SpaceX beats expectations in first earnings as a public company

SpaceX, the rocket company run by Elon Musk, released its first earnings report as a public company. The company lost money but the loss was smaller than investors expected, and its revenue grew. The company continues spending heavily on its long-term goals.

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Morning BrewLean Left· Aug 5, 2026

SpaceX tops estimates in 1st earnings report

QuartzLean Left· Aug 4, 2026

SpaceX's revenue surged 92% — but the stock fell after its first earnings report

Fast CompanyLean Left· Aug 4, 2026

SpaceX posts strong revenue in first earnings report since IPO

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 4, 2026· ran in 5 outlets

SpaceX posts loss in first report as a public company but less than expected

Fast CompanyLean Left· Aug 4, 2026

SpaceX reports its first financials as a public company today: Here are 4 key details to watch out for

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13 sources
KRON4Center· Aug 4, 2026

SpaceX stock drops, despite beating earnings

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· Aug 4, 2026

SpaceX posts loss of $541 million in first report since record-setting IPO

Digital JournalCenter· Aug 4, 2026

SpaceX revenue jumps 92% in first earnings report, but shares slide

Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· WFAA Dallas, WFMZ Allentown
WFAA DallasCenter· Aug 4, 2026

SpaceX posts loss in first report as a public company but less than expected

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Aug 4, 2026

SpaceX posts loss in first report as a public company but less than expected

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KRDOCenter· Aug 4, 2026

SpaceX beats expectations in first earnings as a public company

KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· Aug 4, 2026

SpaceX beats expectations in first earnings as a public company

Local News 8Center· Aug 4, 2026

SpaceX beats expectations in first earnings as a public company

KVIA El PasoCenter· Aug 4, 2026

SpaceX beats expectations in first earnings as a public company

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· Aug 4, 2026

SpaceX beats expectations in first earnings as a public company

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· Aug 4, 2026

SpaceX beats expectations in first earnings as a public company

KION Central CoastCenter· Aug 4, 2026

SpaceX beats expectations in first earnings as a public company

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New York PostLean Right· Aug 4, 2026

SpaceX reports 92% revenue surge despite Wall Street AI jitters — first report card since historic IPO

Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· Odessa American, Jonesboro Sun
Odessa AmericanLean Right· Aug 4, 2026

SpaceX posts loss in first report as a public company but less than expected

Jonesboro SunLean Right· Aug 4, 2026

SpaceX posts loss in first report as a public company but less than expected

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Al JazeeraLean Left· Aug 4, 2026

Elon Musk’s SpaceX reports losses but less than expected

The GuardianLean Left· Aug 4, 2026

After share price crash following IPO, SpaceX to report first earnings as a public company

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  1. Aug 4Wall Street is about to get SpaceX’s first-ever earnings report
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