SpaceX is planning a historic initial public offering (IPO) that will give retail investors a larger share than any previous IPO. The company plans to allocate a significant portion of its shares to individual investors, with the goal of recognizing their long-term support and loyalty.
According to sources familiar with the matter, SpaceX’s Chief Financial Officer Bret Johnsen emphasized the importance of retail investors in the virtual meeting with bankers. “Retail is going to be a critical part of this,” Johnsen said, indicating that the company wants to make retail investors feel valued and recognized for their support.
The IPO is expected to value SpaceX at up to $1.75 trillion, making it one of the largest IPOs in history. The company plans to host 1,500 retail investors at an event in June following the launch of its roadshow. This move is seen as a significant step up from typical practices, where retail investors often receive only a small percentage of shares.
SpaceX’s lead underwriters have expressed excitement about the retail demand and allocation, stating that it will be “something they’ve never seen before.” The structure of the deal and precise amount of retail allocation are expected to be finalized closer to the IPO launch.
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/07/spacex-lays-out-ipo-details-targets-early-june-roadshow-reuters.html