Musk Hints at Possible SpaceX IPO Following 2026 Listing Reports
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has hinted that SpaceX may be preparing for an initial public offering, responding to growing speculation about the rocket maker’s plans to go public. The comment came during a social media exchange with Ars Technica journalist Eric Berger, who recently analysed SpaceX’s potential listing.
Musk Responds to IPO Speculation
In reply to Berger’s post, which stated, “Here’s why I think SpaceX is going public soon,” and linked to his article, Musk wrote, “As usual, Eric is accurate.” The brief remark added weight to mounting reports that SpaceX is considering a major public listing.
This follows a Reuters report indicating that the California-based aerospace company could seek to raise more than $25 billion through an IPO in 2026. Such a move could value SpaceX at over $1 trillion, marking one of the largest public offerings in history.
One of the Most Valuable Private Companies
SpaceX currently ranks as the world’s second most-valuable private startup, just behind ChatGPT creator OpenAI, according to data from Crunchbase. The company’s Starlink satellite network and steady launch cadence have contributed significantly to its surging valuation and investor interest.
If SpaceX proceeds with an IPO at the reported valuation, it would represent the second-largest public offering ever completed, following Saudi Aramco’s record-breaking $1.7 trillion debut in 2019.
Preparations Reportedly Underway
Reuters also reported that SpaceX has begun preliminary discussions with major banks about the offering, with a potential launch window around June or July next year. The move would give investors a rare opportunity to buy into one of the world’s most influential private aerospace firms, which has played a key role in redefining space exploration and commercial launches.
SpaceX has yet to issue an official comment regarding the potential IPO.
with inputs from Reuters