Mergers & AcquisitionsMedium•16 October 2026•
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Wall Street Speculates on Tesla-SpaceX Merger Following Joint Product Demo

Key Facts

1Elon Musk's demonstration of a 'flying' Tesla at a SpaceX site has sparked speculation regarding a potential merger between the two companies.
2Bettors on the Kalshi platform are placing the odds of a merger in early next year at over 50%.

Elon Musk's demonstration of a 'flying' Tesla at a SpaceX site has sparked speculation regarding a potential merger between the two companies. The New York Post reported that bettors on the Kalshi platform are placing the odds of a merger in early next year at over 50%.

TSLA closed at $352.62509 on October 16, 2026, while SPCX closed at $148.62 on October 15, 2026. The speculation follows a joint product demonstration that market observers interpret as a sign of deeper consolidation between Musk's primary business entities.