SpaceX reports first quarterly profit amid potential Tesla merger talks

SpaceX Tesla Elon Musk merger artificial intelligence

SpaceX has achieved its first quarterly net profit since going public, reporting $4.4 billion for the third quarter of 2026. This marks a significant turnaround from a $1.05 billion net loss during the same period in 2025. The company’s revenue surged 161% year-over-year to $14.58 billion, driven largely by its Super Intelligence (SI) segment, which saw revenue grow 830% to $7.56 billion.

Elon Musk confirmed that special committees consisting of independent directors have been formed at both SpaceX and Tesla to formally explore a potential merger. If realized, the combined entity could reach a market valuation of approximately $3.5 trillion. Musk noted that while he supports the idea due to synergies in AI, chip design, and robotics, the decision rests with the committees and requires shareholder approval.

Other key financial highlights include Starlink connectivity revenue increasing 69% to $5.25 billion, with the subscriber base reaching 13.6 million. SpaceX also reported significant capital expenditures of $19.6 billion for the quarter, including over $16 billion dedicated to AI infrastructure.

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Barclays · Cursor · Elon Musk · Kalshi · RBC Capital Markets · SpaceX · Starlink · Super Intelligence division · Terafab · Tesla · Texas · superintelligence

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[● 27 SOURCES] SpaceX Q3 2026 revenue was $14.6 billion. www.elmundo.es · imagemnews.com.br · www.vol.at · brasilemfolhas.com.br · offthepress.com · +7 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] SpaceX is considering a $40 billion financing operation to acquire Nvidia chips. www.negocios.com
[● 10 SOURCES] Starlink revenue rose 69% year-over-year to $5.2 billion. www.elmundo.es · www.vol.at · imagemnews.com.br · brasilemfolhas.com.br · cronicadecantabria.com · +1 more
[● 24 SOURCES] SpaceX reported a net income of $4.4 billion in Q3 2026. www.elmundo.es · imagemnews.com.br · www.vol.at · brasilemfolhas.com.br · offthepress.com · +6 more
[● 15 SOURCES] The Super Intelligence (SI) segment revenue reached $7.6 billion in Q3 2026. www.elmundo.es · imagemnews.com.br · www.vol.at · brasilemfolhas.com.br · offthepress.com · +2 more
[● 13 SOURCES] Starlink reached 13.6 million consumer subscribers as of September 30. www.elmundo.es · imagemnews.com.br · www.vol.at · brasilemfolhas.com.br · cronicadecantabria.com · +1 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Analysts estimate a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX could be valued at $3.6 trillion.
[DISPUTED] SpaceX capital expenditures hit $19.6 billion in the third quarter. imagemnews.com.br · brasilemfolhas.com.br · cronicadecantabria.com · ar.elbadil.com
[● 7 SOURCES] SpaceX's SI segment produced an operating profit of $431 million in Q3. www.elmundo.es · www.vol.at
[DISPUTED] SpaceX's capital expenditures for AI infrastructure were $16.4 billion. brasilemfolhas.com.br · imagemnews.com.br · finance.technews.tw · ar.elbadil.com
[● 20 SOURCES] A merger requires the approval of at least 50 percent of Tesla shareholders. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.focus.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.blockmedia.co.kr · lomazoma.com · +9 more
[● 34 SOURCES] Tesla and SpaceX have formed special committees to explore a merger. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.focus.de · www.blockmedia.co.kr · www.leinetal24.de · lomazoma.com · +16 more