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SpaceX revenue jumps 92% year over year as cash burn remains a risk

SpaceX reported $7.8 billion in quarterly revenue, with AI revenue up more than 200% and Connectivity up 66%, while investors weigh ongoing cash burn and rising short interest since the IPO.

SpaceX posted strong quarterly revenue growth, but MarketBeat cautioned that cash burn and valuation risks could outweigh the near-term upside for SPCX shares. The outlet said the stock remains vulnerable to continued downtrend dynamics despite signs of a market bottom that have not fully confirmed.

MarketBeat said systemwide revenue rose 92% year over year to $7.8 billion, beating consensus by nearly $1 billion, with strength across segments. It highlighted AI revenue growth of more than 200% and Connectivity growth of 66%, noting that AI and Connectivity are becoming the key drivers of performance.

The outlet also pointed to margin structure as a central issue for the outlook. It said Space accounts for nearly 88% of net revenue but remains tied to ongoing losses, while Connectivity, which includes Starlink, is the only profitable segment and has not yet offset results from other areas.

MarketBeat further noted risks around expectations and investor positioning, including cash burn and short selling. It said short interest was low as of July 15 but has risen steadily since the IPO and may continue until another catalyst emerges, while guidance aims for a $100 billion annual run rate by year-end and $1 trillion in annual revenue by 2030.

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