SpaceX Approves 5-for-1 Stock Split Ahead of IPO

Saturday, May 16, 2026 Report: SpaceX Shareholders Approve 5-for-1 Stock Split Reports citing Bloomberg via Investing.com indicate that a majority of SpaceX shareholders have approved a 5-for-1 stock split, in what appears to be an internal restructuring move amid growing speculation about a possible future initial public offering (IPO).

According to the report, shareholders were informed via email that the implied fair market value per share had been adjusted to approximately $105.32 after the split, down from about $526.59 before the adjustment.

Strong Operational Activity Continues

The report comes during a period of significant operational activity for SpaceX.

The company recently successfully launched its Dragon cargo spacecraft on the CRS-34 resupply mission for NASA from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

The spacecraft delivered approximately 6,500 pounds of scientific experiments and supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), following two weather-related launch delays earlier in the week.

Preparation for Starship V3 Test Flight

At the same time, SpaceX is preparing for the upcoming test flight of its next-generation rocket, Starship Version 3 (V3), currently scheduled for Flight 12 no earlier than May 19, 2026.

The mission will mark the first launch of the upgraded V3 design, which includes:

• A height increase of approximately 5 feet
• Upgraded Raptor 3 engines
• Thrust exceeding 18 million pounds
• Structural improvements aimed at reducing weight and enabling rapid reusability