
According to Reuters citing the Financial Times, Elon Musk's space exploration company SpaceX is evaluating launching its first initial public offering (IPO) in mid-June 2026, potentially raising up to $50 billion, with a prospective valuation of about $1.5 trillion. If these plans materialize, it could redefine the record for global IPO scales.
Key Numbers: Valuation and Fundraising Targets Elevated to "Historic Levels"
The report suggests that if this fundraising target is achieved, it will surpass Saudi Aramco's historical record of about $29.4 billion raised during its IPO in 2019.
At the same time, it is seen by many as a "landmark candidate project" amidst expectations of a revival in the U.S. IPO market, though no formal filing has yet been made and plans are subject to change.
Progress Details: CFO Communicates with Private Investors, Investment Bank Lineup Emerges
Sources indicate that since December 2025, SpaceX Chief Financial Officer Bret Johnsen has had multiple discussions with existing private investors regarding potential public listing arrangements.
Additionally, according to the Financial Times, the company has been in contact with several major Wall Street investment banks, which may be included in discussions about the underwriting team.
As of the time of reporting, Reuters stated it could not independently verify the Financial Times' report nor had SpaceX commented on the matter.
Background and Impact: Starlink Business and Valuation Surge, 2026 May Usher in a "Super IPO Year"
The report links SpaceX's change in attitude to the increase in the company’s valuation and the advancement of its Starlink business. Against the backdrop of deepening financing and commercialization, the balance between "continuing private operations" and "entering the public market for funding" may be shifting.
The same report also notes that if the recovery trend in the U.S. IPO market continues, companies like Anthropic and OpenAI might join the potential listing lineup, further heating up market expectations for IPO offerings in 2026.
