Mexican immigrant's early stake in SpaceX now worth over $1 million

Juan Hernandez, a Mexican immigrant who started as a welder at SpaceX earning $28/hour and received an initial equity grant of $10,000, holds shares valued at over $1 million following the company’s IPO. With SpaceX's stock reaching highs above $225 per share before retreating to around $160 in recent days, his stake highlights how early employee investments can lead to significant wealth.

By Thomas Kent Thu, June 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM GMT+3 8 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Mexican immigrant's early stake in SpaceX now worth over $1 million

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Topics: employee equity IPO impact SpaceX wealth creation

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