Ahead of the SpaceX IPO, a look at the biggest stock market debuts ever
Yahoo News
Last updated: May 22, 2026
SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could be the largest ever, with reports suggesting a raise of up to $75 billion. If realized, it would set a new benchmark for IPO size and outstrip previous records.
- SpaceX aims to raise up to $75 billion in a Wall Street IPO as soon as next month, potentially the largest listing on record. If realized, it would surpass the totals behind several landmark offerings and redefine the scale of private-to-public fundraising. Comparisons include Aramco’s 2019 $25.6 billion listing; Alibaba’s 2014 $21.8 billion debut; SoftBank’s 2018 $21.3 billion Tokyo listing; Facebook/Meta’s 2012 $16 billion Nasdaq debut; DoCoMo’s 1998 $18.1 billion rise; Agricultural Bank of China’s 2010 $19.2 billion Shanghai-Hong Kong listing. The piece notes a geopolitical texture of large IPOs, citing Saudi Vision 2030’s diversification goals and Aramco’s central role, and mentions two state-owned Chinese lenders appearing on similar giant listings, underscoring Beijing’s influence in capital markets.
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