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PodcastDeep ValuesOctober 21, 2026

SPCX and TSLA Q3 Earnings: Financials, Valuation, and Risks

SpaceX and Tesla have morphed into AI-infrastructure bets priced for perfection, with zero margin of safety under standard valuation models.

  • SpaceX's AI pivot: The 'Super Intelligence' division (xAI/Grok, merged Feb 2026) generated $7.6B of SpaceX's $14.6B Q3 revenue — 9x YoY growth — dwarfing the core Space division, which posted a $7M loss.
  • Capex dwarfs revenue: SpaceX spent $19.6B in Q3 capex (vs $14.6B revenue) and $48.1B over nine months against only $13.1B operating cash flow, funded by its June IPO and debt.

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