SpaceX Q3 revenue soars 161% YoY on AI business growth, beating estimates

What happened: SpaceX Q3 revenue rose 161% year over year on AI business growth, beating estimates. Key numbers: Revenue was $14.6 billion versus analysts' estimate of $12.72 billion, per LSEG data. Why it matters: Starlink and connectivity remain the primary revenue drivers funding Musk's AI ambitions, while most AI revenue comes from leasing data-centre computing capacity to developers including Anthropic, Google and Reflection AI. Investors are watching whether cheaper plans and international expansion pressure average revenue per user. Coverage: 7 outlets in 24h

SpaceX Q3 revenue rose 161% YoY on AI growth, beating estimates.

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