As the hype surrounding the SpaceX IPO picks up speed ahead of what could be the largest public offering in history, savvy investors may also want to look around at other companies in the broader space (and aerospace/defense) industries. Airlines themselves have experienced significant turbulence so far in 2026 amid the ongoing Iran war and concerns that inflation will affect travel habits, among other factors. But aerospace component makers are not necessarily tied to the performance of the airline companies themselves. Indeed, many of these firms could play a crucial role in the intensifying publicly traded space race.
Three popular aerospace component manufacturers that each enjoy support from Wall Street are listed below. Though they have vastly different performance trajectories this year, these companies may each be poised to benefit in the lead-up to the SpaceX IPO, and potentially after as well.
