Everyone's Glued To The SpaceX IPO — But Elon Musk's Real 'Holy Grail' Could Land In 2027, Dan Ives Says

Everyone's Glued To The SpaceX IPO — But Elon Musk's Real 'Holy Grail' Could Land In 2027, Dan Ives Says Chris Katje Mon, June 8, 2026 at 2:31 AM GMT+7 4 min read SPAX.PVT ANTH.PVT Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. SpaceX has set its IPO pricing at $135 as the company nears a historical public listing that could break records. Wedbush analyst Dan Ives calls the public listing a "watershed moment" and shares his take on the IPO. SpaceX plans to raise $75 billion with the sale of 555.6 million shares at $135. The IPO would value the company at $1.75 trillion, in line with past reports. The listing will be made up of new shares, with existing shareholders such as SpaceX CEO Elon Musk having to hold their shares before selling. A single bad hire can set a startup back years. Here are the 5 hires founders most often misjudge — and why Still Learning the Market? These 50 Must-Know Terms Can Help You Catch Up Fast "This listing represents the first major test for public markets after years of muted IPO activity, with SpaceX paving the way for AI giants Anthropic and OpenAI to follow soon after," Ives said. The analyst said IPO proceeds will be used for the expansion of the company's AI efforts and to grow the Starlink satellite network, along with new ventures like solar-powered data centers in space. "The company has laid out an addressable market opportunity of $28.5 trillion." The addressable market covers space, connectivity, Starlink broadband, Starlink mobile and AI. While SpaceX is expected to hit the public markets as a pure-play on space and AI, the company could merge with another Musk-related company in the future. Ives has put the odds of a merger between SpaceX and Tesla Inc at 80% or higher in recent comments. See Also: Avoid the #1 Investing Mistake: How Your ‘Safe' Holdings Could Be Costing You Big Time In the new investor note, Ives keeps that prediction in place. "We continue to believe that SpaceX and Tesla will eventually merge (80%+ chance in our view) into one company in 2027 with the groundwork already in place for both operations to become one organization," Ives said. The analyst said the companies are connected well, and Tesla already has a stake in SpaceX. "Musk wants to own and control more of the AI ecosystem and step by step, the holy grail could be combining SpaceX and Tesla in some way." Ives said both Tesla and SpaceX are "disruptive tech stalwarts looking to lead the AI Revolution in this next chapter for the market." Skip the Regrets: The Essential Retirement Tips Experts Wish Everyone Knew Earlier. Think you're saving enough for your kids? You might be dangerously off — see why Building a resilient portfolio means thinking beyond a single asset or market trend. Economic cycles shift, sectors rise and fall, and no one investment performs well in every environment. That's why many investors look to diversify with platforms that provide access to real estate, fixed-income opportunities, precious metals, and even self-directed retirement accounts. By spreading exposure across multiple asset classes, it becomes easier to manage risk, capture steady returns, and create long-term wealth that isn't tied to the fortunes of just one company or industry. Backed by Jeff Bezos, Arrived Homes makes real estate investing accessible with a low barrier to entry. Investors can buy fractional shares of single-family rentals and vacation homes starting with as little as $100. This allows everyday investors to diversify into real estate, collect rental income, and build long-term wealth without needing to manage properties directly. Fine wine and rare whiskey have historically moved independently of the stock market, making them a compelling alternative asset. Vinovest manages authenticated, insured portfolios of investment-grade wine and whiskey starting at $5,000 — sourcing, storage, and insurance all handled for you. Farmland has historically held its value through market volatility and delivered returns uncorrelated to stocks and bonds. For accredited investors, FarmTogether offers direct access to high-quality U.S. farmland starting at $15,000 — fully managed, with no landlord headaches. For accredited investors looking beyond stocks and bonds, EquityMultiple provides access to vetted commercial real estate deals starting at $5,000, with only ~5% of opportunities passing their due diligence process. For investors who want crypto exposure with tax advantages, Bitcoin IRA allows you to trade 60+ cryptocurrencies inside a self-directed IRA or roll over an existing 401(k), with 24/7 trading and institutional cold storage. Minimum $3,000 to start. Crypto investing involves substantial risk of loss and early withdrawal penalties apply. © 2026 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

Everyone's Glued To The SpaceX IPO — But Elon Musk's Real 'Holy Grail' Could Land In 2027, Dan Ives Says

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