Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire Amidst Historic IPO
NEW YORK — Elon Musk has reached a significant milestone, becoming the world’s first trillionaire as shares of SpaceX soared following a groundbreaking initial public offering (IPO) on Wall Street.
Shares of SpaceX rose over 19% after trading started on Nasdaq, closing just under $161 after beginning at $150 each. This impressive jump boosted the company’s market value to around $2.1 trillion, making it the sixth-largest publicly traded company in the U.S.
According to estimates from Forbes, Musk’s wealth, combining his stakes in SpaceX and Tesla, has now reached about $1.1 trillion.
Record-Breaking IPO
Through the latest public offering, SpaceX raised an astounding $75 billion, exceeding the previous record held by Saudi Aramco in 2019.
Investors eagerly snapped up shares at the IPO price of $135, indicating strong confidence in SpaceX’s future plans, even though the company has experienced significant financial losses. SpaceX reported losses of $8.7 billion from early 2025 to March 2026 as it continues to invest heavily in satellite systems, orbital data centers, and artificial intelligence.
Funding Future Ambitions
Founded in 2002, SpaceX is using this public offering to support various ambitious projects, from enhancing satellite networks to future missions aimed at creating human settlements on Mars.
To celebrate the start of trading, Musk participated in a ceremonial bell-ringing event at Nasdaq from Starbase, the company’s base in Texas. “We want to make life multiplanetary,” Musk said, reaffirming his dream of allowing everyday people to travel beyond Earth. He also discussed future plans related to lunar tourism and Mars colonization.
Investors’ Optimism
Supporters believe that SpaceX’s advancements in reusable rockets and satellite technology pave the way for significant long-term growth. However, some analysts have raised concerns about the company’s valuation. Morningstar reported that SpaceX’s fair value might be closer to $780 billion, citing potential challenges and uncertainties in its AI projects.
The company has acknowledged that some of its future business goals rely on unproven technologies, with its AI division requiring substantial investment.
A New Wealth Milestone for Musk
Musk initially built his fortune through ventures like Zip2 and PayPal before founding SpaceX and becoming a key player in Tesla. His innovative work in both the space and electric vehicle sectors has solidified his reputation as one of the foremost figures in business today.
Following SpaceX’s big debut, the market anticipates major public offerings from leading AI companies such as Anthropic and OpenAI.
