Overview
- SpaceX and banks have discussed launching the offering in mid to late 2026 with the timeline possibly slipping into 2027, according to Bloomberg and Reuters.
- Reports indicate the IPO could raise more than $25–$30 billion at a valuation reaching up to about $1.5 trillion.
- Recent secondary share pricing near $420 a share has implied a private valuation around $800 billion.
- Estimates project revenue of roughly $15 billion in 2025 and $22–$24 billion in 2026, driven primarily by the Starlink satellite internet business.
- Sources say proceeds would help fund space‑based data centers and purchases of AI chips as analysts warn that Starship and Mars ambitions could add volatility for new shareholders.