SpaceX Earnings: 3 Numbers Long-Term Investors Should Watch

As the third quarter of the calendar year concluded, investors turned their attention to the financial results of various companies, including Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX) - the rocket company that set the record for the largest IPO ever in June. While many investors hold high expectations for SpaceX, it remains to be seen if the company will meet them. However, several metrics in the upcoming earnings update could provide insights. Here are three key numbers that long-term investors should watch.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as SpaceX's most significant opportunity, with the company identifying a total addressable market (TAM) of $26.5 trillion for AI. This represents the majority of SpaceX's $28.5 trillion TAM across all three segments. Furthermore, SpaceX's CEO, Elon Musk, has projected that the company's internal revenue for 2030 will amount to $1 trillion, with the majority of this revenue coming from its AI segment.

Although SpaceX is far from reaching these projections, the company's AI revenue did experience a remarkable 247.5% increase year-over-year in the second quarter, amounting to $2.6 billion. This growth underscores the strong potential of SpaceX's AI segment, making it a critical metric for long-term investors to monitor.

In addition to its AI segment, SpaceX reported a total revenue of $7.8 billion for the second quarter, marking a 92% increase year-over-year. This substantial growth in revenue demonstrates the company's ability to expand its operations and capitalize on new opportunities, such as its burgeoning AI segment. As the company continues to invest in AI and other areas of innovation, it is essential for long-term investors to keep a close eye on SpaceX's total revenue growth, as it will provide valuable insights into the company's overall financial health and future prospects.