A merger between Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is possible, but significant hurdles stand in the way, say analysts.
RBC’s Tom Narayan said an all-stock acquisition is the most likely structure, citing operational synergies in AI training, Tesla’s Megapack energy-storage systems, and the Terafab chip project. He estimated Tesla could “potentially” receive a 20%–30% takeover premium and raised his Tesla price target to $500 from $475, considering the impact of a possible merger, reported MarketWatch on Tuesday.
Narayan added that Tesla’s board would likely push for a 20%–30% takeover premium in any merger with SpaceX to compensate shareholders for giving up voting control. He noted that CEO Elon Musk‘s voting power in the combined company could exceed 50%, further consolidating his control. The analyst also pointed out that the two companies have limited governance overlap, sharing only Musk and Ira Ehrenpreis, who joined SpaceX’s board in February after serving for years on Tesla’s board.
Meanwhile, JPMorgan’s Doug Anmuth said that an all-stock deal remains the most likely option but outlined alternatives, including forming a new combined company or a phased merger.
Anmuth said the likelihood of a deal could increase “materially” over the next one to two years. However, he does not expect a merger anytime soon, warning that governance, valuation, regulatory issues, and Tesla’s ties to China could complicate any transaction.
Calls Grow For Musk Merger
Elon Musk‘s biographer, Walter Isaacson, believes Tesla and SpaceX are likely headed for a merger, arguing the combination would make strategic sense because both companies develop AI-driven physical products. Isaacson said consolidating the firms would simplify collaboration among engineers who currently work across both organizations.
Earlier, investor Anthony Pompliano urged Musk to merge Tesla and SpaceX, saying public investors should have a single company through which they can invest in what he called “this generation’s greatest entrepreneur.” He added that, as a Tesla shareholder, he hopes such a merger happens as soon as possible.
Tesla shares edged higher Monday as investors weighed fresh delivery commentary and anticipated earnings estimate revisions. Investor Gary Black said Tesla’s second-quarter delivery strength was partly driven by a spike in U.S. gasoline prices during the Iran conflict, which boosted EV demand. He also expects Wall Street analysts to raise Tesla’s Q2 and full-year 2026 earnings forecasts, potentially leading to higher price targets.
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