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Tesla's Q3 profit drops as it prepares for possible merger with Musk's other public company, SpaceX

Published

22 October 2026

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operational-macro

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Micromobility

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United States

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Fusion42 · 22 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Tesla reported a 44% drop in Q3 net income to $787 million as it prepares potential merger talks with Elon Musk's other public company, SpaceX. Special committees at both companies are exploring a merger despite significant hurdles.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 4 sources have reported it between 21 Oct 2026 and 22 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Tesla and SpaceX preparing merger talks changes your go-to mobility partners. If you supply either, expect new joint procurement and competitive pressures to reshape your deals.

◆ Coverage

4 sources · first reported 21 Oct 2026 · latest 22 Oct 2026

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