SpaceX’s first earnings report since its record‑setting IPO sent the company’s shares tumbling 10% on Thursday, as investors reacted to the company’s announced heavy investment in artificial intelligence (AI).
According to a Bloomberg‑sourced report referenced by CNBC, the report showed revenue rising 92% year‑over‑year but also revealed a $541 million loss for the quarter. The news highlighted that SpaceX plans to spend significantly more on AI development, a move that investors say could dent short‑term profitability. Yahoo Finance noted that the share price drop reflected concerns about the impact of the AI spending surge on the company’s cost structure.
SpaceX, known for its launch and spacecraft business, is now positioning itself as a major AI player, a shift that could reshape its long‑term strategy but has unsettled the market in the short term.