SpaceX IPO
Updated from live prices and SEC filings
SpaceX priced its IPO at $135 a share on 11 June 2026 and began trading on Nasdaq as SPCX on 12 June, raising $75 billion, the largest IPO ever, at a valuation of about $1.77 trillion. As of 21 Oct 2026, SPCX was $150.64, up 11.6% on the IPO price.
SpaceX became a public company in June 2026 in the largest stock market listing ever. This page sets out the IPO terms from the prospectus, how the shares have traded since, and what comes next for holders, including the lock-up releases.
SpaceX IPO at a glance
| Priced | 11 June 2026 at $135 a share |
| First day of trading | 12 June 2026 on Nasdaq; closed at $161, up 19% |
| Ticker | SPCX (Nasdaq) |
| Shares sold | 555.6 million Class A shares, plus an over-allotment option of 83.3 million |
| Money raised | $75 billion in the base offering, the largest IPO ever |
| Valuation at the IPO price | About $1.77 trillion |
| Lead banks | Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley |
| Latest close | $150.64 (21 Oct 2026), +11.6% on the IPO price; market value about $2.04T |
How SpaceX shares have traded since the IPO
The shares rose above $200 in the week after listing, then fell below the IPO price and traded around $108 in early August, before the first lock-up release. SpaceX joined the Nasdaq-100 in July 2026. SPCX last closed at $150.64. Live SPCX price and chart.
SpaceX reported its first results as a listed company in August and its third-quarter results on 20 October 2026: SpaceX Q3 2026 results.
What comes next: lock-ups
Most SpaceX shares are held by employees, early investors and Elon Musk, and become free to sell in stages under the IPO lock-up. The next release is 22 Oct 2026, of up to 1.3 billion shares. The main lock-up ends on 8 December 2026, and Musk cannot sell before 14 Jun 2027. Every date is on the SpaceX lockup calendar.
How to buy SpaceX shares now
SPCX can be bought through most platforms that offer US shares, in the US, the UK and elsewhere, including inside a UK Stocks and Shares ISA. The step-by-step guide is how to buy SpaceX stock.
Frequently asked questions
When did SpaceX go public?
SpaceX priced its IPO on 11 June 2026 and its shares started trading on Nasdaq on 12 June 2026 under the ticker SPCX.
What was the SpaceX IPO price?
$135 a share. The shares closed their first day of trading at $161, up 19%.
How much did SpaceX raise in its IPO?
$75 billion in the base offering, from 555.6 million Class A shares, the largest IPO ever. The over-allotment option covered a further 83.3 million shares.
What was SpaceX valued at in the IPO?
About $1.77 trillion at the $135 IPO price.
Can I still buy SpaceX shares after the IPO?
Yes. SPCX trades on Nasdaq like any other listed stock, so it can be bought through most platforms that offer US shares, including in a UK Stocks and Shares ISA.
Is SpaceX stock above its IPO price?
As of 21 Oct 2026, SPCX was $150.64, up 11.6% on the $135 IPO price.
Sources
Price from Yahoo Finance; IPO terms from the prospectus. Figures as of 21 Oct 2026, refreshed whenever the site updates. Orbit Alpha is information, not investment advice.
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