SpaceX Poised for Valuation Over $1.7 Trillion: Evaluating the Numbers Behind It

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SpaceX IPO Overview

SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) is set to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) with shares priced at $135, aiming to raise up to $75 billion and achieving a valuation of approximately $1.77 trillion. This valuation makes SpaceX the eighth-largest company by market capitalization, despite reporting no profitability in recent years. The company’s valuation is rooted in its diverse operations within space, artificial intelligence (AI), and satellite communications, particularly its Starlink division, which serves over 12 million customers globally.

SpaceX’s revenue streams include $11.4 billion from Starlink in 2025, part of its total revenue of $18.7 billion. In its space operations, the company accounted for 84% of all launches that year, generating $4.1 billion in revenue while spending $3 billion on the development of its Starship rocket. Additionally, SpaceX plans to establish AI-powered data centers in space, projecting a total addressable market of $28.5 trillion across its segments, although the high capital expenditures raise concerns regarding the feasibly of its growth projections.

As of 2025, SpaceX had a price-to-sales ratio exceeding 90, significantly higher than comparable firms like Nvidia and Rocket Lab, which have ratios around 20 and 85, respectively. Investors are advised to consider the inherent risks and uncertainties associated with the IPO before committing funds, as the viability of the company’s expansive plans remains uncertain.

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