SpaceX’s Employee Lock-Up Window Opens, Anticipation Builds for $135 IPO Stock After Record-Breaking Debut
Hawthorne, CA — October 22, 2026 — The landmark initial public offering of SpaceX, which raised an unprecedented $75 billion in June 2026 at a subscription price of $135 per share on the Nasdaq (ticker: SPCX), continues to draw attention as another significant employee lock-up release window is set to open on October 24, 2026, 135 days post the historic listing.
Shares closed at $161 (+19.3%) on the first trading day, June 12, valuing the Elon Musk-led rocket and satellite company at approximately $2.1 trillion. This marked the largest IPO in the history of financial markets. The offering was underwritten by Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, with a 70:30 institutional-to-retail ratio.
Under a staggered lock-up schedule, employees are set to see incremental share releases. On October 24, 7% of locked shares are scheduled for release. A larger 28% tranche tied to Q3 2026 earnings is expected to follow in late October or early November, sparking anticipation among both retail and institutional investors.
The full 180-day lock-up expiry is slated for December 8, 2026. Elon Musk and other key insiders are bound by a separate 366-day lock-up period, maintaining long-term confidence in the company’s ambitious plans. These include Starship launches, AI data centers in space, and a lunar base.
Source: Wikipedia — Initial Public Offering of SpaceX | StockAlarm — SpaceX SPCX Lock-Up Expiration Dates