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Active of the day: Spacex takes off more than 12% in stock exchange after results and possible merger of 3.5 billion
Publication: ECO
Author: Patrícia Abreu
Source published: 21/10/2026, 16:14:50 UTC
Briefing created: 21/10/2026, 23:07:30 UTC
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Briefings
SpaceX shares surged to a 12.44% daily high on October 21, 2026, following strong Q3 2026 results and speculation of a potential merger with Tesla. The company reported a 161% revenue increase to $14.6 billion and a net profit of $4.4 billion, with analysts expecting recurring annual revenue of $100 billion by December 2026. A potential $3.5 billion merger with Tesla could push the company's market cap above $3.5 billion if Musk proceeds with the deal.
Key points
- SpaceX shares reached a peak of 166.18 USD on October 21, 2026, marking the largest daily gain since August 7, 2026.
- Revenue for the third quarter of 2026 increased by 161% to $14.6 billion, with net profit reaching $4.4 billion.
Context
SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, dominates orbital launches with over 50% of global launches in 2025. The company's stock launched in June 2026 via its IPO, and analysts anticipate a potential merger with Tesla to create a superintelligent AI-driven giant.
Limitations
Data covers only October 21, 2026, with limited context on Tesla merger specifics. Revenue forecasts for 2027 are estimates, and the merger timeline remains uncertain.
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