SpaceX set to launch record $75 billion Nasdaq IPO

SpaceX set to launch record $75 billion Nasdaq IPO

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SpaceX is set to launch a record $75 billion initial public offering on Nasdaq, planning to sell 555. 6 million shares at $135 each. Al Jazeera reported the company aims for a valuation near $1. 77 trillion, which would make it the largest IPO in history. CBS News said the offering could raise up to $75 billion and potentially make CEO Elon Musk a trillionaire. The Motley Fool noted that analysts are comparing the valuation to that of AI firm Anthropic, raising questions about the pricing.

Fortune warned that the size of the deal could strain market liquidity as investors seek cash. CBS News added that up to 30% of the shares will be allocated to retail investors through major broker-dealers. Patch estimated that more than 4,400 current and former SpaceX employees could become millionaires after the IPO. Fortune further projected that executives and major shareholders stand to receive billions in value. Forbes reported that retail traders have placed over $100 billion in orders for the shares. TechCrunch noted that the company filed an S-1 to sell the shares, confirming the planned $75 billion raise.

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June 12, 2026
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SpaceX's debut on Nasdaq raises $75 billion, shares jump 31% above offer price
SpaceX's debut on Nasdaq raises $75 billion, shares jump 31% above offer price

CBS News • 12 Jun 18:55

SpaceX's initial public offering raised $75 billion, with shares opening at $150 and climbing to $176.52, marking the largest IPO in history.

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SpaceX shares debut at $150, trading up 11% in record IPO
SpaceX shares debut at $150, trading up 11% in record IPO

Variety • 12 Jun 15:59

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. opened trading on Friday at $150 per share, 11% above its IPO price, giving the company a market value exceeding $2 trillion.

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Investor Who Bought SpaceX Shares for 15 Years Prepares for Nasdaq Listing
Investor Who Bought SpaceX Shares for 15 Years Prepares for Nasdaq Listing

Newser • 12 Jun 14:45

Justin Fishner-Wolfson, founder of 137 Ventures, has accumulated private SpaceX stock over 15 years and is set to distribute shares to investors ahead of the company's Nasdaq debut.

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SpaceX files for record $75 billion IPO on Nasdaq
SpaceX files for record $75 billion IPO on Nasdaq

TechCrunch • 12 Jun 14:08

SpaceX filed an S-1 to sell 555.6 million shares at $135 each, aiming to raise $75 billion, the largest initial public offering in history.

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Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX IPO

CBS News • 12 Jun 13:16

SpaceX’s initial public offering priced at $135 per share lifted Elon Musk’s net worth above $1 trillion, making him the first person to reach that level of wealth on paper.

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June 11, 2026
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Goldman Sachs to Lead Underwriting of SpaceX IPO with Record-Low Gross Spread
Goldman Sachs to Lead Underwriting of SpaceX IPO with Record-Low Gross Spread

Fortune • 11 Jun 22:19

Goldman Sachs and a consortium of banks will underwrite SpaceX's planned $86 billion offering, earning roughly $646 million in fees and potentially significant soft-dollar compensation.

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SpaceX sets IPO price at $135 amid $100 billion of retail orders
SpaceX sets IPO price at $135 amid $100 billion of retail orders

Forbes • 11 Jun 21:55

SpaceX announced a $135 per-share price for its initial public offering, with retail investors submitting orders exceeding $100 billion, prompting scrutiny from regulators and analysts.

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SpaceX prices 555.6 million shares at $135, marking the largest IPO in history
SpaceX prices 555.6 million shares at $135, marking the largest IPO in history

TechCrunch • 11 Jun 20:33

SpaceX set the price of its 555.6 million shares at $135 each, raising $75 billion and becoming the biggest initial public offering on record.

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Retail Traders Submit Over $100 Billion in Orders for SpaceX IPO
Retail Traders Submit Over $100 Billion in Orders for SpaceX IPO

Forbes • 11 Jun 18:53

Retail investors have placed more than $100 billion in orders for SpaceX shares ahead of the company's anticipated debut, while analysts question the valuation and regulatory scrutiny is urged.

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SpaceX IPO could make thousands of employees millionaires while executives stand to earn billions
SpaceX IPO could make thousands of employees millionaires while executives stand to earn billions

Fortune • 11 Jun 14:24

The upcoming SpaceX public offering is projected to create wealth for over 4,400 current and former employees, with executives and major shareholders potentially receiving billions in value.

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June 10, 2026
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Thousands of SpaceX Employees Expected to Become Millionaires After IPO
Thousands of SpaceX Employees Expected to Become Millionaires After IPO

Patch • 10 Jun 20:40

An analysis suggests that more than 4,400 current and former SpaceX staff could see holdings worth at least $1 million when the company launches its initial public offering.

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June 08, 2026
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SpaceX plans record $75 billion IPO with unusually large retail allocation
SpaceX plans record $75 billion IPO with unusually large retail allocation

CBS News • 08 Jun 21:37

SpaceX will price its shares at $135 each and aim to raise $75 billion, allocating up to 30% of the offering to individual investors through major broker-dealers.

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June 07, 2026
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Analysts warn of liquidity strain as SpaceX IPO targets $75 billion valuation
Analysts warn of liquidity strain as SpaceX IPO targets $75 billion valuation

Fortune • 07 Jun 20:39

The upcoming SpaceX offering, valued at over $1.75 trillion, could trigger large sell‑offs in other stocks as investors raise cash, analysts say.

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June 04, 2026
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Anthropic's Valuation Raises Concerns for SpaceX Investors Ahead of IPO
Anthropic's Valuation Raises Concerns for SpaceX Investors Ahead of IPO

The Motley Fool • 04 Jun 16:20

SpaceX aims to go public with a $75 billion target, but its financial metrics raise questions about its valuation compared to Anthropic, which recently announced significant funding and revenue growth.

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SpaceX Aims for Historic IPO, Potentially Making Elon Musk a Trillionaire
SpaceX Aims for Historic IPO, Potentially Making Elon Musk a Trillionaire

CBS News • 04 Jun 11:01

SpaceX plans to raise up to $75 billion in what could be the largest stock market debut in history, significantly boosting CEO Elon Musk's wealth and market influence.

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SpaceX Aims for Historic IPO Valuation of $1.77 Trillion
SpaceX Aims for Historic IPO Valuation of $1.77 Trillion

Al Jazeera • 04 Jun 02:45

SpaceX plans to sell 555.6 million shares at $135 each in an initial public offering, targeting a valuation of nearly $1.77 trillion, potentially making it the largest IPO in history.

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