SpaceX and other mega IPOs may wait years to join the S&P 500
S&P Dow Jones Indices has decided to maintain its profitability requirement for companies seeking inclusion in the S&P 500 index. This decision will likely delay the entry of major companies like SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic, which are currently not profitable. While other indexes like the Nasdaq 100 have relaxed their rules to accommodate these tech giants, the S&P 500's stance means these companies may have to wait several years, potentially until 2028 for SpaceX, to meet the criteria. AI
IMPACT Delays IPO inclusion for major AI labs, potentially impacting their access to capital and market valuation perception.