13/06/2026 21:53 - Tecnologia
Un cohete SpaceX Falcon 9 despegando con llamas naranjas brillantes, con gráficos financieros verdes y números de la bolsa de valores superpuestos en segundo plano, representando la fusión entre tecnología espacial revolucionaria y finanzas globales en un amanecer futurista
SpaceX achieved a historic milestone on June 12, 2026, debuting on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol SPCX. The company raised an extraordinary $75 billion in its Initial Public Offering (IPO), shattering the previous record held by Saudi Aramco, which raised $29.4 billion in 2019.
The offering price was set at $135 per share, with shares opening at an impressive $150 (+11%) and reaching an intraday high of $170 (+25%). Retail investor demand exceeded $100 billion, with 30% of shares reserved for individual investors.
The historic IPO propelled Elon Musk to an unprecedented achievement: becoming the first trillionaire in history. His fortune expanded to $971 billion, with approximately 70% derived from his SpaceX stake. This milestone represents a turning point in global financial history.
The phenomenon didn't only benefit Musk. More than 4,400 SpaceX employees became millionaires through their company shares. One notable case is Juan Hernández, a Mexican welder with 6,500 shares, who surpassed the million-dollar threshold with this transaction.
IPO (Initial Public Offering): The first sale of stock by a private company to the public. Companies use IPOs to raise capital for expansion.
Trillionaire: A person whose net worth exceeds one trillion dollars ($1,000,000,000,000). This milestone had never been reached before.
Nasdaq: One of the world's largest stock exchanges, known for listing technology companies like Apple, Microsoft, and now SpaceX.
Despite the IPO's success, consulting firm Morningstar labeled the debut as “overvalued”, estimating the fair value of shares around $63 per share. This valuation contrasts with market enthusiasm that drove shares up to $170.
SpaceX, founded in 2002, has revolutionized the space industry with its reusable rockets and ambitious Starship program. The company plans to develop orbital data centers and expand its Starlink satellite constellation, potentially justifying its high long-term valuation.
Sources: Information from SpaceX's Nasdaq debut on June 12, 2026. Verified data from international financial markets.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
