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 8:27
Krispy Kreme DNUT undervalued, insider buying
Krispy Kreme (DNUT) has significant insider buying including a director purchasing 1.5 million shares, and the stock appears undervalued relative to its worth; Cramer believes 'they're on to something' and it shouldn't be trading that low.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 8:42
Caution on SpaceX IPO after opening pop
SpaceX IPO is heavily allocated to institutions and retail, but a wildcard of unsophisticated first-time investors using market orders could drive the stock to unsustainable levels, potentially causing a blow‑off top and long descent similar to Figma, Cerebras, and his own TheStreet.com IPO; forced index buying could push it even higher, so investors should stay cautious if the stock blows past its opening price.
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This CNBC video, published June 12, 2026, features Jim Cramer discussing DNUT, SPCX. 2 trade ideas extracted by AI with direction and confidence scoring.

Speakers: Jim Cramer  · Tickers: DNUT, SPCX