OpenAI Executives Urge Caution on IPO Timeline After SpaceX’s Volatile Debut

OpenAI executives are reportedly urging caution on the company’s IPO timeline after SpaceX’s turbulent public debut highlighted risks in mega-AI listings. According to BeInCrypto, Polymarket traders are pricing roughly 30%–40% odds of no OpenAI IPO by end-2026. SpaceX priced its $75 billion IPO at $135 per share on June 11, 2026; shares (SPCX) opened at $150, surged above $225 on June 17, then fell back to about $152.86 as of June 26. OpenAI filed confidentially with the SEC on June 8 and is said to be leaning toward delaying an IPO until 2027, with CFO Sarah Friar reportedly favoring a wait and CEO Sam Altman pushing for a faster timeline.