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SpaceX's stock remained above $100 through 2026
The company also avoided a merger with Tesla and flew fewer than five Starships to space.
SpaceX did not merge with Tesla in 2026. Its stock stayed above $100 through year-end. The company completed fewer than five Starship flights that reached space during the year.
Regulatory filings and corporate communications showed the companies remained separate entities. The lack of a merger announcement confirmed that the two firms continued operating independently throughout 2026.
SpaceX's shares closed the year at a price above $100. Throughout 2026 the stock never fell below that level. Investors observed the price stability despite the company's launch schedule.
In 2026 SpaceX launched fewer than five Starship vehicles that reached space. The launch count remained below five for the entire calendar year. Each successful flight contributed to the program's ongoing development.
Analysis
Completing fewer than five Starship flights that reached space could slow the accumulation of flight data and delay certain milestones, but each flight still provided valuable engineering feedback, leaving the program's progress dependent on how the company leverages those results in subsequent years.
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