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SpaceX Sets $135 Share Price for Record-Breaking IPO
6/6/2026, 3:52:16 AM
IPO Pricing and Timeline
SpaceX filed a June 3 SEC prospectus fixing its IPO price at $135 per Class A share, with trading set for June 12 on Nasdaq (ticker SPCX). It will sell 555.6 million shares, targeting a $75 billion raise and a $1.75-$1.77 trillion valuation, surpassing the previous record held by Saudi Aramco.
Financial Background and Business Scope
SpaceX posted $18.6-$18.7 billion revenue and a $4.9 billion net loss for the last fiscal year, with a Q1 2024 loss of $4.3 billion. Its balance sheet shows $102 billion assets and $60.5 billion debt. The firm now runs launch services, Starlink broadband and an AI lab (xAI). The pre-roadshow fixed-price filing is unusual for a mega-IPO.
Significance and Market Impact
If completed, SpaceX would rank among the most valuable public firms on day one, lifting Musk’s net worth above $1 trillion. The valuation reflects optimism about launch services, Starlink broadband and AI-driven space infrastructure, while the offering’s size raises concerns about retail exposure and index eligibility.
Official Statements & Responses
Samuel Kerr of Mergermarket called the valuation “incredibly rich,” saying SpaceX’s price-to-sales multiple exceeds any “Mag 7” peer. Laurence Pevsner of Lux Capital noted the shift to a combined satellite, social-media and AI operation, with AI lab driving the price. Truist analysts warned that retail participation and index inclusion will shape early trading. Morningstar analysts estimate fair value at half of market price, indicating a valuation gap.
Criticism & Opposition
Critics cite SpaceX’s unprofitable status, debt and thin public float. Freedom Capital’s Jay Woods warned S&P 500 inclusion could force retirement-account holders into an involuntary SpaceX position. Fidelity’s George Noble said rule changes appear designed to benefit insiders. Morningstar’s Nicolas Owens called the valuation “significantly overvalued,” urging caution for prospective buyers.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on valuation ($1.75 trillion vs $1.77 trillion) and revenue ($18.6 billion vs $18.7 billion). The Saudi Aramco IPO record is cited as $25.6 billion in one source and $29.4 billion in another.
Verbatim Quotes
- “There is no doubt the valuation is incredibly rich,” — Samuel Kerr, Head of Equity Capital Markets Research, Mergermarket
- “SpaceX used to be a simple business, it was a launch company and then it was also a satellite broadband provider, and now it's a social media company and it's an AI lab,” — Laurence Pevsner, Partner, Lux Capital
- “Every retail investor holding an S&P 500 ETF in their 401(k) would become an involuntary SpaceX shareholder, regardless of whether they believe in the story, understand the business, or are comfortable with the risk of a $1.75 trillion unprofitable company with a 5% float and one man controlling 79% of the votes,” — Jay Woods, Chief Strategist, Freedom Capital Markets
- “significantly overvalued” — Nicolas Owens, Analyst, Morningstar
What’s Next
SpaceX will hold a roadshow before final pricing on June 11. After trading begins June 12, the company may be considered for Nasdaq 100 and possibly S&P 500 inclusion under pending rule changes, as investors watch early volatility.
