SpaceX financial growth and equity distribution

SpaceX reported a significant revenue increase, with third-quarter revenue reaching $14.6 billion, a 161% rise compared to the previous year. This growth, driven largely by high demand for AI computing infrastructure, contributed to a rise in US stock markets, including a 7.8% jump in SpaceX shares.

Following these financial results, Elon Musk announced a plan to distribute one share of SpaceX to every minor in the United States in 2027. The equity is intended to be transferred into ‘Trump Accounts’, tax-advantaged investment vehicles established under the Invest America program. President Donald Trump has welcomed the initiative. Based on U.S. Census Bureau estimates of approximately 72 to 73 million minors, the total value of the distribution is estimated to be between $10.5 billion and $11 billion. This move follows a September 30 change in Department of the Treasury rules that allowed these accounts to hold individual stocks rather than just low-cost index funds.

Additionally, Musk confirmed that Tesla and SpaceX have formed special committees to investigate a potential merger between the two companies, a move analysts suggest could integrate SpaceX’s connectivity with Tesla’s robotics and energy sectors.