SpaceX IPO Could Value Company at $2 Trillion

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  May 18, 2026 at 17:53  |  3:57  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Anthony Hughes — Reporter, Bloomberg

Summary

Bloomberg's Anthony Hughes discusses the expected IPO timeline for SpaceX, with a potential $2 trillion valuation. He highlights Starlink as the main cash flow generator and notes the simultaneous Starship rocket launch. Retail investors may get access in early June.

  • SpaceX plans to go public with a valuation up to $2 trillion.
  • Public filing expected Wednesday, with pricing in early June.
  • Starlink is the primary revenue and cash flow generator for SpaceX.
  • Starship rocket launch is scheduled the same week as the public filing.
  • The IPO process may include upsizing based on investor momentum.
  • Retail investors will have an opportunity to invest in early June.
  • Comparisons are drawn to the recent Cerebras IPO with a novel lockup structure.
  • Elon Musk's AI ambitions are seen as adding to investor interest in SpaceX.
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