Key Highlights
- SpaceX launched its public trading with a staggering $2.1 trillion market capitalization, securing its position as the sixth-largest publicly traded U.S. corporation
- Prominent investor Anthony Pompliano issued a direct appeal to Elon Musk advocating for a Tesla-SpaceX corporate combination
- Wall Street analyst Dan Ives from Wedbush estimates approximately 80% likelihood of a merger between the two companies
- The company’s S-1 regulatory document contains language suggesting potential major equity-based transactions ahead
- Gwynne Shotwell, SpaceX’s Chief Operating Officer, acknowledged a merger might simplify Musk’s operational challenges
SpaceX set its initial public offering price at $135 for each share. During the inaugural trading session, the stock surged to a peak of $176.52 before settling at $160.95, representing an impressive gain approaching 19%.
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This opening day performance established SpaceX’s market valuation at approximately $2.1 trillion. This figure eclipses Tesla’s current market capitalization, which stands near $1.52 trillion.
The public market entrance immediately positioned SpaceX among the top six most valuable corporations trading on U.S. exchanges.
Investment Leader Advocates for Corporate Combination
Entrepreneur and investor Anthony Pompliano seized the IPO opportunity to issue a direct message to Elon Musk through social media.
“As someone holding Tesla shares, I’m hoping Elon Musk brings Tesla and SpaceX together into one entity as quickly as feasible,” he posted on X. “Let’s have a single company where we can invest in this era’s most exceptional entrepreneur.”
Pompliano’s argument centers on a simple premise. Musk’s business portfolio now encompasses electric transportation, aerospace, artificial intelligence, automated systems, and digital platforms. Current market participants must acquire separate equity positions to gain comprehensive exposure.
A unified corporate structure would enable investors to support Musk’s entire business ecosystem through one consolidated holding.
Market Experts and Company Leaders Share Perspectives
Dan Ives, a leading analyst at Wedbush, stated last month that he calculates roughly 80% probability for a Tesla-SpaceX combination. His analysis suggests the synergies between Musk’s enterprises are already materializing.
Gwynne Shotwell, serving as SpaceX’s president and chief operating officer, offered even stronger signals in her CNBC interview, suggesting a merger could streamline Musk’s management responsibilities. This statement carried particular weight given her senior position within SpaceX.
Walter Isaacson, author of a comprehensive Musk biography, has also identified significant operational synergies between both organizations.
Investor Ross Gerber has proposed that any transaction would more likely resemble SpaceX acquiring Tesla rather than a conventional merger of equals.
Regulatory Filing Reveals Transaction Hints
The SpaceX S-1 regulatory document contained specific language cautioning investors about potential equity issuance related to forthcoming transactions. Market observers widely interpret this disclosure as indication that significant corporate activity may be planned.
Musk has demonstrated a pattern of consolidating his business interests. Earlier in 2025, he combined X with xAI. Subsequently, SpaceX acquired that merged entity through February in an entirely stock-based transaction.
A Tesla-SpaceX merger would represent a substantially more significant and intricate undertaking, considering both corporations maintain distinct shareholder bases, corporate governance frameworks, and financing requirements.
Tesla’s stock price concluded Friday’s session at $406.43, reflecting a 1.74% increase, before experiencing modest decline during extended trading hours.
