SpaceX filed its S-1 with the SEC on May 20, 2026, planning a Nasdaq IPO under ticker SPCX, targeting a June 12 debut. This public filing strengthens speculation of a potential 2027 merger with Tesla, as it establishes a clear financial basis for share exchange. Analysts estimate an 80-90% chance of a merger, though it may resemble an acquisition of Tesla by SpaceX. Tesla already holds a stake in SpaceX following recent investments and acquisitions, and both companies collaborate on a $25 billion chip manufacturing project. While a merger is plausible, regulatory and shareholder approvals remain significant hurdles. For now, Tesla and SpaceX will trade separately, offering distinct investment opportunities in electric vehicles and space technologies respectively.
Tesla invested $2 billion in xAI in January 2026, but after xAI merged with SpaceX, Tesla's investment converted into SpaceX Class A common stock, giving Tesla less than 1% ownership. This move ties Tesla's AI development closely with SpaceX's Terafa...
Tesla's stock is down 7% this year as its core electric vehicle (EV) sales remain flat globally, with declines in key markets like the EU and stiff competition in China. Elon Musk's AI ambitions, including costly projects like Robotaxi and Optimus ro...
SpaceX's pre-IPO filing disclosed two early-stage projects with Tesla: Macrohard, an AI software platform, and Terafab, a chip fabrication initiative. These ventures reflect a broader industry trend toward building AI infrastructure and controlling c...
SpaceX's IPO is scheduled for June 12, 2026, targeting a $2 trillion valuation that could make Elon Musk the first trillionaire. Investors are watching closely to see if Tesla shares will benefit from the SpaceX debut, as Musk's announcements often i...
Tesla has officially launched its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in China after several years of regulatory delays. Previously, Chinese Tesla owners could only access Autopilot and Enhanced Autopilot, with FSD availability pending government approval...
