Ed Ludlow and Bailey Lipschultz discuss the record-breaking SpaceX IPO, which raised $75 billion by pricing 555.6 million shares at $135 each. They explore the bull case centering on orbital data centers potentially generating revenues sooner than projected, the dynamics of retail investor allocations, and the possible spillover effects on Tesla shares as retail moves to fund SpaceX purchases.
- SpaceX raises $75 billion in the largest IPO ever, pricing at $135 per share.
- Many investors believe orbital data center revenues will arrive sooner than SpaceX's prospectus timeline.
- ARK Invest models a path to a $300 billion valuation based on Starlink cost data and Starship success.
- Retail investors may be disappointed with allocations, given small float and huge demand.
- Ed Ludlow flags possible Tesla selling pressure as retail investors raise cash to buy SpaceX shares.
- Lockup restrictions prevent insider selling until after Q2 earnings, keeping float tight initially.
- Price discovery on the first day could be volatile, with the initial trade expected in the afternoon.