Why SpaceX’s stock is surging
SpaceX shares jumped after the company reported third-quarter financial results that exceeded analyst expectations. The company recorded its first quarterly profit since going public, alongside substantial growth in its artificial intelligence and satellite connectivity businesses. Elon Musk also hinted at a possible merger with Tesla during the announcements. The financial report helped lift the broader artificial intelligence universe and drove pre-market gains of nearly 10 percent.
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- ✓ SpaceX went public with an IPO on Friday, June 12th 2026, issuing 555,555,555 shares at $135.00 per share.
- ✓ SpaceX reported a 161 percent revenue increase.
- ✓ SpaceX posted its first profit since going public.
What changed
SpaceX reported its first quarterly profit since going public alongside a 161 percent revenue increase and hints of a Tesla merger.
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SpaceX Stock Surges Following Strong Q3 Earnings and Merger Hints
SpaceX shares jumped after the company reported third-quarter financial results that exceeded analyst expectations. The company recorded its first quarterly profit since going public, alongside substantial growth in its artificial intelligence and satellite connectivity businesses. Elon Musk also hinted at a possible merger with Tesla during the announcements. The financial report helped lift the broader artificial intelligence universe and drove pre-market gains of nearly 10 percent.
Why it matters
Space Exploration Technologies Corporation went public with an IPO on Friday, June 12th 2026, issuing 555,555,555 shares at $135.00 per share. Prior to these latest financial results, the stock experienced volatility due to profit-taking, valuation concerns, dilution worries, and an expensive all-stock acquisition of AI coding startup Cursor. The latest earnings report and merger hints have shifted market sentiment positively.
What is confirmed
- SpaceX went public with an IPO on Friday, June 12th 2026, issuing 555,555,555 shares at $135.00 per share.
- SpaceX reported a 161 percent revenue increase.
- SpaceX posted its first profit since going public.
Still unconfirmed
- Elon Musk hinted at a possible merger between SpaceX and Tesla.
- SpaceX is engaged in discussions about a possible merger with Tesla.
What to watch next
- Further official announcements regarding potential merger talks with Tesla
- Subsequent quarterly financial reports to confirm sustained profitability
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- ABC7 Chicago — Elon Musk's SpaceX reports 161% revenue increase as he hints at a possible merger with Tesla
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