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SpaceX recorded a negative free cash flow of approximately $25 billion in the first six months of 2026, driven by $28.5 billion in capital expenditures. — Massive cash burn and high capital intensity create significant financial risk and pressure for immediate returns on investment.
-0.80A single unnamed customer accounts for 19.5% of SpaceX's total Q2 revenue and the majority of its AI revenue. — High customer concentration creates a single point of failure, especially for the high-spending AI segment.
-0.70SpaceX's AI-related capital expenditures totaled $23.6 billion, yet the primary AI lease agreement is cancellable with only 90 days' notice. — The mismatch between massive long-term capex and a short-term, cancellable revenue contract increases investment risk.
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SpaceX reported a 92% year-over-year increase in revenue and a doubling of Starlink subscriptions. — Strong top-line growth and expanding user base demonstrate significant market demand and scaling capability.
+0.50Starlink's Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) declined to $66 per month from $85 a year prior. — Falling ARPU suggests pricing pressure or a shift in customer mix, which could eventually offset subscriber growth.
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Despite revenue growth, the company faces staggering cash burn, negative free cash flow, and declining ARPU for Starlink.
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