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SPCX Stock Jumps Overnight: Musk Teases $1 Trillion Revenue By 2028 — Analyst Sees 95% Tesla Merger Odds In 2 Years

SpaceX (SPCX) shares rose 8% overnight after CEO Elon Musk stated $1 trillion in revenue by 2028 is possible, earlier than previously expected. Analyst Gene Munster put the odds of a Tesla (TSLA) merger at 95% within two years, while Musk acknowledged potential benefits but noted high hurdles. SpaceX beat Q3 estimates with $0.35 EPS and $14.575 billion revenue.

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Published Oct 21, 2026, 1:37 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

Med
01

Why it matters

The earnings beat and merger speculation drove an 8% overnight price jump, indicating strong short-term momentum.

02

Market read

The news could influence trading in aerospace and EV stocks, especially those linked to Musk.

03

What to watch

Potential regulatory hurdles and financing constraints for a combined entity.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: overnight pre-market

Background

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. reported Q3 earnings beat and new revenue guidance, while analysts floated high odds of a Tesla merger.

Market effects

Sector

Space and automotive sectors may see heightened speculation on a potential merger.

Regional

U.S. markets could react to the merger odds and earnings beat.

Global

Limited to investors tracking Musk's enterprises.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Merger odds may be overstated; capital raise needs could pressure the stock.

Key entities

  • company
    Space Exploration Technologies Corp.

    Private space launch company led by Elon Musk.

  • company
    Tesla Inc.

    Electric vehicle maker potentially merging with SpaceX.

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