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SpaceX Posts $7.8 Billion Quarter but Records Large Loss as AI Spending Soars

Investors must judge whether heavy AI and chip investments can convert rapid revenue growth into lasting profit.

Overview

  • SpaceX released its first public quarterly report on Tuesday, showing Q2 revenue of about $7.8 billion and a quarterly net loss of $541 million, with a first‑half net loss of $5.488 billion.
  • Starlink remained the company’s main cash engine, contributing roughly $4.29 billion in Q2 revenue and reporting millions of subscribers while being identified as the only consistently profitable segment.
  • The company’s AI unit (xAI/Grok) generated roughly $2.56 billion in revenue for the quarter but posted an operating loss of about $1.26 billion.
  • Capital spending surged to approximately $18.4 billion in the quarter, largely for AI compute and infrastructure, and SpaceX announced a strategic partnership with Nvidia plus plans for a large Texas chip and data‑center program called Terafab.
  • Shares fell from post‑IPO highs and face fresh selling risk because about 911–912 million pre‑IPO shares become eligible for sale this week, leaving investors focused on near‑term volatility and a clearer path to margins.