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SpaceX’s two lead underwriters have a $1 trillion chasm in their valuation as quiet period ends

US · 2026-07-07

Key takeaway

Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on SpaceX with a valuation gap exceeding $1 trillion, reflecting extreme uncertainty about the company's fair value.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerGoldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley initiate coverage on SpaceX with a valuation gap exceeding $1 trillion, creating extreme uncertainty about the company's fair value.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onThe valuation divergence signals potential IPO pricing volatility, which may delay the offering or force a compromise that disappoints investors.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youA delayed or poorly-received IPO reduces SpaceX's access to public capital, potentially slowing its Starlink expansion and Starship development programs.

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Source: MarketWatch

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