Tesla and SpaceX form merger special committees

Elon Musk said on SpaceX's Q3 earnings call that Tesla and SpaceX have formed independent special committees to discuss a possible merger, with no terms agreed. A deal would need approval from 50 percent of all Tesla shares and would create an entity valued above $3.6 trillion.

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Special committees at Tesla and SpaceX are exploring a combination that could create a roughly $3.6 trillion entity. Most analysts expect SpaceX, which has carried a higher valuation since its IPO, to acquire Tesla through a stock swap. Tesla holders face dilution and exposure to SpaceX's heavy launch and AI capital spending, which could crowd out car-factory and battery investment. The 50 percent all-share vote requirement is a high hurdle, though Tesla holders approved Musk's pay package last year. Barclays suggests an announcement could come before Tesla's December 3, 2026 shareholder meeting, leaving both stocks exposed to deal headlines until then.