Elon Musk Says He Isn’t Selling His SpaceX Shares as IPO Looms

A SpaceX Starship rocket launch test in Boca Chica, Texas. — A SpaceX Starship rocket launch test in Boca Chica, Texas.
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May 16, 2026 at 9:26 AM UTC

Elon Musk said he is not selling any SpaceX shares, with the company reported to be preparing to file publicly for its long-awaited IPO as soon as next week.

“I’m not selling any shares,” Musk wrote on X in response to a user post that suggested he do so after a lockup period.