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SpaceX weighs June 2026 IPO at $1.5 trillion valuation, FT says
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 28, 2026
2 min readLast updated: January 28, 2026
Quick Summary
SpaceX is considering a June 2026 IPO with a $1.5 trillion valuation, aiming to raise $50 billion, as reported by FT.
SpaceX weighs June 2026 IPO at $1.5 trillion valuation, FT
SpaceX's Potential IPO and Market Impact
Jan 28 (Reuters) - Elon Musk's SpaceX is weighing a mid-June initial public offering, aiming to raise as much as $50 billion at a valuation of roughly $1.5 trillion, the Financial Times said on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Valuation and Fundraising Goals
Reuters could not immediately verify the report. SpaceX did not respond to a Reuters request for comment.
Market Context and Investor Interest
The reported fundraising target doubles prior reports, positioning the rocket and satellite company's listing as the largest in history in terms of deal size, after Saudi Aramco's $29 billion IPO in 2019.
Role of Wall Street Banks
The IPO gave Aramco a $1.7 trillion market capitalisation, and it was the only completed deal to have achieved a valuation of more than $1 trillion.
SpaceX Chief Financial Officer Bret Johnsen has held talks and Zoom calls with existing private investors since December to explore a mid-2026 IPO, the newspaper added.
While Musk has long expressed a preference for keeping SpaceX private, people familiar with his thinking indicated that the company's growing valuation and the success of its Starlink satellite-internet service have prompted a shift in strategy.
SpaceX is lining up four Wall Street banks for leading roles in its market debut, Reuters reported last week, citing a source.
Global financial markets are bracing for a year of potentially mega U.S. listings, led by SpaceX, with artificial intelligence firms Anthropic and OpenAI also laying early groundwork for potential IPOs.
A rebound in the U.S. equity capital market activity began in 2025 after three years of limited activity, partially as the result of ongoing volatility and geopolitical tensions.
Space technology is a tightly held sector but is sought after by investors keen for exposure in light of rapid development prospects, analysts have said.
(Reporting by Ananya Palyekar in Bengaluru; Editing by Sonia Cheema and Harikrishnan Nair)
Key Takeaways
- •SpaceX is planning an IPO in June 2026.
- •The company aims for a $1.5 trillion valuation.
- •Potential fundraising target is $50 billion.
- •Report based on sources familiar with the matter.
- •Reuters has not verified the report.
Frequently Asked Questions about SpaceX weighs June 2026 IPO at $1.5 trillion valuation, FT says
1What is an initial public offering?
An initial public offering (IPO) is the process through which a private company offers shares to the public for the first time, allowing it to raise capital from public investors.
2What is equity?
Equity refers to the ownership interest in a company, represented by shares of stock. It signifies the value of ownership after all liabilities have been deducted.
3What is a valuation?
Valuation is the process of determining the current worth of an asset or a company, often used to assess investment opportunities or for financial reporting.
4What are financial markets?
Financial markets are platforms where buyers and sellers engage in the trade of assets such as stocks, bonds, currencies, and derivatives, facilitating capital flow in the economy.
5What is investment?
Investment is the allocation of resources, usually money, in order to generate income or profit. It involves purchasing assets with the expectation of future returns.
