Trump Media Stock Closes Below $10 -- WSJ

Dow Jones02-18

By WSJ Staff

Shares in President Trump's namesake media company slid Tuesday to their lowest level since going public in March 2024, via a merger with shell company Digital World Acquisition Corp.

-- Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) shares fell 9.7% to $9.91.

-- That marks the first time the stock has closed below $10 since the DWAC merger.

-- Trump Media owns the Truth Social platform. Shares have dropped by one-quarter in 2026 and by around two-thirds over the last year.

-- The stock gained 2% in premarket trading on Wednesday.

This item is part of a Wall Street Journal live coverage event. The full stream can be found by searching P/WSJL (WSJ Live Coverage).

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February 18, 2026 06:56 ET (11:56 GMT)

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