Elon Musk Confirms SpaceX and Tesla Are in Talks for Potential Merger

10/21/2026

PALO ALTO, California -- SpaceX and Tesla have begun discussing a possible merger, Elon Musk said during an earnings call Tuesday, confirming the long-rumored joining of the tech billionaire's two...

10/21/2026

A deal would consolidate Elon Musk’s holdings in rockets, cars and artificial intelligence into a company worth well over $3 trillion.

10/21/2026

Independent board committees will assess a potential combination, with shareholder approval and deal terms still unresolved.

10/21/2026

Musk has in the past tantalised shareholders with the idea of combining SpaceX and Tesla, citing growing overlap between them. Speculation about the space company buying the EV maker has gained...

10/21/2026

Merging EV manufacturer and rocket company would create one of world’s most valuable companies

10/21/2026

Elon Musk argued that combining the companies would allow them to deepen cooperation on chip design, robotics, software, and more.

10/20/2026

Tesla and SpaceX have formed special committees to discuss a possible merger, Elon Musk said during the latter's third quarter earnings call Tuesday. Musk, who serves as CEO of both companies,...

10/20/2026

The CEO running both companies said "there is a lot of merit" in combining them.

10/20/2026

He says there is ‘a lot of merit’ in combining the two firms, but shareholder support is required Read more at The Business Times.

10/21/2026

Elon Musk said Tuesday that merging his two companies, Tesla and SpaceX, would be "a good idea," revealing that both companies have formed special committees of independent directors to explore a...

10/21/2026

Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.

10/21/2026

Elon Musk believes a merger between Tesla and SpaceX is a good idea, he said on Tuesday

10/21/2026

A combined firm may allocate capital more efficiently but could broaden risk exposure for investors Read more at The Business Times.

10/21/2026

The world’s richest man attempts his most audacious deal yet. But shareholders and global regulators will need convincing

10/21/2026

The SpaceX IPO pushed Musk past $1 trillion on paper. Pension funds, a federal judge, and workplace-safety data show how little stands between him and the companies he runs.

10/20/2026

"It’s an odd kabuki dance where two groups of people are talking, and I can’t be in the conversation," said Musk Tuesday.

10/21/2026

SpaceX shares jumped after the company reported surging revenue growth in its third quarter, and owner Elon Musk floated a potential SpaceX-Tesla merger.

10/21/2026

Tesla Inc. investors hoping clarity on a potential merger with SpaceX would jolt the stock out of its lethargic ride may have to wait longer.

10/21/2026

Shares of Space Exploration Technologies Corp., Elon Musk’s rocket developer and artificial intelligence company, gained more than 8% in late trading today after posting earnings results that...

10/21/2026

Tesla stock rose more than 3% as the Nasdaq led gains, with Meta, IBM and Southwest Airlines set to report earnings Wednesday

10/21/2026

Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger is a good idea as SpaceX posts first profit and AI revenue surges

10/21/2026

SpaceX’s revenue surged 161% to $14.6 billion in the third quarter as its AI business expanded and the company swung to a $4.4 billion profit. Musk says a merger with Tesla could combine their...

10/21/2026

Elon Musk’s remarks came after SpaceX posted net income of $4.4 billion for the July-September period, compared with a loss of $1.1 billion a year earlier

10/20/2026

SpaceX absorbed Musk’s xAI in February, months before its June IPO, and spending by Tesla and SpaceX now points to the same place: AI

10/21/2026

SpaceX and Tesla boards set up special committees to weigh a merger Musk backs, though he can't join the talks and no terms exist yet.

10/21/2026

SpaceX and Tesla formed independent director committees at shareholders' request, excluding Elon and Kimbal Musk over conflicts of interest.

10/20/2026

Musk said he isn’t a member of either special committee or involved in the talks because he’s a conflicted party under securities regulations.

10/20/2026

Elon Musk, who is CEO of both companies and owns billions in stock, said he can't be a part of those merger discussions.

10/20/2026

Elon Musk likes the idea but says he is not on either committee, which is made up of independent directors.

10/21/2026

After its latest earnings, SpaceX's famously optimistic CEO made one of his most bullish suggestions yet.

10/20/2026

Elon Musk's comments on Starlink, Starship and a possible Tesla merger are key.

10/20/2026

Elon Musk appeared on a live video stream to report SpaceX's third-quarter earnings alongside other company execs.

10/20/2026

Investors will be keen to hear Elon Musk's comments on a much-talked-about potential merger between SpaceX and Tesla, which reports results Wednesday

10/20/2026

A possible SpaceX-Tesla merger, a Louisiana launchpad and projected revenue of $500 billion a year, plus more from CEO Elon Musk.

10/20/2026

Elon Musk is taking a big swing in his bet to turn Starlink into a mobile carrier just in time for earnings.

10/20/2026

Netflix, SpaceX, Meta, and Tesla report this week as Wall Street tests their growth stories against a more skeptical market.

10/19/2026

SpaceX and Tesla report Q3 results on consecutive days, with investors watching Starlink growth, auto margins and AI spending. The results come as speculation builds over a potential merger,...

10/21/2026

Elon Musk considers the advantages of merging Tesla with SpaceX, particularly in light of escalating capital expenses. However, obstacles like shareholder votes and the need for special committees...

10/20/2026

After a stellar SpaceX earnings announcement, Chief Executive Elon Musk said the rocket company is considering a merger with Tesla, the electric car company he also helms.

10/20/2026

Wall Street analysts offer up their views about a potential Tesla-SpaceX merger, while CEO Elon Musk praises the two companies.