Elon Musk Backs Tesla-SpaceX Mega Merger
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JPMorgan analysts maintain a belief in the strategic logic behind a potential merger between SpaceX and Tesla Inc. The formation of special committees to discuss a combination at both companies was disclosed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk during SpaceX's Q3 2026 earnings call. SpaceX's valuation currently sits at around $2.0 trillion, up 10% since its IPO, providing substantial acquisition currency.
JPMorgan cites shared engineering talent, AI infrastructure, and the Texas-based Terafab chip facility as key strategic rationales for a merger. Commercial linkages between the companies include SpaceX purchasing Tesla's Megapack batteries and Cybertrucks, as well as Tesla's $2 billion investment in xAI, now part of SpaceX. JPMorgan further notes Elon Musk's increased voting stake in Tesla, which bolsters his control and is a key merger catalyst.
The firm predicts a likely SpaceX-led all-stock transaction, with a 30-35% premium suggesting a merger of equals and maintaining Musk's over 50% voting control. Tesla reported delivering 486,532 vehicles in Q3 2026, surpassing expectations but falling short of some forecasts. The company also unveiled a new high-performance Roadster featuring SpaceX-derived technology, leading to an upgrade of its stock rating by Cantor Fitzgerald. JPMorgan maintains a neutral rating for Tesla with a $415 price target.
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