SpaceX has set a fixed initial public offering price of $135 per share [1] for its debut on the stock market this month.
This move represents a historic shift for the aerospace company, as the offering is slated to be the largest-ever U.S. stock market debut. The capital infusion is intended to fund future growth and expand the company's operational capabilities.
SpaceX plans to raise up to $75 billion [4] through the offering. Based on the fixed share price, the company's valuation is estimated between $1.75 trillion [3] and $1.77 trillion [2]. If the higher estimate holds, SpaceX would become the seventh-biggest company in the U.S. by market capitalization [5].
For comparison, this valuation exceeds that of Tesla, which currently holds a market cap of about $1.6 trillion [6]. The scale of the IPO also has significant implications for CEO Elon Musk. Analysts said the valuation could potentially make Musk the first individual in history to reach a net worth of one trillion dollars [7].
Unlike many IPOs that use a price range to gauge investor interest, SpaceX opted for a fixed price. This approach is viewed by some market observers as a power move, while others consider it a potential red flag regarding how the shares will be absorbed by the market [8].
The company has not provided further details on the exact date of the listing, though the process is scheduled for June 2026 [9].
“SpaceX plans to raise up to $75 billion through the offering.”
The SpaceX IPO signals a transition from a privately held venture to a public entity with a valuation that rivals the world's largest tech giants. By bypassing the traditional price-discovery range and setting a fixed price, SpaceX is asserting a high level of confidence in its intrinsic value and investor demand. This move not only provides massive liquidity for the company's ambitious Mars and Starlink goals, but also creates a new benchmark for the valuation of private aerospace firms.
