SpaceX Q3 results in focus as Starlink momentum and Cursor deal shape outlook
Oct 19, 2026, 12:16 PM EDT7 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Positive earnings trajectory, Starlink growth, and large cloud/ Cursor deals provide revenue visibility; optional merger chatter with TSLA could lift sentiment.
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SpaceX is set to report Q3 results after the close on Oct 20, with revenue consensus at $12.74B and 14-cent EPS. The Q2 performance highlighted strong connectivity growth, including Starlink subscriber doubling and $14.1B in contracted cloud sales, alongside a $60B Cursor deal and the Grok 4.5 AI model. RBC remains constructive, while chatter of a SpaceX-Tesla merger adds optionality for SPCX investors.
SpaceX Q3 report due Oct 20 after market close; consensus revenue $12.74B, EPS $0.14.
Q2 revenue $7.8B, up from $4.1B; net loss $541M, down from $1.0B; Adj EBITDA $3.5B.
RBC reiterates Outperform with $225 PT; merger chatter with Tesla adds optionality.
SPCX shares rose ~2.9% to $150.29 ahead of results.
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