SpaceX plans $75B IPO that fund managers say they can’t afford to skip, even at a $1T+ valuation

by | Apr 1, 2026 | E-commerce News

Whether professional investors think SpaceX is worth it or not, they face intense pressure to buy into the IPO after Nasdaq loosened its index inclusion rules to allow large-cap stocks to join just 15 days after listing, down from a three-month waiting period. Fund managers who sit out risk underperforming benchmarks if shares surge, while those who buy in have safety in numbers, creating a dynamic that benefits SpaceX's $75B offering. At a projected valuation surpassing $1T, SpaceX would eclipse Meta's market cap despite having a fraction of its revenue, with PitchBook analysts noting the market is pricing in growth trajectories from 2030 and beyond, not current fundamentals.

Paul Drecksler is the founder and editor of Shopifreaks E-commerce Newsletter, covering the most important stories in e-commerce.

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