Speculation about a merger between SpaceX and Tesla is growing, with prediction platform Kalshi putting the odds of a deal before next May at 59%. On SpaceX's latest earnings call, Elon Musk said such a deal would be a good idea and that special committees at both companies are exploring a transaction, though they have not agreed on terms. Obstacles include Musk's roughly 85% voting control at SpaceX, the requirement for a 50% vote of all Tesla shares rather than just those that vote, and possible antitrust, national security and cross-border regulatory reviews. Gary Black, managing partner at the Future Fund, expects SpaceX to offer $420 per share for Tesla in an all-stock deal, implying only about 13% upside from current levels, and the article suggests much of the likelihood of a deal may already be reflected in Tesla's stock price.
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | Automobile Manufacturers |
| Market cap | $1.4T |
| Close on 10/23/2026 | 372.21 |
| Change that session | -0.63% |
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