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05 Jul 2026, 18:25 UTC · 2h ago
What a $1,000 Investment in a SpaceX Could Be Worth in 5 Years
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SpaceX's AI business posted an operating loss of $6.4 billion in 2025, representing nearly 61% of its total capital spending. — High capital intensity and significant losses in the AI segment create a substantial drag on current profitability and increase financial risk.
-0.60Starlink generated $11.4 billion in revenue and $4.4 billion in operating income in 2025, providing SpaceX with a profitable recurring revenue stream. — Recurring profitability from satellite connectivity offsets the volatility of launch services and justifies a premium valuation.
+0.50The Starship rocket system is expected to carry 100 metric tons to orbit, significantly reducing the cost and increasing the speed of Starlink network expansion. — Lowering deployment costs and increasing capacity directly improves the long-term margins and scalability of the connectivity business.
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SpaceX is currently trading at a rich valuation of nearly 82 times trailing 12-month sales. — Extreme valuation multiples increase the likelihood of a price correction if growth targets are not met.
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Strong revenue growth from Starlink and high future revenue projections, despite a very rich current valuation.
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