SpaceX completes record $75 billion IPO, valuing company at $1.77 trillion and making Elon Musk first trillionaire
SUMMARY
On June 12, 2026, SpaceX launched the largest initial public offering in history, raising $75 billion by selling shares at $135 each and achieving a market valuation of approximately $1.77 trillion. The Nasdaq debut made Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire, with his net worth surpassing $1 trillion due to his substantial stake in the company. Despite SpaceX’s history of financial losses and unproven long-term revenue models, investor demand was overwhelming, with the offering more than four times oversubscribed. The IPO is viewed as a landmark event for the tech and space sectors, with implications for upcoming listings of AI firms. While some analysts question the valuation, citing limited profitability and high multiples, others emphasize investor confidence in Musk’s vision. The event sparked both celebration and criticism, with public figures and politicians highlighting concerns about wealth inequality and corporate power.
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SpaceX completes record $75 billion IPO, valuing company at $1.77 trillion and making Elon Musk first trillionaire
SUMMARY
On June 12, 2026, SpaceX launched the largest initial public offering in history, raising $75 billion by selling shares at $135 each and achieving a market valuation of approximately $1.77 trillion. The Nasdaq debut made Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire, with his net worth surpassing $1 trillion due to his substantial stake in the company. Despite SpaceX’s history of financial losses and unproven long-term revenue models, investor demand was overwhelming, with the offering more than four times oversubscribed. The IPO is viewed as a landmark event for the tech and space sectors, with implications for upcoming listings of AI firms. While some analysts question the valuation, citing limited profitability and high multiples, others emphasize investor confidence in Musk’s vision. The event sparked both celebration and criticism, with public figures and politicians highlighting concerns about wealth inequality and corporate power.
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WHAT SOURCES AGREE ON
1 / 5- ✓ SpaceX conducted its initial public offering (IPO) on June 12, 2026.
- ✓ The IPO raised a record $75 billion by selling 555.56 million shares at $135 each.
- ✓ SpaceX’s market valuation at IPO was approximately $1.75–$1.77 trillion, making it the largest IPO in history.
- ✓ Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire as a result of the IPO, with his net worth estimated to exceed $1 trillion.
- ✓ The stock began trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol SPCX.
- ✓ SpaceX has not yet achieved profitability and reported significant losses in recent years.
- ✓ The IPO was heavily oversubscribed, indicating strong investor demand.
- ✓ Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Citigroup were among the lead underwriters.
- ✓ Musk holds a controlling stake in SpaceX, and his wealth is now largely tied to the company.
- ✓ The IPO is seen as a pivotal moment for AI and space-related investment, with implications for future IPOs of AI firms like OpenAI and Anthropic.
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