Zacks Investment Research
08 Jun 2026, 16:52 UTC · 2h ago
SpaceX Prepares to Make History: Space Stocks to Watch

Zacks Investment Research
08 Jun 2026, 16:52 UTC · 2h ago

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SpaceX is targeting a Nasdaq debut on June 12th with a projected valuation of $1.75 trillion and a target to raise approximately $75 billion. — The largest IPO in history would create a massive liquidity event and establish a definitive valuation benchmark for the entire space industry.
+0.90Rocket Lab (RKLB) reported Q1 2026 record revenue of $200.3 million (up 63.5% YoY) and a record backlog of $2.2 billion. — Strong fundamental growth and record backlog indicate a scaling business model that is successfully diversifying beyond launch services.
+0.60Rocket Lab's Space Systems segment has surpassed Launch Services as its primary revenue contributor. — A shift toward space systems suggests a higher-margin, more diversified business model, reducing risk associated with pure launch operations.
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Rocket Lab's Neutron medium-lift reusable rocket is targeted for a debut in late 2026. — Successful deployment of Neutron would allow RKLB to compete for larger payloads, significantly expanding its total addressable market.
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Described as the clearest beneficiary of SpaceX's IPO with record revenue, gross margins, and backlog.
Anticipated largest IPO in history with a massive valuation and significant industry impact.
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